There are some great sessions at this year's MASL Conference. Here's a preview of what's in store for you.
The Art of the Picture Book
A304 - Session 2
Presenter: Greg Pizzoli
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Reading is a Window into the World
Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, and screenprinter from Philadelphia. His first book, The Watermelon Seed, was the recipient of the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. During the presentation, he will discuss how and why he creates fiction and nonfiction picture books for young readers.
A304 - Session 2
Presenter: Greg Pizzoli
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Reading is a Window into the World
Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, and screenprinter from Philadelphia. His first book, The Watermelon Seed, was the recipient of the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. During the presentation, he will discuss how and why he creates fiction and nonfiction picture books for young readers.
Digital Citizenship with Common Sense Media
A306 - Session 1
Presenter: Melissa A. McDonald - School Library Media Specialist
Appropriate for Elementary
Category: Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught
Category: Technology skills are essential for future employment needs
A solid understanding of Digital Citizenship is a crucial skill for 21st century learners. Learn about Common Sense Media and the Digital Citizenship curriculum that aligns with CCSS, AASL, and ISTE standards. In addition, learn how to become a certified teacher of the Common Sense Media Curriculum.
A306 - Session 1
Presenter: Melissa A. McDonald - School Library Media Specialist
Appropriate for Elementary
Category: Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught
Category: Technology skills are essential for future employment needs
A solid understanding of Digital Citizenship is a crucial skill for 21st century learners. Learn about Common Sense Media and the Digital Citizenship curriculum that aligns with CCSS, AASL, and ISTE standards. In addition, learn how to become a certified teacher of the Common Sense Media Curriculum.
Genrefication : A Tale of Two Libraries: the Why, the How, and the Outcomes
A303 - Session 3
Appropriate for All Levels
Category - Reading is a window into the world.
Do you want to increase your fiction circulation and better serve your students? Are you constantly hearing “where are the scary books?” and don’t have a good answer? Come listen to two elementary librarians discuss the process of genrefication, challenges and solutions along the way, and the results. Spoiler alert…we love it!
A303 - Session 3
Appropriate for All Levels
Category - Reading is a window into the world.
Do you want to increase your fiction circulation and better serve your students? Are you constantly hearing “where are the scary books?” and don’t have a good answer? Come listen to two elementary librarians discuss the process of genrefication, challenges and solutions along the way, and the results. Spoiler alert…we love it!
In Search of Your Superpower!
A300 - Session 1
Presenter: Barb Langridge - Children's Instructor and Research Specialist
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Reading is a Window into the World
Which reading superhero are you? This is a great question to ask our students and ourselves. Our children need words to use to define themselves as readers and to describe themselves as readers. This makes reading part of their lives and empowers them to discover the books that will connect with them on a personal level. This is where lifelong readers are born. Participants will discover the eight different reading preference types, the books they love and what makes them unique superhero readers.
A300 - Session 1
Presenter: Barb Langridge - Children's Instructor and Research Specialist
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Reading is a Window into the World
Which reading superhero are you? This is a great question to ask our students and ourselves. Our children need words to use to define themselves as readers and to describe themselves as readers. This makes reading part of their lives and empowers them to discover the books that will connect with them on a personal level. This is where lifelong readers are born. Participants will discover the eight different reading preference types, the books they love and what makes them unique superhero readers.
Make It Happen
A307 - Session 3
Presenter: Rebecca Oxley
Appropriate for All Levels
Category - Inquiry provides a framework for learning.
Question: What kind of magic can we ignite with a “Make It Happen” attitude and approach to innovation within the library program? Answer: Lots!!
Join Rebecca Oxley to hear about her successes with gamification, game-based learning and assessments, blended instruction, and cultivating maker spaces and culture during her first year of teaching. Learn how librarian leadership in making innovation happen can affect a shift towards student-driven instruction and thinking outside the box with collaboration.
A307 - Session 3
Presenter: Rebecca Oxley
Appropriate for All Levels
Category - Inquiry provides a framework for learning.
Question: What kind of magic can we ignite with a “Make It Happen” attitude and approach to innovation within the library program? Answer: Lots!!
Join Rebecca Oxley to hear about her successes with gamification, game-based learning and assessments, blended instruction, and cultivating maker spaces and culture during her first year of teaching. Learn how librarian leadership in making innovation happen can affect a shift towards student-driven instruction and thinking outside the box with collaboration.
The 3-2-1 for Creating Poetry: THREE easy ways to transform words into poems, TWO on-the-spot writing techniques, ONE magic word.
A302 - Session 2
Presenter: Kami Kinard
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Inquiry provides a framework for learning.
How do poets create poems? They find just the right words, often through extensive research. This hands-on workshop will offer techniques for teaching students to create found poetry from the articles and books already in your library; and how to leverage poetry-writing into opportunities to improve comprehension.
A302 - Session 2
Presenter: Kami Kinard
Appropriate for all levels
Category: Inquiry provides a framework for learning.
How do poets create poems? They find just the right words, often through extensive research. This hands-on workshop will offer techniques for teaching students to create found poetry from the articles and books already in your library; and how to leverage poetry-writing into opportunities to improve comprehension.
Universal Design for Learning in the Media Center
A307 - Session 1
Presenter: Kimberly Cowles - School Library Media Specialist
Appropriate for Elementary
Category: Equitable access is a key component for education
This presentation will help media specialist implement the Universal Design for Learning principles into their media lessons, research, and physical and online access to materials. Includes an introduction to UDL guidelines and practical examples that media specialist can take back to their media centers and use.
A307 - Session 1
Presenter: Kimberly Cowles - School Library Media Specialist
Appropriate for Elementary
Category: Equitable access is a key component for education
This presentation will help media specialist implement the Universal Design for Learning principles into their media lessons, research, and physical and online access to materials. Includes an introduction to UDL guidelines and practical examples that media specialist can take back to their media centers and use.