GSLIS will offer a Summer Getaway professional development workshop series for school librarians on June 23-25. Workshops will focus on current topics in the field of school librarianship and will offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience using the newest technologies and to connect with like-minded professionals in the field. Participants can register for one, two, or three days. The cost is $60 per day, with breakfast and lunch included. Each workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at GSLIS, 501 E. Daniel Street, with check-in opening at 8:30 a.m. daily.
Monday, June 23
Danielson, SLOs and You (K-12)
A panel of practitioners will share their recent experiences with developing a performance evaluation for school librarians. How did they approach the process? What were the results? Did they include Student Learning Objectives? We’ll learn from panelists and then work in groups using examples to develop your own evaluation. Moderated by Georgeann Burch.
Tuesday, June 24
Going Digital with eBooks and eReaders (K-12)
Are you interested in recent research on ebooks and ereading? Want to explore criteria for purchasing and sources for free ebooks? Looking for tips on how to build and catalogue a collection? How do you promote ebook use, impact curriculum, and train students and faculty? An overview of these topics will be followed by hands-on breakout sessions. Plan to leave with links to resources, ebooks, and a supportive learning community! Presented by Linda Straube, librarian at New Trier High School, Winnetka. Bring your own device if possible.
Wednesday, June 25 (choose one)
Gaga for Google: Apps for K-12
This session will cover the different apps within Google—including Gmail Tips and Tricks, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and scripts that can be used to make your life easier. Explore the different ways to integrate Google with students and staff. Leave with materials that you can take back to your school to start going gaga for Google. Presented by David Ackerman, media specialist K-5, and Krista Schoellhorn, district media specialist, both from Waterloo CUSD #5. Bring your own device if possible.
Invasion of the iPads: Apps for K-8
Hundreds of apps at your fingertips…which ones are best for library instruction? Which are best to recommend to your classroom teachers for curriculum integration? How do you manage iPad use? This session will answer these questions and more, and give you time to explore the apps yourself during the hands-on portion of the session. Presented by Alicia Wiechert, library media specialist at Romona Elementary School, Wilmette, and Josh Wiechert, technology and classroom teacher at Burke Elementary School, Chicago. Bring your own device if possible.
Registrations is closed.
Questions? Contact Georgeann Burch.