Introducing the North Carolina Literary Map
Partnering with the NC Center for the Book, the University Libraries at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro have developed an innovative online literary map of NC to support public interests, encourage student research, and document the state’s rich literary tradition. We will demonstrate the functions of the website and database. We will hand out bookmarks.
Jennifer Motszko, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Kathelene McCarty Smith, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Professional
Presentation Strand: Technology
Room: North Main B
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
The Other Side of Dark: The World of YA Dystopian Literature
Presenters will discuss recent trends and common characteristics of young adult dystopian literature and will booktalk recent titles that will be given as door prizes.
Linda Gann, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Karen Gavigan, University of South Carolina
Audience: Middle, High, Professional
Presentation Strand: Reading, Professional Development
Room: North Main C
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Meet the Author: Marilyn Johnson
Come meet our All-Conference Luncheon Speaker and discuss the future of libraries and her book This Book is Overdue!
Marilyn Johnson, author
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Professional
Presentation Strand: Reading, Professional Development
Room: North Main D
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Is your media program "common?"
What makes a great media program? What are Principals looking for in a media coordinator? How will the revised MCPAI help you develop a quality media program? Come share YOUR best practices and evidences for reflection and evaluation purposes.
Jackie Pierson, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Presentation Strand: Library Promotion, Evaluation
Room: North Main E
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Best Websites for Teaching and Learning
The American Association of School Librarians Best Websites committee has been given the charge of producing a list of 25 winning websites in the area of teaching and learning. Bring your laptop or tablet and interact with this year's list.
Heather Moorefield-Lang, Virginia Tech
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Presentation Strand: Technology
Room: North Main F
Presentation Link: Best Websites Projeqt Presentation
Session Handout: Best Websites 2012
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
140 Character Professional Development: Using Twitter to Grow Your PLN
In this session, participants will learn how to harness the power of Twitter to connect with other librarians/educators, build a personal network and access daily, immediate and completely customized professional development.
Jennifer LaGarde, Educator on Loan, NCDPI
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Professional
Presentation Strand: Professional Development
Room: North Main G
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Getting to the Core with Primary Sources
Join two teacher-librarians who integrate children's literature with historical primary sources from the Library of Congress to extend learning throughout the curriculum. Share our experiences linking primary sources to literature, making books more relevant, and promoting inquiry-based learning to motivate and engage students.
Caryn Levy, Leicester Elementary School
Vicki Kolomechuk, Valley Springs Middle School
Anne Marie Walter, Mars Hill College
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Presentation Strand: Reading, Technology, Essential Standards
Presentation Link: http://marshilltps.org/
Room: Ayers
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Ebooks: on line or buy?
EBooks: Lots to think about and many ways to go. On line with tracking and writing such as www.biguniverse.com or buy/own or lease in pdf. Different options will be shown and pros and cons for each discussed.
Brett Eaker, Hart Inc.
Audience: Elementary, Middle
Presentation Strand: Technology
Room: Ardmore 1
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Across the Curriculum ideas to use with the book: The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Across The Curriculum unit for The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston. Worksheets, Power Points, printable game board, Reader's Theatre, Jeopardy game, story starters, graphic organizers...are available for grades K-5. Common Core standards covered are Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music/Drama and Art. Handouts are available and treat pokes.
Felicia Spurling, Greenlee Primary School
Michalle Lord, Gouge Primary
Audience: Elementary
Presentation Strand: Reading, Technology, Library Promotion
Room: Ardmore 2
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Building a Virtual Library with Capstone
Capstone Interactive Library has over 2000 eBooks for students in grades Prek-middle school to help gain confidence and increase reading success. Live voice interactive audio, word highlighting, unlimited usage, correlates to Common Core standards and more. Students have access anytime, anywhere there is Internet from home, library, or classroom year round! Plus, they are all device neutral including iPad compatible. Join me to learn more about our interactive eBooks and receive a free trial!
Melissa Kirchoff, Capstone
Audience: Elementary, Middle
Presentation Strand: Technology
Room: Gaines 1
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
How Multicultural is Your Media Center? A Practical Guide to the IFLA Guidelines
Ann Eddens suggests practical ways for North Carolina media specialists to follow the IFLA guidelines for a multicultural library. Includes a frank discussion of the issues facing librarians in this endeavor and a list of recommended multicultural books Ms. Eddens reviewed herself at the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany.
Ann Eddens, Fall Creek Elementary School, East Bend
Audience: Elementary
Presentation Strand: Professional Development
Room: Gaines 2
Friday, 1:30 - 2:20 pm
I Coach, You Coach, We Coach, eCoach
ABSS eCoach employs a “train the trainer” approach empowering educators in support of technology infused learning. Learn strategies for creating a district-wide collaborative team of dynamic educators to facilitate teaching, learning, collaboration, and seamless infusion of the ITES into all K-12 content areas.
Allison Bryan, Career and Technical Education Center
Emily Dillard, Alamance-Burlington School System
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Presentation Strand: Technology, Professional Development
Room: Terrace 3