Day 3 Schedule


Day 3

July 26, 2024

Welcome

K.C. Boyd 

Day 3 - 10:00am est


Sessions Presenters and Descriptions

10:00am

Dr. Andrea Jamison

Session Title:  Preserving Equity for Young Readers through Policy and Practice 

Session Description:  

Censorship is at an all time high. Censors often oppose books representing marginalized communities. However, maintaining inclusivity in library collections is paramount to the field of librarianship as libraries are considered a "cradle" of democracy.This presentation will focus on how to navigate the tension between censorship and students' right to read. 

10:30am

Literacy Nation

Session Title:  

With Literacy and Justice for All

Session Description:  

We will discuss the importance of have authentic voices and perspectives in K-12 literature.

11:00am

Caroline Carr

Session Title:  

Tik Tik Boom! Librarians on TikTok 

Session Description:  

Want to grow your PLN? Learn about great lessons, books and displays? Try TikTok! Everything you need to know to get started: what to post about, who to follow, and tips for success. 

11:30am

Deb Zeman

Session Title:  

Be a Canva Catlyst  

Session Description:  

In this session participants will learn how to use Canva in their school libraries. They will walk away with many editable templates, lessons, activities and more to hit the ground running as a Canva expert! 

12:00pm

SPOTLIGHT SESSION

Amanda Hunt

Session Title:  

Back-To-School Basics  

Session Description:  

In this session attendees will get ideas and templates for creating their own orientation and back-to-school basics for students and teachers. 

12:30pm

K.C. Boyd

Session Title:  

The #TrojanLMCMakerspace Program

Session Description:  

Join K.C. as she shares a year of adventure and discovery in the Jefferson Academy Makerspace.   Be prepared to laugh.

Closing Comments, K.C. Boyd