ESC-20 Learning in Libraries Conference

Explore TeachingBooks' time-saving tools and engaging resources for books that can build literacy connections across the curriculum! Engage readers with author recordings, book trailers, book readings, and games. Then extend learning with discussion guides, activities, ready-to-use and customizable lessons. Enrich learning by embedding resources and sharing ready-to-print bookmarks and flyers. Discover teaching ideas, standards connections, list-making and early literacy tools, new Book Resumes, and more! TeachingBooks is a comprehensive Pk-12 literacy service and TexQuest resource.  

In this session, we will spark ideas of collaboration between teachers and librarians, learn how to engage students to be the authors and learn the process of publishing a book, and compare each EdTech and channel its pros and cons and features.

Based on the NCTE position statement on nonfiction and experts such as Kyle Beers and Melissa Stewart, we will discuss the importance of authentic non fiction text for readers of all ages.

STEM beginner or seasoned maker looking for highly engaging resources to add to your library? Discover quick, hands-on activities designed to ignite creativity and enhance student engagement; all without the need for coding skills! From flexible origami and approachable architecture kits and screenless coding, these easy-to-implement projects offer students endless opportunities to race, scribble, grab, and explore. Explore ways to inspire curiosity and innovation through playful, hands-on learning in the library. Walk away with a toolkit of fun, adaptable activities that will transform your space into a hub of excitement and creativity!

Good library instruction can be a power advocacy tool! Discover how to utilize transparent communication and leverage the great instruction you are already doing to promote your library program.

Participants will learn the basics of the Padlet Sandbox tool (a virtual collaboration tool that can serve as a replacement for Google Jamboard). Basic platform features and sharing capabilities, design tips and tricks, and best practices in importing Jamboard files will be covered. In this session, you'll learn how to: - Set up your free Padlet account - Explore and utilize pre-designed templates - Create and customize your own Sandboxes for effective collaboration.