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Friday, November 1
 

10:20am CDT

Literacy Connections Abound! TeachingBooks Resources and Tools for All!
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 10:35am CDT
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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.  
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JV

Jade Valenzuela

TeachingBooks
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 10:35am CDT
TBA
  K-12

10:20am CDT

Making Books with AI, Book Creator, Canva, Sora, Amazon KDP, and Ingram Spark
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
TBA
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.
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Maggie Hernandez

Librarian and Edtech Trainer, Antonian College Preparatory High School
Maggie Hernandez passionately empowers teachers and students to fulfill their mission, making a positive difference in multiple academic and k-12 school libraries. In recent years she collaborated with teachers at Antonian College Preparatory High School and helped students publish... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
TBA
  K-12

10:20am CDT

Reimagining your required reading: How digital makes a difference
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Discover how ebooks and audiobooks can help support your school’s unique curriculum needs. From simultaneous-use subscriptions to digital class sets and more, let Sora Account Manager Ty Sugick fill you in on how the Sora student reading platform can help set your students up for required reading success. Attendees will learn the benefits of setting content access levels to ensure your students always have access to the right books and discover how powerful Sora tools like notes, highlights, definitions, and reading data are making a positive impact on reading engagement. Plus, there’ll be plenty of time for Q&A!
Speakers
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Ty Sugick

Account Manager, Sora
Sora provides every student digital access to the right books. As the leading student reading platform for schools, Sora offers the industry's largest catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more for curriculum and choice reading.
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
  K-12

10:20am CDT

The Leadership Palette: From Happy Little Accidents to Strategic, Intentional Leadership
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
As librarians, the effectiveness of our programs depends on others valuing what we bring to the educational setting.  This is the very heart of leadership.  Often, without leadership training, though, we "Bob Ross" it by throwing color at the canvas to see what works.  But, what if you could learn to paint a tree like a master, instead of waiting for happy, little accidents?  What if you could learn to leadership intentionally and not accidentally?

Speakers
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Mariya Ortiz

Librarian / Possibilitarian, East Central ISD
I am a librarian at a large PK - 5th grade campus of 800 students.  I am passionate about learners of all ages, school library advocacy, equity of service, and leadership. 2024-2025 marks my 33rd year in education and my 24th year in libraries. I have been a librarian at elementary... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
  K-12

10:20am CDT

The Role of Quality Non Fiction from the Library to Classroom
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
TBA
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.
Speakers
AJ
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Deanna Larson

Perma-Bound Sales Representative, Perma-Bound Books
Deanna served as a classroom teacher for 24 years in the San Antonio and North Austin area. Her passion for literacy and second language learners have driven her career. She is now serving the education community by helping schools procure high quality materials for their libraries... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
TBA
  K-12

1:00pm CDT

Integrating Holocaust Education: Bringing the museum into the Library
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Librarians will learn how to partner with the Holocaust museum in order to provide their students with a museum experience on campus. Librarians will be provided with resources, ready-to-go activities, and guidance on how to approach what can be a sensitive topic. They will leave the session with the knowledge and confidence to implement Holocaust curriculum on their own campus.
Speakers
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Camila Castro

Librarian, NISD
MB
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
  K-12

1:00pm CDT

STEMplicity: Effortless and Engaging STEM Tools and Resources
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
TBA
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!
Speakers
DQ

Dallas Quick

Account Manager, Capstone
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J'aime Garcia

Founder, Capstone
Position at Company ABC.
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
TBA
  K-12

1:00pm CDT

Teach & Preach
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
TBA
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.
Speakers
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Zinnia Bayardo

Library Instructional Support Specialist, NISD
BOOK loving, PROUD CHICANA, TEACHER-LIBRARIAN that celebrates her BILINGUAL, BICULTURAL identity!
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Jennifer Eckert

Library or Media Specialist, Northside ISD, Administrative Office
I've been in education for 21 years, the last 15 of which as a librarian and library specialist. I live in San Antonio with my husband, our cat, Koshka, and our dog, Annie. I love books, cooking, and running when the weather's nice.
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
TBA
  K-12

1:00pm CDT

Teaming up to Protect Libraries, Librarians and Students' Right to Read
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
School board members, Library Directors, school librarians, students, and parents all have roles to play to ensure student's right to read.  These stakeholders will discuss how communication among these groups plays a critical role in the freedom to read.
Speakers
avatar for Lucy Podmore

Lucy Podmore

Librarian, NISD
Librarian in NISD since 2007. Currently, at Clark High School - you can follow me on Twitter @lupodmore or @ClarkTxLib
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Lisa Kulka

Director of Libraries and Instructional Materials, NISD
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
  K-12

2:00pm CDT

Beyond the Stacks: Exploring the Possibilities of the School Library
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Join us for an engaging exploration of life at the East Central High School Library! This presentation will showcase the vibrant spaces, captivating displays, and dynamic programs that fill our library throughout the school year. From passive programming to focused instruction, we offer a diverse range of opportunities for every member of the school community to get involved. Discover how the library serves as a hub for creativity, learning, collaboration, and enriching campus culture.
Speakers
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Lisa Merrifield

Library or Media Specialist, East Central ISD, East Central High
LibrarianCampus Technology CoordinatorWebsite Manager
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
  K-12

2:00pm CDT

Transitioning from Jamboard to Padlet's Sandbox
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Reeves

Susan Reeves

Consultant, Digital Age Learning, Education Service Center, Region 20
Talk to me about all things technology integration and computer science! I am a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Discovery Education Certified Trainer, Edpuzzle and Wakelet certified and hold many other industry certifications. I am a Seesaw Ambassador and love... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
TBA
  K-12
 
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