Transforming Your Library with a Personalized Literacy Environment

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SPONSORED BY: Capstone Digital with School Library Journal
Starts: Wednesday, May 18, 2011-3:00-4:00 PM EDT

Please join Connie Dopierala, Media Services Coordinator, Charleston County School District and Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital, as they discuss how to transform the typical school library to the hub of literacy, curriculum and technology through the use of myON reader.

The webinar moderator, Carl Harvey (incoming AASL president), will focus the discussion on questions around successfully using new technology to connect the library to curriculum and technology, while still pursuing literacy goals and those vague "21st Century Skills" our students need to attain. We know that the knowledge and expertise that librarians and media specialists bring to each school district is invaluable. But how do we overcome the numerous challenges we face - from budget cuts to proving program need? By focusing on student success and creating unlimited access we can recreate our traditional role and move toward championing the future in reading.

During this webcast, learn how Charleston County Schools overcame budget obstacles and is in the process of transforming their library into a new model that integrates curriculum, technology and literacy to help their district meet academic and library goals.

Panelists:
Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital
Connie Dopierala, Media Services Coordinator, Charleston County School District

Moderator:
Carl Harvey, President Elect, AASL, and Librarian at North Elementary School in Noblesville, Indiana

Can't make it May 18? Register today and you'll automatically be notified when the archive is ready for on-demand viewing, 24/7, at your convenience.

Transforming Your Library with a Personalized Literacy Environment Advertisement SPONSORED BY: Capstone Digital with School Library Journal Starts: Wednesday, May 18, 2011-3:00-4:00 PM EDT Please join Connie Dopierala, Media Services Coordinator, Charleston County School District and Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital, as they discuss how to transform the typical school library to the hub of literacy, curriculum and technology through the use of myON reader. The webinar moderator, Carl Harvey (incoming AASL president), will focus the discussion on questions around successfully using new technology to connect the library to curriculum and technology, while still pursuing literacy goals and those vague "21st Century Skills" our students need to attain. We know that the knowledge and expertise that librarians and media specialists bring to each school district is invaluable. But how do we overcome the numerous challenges we face - from budget cuts to proving program need? By focusing on student success and creating unlimited access we can recreate our traditional role and move toward championing the future in reading. During this webcast, learn how Charleston County Schools overcame budget obstacles and is in the process of transforming their library into a new model that integrates curriculum, technology and literacy to help their district meet academic and library goals. Panelists: Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital Connie Dopierala, Media Services Coordinator, Charleston County School District Moderator: Carl Harvey, President Elect, AASL, and Librarian at North Elementary School in Noblesville, Indiana Can't make it May 18? Register today and you'll automatically be notified when the archive is ready for on-demand viewing, 24/7, at your convenience.	Advertisements