Join this webinar to learn from literacy expert Pam Allyn as she shares innovative strategies for using authentic literature to ensure all children become lifelong readers and writers. Pam will present effective structures and routines for independent learning and lead us to think about the impact of foundational authentic texts being the lever that brings all readers into a reading community. By providing access to authentic literature that students can see themselves in, and that empowers, excites and honors childrens’ languages, cultures, communities and stories, children build their identities and confidence as capable and engaged independent thinkers, readers, and writers.
Join this webinar to hear literacy expert Pam Allyn discuss new ideas about the synergy of reading and writing instruction, how we can measure the impact of writing on our children as learners, and how to use literature and the knowledge of teaching of writing to move our children forward.
Join Library Journal and School Library Journal for our second annual LibraryCon Live! We're excited to offer a day-long celebration of fandom-beloved stories and characters, from mind-bending speculative fiction to innovative comics and graphic novels. You'll also learn from librarians and industry insiders on how to plan and host your own Comic Con-style event.
We have at our fingertips more tools than ever before. But are you using these resources to their fullest capacity? In this course, we’ll explore how to maximize the platforms you use to make the biggest impact. From the latest, must-have apps for your phone and power tips for using your device, to the ins and outs of Instagram, to fresh design ideas for your school or library, get the inside scoop via top professionals in marketing, design, mobile tech, and more. Learn how you can build your library’s brand and create a social media presence that wows. Best of all? You’ll come away with professional skills you strengthen your own professional profile.
Looking for innovative ways to engage and inspire teens in your library or classroom? This course will explore STEM-centric and creative programming ideas for your young adult users that will equip them with the 21st century skills they need for the future, and that they’re want to get involved in! Prepare your teen audience for careers that don’t even exist yet and have fun with dynamic multimedia projects, cutting-edge gaming initiatives, and more, helping to create lifelong learners along the way.
Our popular series returns with all-new presentations on technology in the learning space, from creative ideas in digital citizenship to using the latest tools to inspire young readers. Led by top practitioners in the field, these one-hour free programs will offer practical insight into these hot topics in tech, with implications for schools and libraries.
Libraries are a natural place for book clubs, and librarians have been facilitating book clubs for years. But not all librarians report success with the book clubs they’ve hosted, and the very idea of the book club keeps evolving, often raising more questions than answers about the best way to proceed. So how can you keep your approach fresh, exciting, and most important—successful—in a saturated landscape? Over three weeks, you’ll learn from the experts how to build a better book club, from inception through execution, including how to design the most effective survey, how to facilitate the most productive and enjoyable group dynamic, and how to measure success.
This new online course is a hybrid of content with fresh perspectives from our original foundational course blended with an advanced pathway to extend the learning. During the three weeks, you will learn how to become more culturally literate, to be a more effective advocate for your community, and ensure that your collection is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. You will walk away with an understanding of the key diversity & cultural literacy concepts and learn how to recognize stereotypes, tropes, and microaggresions, see what a “Diverse & Inclusive” collection looks like, and be able to conduct an audit and diversify your collection.
Are your young readers getting the most out of the digital era? Join this webinar to hear about best reading practices for early literacy and strategies for teaching PreK-Grade 3 students. Educators will learn how to navigate digital texts and put best practices into action.
Schools have become fixated on state-mandated testing and are looking for new ways to engage students. What if you could use custom content & the latest technology to engage students wherever they are in their educational journey? Join us as OverDrive shares best practices on how to use new technology to create stronger lesson plans and student interactions.