Sessions and Presenters
The Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) is proud to announce a comprehensive range of sessions for #WLMA14, bringing together educators and librarians for a synergy of knowledge and networking. This year's sessions are designed to address the ever-evolving landscape of library media and its intersection with technology, education reform, and digital literacy.
Literacy and Literature in the Digital Age
Join Kristen Swanson for "A Narrative of Schools Through Data," a session focused on interpreting educational data to tell compelling stories about school environments.
Dynamic duo Brian Hanser and Stan Winters will demonstrate the capabilities of "Accessing digital content with Follett Destiny Library Manager 12.0," a tool essential for managing digital resources.
Discover this year's most captivating reads with the "Books To Relish K-12" sessions presented by Eve Datisman and Paula Wittmann, where they showcase top picks from the Puget Sound Council Reviewers.
Integration of Technology in Libraries
Dive into the world of tweets in the session "All a Twitter!" by Stephanie Wilson, exploring how social media can be a powerful tool in educational settings.
Learn about positioning libraries at the forefront of tech with Sean Fullerton discussing "Digital Badges for Learning in Libraries," a fresh approach to acknowledge students' skill acquisition.
Touch upon 21st-century learning essentials with "Data Mining and Today's Youth" by Paige Jaeger, analyzing privacy in the era of information overload.
Common Core and Curriculum Development
Analyze the intersection of Common Core and instructional technology in "Connecting the Dots: Educational Technology, Common Core & Smarter Balanced Assessments" by Dennis Small.
Jan Copeland presents "CCSS: Speaking, Listening and Collaboration with Technology Tools," offering innovative strategies to meet Common Core State Standards in these critical areas.
Maximize the effectiveness of GoogleApps for student learning in the practical workshop by Donna Matthies and Shelby Reynolds, focusing on cloud-based collaboration.
Creative and Engaging Teaching Strategies
Embark on an educational adventure with Kim Guyette and Amy Cook in "Choose Your Own Adventure with WCCPB," which adapts the popular book series into interactive educational experiences.
Experiment with visual media in the session "Evergreen Teen Award Nominees", as Michael Fleming encourages deep engagement with young adult literature through video production.
Lastly, activate historical empathy and analysis skills with Deborah Hopkinson in her presentation on "Using Historical Thinking Skills to Develop Resource Sets: An Author's Perspective."
The Intersection of Travel and Library Media Experiences
As librarians and educators, travel can often be a window into new educational experiences, akin to the diverse sessions offered by WLMA. Each workshop, like a destination on a journey, provides a unique opportunity to expand horizons, culturally and intellectually. Whether it's through the exploration of digital resources or immersion in the latest literature, the techniques and knowledge gained here echo the enrichment that travel brings, widening our worldviews and delivering a trove of ideas that we return with, eager to share with our communities.