KNOW & GO Updates @your Library

Parkway School District Volume 3 | Issue 12

Contact InformationBill BassInnovation Coordinator: Instructional Technology & Library MediaTwitter: billbass

Kim LindskogLibrary System Support Specialist Twitter: klindskog

Amy Johnson Digital Learning SpecialistTwitter: ajohnson106

Nancy IkemeyerAdministrative AssistantSkype: nancy,ikemeyer.pearlTwitter: NancyIkemeyer

Access the Library Services Webpage

using the QR code or www.tinyurl.com/libserv

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

● Librarians List 2015-16

● Who To Call● Ordering

procedures● Follett ordering

w/screenshots● Follett Acct #'s● Follett req

Instructions● Building budget● Sample budget ● Substitute librarian

list● Sub Training

Videos● Standing orders● Ordering/renewing

databases HS only● Destiny FAQ Page

of Answers● Mobile

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Dates at a Glancegofollett.com Go Follett allows you to search your library's Destiny catalog or Follett Shelf collection in one easy place; no tricky school-specific URL required.Simply find your school to begin: once inside, you can search for books, eBooks, websites, and more using this Universal Search interface. You can also log in to Destiny or Follett Shelf to hold and checkout materials, using your provided login credentials.

http://www.breakoutedu.com/

● Librarian’s Treasure Trove - Saturday, February 27th The event is free if you’re a member (otherwise $10) of the Greater St. Louis region (SLSSLA). See the maker playground and participate in a wide variety of round table discussions.

● Meeting of the Minds - Thursday, March 31st 0 4:00-6:00Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant (always the popular choice), 1146 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Town and Country, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Please RSVP at http://goo.gl/j4vkRI

● 4th Grade Assessments Finished - April 1st

● Kids Inventing Day - St Louis City Library (Downtown location) - Saturday, April 2 2016, 10:30-12:30 inventstl.info to register

● End of the Year Meeting - Thursday, May 12th from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Central High School Library Classroom.

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

Hi everyone, this should be the last email you'll get from me today. Last year as we were preparing to implement Google Apps I offered any librarian who was interested the opportunity to either be reimbursed for a passed test or given district PD credit. I want to extend that opportunity to you once again. If you are interested in learning more about Google and Google Apps, this is a great, self-paced development opportunity. There are a number of librarians who already participated last year so ask your fellow librarians (or Kim) to get some insight on this. All information (including study materials and the tests themselves) can be found at http://www.google.com/edu/training/certifications/. You can take any or all of the required and/or elective tests that you want. Click on the "Certification" tab to get to the information. If you are interested, please let Nancy know and she will begin to form a list so we can keep track. Each test is $15 and, upon submitting your certificate we will get your credit (at the end of the year) or reimbursed. I hope that some of you will take advantage of this opportunity. Let me know if you have questions.

Hi everyone,If you haven't received it yet, sometime today you will get an email with an invitation to become Google Drive certified. All of the information that is there is valid for you save for one thing, the district is going to support teachers in taking the Google Drive test which is awesome. However, this does not get you recognized as being certified through Google. If you are interested in taking all of the tests, I will support you in that. There are 5 tests total and each of them are $15 each. If you choose to go this route, you have two choices. I will either pay for all five tests once you've passed them and have turned in your certificates, or I can give you 2 district credits (if you complete all five tests). Once you finish your tests, to become certified through Google you have to fill out an application and make a video. Kim and I can help you through this process as well. I'm excited to offer this opportunity to you and support you in it. I think I have all the relevant information here but if I've missed something or you have other questions, please let me know.

>>> Bill Bass 07/07/15 3:11 PM >>>Google announced their new certifications last week. Everything is now available at https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/certification Each one builds upon the other. I can't tell you what to expect at this point but there are two levels of assessments before trainer. It's brand new so I don't know what the format even is at this point. Here's the FAQ page https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/certification_faq Trainer applications open up tomorrow and I imagine it will close end of August. Here's another more complete breakdown of the certification programs.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLSjKWqgjHYW3FF3BWUg7IY4hv_CAjWKlYgjsHTRJ60/edit?hl=en&forcehl=1#

Library Lessons

Gaming @your Library

Ok...ideas for the Amazing Race Scavenger Hunthttp://www.pvld.org/blog/shhhh-its-silent-library-amazing-raceDewey - http://smallfox.typepad.com/a_small_fox_in_a_big_worl/2011/10/one-world-many-stories-week-6-away-we-go-deweys-amazing-race-finale.htmlAnother Dewey - http://litchatkids.blogspot.com/2011/08/wednesdays-post-dewey-race.html

Nancy’s Notes & Other Reminders ● Be sure to post your reflections, resources, or ideas to

the PIN (Parkway Innovation Network) Google+ Community if you attended the #METC16 conference.

● Pillars of Parkway - Congratulations to the 56 people and our very own Leah Plumley who were nominated for the 2016 Pillar of Parkway award!

● Teacher of the Year Congratulations also to Eve Diel who was named high school teacher of the year and Kira Landolt for Northeast Middle.

● 4th Grade Assessment WindowWith the Growth Assessments the idea is to have a pre and post assessment or two points of data over time. That being said feel free to do the post assessment any time from now until April 1st. Remember, do your best to administer the test to all of the same kids that you did before. If you miss a few, that's perfectly fine. If there are kids who have moved in, have them go ahead and take it. Just try to get as many of the same kids as you possibly can. The biggest thing to remember is that in order to show growth, students need to be diligent in inputting their student numbers. This is how we match their previous score with this current score. For elementary, here is the link to the Google Form with your assessment http://tinyurl.com/4thgrowth.

● Budget Spending It seems everyone wants to know the last day to order is ... Librarians were informed in March of last year. This year our last day to order is: April 15th, and Follett will ship all orders by May 13th.

● MSPCL DocumentationJust a friendly reminder... If possible, when working in your MSPLC groups continue to use the same Google Doc agenda all year. Just adding pages each month in the originally shared Doc will ensure that it is already shared with Nancy.

In last week’s edition of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning two excellent web tools (Pixel Press & Scratch) were shared that can be used with students to create educational video games. These tools are very simple to use and do not require any software download. You also don't need any coding skills to operate them.

March Madness@your Library

Many of you have students participate in March Madness book battles. Here is a new twist on hosting book tournament with Kahoot. Set up the book brackets and vote with Kahoolt.

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a few leadership sessions with TLA (Teaching, Learning, and Assessment). What can you influence. ..tla retreat video and reflection

“I believe each of my students must craft an individual reading life of challenge, whim, curiosity, and hunger. I believe in the collecting, noticing, living work of designing lessons to empower writers. I believe teachers provide vision for students; we live a belief in their success every day we teach." - Penny Kittle

Professional LearningOne option for earning Parkway credits is to participate in webinars and events, such as edcamps, slaa events, makerspace open houses etc. In order to earn participation credits watch the webinar or go to an event, then go to http://tinyurl.com/webinars-events to record your participation. Remember that district credit is based on the number of clock hours that you participate. Credit is issued as follows: six clock hours will get you .5 credit and 12 clock hours will get you 1 credit.

Librarian's Treasure TroveThe event is free if you’re a member of the Greater St. Louis region (SLSSLA) – if you’re not a member, dues are only $10. Please visithttp://www.slssla.com for full event details and to pay dues and/or register for the 27th. Check out the morning’s schedule below!

Student OpportunitiesSt. Louis County Library is pleased to present Markus Zusak, author of "The Book Thief",

Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. Headquarters branch-Auditorium - Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited; early arrival is recommended. Go to www.slcl.org or call 314-994-3300 for more information.

Summer Art Camp Laumeier offers one-week sessions of Summer Art Camp in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 and full-day sessions for ages 6 to 15. Campers learn about artists throughout history, explore Laumeier’s woodland trails and find inspiration in the artworks on view for drawing, painting, sculpting and more. Each session of Art Camp features a different theme, so register for more than one to receive the broadest experience!

March is Teen Tech Month SLCL is offering a Stop Motion Animation Class at the Thornhill Branch for ages 12-18.

From ALA best websites 2015 www.ala.org

best of lists for 2015http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.

org/2015/11/08/all-my-2015-best-lists-in-one-place/

Library Activities

The Google Goods

about our profession next newsletter for the a new yearhttp://johnolearyinspires.com/2014/12/4-keys-make-2015-best-chapter-yet/

For Fun @your Library

Next newsletter For more than 30 years, Discovery has told stories like no one else — transporting you to places you didn’t know existed and sparking curiosity at every turn. Now we enter a new chapter. Virtual Reality can take you to new worlds like never before, immersing you in time, space and story. Here’s a first look at our latest productions in this exhilarating new space — from shark-infested shipwrecks to freeboarding the windiest street in the world — with much more to come. Welcome to Discovery VR.

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Pixar in a Box -

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Resource RoundupTechnology, Research & Learning Resources

On the next two pages you will find a grid of tools, resources, and presentations that were shared through the PIN Google+ Community from the #METC16 Conference.

EducationPlus hosted its annual Midwest Education Technology Community (METC) Conference on February 8-10, 2016 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles. Known as this region’s premier education-technology event, METC gathers over 2,000 leaders and educators from the Midwest and beyond including superintendents, principals, K-12 teachers, administrators, support staff and others.

METC features regional and national experts who introduce participants to the latest trends and best practices in the area of education technology. In addition, attendees have the opportunity to see examples of student-developed work, network and learn from colleagues, attend hands-on workshops and discover new and innovative ways to approach teaching and learning through technology use in the classroom. It is estimated that over 400,000 students are impacted by this program each year, as teachers across all major disciplines return to classrooms and integrate new practices in education technology to deepen student learning.

Google Tools Timely Topics Makerspace Library & Teaching Learning Tools

Google Cultural InstituteImmerse your students in art, historic artifacts, and world wonders from museums around the world. Create and share your own galleries, compare items side by side, and have kids experience faraway places through street view. All shareable with students in a variety of ways including Google Classroom!

The New Google Forms UpdateNew add-ons, responses, and templates

Google Goggles App Search by taking a picture: point your mobile phone camera at a painting, a famous landmark, a barcode or QR code, a product, or a popular image.

Using Google Products to Promote Global ThinkingGreat resources for connecting and giving kids authentic experiences around the world!

17 Powerful Leadership Thoughts from METC16 This blog post highlights the messages sent from keynote and featured speakers.

Future Ready Schools Framework At the heart of Future Ready and the Planning Dashboard is the Future Ready Framework, a robust structure for digital learning planning and implementation. The Framework emphasizes collaborative leadership and an innovative school culture. All content focuses on seven key areas (called gears), plus leadership, all of which are addressed during the comprehensive planning process.

Analyze This, Market That Data presentation on framing your library’s story.

Advocating for the Library in the Digital AgeLearn how to build influence and create impact in the digital age.

Maker MondaysMaking Mondays more meaningful. A middle school teacher’s experience.

Makerspace StructureHow it might look at any level. Learning and creating in any space.

Makerspace: Just Do it!Learn why and how to begin to engage your students in creative and critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and more as they become makers. Presented from both a middle and elementary school point of view, you'll be exposed to numerous resources and varying models of Makerspaces.

Maker Culture: No Makerspace RequiredWith a little creativity and flexibility, any classroom can be turned into a maker classroom without a true makerspace.

Tech Tools to Support Independent Reading

Nonfiction Reading Resources This blog created by middle school educator, Angela Van Batavia, includes current events resources and interactive websites.

Adaptation: A High School Library's New Design

In this presenters will detail how librarians re-envisioned a space to better meet current and future technologies on a limited budget, highlight a number of presentation and ebook products currently used to increas

Podcasting in the ClassroomAddress speaking/listening standards and ISTE standards while connecting with the world.

Ways to GoPro in the classroom Using videography to enhance student learning

Empowering Learners to Learn at their Own Pace - Flipped Classroom Learn how Google Apps and Camtasia can empower learners with the ability to learn at their own pace. "Flip" lessons without flipping your world upside down.

Social Media in the Classroom Learn how to harness the power of social media pages. Keep parents connected to your classroom /building/district and find numerous ways to implement social media in day-to-day lessons.

Interactive Timelines HSTRY is a free digital learning tool which promotes collaboration and engagement in the classroom. checkout the featured timelines too.

Google Tools Learning Tools

Change Your Life with Google Extensions Google Chrome Extensions that are useful for teachers and/or students. The Google Chrome Extensions will make class time and internet browsing experience much more effective and efficient and can help support your students.

Google Cardboard! Now is the time to reimagine field trips and create with Cardboard. Other tools to go with Google Cardboard: http://vrse.com/ Interested in more Virtual Reality and #GoogleCardboard? Check out ThingLink's new path and sign up for the Beta.

Unleash the Power of Google Drawings Drawings provides flexibility in formatting images and texts. Another presentation on the uses of Google Drawings - with student and teacher examples. https://goo.gl/iIodMM

Google Classroom (basics) in the Elementary Classroom Presentation includes 21 things you can do with Classroom.

Geography with Google’s MyMapsDoing something with geography? Checkout Google's customizable MyMap inside of Drive.

Google + STEM = New PossibilitiesA variety of Google tools such as CS-First and Made with Code can take STEM learning to new levels and unlock creative genius in all students. From coding to engineering design, see how Google tools can supercharge STEM lessons.

The Appstension Throwdown Step up your GAFE skills from basic to intermediate by learning how students can personalize their Google platform & research skills using apps and extensions.

Discovery Education's digital resources support comprehensive literacy. Listen to this session where you will explore resources and strategies for enhancing students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Learn how Discovery Education tools complement students' acquisition of emerging literacies, such as information literacy, digital literacy and critical literacy.

NYPL Digital CollectionsThe New York Public Library has released their archives (music, screenplays, photos, paintings, maps, newspapers, etc.).

QuizzizIf you like Kahoot, you may love Many schools are using Quizziz instead of Kahoot because of the report and homework features.

5 infographic creation websites - As we continue to collect data there are new resources to display the data and share it with the learning community.

YouTube for EDU - Get the essentials and the scoop on creation, curation, and other uses for YouTube for schools.

MetKids is a kid-friendly gateway to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Recommended for grades 1-6. Check it out as a resource for teaching culture, geography, and history. And be sure to share with Art teachers.

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

Resource RoundupTechnology, Research & Learning Resources

What will you make @ your library #ParkwayMakes

Create...Produce…InspireIn this Smore flyer - see how one makerspace defines itself, shares activities, and highlights their work.

Webinars● 12 Innovative Reading Ideas! New

Ways to Inspire Your Students - Wed, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

Archived Webinars Worth a View● You Need It: Reading Promotional

Programming That Really Works!● Makerspaces: The Now Revolution

in School Libraries● Getting the Most out of Integrating

eBooks in the Classroom: 10 Proven Lessons You Can Use Now!

● Getting the Most Out of eBooks in School: 50 Proven Tips That Really Work

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Google Certification Last year as we were preparing to implement Google Apps I offered any librarian who was interested the opportunity to either be reimbursed for a passed test or given district PD credit. I want to extend that opportunity to you once again. If you are interested in learning more about Google and Google Apps, this is a great, self-paced development opportunity. There are a number of librarians who already participated last year so ask your fellow librarians (or Kim) to get some insight on this. All information (including study materials and the tests themselves) can be found at http://www.google.com/edu/training/certifications/. Click on the "Certification" tab to get to more information. There's an FAQ page https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/certification_faq as well.

Making in Language Arts or with your Library Lessons...

● Character Scrapbook● Design a Book Cover● Book Trailers● Splat... Pow... Wow Comics!

Timely TopicsMakerspaces, Gaming, Library Spaces, Advocacy, Genrefication, and more

Nikki Robertson presented at #METC16 on "The Connected Concierge in Your School". Looking at some of Julie Boatner’s notes/tweets might be especially pertinent to all our librarians:

● Librarians should be directors of innovation.

● If you wait til you master the technology before you use it with students, it will become obsolete.

● It's not about fixed vs. flex. It's about using what you have.

● Make the library so exciting that teachers can't resist staying.

● Librarians should be a safety net for teachers to try new things.

● Personalized Book Shopping based on a reader personality survey.

● Blogging isn't about what you have to say. Blogging is about reflection.

● What's obvious to me may be amazing to someone else.

● Post in the hallway - school sees it. Post it online - world sees it.

● It doesn't have to be a chore to get kids to blog. They are already writing for you.

More Maker MaterialsThink about joining the ongoing Twitter campaign using the hashtag #MakerEdSpace to showcase your youth-oriented makerspaces. Also check out The Youth Makerspace Playbook, a resource providing context and support around planning spaces for youth to make. It offers practical suggestions on finding spaces to make, outfitting spaces with tools and materials, exploring the possible educational approaches within spaces, and sustaining spaces in the long-term. Accompanying the Youth Makerspace Playbook is “Makerspaces: Highlights of Select Literature,” a selection of the latest thinking emerging from the growth of makerspaces and their developing roles in education and communities.

While you are on Twitter do frame your library makerspace experience using the #parkwaymakes hashtag.

What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?

Well Said...

Snapshots● Bill presenting at ChromeCamp● Kristin, Hollie, and Shannon at Follett

Connection Conference● Channel 5 producer chatting with studetnts

about the SLCL Card Campaign● Catapulting into makerspaces at Claymont

● Mason author visit● McKelvey - Take a bite out of

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#ParkwayReadsFun Videos and Stories

About Books and Reading

In Larry Ferlazzo’s blog he shares fun ideas where people are “using guerrilla marketing tactics to promote reading.” It even has a story about vending machines in France that offer free short stories.

http://www.slj.com/2015/10/books-media/top-page-to-screen-adaptations-to-put-on-your-radar/

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