FR Know & Go Volume 3 | Issue 12

Volume 3 | Issue 12

Know & Go Updates @your Library A Lot Learned at the Midwest Technology Conference 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.

gofollett.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.

Contact Information Kim Lindskog Library System Support Specialist Twitter: klindskog Amy Johnson Digital Learning Specialist Twitter: ajohnson106 Bill Bass Innovation Coordinator: Instructional Technology & Library Media Twitter: billbass

ISSUU Newsletter Stacks: 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 Access the Library Services Webpage using the QR code or www.tinyurl. com/libserv Parkway Innovators Network

Resource Roundup Technology, Research & Learning Resources

Google Tools

Timely Topics

Google Cultural Institute Immerse 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!

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

The New Google Forms Update New 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 Thinking Great resources for connecting and giving kids authentic experiences around the world!

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.

Library & Teaching 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.

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

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

Learning Tools 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

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 MyMaps Doing something with geography? Checkout Google's customizable MyMap inside of Drive.

Google + STEM = New Possibilities A 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.

Learning Tools 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 Collections The New York Public Library has released their archives (music, screenplays, photos, paintings, maps, newspapers, etc.).

Quizziz If 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.

Student Opportunities St. 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.

Gaming with Students 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.

Well Said...

#ParkwayReads Fun 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.