Parkway School District
Volume 3 | Issue 10
KNOW & GO Updates @your Library
January Dates at a Glance Library Services Answers to FAQs ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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 Makerspace Kit Request
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Saturday, January 16th Chrome Camp @ Fox High School 8:30 - 12:00 Saturday, February 6th EdCamp STL @ Pattonville High School 8:00-3:30 End of the Year Meeting Save the date… Thursday, May 12th from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Central High School Library Classroom.
Professional Learning One 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.
Contact Information Bill Bass Innovation Coordinator: Instructional Technology & Library Media Twitter: billbass Kim Lindskog Library System Support Specialist Twitter: klindskog
Amy Johnson Digital Learning Specialist Twitter: ajohnson106 Nancy Ikemeyer Administrative Assistant Skype: nancy,ikemeyer.pearl Twitter: NancyIkemeyer
What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?
Access the Library Services Webpage using the QR code or www.tinyurl.com/libserv
Resource Roundup Technology, Research & Learning Resources
Top 10 Lists of Lists from 2015
The Google Goods Over the last year Richard Bryne made a concerted effort to organize playlists of the tutorial videos that he created and published on YouTube. The most popular of those playlists is the collection of Google Apps tutorial videos. 65 videos are now in the playlist. In the playlist you will find tutorials on Google Sites, Blogger, YouTube tricks, Google Calendar settings, Google My Maps, Google Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, and many other Google products. This is definitely worth subscribing to on YouTube.
Library Activities Encourage Students to Connect to Literature This strategy starts with one question... How can you relate to this?” Read more about engaging students in their own personal learning process at Edutopia.org
This is the season of lists from the previous year and Joyce Valenza curated her favorites. ● National Geographic just published its 2015 Photo of the Day roundup great for starting discussions, making predictions, or writing a Monday meme. ● Tech & Learning’s Top 50 sites and apps for 2015 - this year’s sites/apps landscape focused on programming/coding, math/STEM, and game-based learning played a predominant role in this year's list ● So many great lists selected by readers! 20 categories! So little time! Best Books 2015 - Goodreads Choice Awards - so many categories so little time ● SLJ's shares SLJ's Top 10 Apps 2015 ● Brittany Sullivan gathers the big stories and labels 2015 "the year of the library" - The memorable moments that reminded us of the resilience, creativity and passion that fuel libraries across the country. ● Time's list of Top 10 Apps of 2015 for use on our mobile devices ● Time selects a sweet to-read list in its: Top 10 YA & Children's Books of 2015 ● YALSA shares this series of best titles and marketing materials for your library ● PC Advisor offers solid picks by age level: 57 apps for kids that are actually worth installing in 2015/2016 - great to share with parents and teachers
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Timely Topics
@your Library
Makerspaces, Gaming,, Library Spaces, Advocacy, Genrefication, and more
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SLCL Reading Warm-up
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ALA Youth Media Awards Monday, January 11, 2016
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It's New Year's resolution time and YALSA wants to know: What is one thing you'll do in 2016 to improve your library services for students? The Chattanooga Library (@chattlibrary) tweeted out a 2016 #resolutions and challenged everyone to consider learning a new web-based skill. Maybe your library will challenge students or teachers in this same way. Read Harder Book Challenge - A great way to encourage a community to get reading. Get the PDF reading task list at Book Riot.com TED Talk: The Year in Ideas Be inspired...watch, listen, and learn about global, social issues. Ideas include, “we designed a brave new world...straight out of science fiction.”
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Managing the one-person library (infographic checklist) Watch this short film on the wonder of libraries (video) How libraries are meeting patrons’ needs in the digital age (infographic) Library Wars short movie is a touching story of love in times of censorship Libraries are ready for the future (infographic) Why do I love my library? (video)
Maker Ed Middle School Maker Journey: Top 20 Technologies and Tools "It's not about the tool," they say -- but sometimes it is. In our middle school makerspace, students have been using a variety of tools and technologies in a variety of projects and activities. And there are many more that we've yet to explore and experience. Read more of this article from Edutopia.org
What will you make @ your library MAKERS dream big, take risks, explore options, imagine new possibilities, show courage, express creativity, & embrace challenge. ~Venspired - Chrissy Venosdale
#ParkwayMakes Lego Math and Science Play Ideas! This is a collection of activities for a wide range of ages and interests organized into subjects and topics. lemonlimeadventures.com
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Makespace bulletin board and management ideas from Carman Trails Ozobots in the Mason Ridge makerspace
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#ParkwayReads From Brain Pickings a best of 2015 list that includes the subject-specific selections in best art books, best science books, and best children’s books. Enjoy!
Also announced the Nerdies 2015 fiction picture book winners based on reader selections. See the Nerdy Book Club site.
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