

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Amy Hermon
Tune in as Amy Hermon tackles the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday.
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Feb 7, 2021 • 56min
112 One School One Book
Tune in as Lisa Straubinger shares programming strategies for building reading culture including One School One Book. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Read to Them MEGA notes: 3 pages!!!

Jan 31, 2021 • 50min
111 Jack of ALL Trades
Like so many school librarians, Patrick Taylor has become a Jack of ALL Trades in supporting his buildings and district. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Chalkbeat Detroit: Owen Bondono 55: A Balancing Act: Work and School

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 15min
110 Kids' Lit Quiz
Learn how Julie Huggins builds a culture of reading AND coaches a winning Kids' Lit Quiz team I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Southwell School, New Zealand Kids' Lit Quiz KLQ Bank of Practice Questions 2006-Current Kids' Lit Quiz New Zealand Facebook KLQ Canada video - Why kids love KLQ 2019 KLQ World Final Singapore videos Battle of the Books

Jan 24, 2021 • 56min
109 Collaborating with Public Librarians
Public libraries are our partners. Learn the innovative ways Harry Coffill is collaborating to support his ENTIRE school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Harry Coffill (Twitter) @leelibraries Instagram: godfreyleelibraries Satellite Library Aims To Boost Reading East Lee Campus Library The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig Future Of Our Biography Sections (Episode 48, November 2019) Edcamp Cardigan Camp

Jan 17, 2021 • 59min
108 Broadcasting From Our Libraries
Dustin McConnell shares strategies and resources for broadcasting from his library to build both a school community AND a community of readers! Equipment and technology we use daily: Green screen Podcaster/ipad stand Two Ipads Airdrop Chromebooks Google Slides Google Classroom Useful Apps- Go Record Screen Recorder Imovie Flipgrid (Great for including virtual students/ doing "Be on the news" type challenges Useful Articles for Starting Up a News Program- Factors to Consider When Starting a Broadcast Journalism Program Iphoneography: How and Why to Use Iphones for Broadcast Journalism 10 Essentials of Starting a Broadcast Program Generic Weekly News Schedule- Movement Monday (Dance moves, stretches, health and wellness feature, brain breaks, etc.) Tik Tok or Tech Tip Tuesday (Chromebook tricks, funny tik toks, etc.) Wednesday Wow (something "Wow" worthy happening in the school) Thoughtful Thursday (Read alouds, trivia, book talks, interviews, etc.) Feel Good Friday (a catch all, any of the above, or a youtube video related to the events of the week, game shows, skits, etc.) Sample of Nexton Elementary News Shows- National Handwashing Week 12 Books of Christmas Hour of Code/Tik Tok Tuesday Curriculum Suggestions: ASB Classroom (reccomended by awesome journalism teacher @ajchambers) Broadcast Journalism Skills, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes

Jan 10, 2021 • 1h 5min
107 Fighting Fake News
Learn how Lucas Maxwell teaches students about the importance of recognizing fake news as well as podcasting and Skyping in the library!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Glenthorne High School library webpage Blog: Glenthorne High School Library Episode 61: Bookings Chat Book: Podcasting with Youth Fake News Quiz (online) Fake News Quiz (PDF) BBC: The (almost) Complete History of Fake News BBC Trending Podcast: In-depth reporting on the world of social media So You've Been Publically Shamed Common Sense Education Snopes (Started in 1994, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore) Full Fact (the UK's independent fact checking organisation) Thinkalong: MS Media Literacy Lessons Amy's collection of fake/hoax websites and YouTube Fake News Creator

Jan 4, 2021 • 47min
106 PROAdvocacy and You
Learn how Tiki Love and MASLMD's Advocacy Team are proactive in advocating for ourselves and our programs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) MASL Advocacy Newsletter #MASLMDchallenge Social Media Twitter: @tlovesbooks and @thelitlc Instagram: @thelitlc Tiki's blog

Dec 19, 2020 • 57min
105 Virtual HS Programming
Learn how TuesD Chambers excites and invites her school community to join virtual library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Seattle Public Schools Library Newsletter Ballard HS Library Resource webpage Book Drive Information Beaver Book Bingo "Do what makes you happy" Library Interest Form Destiny Discover Destiny/Schoology tutorial

Dec 13, 2020 • 1h 10min
104 Curbside Pickup
Learn how TuesD Chambers builds coalitions with staff and community with her students using curbside pickup. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Seattle Public Schools Library Newsletter Ballard HS Library Resource webpage Book Drive Information Padlet resources

Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 14min
103 Library School Responds
Dr. Pamela R. Moore provides the insight on how library schools are preparing aspiring school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Editable PD Certificate Dr. Moore's Bio Educational Media Online Program Plan of Work: Traditional Masters Degree (30 credit hours) Plan of Work: Certificate Only (21 credit hours) Next in Ed podcast


