NCSLMA Conference 2018: Full Schedule

Welcome to #NCSLMA18!
CEU Validation Form (You will need to make a copy for your use)

6:00pm EDT

Board Meeting & Dinner (CLOSED)

Tuesday October 2, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Terrace 3

10:00am EDT

Taste What's New in Middle School Literature

Millions of books are published each year. Even Media Specialists have difficulty keeping up! In this session, colleagues will “sample”, “nibble”, and “taste” 35-40 middle grade and (YA) books that have been published recently while participating in an easily adapted class model for introducing new literature to their students.

Presenters

Julie Overpeck

Media Specialist, Holbrook Middle School

I am the Media Specialist at Holbrook Middle School. I am a middle-grade book reviewer and am also interested in makerspaces and teaching students how to research. Instagram handle @mrsoslibrary.

Angi Russell

English Teacher, Holbrook Middle School

Taste What's New in MS Lit #NCSLMA18 pdf

Thursday October 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Middle School

11:00am EDT

Twine Starts in the Library...

...but you choose where to go with this amazing interactive fiction tool that will engage students in rich writing experiences (with some coding as well)! Learn how to use Twine to write “choose your own adventure” style stories and games. I’ll demonstrate the basics, share numerous curricular applications, and give participants time to try it out.

Information about Twine and Interactive Fiction

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME if you have any questions!

Presenters

Kristina Thoennes

School Library Media Coordinator, Mooresville Intermediate School

I am passionate about learning activities and tools that empower, challenge, and engage students, such as interactive fiction, coding, Minecraft, Dungeons & Dragons, and other game-based learning. I'm also a big fan of the NC Children's Book Award program!

Introducing Twine pptx

Thursday October 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Digital Learning Competencies, Elementary, Middle School, High School

1:30pm EDT

Great Graphic Nonfiction for Middle and High School Students

This session will present the latest nonfiction graphic novel titles that can be used in a variety of curriculum areas. Participants will learn about some classic titles, as well as the newest award winners. Ideas will be provided for how to use the graphic novels in your classrooms and libraries.

Presenters

Karen Gavigan

Interim Director, University of South Carolina - School of Information Science

Dr. Gavigan is the Interim Director and a Professor in the School of Information Science at UofSC. She worked as a school librarian for 15 years. She also worked as a public librarian and an academic librarian. Her research interests include the use of graphic novels in libraries... Read More →

GreatGraphicNFforMSHS ppt

Thursday October 4, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Middle & High School

2:30pm EDT

Northside Neighbors: When A School Library Becomes A Summer Hub of Community Engagement

Come learn how one elementary school library opens it's doors during the summer months to create a dynamic summer reading program for students in its neighborhood walk zone. Samples of programs and calendars will be shared along with lessons learned along the way. See how you can replicate such a program with little or no funding in your own school community.

Presenters

Kathryn Cole

School Librarian, Northside Elementary School / Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools

Hi! I'm Kathryn (Kat) Cole and I serve as the librarian at Northside Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC. I am passionate about creating participatory and inclusive library spaces and strive to combine purposeful play, culturally sustaining literature, social justice teaching and... Read More →

NorthsideNeighbors SlidePresentation (1) pdf

Thursday October 4, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Elementary

8:00am EDT

Minions: How Media Assistants Became Integral to My Library and School

This will be a presentation about how my media assistants became more than just media assistants. I will discuss how my "Minions" became leaders in my school by being given lots of responsibilities in and out of the library.

Presenters

Susan Ringo

Librarian, West Wilkes Middle School

I am very passionate about student choice in reading. It is my "why." Here is a link to my presentation. https://www.emaze.com/@AFLILQRZ/reading

Minions How My Media Assistants Became So Much More (1) pptx

Friday October 5, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Middle & High School

9:00am EDT

Amazing Things Start with National Boards

Are you ready to start your National Boards? Not sure how to or what it involves? In this presentation you will learn about eligibility, costs, how NC supports candidates, timeline for 2018-19, certification process and components. We will explore the National Board website to locate the needed resources to get started. Are you ready for an Amazing Journey? Great! Let's get started.

Presenters

Renee Gentry

Media Specialist, Roaring River Elementary School

I am an elementary media specialist with 25 years experience. Currently I work at two small elementary schools in Wilkes County. I am a National Board certified teacher and have my Education Specialist degree as well.

2018 NBPTS Recuritment pptx

Friday October 5, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Professional Development

10:00am EDT

Behind the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Seals: Serving on National Children’s Book Award Committees

Have you ever wondered what serving on a national book award committee entails? Do you want to serve on one of these committees but do not know where to begin? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please join Prof. Bailey as he shares the ends and outs of serving on national book award committees. Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, Stonewall, and other Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) award committees will be highlighted. The session will conclude with a lively interactive question and answer session.

Presenters

Alan R. Bailey

Professor Emeritus & Teaching Professor, East Carolina University

Over a career spanning nearly four decades, I have served as a school librarian, a branch manager of a public library, and have worked in community college and university libraries. For more than 25 of those years, I was responsible for developing collections for young children. I... Read More →

Serving on National Children's Book Award Committees pdf

Friday October 5, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, Elementary, Middle School, High School

11:00am EDT

The Magic of Sharing Your Story: How we are using storytelling to change our school culture

Everyone has a story! Learn how we use storytelling to improve our school culture in order to be more inclusive. We collaborated with students in English classes, Yearbook, Student Council and more to provide various avenues for all voices to be heard, both students and teachers. We will have many examples of how we are using the power of storytelling, from projects to spur of the moment interviews. Participants will leave with a variety of ideas to use in their media centers and classrooms.

Presenters

Laura Holland

Media Specialist, Asheboro High School

I am a former interior designer, turned CTE teacher, who has been living the dream as a librarian since 2004.

Molly Lyons

English Teacher, Asheboro High School

Friday October 5, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Terrace 3

Media Coordinator Standards, High School