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NCSLMA CONFERENCE 2008
“Innovation: Media Specialists for Change ”
Join us at the Benton Convention Center in
Winston-Salem from October 29-31 for the
Eighth Annual NCSLMA Conference!
Conference and Housing Registration Forms
Vendor Information
Keynote Speaker: Mike Eisenberg
The Whole Enchilada: Visioning, Planning, and Implementing Media Programs for Learning and Teaching
We are bombarded with talk about the information age and the importance of information and information technology in education. But, there's a gap between recognition of need and having vibrant, essential media programs that meet the needs of students and teachers. In this keynote, Mike Eisenberg challenges media specialists to be true innovators and agents of change with the "A-B-C" approach: Articulate a vision, Be strategic, Communicate! (This presentation is based on a seminal article that appeared in the September 2002 issue of School Library Journal.)
Mike Eisenberg, Dean Emeritus and Professor of the Information School at the University of Washington, is widely known in library, information, and education circles. He co-founded (with Peter Milbury) LM_NET, the school library media electronic community; and is co-author (with Bob Berkowitz) of the Big6, the most widely used approach to information and technology literacy skills instruction in the world. Mike is a passionate advocate for the importance of teacher-librarians and library media programs in learning. Mike is also founding Director of the Information Institute of Syracuse (including the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology, AskERIC, and GEM, the Gateway to Educational Materials); Mike is a prolific author (9 books and dozens of articles) and has worked with thousands of students-pre-K through higher education-as well as people in business, government, and communities to improve their information and technology skills. Mike's current work focuses on information, communications, and technology (ICT) literacy, information credibility, and information science education K-20.
Pre-Conference Sessions:
Mike Eisenberg Presents The Definitive Big6™ Workshop – The Skills Revolution: Essential Information Skills for Success in the 21st Century
Conservative NY Times columnist David Brooks recently wrote (May 2008): “It’s the skills revolution. We’re moving into a more demanding cognitive age. In order to thrive, people are compelled to become better at absorbing, processing and combining information.”
We all know that the world is getting more and more complex each day. We also keep hearing about the information explosion, the information age, and the importance of computers and information technology. What can we do to help our students succeed in this ever-changing and complex world? Help them to learn essential information and technology skills. Help them to learn the Big6!
Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, the Big6™ is the most widely known and widely used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. Used in thousands of K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and adult training programs, the Big6 information problem-solving model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks.
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
- use and teach the Big6.
- integrate technology tools and skills into Big6 learning and teaching.
- integrate Big6 learning and teaching into classroom and subject area curriculum and instruction at all levels.
- plan and document an effective Big6 information & technology skills program.
The workshop includes The New Improved Big6 Workshop Handbook. (Session A - Full Day. Limited to 100 participants.)
Kathleen Baxter Presents Grab Them: Books with Real Guy (and Gal) Appeal!
Toilets. Bathroom Habits. Gladiators. Body noises. Man-eating Tigers. War planes. BMX. Gross stuff. Forensic science. Unsolved real-life mysteries.
All of the above topics have one thing in common. Boys love them! And books about them and other popular topics make fine booktalks to grab boys and attract their interest.
SLJ columnist Kathy Baxter's laughter-filled session, all done with PowerPoint, gives suggestions for the kinds of books boys really like, including illustrations that get kids interested and sections to read aloud. (Session B - Full Day. Limited to 100 participants.)
Henry Heidtmann Presents The Middle School TV Studio on a Shoestring - What’s new?
The first hour will cover the basics of setting up a school studio, the second hour will look at some of the software editors available, with the third hour there will be a show and tell of some examples and time for questions (attendees are invited to bring shows of their own on cd, dvd or flash drive). (Sessions C and D - Half Day. Session D is a repeat of Session C)
John Brim, David Edwards and Karen Creech Present NCVPS/Learn and Earn Online: Making Your Two Million Minutes Count
Attendees will receive an update on the NC Virtual Public School and
Learn and Earn Online. The focus of the presentation will be on helping
LEAs to develop leadership capacity to support online learning in their
district. Participants will learn how library and media programs can
assist in online learning and will gain a better understanding of how to
support the 21st century learner. (Session E - Half Day.)
Gerry Solomon, Gail Dickinson, Sandra Andrews and Linda Gann Present Implementing the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
The AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner pose new challenges and new opportunities for North Carolina. This session will look at the standards through the lens of IMPACT and North Carolina curriculum frameworks. In addition to teaching the skills needed for 21st century learners, media coordinators will also think about dispositions, responsibilities, and self-assessments. This enriched framework for action provides an opportunity for media coordinators to place the school library program as central to the learning process. In this session we will explore ways to make that happen. (Session F - Half Day.)
Supervisor's Meeting
DPI will hold a Supervisor's Meeting on Wednesday, October 29th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The meeting room will be announced at a later date. There is no charge for this meeting.
Other Conference News:
Kathleen Baxter will present concurrent sessions on the Best Books 2008 and New Non-Fiction.
David Holt will be the performer at the Toast and Tales breakfast on Friday, October 31st and will present a concurrent session.
Candace Fleming will be the speaker at the author luncheon on Friday, October 31st. Her luncheon speech will be titled "A Skunk Walking Into the Library..." Candace Fleming will also present a concurrent session.
Mélanie Watt and Adam Rex, the NCCBA winning authors, will be at the conference to sign copies of their books at the author autographing session on Thursday, October 30th. Both aurhors will also present a concurrent session.
Special Event - Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m.: Legends and Lanterns in Old Salem. Part of the group will attend an author session with
Jennifer Bean Bauer who has written a book "Murder, Mayhem, and Mysteries"
and the other part of the group will be broken into smaller groups for
tours of some buildings in Old Salem and hear storytellers tell the legends
and "ghost tales" of Old Salem. Transportation will be provided. (Limited to 275 people - Cost is $18.00)
Conference and Housing Registration
Conference Registration Form (PDF) forms due by October 9th for pre-registration
Housing Registration Form (PDF) forms due by October 1st for pre-registration
Register online at Visit Winston-Salem.com. Click on Reservations, select October 2008 from the drop down calendar, click on the NCSLMA Conference Registration and/or NCSLMA Housing Registration, click on Reservations/Housing request and then follow the steps to register.
Vendor Information
If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please read the vendor letter and fill out the attached form. The exhibit hall floor plan is included below for your reference. If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Harris.
Vendor letter (MSWord)
Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (PDF)
Future Conference Dates:
AASL:
November 4-8, 2009, Charlotte, NC
Learn more about the AASL Conference by checking this website.