Here are the professional development opportunities for January 2016. I have provided partial descriptions of the webinars from each website. Please view each link for complete details. I hope you enjoy them. In the meantime, if you are hosting a… Read More ›
Professional Development
5 Makerspace Books You Need to Read
There’s so many amazing books coming out now related to starting a school makerspace, and many of them are fantastic. But for this post, I want to take a look back and focus on the five books that had the biggest… Read More ›
When It’s Not Just About the Money: Reasons Behind Grant Writing
Last week, I was asked the question, “If you aren’t competitive, then why are you a grant writer?” Reason after reason flooded my mind. In fact, so many surfaced that I could barely articulate them in the conversation. And, as… Read More ›
Real World PLN: A Love Letter to PREP
A few years ago, the professional development group at my school strongly encouraged us to develop our personal learning networks. I loved the idea. Sitting by myself all day, I crave new ideas and input from others. I found blogs… Read More ›
Leading a Workshop for Teachers or Parents: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
What is it about teaching adults that strikes fear in the hearts of people who teach kids all day? As we strive to be seen as leaders among our peers at our campuses, we are very often called to do… Read More ›
When You’re Left Behind at Conference Time
I love a conference. Spending lots of time alone in the library makes me crave the camaraderie of a conference center full of fairly like-minded folks. New ideas energize me. While I may not have time on an average Monday… Read More ›
DIY Technology Professional Development
A version of what I am sharing with you this month was published on another blog (Informed Librarian Online). I imagine that many of you already know a lot of the information that I am sharing. However, I thought a… Read More ›
A Year at the Library of Congress as a Teacher in Residence
This year, my 19th as an educator and 6th as a librarian, is different than any other. This year I was chosen as a Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress. Typically, when I introduce myself as a Teacher… Read More ›
Collaboration at Your State Conference
I love conferences! Attending conferences is like going to the spa for me. I walk away feeling renewed, refreshed, and energized. I feel ready to conquer the world…or at least my school library. There are many reasons to attend your state… Read More ›
Professional Development Highlights: August & September 2015
The summer is coming to an end. If you are like me, you will miss it. While I have frequently lamented the summer’s end, the beginning of the school year has always been exciting for me. It is a time… Read More ›