Summer sun to fall leaves to cold winter mornings, July to December–having served five months as president of AASL, it is time to think back on challenges and celebrations and to reflect and share. Challenges: As I reflect, I am… Read More ›
AASL National Conference
It Came Full Circle: Connecting with an Author Changed Everything
Have you ever had a lesson that just worked! A lesson that truly left its mark. I would like to say this happens all the time, but if I am honest with myself I think those really “special” lessons are… Read More ›
Mission Possible: Research Projects with Primary Students
Anyone who works with young children knows that it can be tricky to teach them how to complete research. At this age, children are still developing their reading skills and meaning-making abilities, but Jennifer Siderius (@NMESmediacenter) showed in her session… Read More ›
Ideas Rule at IdeaLab!
(Image courtesy of Britannica Image Quest) The mission of the IdeaLab is to provide a visual representation of real-world learning taking place in libraries and classrooms. The IdeaLab will showcase many topics and ideas including STEM, STEAM, global education, social… Read More ›
What to See, Do, and Eat in Columbus!
Columbus, the capital of Ohio, has blossomed into a food lover’s destination with “serious cocktails and microbrews, pastries worthy of Paris, fantastical ice cream flavors, and extraordinary food shopping,” according to Jane Black, former staff writer for the Washington Post… Read More ›
AASL First-timer or frequent-attendee… Wish I had known that Tip Sheet
After attending our first national conference in 2000, Liz Deskins and I wrote the article, “Liz and Deb’s Trip to ALA’s Annual Conference Gentle Tips for Future Attendees…” Fifteen years later many of our tips still work and just a… Read More ›
Two Heads are Better Than One: Share the Conference Fun with an Administrator from Your School – For Free!
by Jessica Klinker, Head Librarian, Franklin Heights High School, South-Western City Schools, Columbus, Ohio Do you know that amped-up, electric feeling you get during an amazing conference, so excited to take back the tools and strategies you are learning and try them out… Read More ›