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If you're like me, you like to overplan for things. If not, here's some tips from an overplanner on how to prepare for big summer conferences.

5 Conference Tips and Tricks from an Overplanner

By Diana Rendina on 06/22/2018 • ( 0 )

Last summer, I wrote about “How to Make a Game Plan for Your Next Conference.” If you haven’t read that one yet, I highly recommend checking it out, as it’s some of my best overall advice for attending large conferences… Read More ›

Mentoring: One Size Does Not Fit All

By Mica Johnson on 06/21/2018 • ( 0 )

June is Mentoring month for the AASL Induction Program, and as a facilitator for the program, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about mentoring. Unfortunately, mentoring has not been one of my strengths. I’m quite resistant to being mentored, and… Read More ›

Resources for Learning about Educational Technology

By Daniella Smith on 05/24/2018 • ( 1 )

I read a quote today that made me think about my summer professional development. Nataf Emmanuel wrote, “Education used to be simple: there was a blackboard, a teacher, and desks in a classroom. Today, a student can practice English online,… Read More ›

4 Ways You Can Get Creative This Summer

By Diana Rendina on 05/22/2018 • ( 0 )

Summer is almost here for many of us. It’s a great time to relax, recharge, and reinvigorate our passion for education. I love using my summers to explore creative ideas that I haven’t gotten to throughout the school year. Whether… Read More ›

#AASLstandards Twitter Chats Continue the Dialogue!

By Len Bryan, Standards Implementation Committee Member on 05/04/2018 • ( 0 )

By Lori Hancock and Len Bryan, Standards Implementation Committee members Can you believe it’s only been a few months since the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries were introduced at AASL 2017 in Phoenix? It’s… Read More ›