Now that the QSLiN CLA Library Learning Commons Digital Badges are ready for you to use, there is another way to supplement your understanding of the CLA standards over and above participating in the badge program. The QSLiN team has created a YouTube playlist for each of the five CLA learning commons standards that show various aspects of
This film, created by Claire Baillargeon (bibliothecaire, CS de la Capitale), demonstrates how school libraries and classroom libraries can work in conjunction with one another to encourage the use of literature in classroom activities and foster a love of reading in students. A variety of activities as well as a demonstration of how a school library can
Letting your school community know what your school library does to advance our students’ learning is what school library advocacy is all about. ABQLA members were invited to a Skype presentation by Debra E. Kachel on the challenges of school library advocacy. If you weren’t able to attend this presentation, there are some great resources on
Matt de la Pena has won the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature for his picture book, Last Stop on Market Street, a story about a boy's bus ride with his grandmother and his thoughts on why his family does not own a car. De la Pena says, "You can feel
This is the first in a series of posts on professional development opportunities. They will be tagged as Professional Development and Webinars so that you can find all the ones that have been posted. The QSLiN team will keep an eye out for webinars, MOOCs and conferences that are of interest to school librarians. Please
If you’ve read the Harry Potter books, you may remember the magical Room of Requirement. This is a room where any need can be met. According to Beth Holland, in the Cape Elizabeth Library Learning Commons (http://capellc.cape.k12.me.us), a student looked at the new library learning commons and said to Library Information Technology Specialist, Jonathan Werner (@MaineSchoolTech), “You’ve given
Hello, The ABQLA has sent out its call for proposal for presentations for the 84th Annual ABQLA conference. This could be a great opportunity for any library personnel to share with others, and for them to also learn at the conference itself. Please take a look at the bilingual message below from the ABQLA and please
From Library and Learning Space to Learning Commons Presented by Beth Holland, EdTech Teacher and contributor to Education Week and Edutopia Sponsored by Nureva REGISTER HERE In the mobile era, what is the role of physical libraries and learning spaces when every student potentially has a global, virtual library in their pocket? How does ubiquitous
It's Hanukkah! But what is Hanukah, and what is Kwaanza? What is Ramadan? How do people around the world celebrate Christmas? How were holidays celebrated in the past? These questions come up time after time and time in classes across Quebec and Canada. There are a number of resources that librarians and teachers can use
School of Information course creates Michigan Makers There are a number of great resources listed on theinquiryprocess.ca that will give teachers the support that they need in teaching students how to cite sources, an important component of using information ethically. At this time of year, when projects and assignments are due, giving
