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Going to NECC?
I know it’s early, but for those of you who, like me, are excited about attending this year’s NECC, I have a few suggestions for you to add to your planner.
For conference leads, or simply to connect with the conference from near or far, consider joining the NECC 09 Ning. It is already going strong. Take a look at Wes Fryer’s Librarians of the Future post.
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To get a feel for the impressive variety of events of specific interest to our field, I thought I’d share the lists of events that result from searches on the word librarians and the phrases media specialists and teacher librarians. You’re likely to want to also search for sessions relating to your own interests, grade levels, and curriculum.
If you can arrive on Saturday, don’t miss the unconference. Edubloggercon is
an international all-day "meetup" of educational bloggers and those using social media and collaborative technologies in education. All are welcome–whether you yourself blog, are just an educational blog reader, or even just want to hang out with an interesting group of people. The event is free, and you can (but do not have to) indicate that you are coming at the Who’s Coming Classroom 2.0 event page).
Here are some sessions and events I am working on with several wonderful colleagues:
Library Tools Smackdown: A Sharing Session for Teacher-Librarians. I am working with a team of librarians to present an interactive, BYOL (bring your own laptop) session on Monday, 6/29/2009 from12:30pm–1:30pm. Teacher-librarian practitioners will share their ideas relating to effective practice in use of 2.0 tools to deliver the both the AASL and NETS*S standards. The tools have multiplied dramatically in the past year and this sharing session will help us all better understand thoughtful and engaging strategies for integration. We will update the wiki during and after the session to share with the larger community. During the session, participants will be able to assess and comment on demonstrated tools via polls. Participants will also add their own most effective tools to the session wiki during the first part of the presentation. Tool categories will include: reading promotion, digital storytelling, information fluency, digital citizenship. Please register for this free session.
Best Practices in Fair Use for 21st-Century Educators. This session introduces and discusses the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education. Participants will engage in examining scenarios and real student work. Presenters: Renee Hobbs, Joyce Valenza, Kristin Hokanson, Michael RobbGrieco Sunday, 6/28/2009, 12:30pm–3:30pm
Among the concepts to be shared: that copyright law is designed to promote creativity and the growth of knowledge; how fair use ensures that copyright law does not limit First Amendment rights; that fair use requires reasoning and interpretation of situational factors; the historical context in which the Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Media Literacy developed, with particular attention to the work of documentary filmmakers; how educators’ lack of knowledge about copyright and fair use negatively affect teaching and learning; how educators can use the Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Media Literacy Education as a tool in making decisions about the use of copyrighted materials in the classroom and in their own (and students¹) work; how the approach embodied in the Code of Best Practices differs from the Creative Commons approach which gives authors flexibility in identifying types of use rights. (This pre-conference is a fee-based event)
The following events were gathered by Lisa Perez, Chair-Elect of our very own SIGMS
Lisa writes:
Your SIGMS has a slate of exciting events planned for you at NECC. Please make plans to attend the following activities:
21st Century Media Center Playground – Mon, June 29, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Washington DC Convention Center
Connect with other library media specialists and teachers to learn about the latest technologies to support information literacy development; professional networking options, such as our successful Second Life virtual learning community; recommended Web 2.0 tools to use with students; and electronic resources, including websites, e-books, and audiobooks. Free of charge. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGMS.SIGMS Breakfast – Tues, June 30, 6:30 am – 8:00 am
Washington DC Convention Center, Room 202
You are invited to join your colleagues for the second annual SIGMS breakfast. Our guest speaker will be Bernanjean Porter, a nationally known speaker on technology issues of interest to school librarians. Bernajean will speak on The Role of Digital Storytelling for Learning Across the Curriculum. We will look at student examples of digital storytelling and how it can be used effectively to promote learning in various subject areas. Free of charge. Register. Sponsored by ProQuest and Library Media Connection magazine.SIGMS Technology Innovation Award – Tues, June 30, 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Washington DC Convention Center, Keynote Session
The 2009 SIGMS Technology Innovation Awards will be presented during the keynote session. Watch as three teams of a school librarian and a collaborating teacher from elementary, middle and high school levels receive awards for conducting exemplary technology programs extending beyond the library to meet the needs of students and teachers. Sponsored by Library Media Connection magazine and Follett Software Company.SIGMS Forum – Tues, June 30, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Washington DC Convention Center
Make plans to attend the SIGMS Forum “The School Library 2.0 and Beyond”. This giant “think-a-thon” will focus on how Web 2.0 technologies can transform the school library. Moderated by Marlene Woo-Lun, we will be led in discussion by panelists David Loertscher, Christopher Harris, MaryFriend Shepard, and Sara Kelly Johns. Free of charge. Seating is limited. Register through the ISTE NECC website.SIGMS Annual Business Meeting – Wed, July 1, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Attend this important meeting to review SIGMS accomplishments during the 2008-09 school year and to contribute to planning in the upcoming year. Meet the incoming SIGMS leadership and network with other SIGMS members. Light refreshments will be served.
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About Joyce Valenza
Joyce is an Assistant Professor of Teaching at Rutgers University School of Information and Communication, a technology writer, speaker, blogger and learner. Follow her on Twitter: @joycevalenza
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