VAASL 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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Telling Our Story through an incredible program of sessions and events.

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1:00pm EST

ISTE 24 Conference Highlights

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Tidewater D

Experience the ITSE conference in 45 minutes. Learn tips, new information, websites, makerspace ideas, and more. Highlights will include accessibility tips, makerspace ideas (with and without technology), media evaluation, and cross-curricular STEM integration. No AI topics will be covered.

Speakers

Tamara Ingalls

Librarian, RIPPON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Librarian in Prince Williamb County, VA.Previously a science teacher.Lover of books, science, cats, naps, games, and soft blankets.Forever searching for delicious, celiac safe, gluten and dairy free, cakes, pies, and pastries.

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater D

Instruction Programming Technology

AASL Collaborate, Curate
Audience All Levels

1:00pm EST

Public and School Library Collaborations: From K-Teen and Everything In Between

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Tidewater C

Arlington Public Library and Arlington Public Schools libraries collaborate on many projects all year. We have ideas for students just starting kindergarten, working on their Senior Capstone project, and all grades in between. Join us to hear some ideas you can take back to partner with your public library.

Speakers

Amy Hailey

Supervisor, Arlington Public Schools

Keren Joshi

Assistant Division Chief, Public Services, Arlington Public Library

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater C

Programming

AASL Collaborate, Explore
Audience All Levels

2:00pm EST

Using Picture Books to Enhance and Enrich the SSGS Curriculum

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Piedmont A

Librarians will learn about a collaboration between middle school library staff and 7th grade social studies teachers who explored different ways to use fiction and nonfiction picture books within daily social studies lessons. Librarians will walk away with a list of picture books and corresponding activities/lessons. Includes ideas for using picture books with all areas of secondary SSGS curriculum.

Speakers

Melissa Larson

Librarian, BRAMBLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Piedmont A

Collection Development Instruction Literature

AASL Inquire, Collaborate, Explore, Engage
Audience Middle School, High School

2:00pm EST

Stuck in the Middle with You

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Piedmont C

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right? Middle school librarianship can often feel that way. Join me for collaborative lesson activity ideas for grades 6-8, covering social studies, language arts, and science. Emphasis on interactive learning: breakouts, stations, podcasts and more!

Speakers

Tanya Parrott

Librarian, The Nokesville School

This is my 27th year as a librarian: public, elementary, middle, high, and currently working at a K-8 school. I love live music, reading, running, and watching hockey. Would like to use more 21st c. tools and primary sources in my instruction. Looking for a 12-step program to break... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Piedmont C

Instruction

AASL Collaborate, Engage
Audience Middle School

2:00pm EST

Language Arts Live! A Collaborative Storytelling Experience

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Patriot AB

Virginia author David Gorman shares his author talk that’s “a Language Arts lesson with gameshow energy!” Learn about this memorable lesson that will: teach the elements of story, inspire students to write fiction, and bring guaranteed giggles. Best of all, it can be easily replicated at your school.

Speakers

David Gorman

Author & Speaker for Kids 8-12

David Gorman loves inspiring students to read and write. He is the author of the Waldameer Mystery Files series, in which kids solve mysteries at an amusement park. Each book includes positive themes and a Discussion Guide for teachers. When he's not writing or speaking at schools... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Patriot AB

Instruction Programming

AASL Include, Collaborate, Explore
Audience Elementary School - Intermediate, Middle School

3:00pm EST

UnDeweying the Library (Part Deux): Centering Student Interests

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Tidewater D

In the 2022-2023 school year, we decided to reorganize our nonfiction section to make it more inviting and accessible to our high school students. This school year, we were at different high schools. Come hear updates about how we left the Dewey Decimal system behind and recategorized nonfiction, as well as, what the new system looks like in two different school and counties. We will be sharing the shelf labels, spine stickers, and all of the planning and reorganizing involved.

Speakers

Meagan Major

Librarian, LCPS

Hello! I am a high school librarian at Independence HS in Loudoun County. This is my 12th year in education and my 2nd year as a school librarian. As a former HS Social Studies teacher, I can say with confidence that librarians have the best job in the school! I love collaborating... Read More →

Lyndsay Friedman

Librarian, Fairfax County Public Schools- Fairfax High School

Hi there! I am a high school librarian at Fairfax HS in Fairfax County. This is my 18th year in education and my 6th year as a school librarian. As a former high school English teacher, I can say being a librarian is one of the best jobs in the world!I love collaborating with teachers... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Tidewater D

Collection Development

AASL Collaborate, Curate, Engage
Audience All Levels

3:00pm EST

Biliteracy in the Library

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Piedmont B

School libraries are a bridge to access, support, and develop biliteracy skills while instilling a love of reading and creating life-ready learners. Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, we will look at each domain with a biliteracy lens to guide our teaching, curation work, and school community engagement.

Speakers

Jennifer Hill

School Librarian, Librarian, Holladay ES, Henrico County Public Schools

Hola! I am a school librarian at Holladay Elementary in Henrico County, VA. I built the county's first biliterate library collection and we are home to a thriving library program that supports students in both English and Spanish languages. I am a culturally-focused librarian... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Piedmont B

Collection Development Instruction Literature Professional Growth Programming

AASL Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Curate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

3:00pm EST

Tell Your Story with Twine

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Liberty AB

Learn how to use Twine as a way to create interactive stories. This can be used with all subjects and is an easy way to integrate computer science standards! Please be sure to bring your own device as we will be spending the session writing our own Choose Your Own Adventure Stories!

Speakers

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Liberty AB

Instruction Literature Technology

AASL Inquire, Collaborate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

3:00pm EST

Weaving Digital Citizenship into the Everyday Narrative

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Allegheny C

This will be an in-person presentation that will discuss the Model Policy concerning Internet Safety and the Digital Learning Integration Standards focusing mainly on the strand of Digital Citizenship including explanation, resources, and performance indicators. This is an important step towards adding in new and emerging technologies, which includes AI, Virtual Reality, and other rising educational technologies.

Speakers

Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education

Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Allegheny C

Instruction Professional Growth Technology

AASL Inquire, Collaborate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

3:00pm EST

When AI and Copyright Collide, What's a Librarian to Do?

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Tidewater C

AI is scrambling copyright law. Teachers must distinguish "student papers" from ChatGPT. AI-generated art seeks copyright protection. School libraries risk liability for AI postings. ALA considers NFTs to tag non-book holdings. Bribes encourage editors to publish AI-generated papers. Become wise and well-informed on the transformation of intellectual property.

Speakers

Joyce Johnston

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University

Over my many years at Mason, I have developed three major focus areas: teaching advanced undergraduate research and composition to science and technical students in the English Department, becoming a specialist in digital intellectual property and studying changes in online civility... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Tidewater C

Professional Growth Technology

AASL Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels