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VAASL 2024 Annual Conference
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Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Beyond Books: Tech Initiatives in the Library
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny AB
Beyond Books demonstrates how technology initiatives in the library transform learning by harnessing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to engage students in lessons and community outreach. Session leaders will showcase uses of technology such as 3D printers, sublimation printers, Cricut machines, and iRobots to enhance learning across the curriculum. Sample websites: Tinkercad, Thingiverse, and Canva.
Speakers
avatar for Debra Forbes

Debra Forbes

Librarian, Louisa County Public Schools
I have dedicated 23 years to the field of education, serving as both a teacher and librarian. I have been enriched by the lives of students across five school divisions, teaching a diverse range of learners from elementary to college level. The library has always been one of my happy... Read More →
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Nikki Wagoner

Technology Coach/ITRT
My educational background offers a variety of experiences from the grade levels of 5th-12th grade as Career and Technology Classes!During my time as a Technology Coach at LCHS, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of technology in education. It has been... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny AB
  Instruction   Technology

11:00am EST

Don't Be a Bot, Write Top-Notch Prompts
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony ABC
Discover the essential strategies for crafting powerful AI prompts. Learn how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots, get the most out of AI, and optimize user engagement. Unlock the secret of AI conversations and take your communication skills to the next level.
Speakers
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Stephanie Booz

Librarian, Burbank Elementary School
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Fanny Limon Duparcmeur

Teacher Librarian, Hampton City Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony ABC
  Instruction   Technology

11:00am EST

Multiply Math Collaboration
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Patriot AB
Multiply math collaboration in the high school library! Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and her Librarian and Instructional Technology Coach will share how they made the powerful connection between mathematics, information literacy, and technology and worked together to create meaningful learning for students.
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avatar for Alaina DeHaven
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CN
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Patriot AB
  Instruction   Technology

11:00am EST

Digital Storytelling Resources
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony DE
Interested in engaging with digital resources in storytelling and story writing? Then this is the session for you. Spend time learning about online tools and resources, bring your own tech to play, and then discuss and share ideas with your peers in this interactive session.
Speakers
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Heather Moorefield-Lang

Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Heather Moorefield-Lang, a former middle school theater teacher and school librarian, currently serves as faculty with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the Department of Library and Information Science. Her research is focused in emerging technologies and their use... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony DE
  Technology

12:00pm EST

Meet Them Where They Are: Using Instagram in the Library
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont B
How do you promote your library when everyone is glued to their phones? Meet them where they live by utilizing Instagram. This session is perfect for those who have no time, those who have tons of time, those who are just starting out, and those who have reached influencer status.
Speakers
avatar for Erinn Harris

Erinn Harris

Librarian, Woodson High School
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont B
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Professional Growth   Programming   Technology

12:00pm EST

Empowering Your Narrative: Leveraging Canvas and GoOpenVA for Success
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Liberty AB
In collaboration, VDOE and Virtual Virginia will share how to leverage the use of online learning platforms such as Canvas and GoOpenVA. This session will highlight resources that can be tailored to meet the instructional needs within your school division. Please bring your own device to this session.
Speakers
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Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
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Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Liberty AB
  Collection Development   Instruction   Professional Growth   Technology

12:00pm EST

Boost Your Productivity with AI
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony DE
Using Adobe Firefly and Microsoft Copilot as potential tools, participants will learn how to generate prompts to improve workflow in the library and customize content based on student needs. Specific examples will be shown that are transferrable to various AI platforms.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Terrillion

Jennifer Terrillion

Librarian, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
LR
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony DE
  Technology
 
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