Mae Craddock is the librarian at the Lab School for Albemarle County Public Schools. Her research interests include AI, maker pedagogy, and source reliability.
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony ABC
This session will be full of booktalks for MG and YA literature to be added to your middle and HS libraries. All books discussed have been published within the last year, and personally read by the presenters, so come hear about some great new and upcoming titles! Favorites will be discussed and questions about any titles on the list are encouraged. We'll give you the lowdown - highlights and dirt!
When I was thinking about applying for my first library job my dad said "Any literate person can be a librarian!" and that seemed like good advice to me. I didn't know what I was getting into 32 years ago but now I know it's the best job in the school! I read a lot, take a lot of... Read More →
Let's talk about our adventures with AI for library planning and instruction! This session will present lessons learned with using AI over the past school year, highlight different types of AI tools for planning and instruction and discuss ways to support student learning about and with AI.
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm 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.
Nonfiction is the land of the lost for many students, but not anymore! With carefully curated subjects, time, and patience, you can create a nonfiction section that even an “I only read fiction!” student will explore. Walk through the process with me and leave with the confidence to “bump” Dewey.
