SCASL 2017: Full Schedule

South Carolina Association of School Librarians 2017 Conference

8:30am EDT

Registration Open

Wednesday March 22, 2017 8:30am - 7:30pm EDT
Registration Hyatt Lobby

10:00am EDT

Learn with Google for Education: Focus on Educator Certifications

Want to learn new skills and become more involved in the Google community? Participants will learn the steps to become a Google for Education Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Educator and will get started using the Google for Education training center. Updated requirements to become a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Certified Innovator will also be discussed. Get connected with the Google Educator Group in South Carolina and learn how you can be involved with in-person and virt

Speakers

Donna Teuber

Innovation Program Designer

Donna Teuber is a respected leader in the field of education with a passion for using design thinking to help schools implement innovative practices that support engaged student learning. She currently serves as the Innovation Program Designer in Richland School District Two, Columbia... Read More →

Wednesday March 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Ballroom DE

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

10:00am EDT

Using AASL Best Websites for Teaching and Learning in Today's Library

Today's librarian is constantly looking for new ideas, keeping up with new trends, and making way for new technology. When it comes to professional development, new websites, and online tools for peer teachers and students, the best place to start is with the American Association of School Librarians Best Websites for Teaching and Learning. This committee was given the charge eight years ago to create an annual list of sites to aid librarians and their peer instructors in the areas of instruction and learning. In this half-day pre-conference session participants will learn about the American Association of School Librarians Best Websites for Teaching and Learning. A selection of sites from the past eight years will be shared with attendees, from there participants will come together to create ideas in how sites can be used in classrooms, libraries and professional development. At the end of the pre-conference session all ideas will be gathered and curated into one online tool for sharing and easy access.
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Speakers

Heather Moorefield-Lang

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina - SLIS

Assistant Professor at UofSC. Research tech in libraries and education. Currently focusing on makerspaces in libraries at every level and the technologies therein. Follow me on Twitter @actinginthelib or check out my website www.techfifteen.com

Best Websites Pre Con SCASL pptx

Wednesday March 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Ballroom FG

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

10:00am EDT

Writing Engaging Media Literacy Lesson Plans

Join media education expert Frank W Baker as he leads you through what media literacy is and how it can be taught K-12. The goal of this pre-conference session is for YOU to begin working on a standards-based media literacy lesson plan. Bring your own device. We will provide Wi-Fi.

Speakers

Frank Baker

President, Media Literacy Clearinghouse

Frank W. Baker is a media literacy education consultant and the author of four books, including "Media Literacy In the K-12 Classroom". 2nd Ed (2016, ISTE). He is also the author of "Close Reading The Media" (2018,Routledge). In November 2013, Frank was recognized by the National... Read More →

REVISED BEST PreCON HANDOUT docx

Wednesday March 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Dogwood

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

10:00am EDT

Cool, Loud, and Everywhere: Being a Book

John Schumacher (AKA Mr. Schu) is nationally known for his expertise in children’s literature andfor igniting a passion to read. He will share his experiences in promoting a culture of reading among students, staff, and parents.

Speakers

John Schu

Ambassador of School Libraries, Keynote Speaker

John Schumacher (aka Mr. Schu) is a blogger, a part-time lecturer at Rutgers University, and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs©.You could say every day is a giant book party for this teacher-librarian! In fact, Library Journal named him "The Xtreme Librarian... Read More →

Wednesday March 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Redbud

Elementary Middle

10:00am EDT

Blended Learning

In this hands-on session, participants will discover free webtools and apps to use in the 1:1 environment. Whether you have been 1:1 or are moving in that direction, you will leave with lots of useful tips and tools to make your library or classroom interactive.

Speakers

Debbie Jarrett

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

Debbie Jarrett received a BS in Secondary Education with majors in Biology and English from Auburn University. She taught for thirteen years in public and private schools. Since 2005, she has provided Professional Development on Technology Integration for SCETV and Discovery Education... Read More →

SCETV

Love to Teach! Love to Laugh! Bachelor’s degree from Furman University and Masters from Wilkes University in Instructional Media. Been in computer support and training for over 25 years. Currently travel across South Carolina showing teachers the exciting free resources SCETV... Read More →

Wednesday March 22, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Ballroom HD2E2

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

12:15pm EDT

Board Meeting

Wednesday March 22, 2017 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Think Tank second floor

Board Members

12:15pm EDT

Pre-conference Lunch

Wednesday March 22, 2017 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Gallery

Ticketed Lunch

1:45pm EDT

Diving..Robotiics & Coding

What's Play Got to do, Got to Do With it?

Speakers

Kitty Tripp

Kitty Tripp, an innovative educator with 22 years in the field of education has experience not only as a teacher, coach and district administrator, but also a wide variety of learning opportunities as a Google Innovator and Apple Teacher. She currently works as a district innovation... Read More →

Wednesday March 22, 2017 1:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ballroom FG

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

1:45pm EDT

The Flipped Librarian: Redefining the Instructional Partner

Flipped classrooms and school libraries have been a part of the educational landscape for some time, but to many, Flipping is still a mish-mash of teaching practices, technology tools, and never-ending streaming videos. In this session, we will define flipped teaching and learning, discuss what a strong flipped approach looks like both in low-tech and high-tech settings, determine effective flipping options for the school library, and how to use flipped classrooms as opportunities to foster collaborative partnerships. Tech Tool Time included!

Speakers

Lucy Santos Green

Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University

Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, School Librarianship, School-Based Librarianship in South America, Technology Integration in Teacher Education, Guided Inquiry in Science Education, Online Pedagogy

Wednesday March 22, 2017 1:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ballroom DE

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

1:45pm EDT

Understanding the Real Meaning of STEM in the Classroom

Easy to use, engaging, STEM activities that will drive instruction and promote collaboration within the classroom. From Fairy Tale Engineering, to NASA and NASCAR inspired labs ? participants will find great ways to inspire their students in the classroom and prepare them for jobs that lie ahead. Hands-on labs for participants.

Speakers

Dacia Jones

STEM Specialist, DEPD

Wednesday March 22, 2017 1:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Redbud

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

3:00pm EDT

Past President's Reception

Wednesday March 22, 2017 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
President's Suite

by invitation only

4:15pm EDT

Creating Multimedia Projects with Mobile Devices

Those mobile devices are not just for games and skill-and-drill. Let us show you how to use your mobile device as a tool for creating multimedia projects for all grade levels.

Speakers

Debbie Jarrett

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

SCETV

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Ballroom H

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

4:15pm EDT

Promoting ebook Use

Need a quick and easy way to promote ebooks? Try a trivia contest. Learn how a successful program was created at a South Carolina elementary school using Big Universe and Google products.

Speakers

Shannon Ryan

SCASL17 Ebooks & Trivia pdf

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Crepe Myrtle

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle Poster

4:15pm EDT

New to School News?

Work smarter, not harder, to build your news show from the ground up! This session will present ideas about how to create and distribute school news shows on the elementary, middle, and high school levels. A variety of topics will be covered including the basic structure of a broadcast, the technical aspects of creating the show, ideas for regular and special segments, and school-wide distribution. This session will also discuss student roles and participation, and a variety of ways to create a green room studio on any budget. There will also be opportunities for group discussion.

Speakers

Angela D Moore

Library Media Specialist, Landrum Middle School

Kellie Smith

Media Specialist, Landrum High School

Jill Tyner

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Dogwood

All Elementary High Middle

4:15pm EDT

Ready, Set, Certify!

Are you sitting on the fence about whether or not to pursue National Board Teaching Certification? Come hear about one of the most professionally rewarding and challenging experiences you may ever have! Join a discussion led by National Board certified school librarians as we share the benefits and trials of tackling the National Board process. *BYOE-bring your own experience and join the conversation!
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Speakers

Gloria Coleman

Librarian

Pamela Williams

Ready, Set, Certify! pdf

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Redbud

All Elementary High Middle

4:15pm EDT

Maker Space QR Code access to ebooks.

See how you can have the best of both worlds in your media center- Print with an ebook connection, using a QR Code. Students and teachers want more digital content with EASY ACCESS. Learn how you can develop new ideas for Maker Spaces with multiple access points throughout the library media center, classrooms, and hallways of your school. Take away ideas that can be implemented immediately and you will be a HERO!

Speakers

Deb Salmond

Burrow Library Services

Books, ebooks, and databases

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Magnolia A

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration

4:15pm EDT

Access for All: Google Tools and Accessibility for Special Needs Students

Learn about Google tools that will allow your special students to successfully use technology for learning. We'll cover Chrome apps and extensions as well as built in Google Apps accessibility features.

Speakers

Donna Teuber

Innovation Program Designer

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Ballroom DE

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

4:15pm EDT

The Art of Storytelling

Oral storytelling is an art that originated in Africa. Earliest forms of storytelling shed light into the culture, the mannerism, the beliefs, and the people of that time period. In this workshop, attendees will witness the power of storytelling and three ways to make a story more effective. One way is to be creative. The second way is to use different methods to share stories.The third way is to use old concepts, personal history, and everyday people in stories. Not only will attendees see examples of books from and by an African American author, they will learn how creativity and using different methods of storytelling can bridge the gap of racism, sexism, and low self-esteem. The presenter will share how she uses the Art of Storytelling to breed in culture, manners, and beliefs with vivid description.

Speakers

Shiela Keaise

Miss Shiela Story List docx

WHAT KIND OF STORYTELLER ARE YOU docx

8 Ways to Create a Story doc

5 TIPS FOR THE WANNA BE docx

5 Foundations of a Story doc

2013 Article Storytelling and Today pdf

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Ballroom FG

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

4:15pm EDT

Worth Fighting For: Selection and Self-Censorship in School Libraries

What do school librarians have to say about how they make collection development decisions and what role self-censorship plays in decision-making? Come learn about the results of doctoral dissertation research including the findings from a survey with responses from over 500 school librarians in North and South Carolina. In addition, data was collected from over 40 interviews conducted with school librarians.

Speakers

April Dawkins

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Gardenia

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

4:15pm EDT

Centerific Practices

With the interest in makerspaces and STEM/STEAM centers in the media center, the presenters will offer strategies for managing student excitement. This session will offer practical ideas, tips and visuals to make your centers a success in your media center.

Speakers

Tracey Burel

Media Specialist, Anderson School District 5

Wendy Nix

Centeriffic Practices pptx

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Magnolia B

Elementary

4:15pm EDT

Library Supervisors' Meeting

Closed Group - Librarian Supervisors only by invitation.

Speakers

Diana Carr

Achieving Exemplary Libraries revisions pdf

Wednesday March 22, 2017 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Azalea

Supervisors Only

5:30pm EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Wednesday March 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

5:30pm EDT

Grand Opening

Wednesday March 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

All

5:30pm EDT

Promoting ebook Use

Need a quick and easy way to promote ebooks? Try a trivia contest. Learn how a successful program was created at a South Carolina elementary school using Big Universe and Google products.

Speakers

Shannon Ryan

SCASL17 Ebooks & Trivia pdf

Wednesday March 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle Poster

5:30pm EDT

Bringing History to Life - Applying learning from national summer institutes / travel grants

Media specialist shares experiences applying learning from the Library of Congress and National Endowment for the Humanities travel study grants / summer institutes. See highlights of her students videotaping interviews with local veterans for the Veterans History Project. Hear about the summer 2016 Landmarks of American History institute she joined at Seattle's Wing Luke Museum.

Speakers

Laura Richardson

Library Media Specialist, Beaufort Middle School

Wednesday March 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

All Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle Poster

5:30pm EDT

From Edits to Credits and More Are in Store for You With SCASL-M

Have you wanted to become a more active SCASL member by becoming a member of a SCASL committee? Come learn about the SCASL Editorial Committee. Find out for yourself what is involved in terms of the work flow and time commitment. Then decide for yourself if you are ready and willing to take on the challenge of editing the content for the SCASL quarterly publication, SCASL Messenger a.k.a. SCASL-M.

Speakers

Linda Waskow

Media Technology Specialist, Beaufort Elementary School

This is my 13th year as the media technology specialist at BeaufortElementary School.

Wednesday March 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

7:00am EDT

ALA/AASL Breakfast

Members will cast their ALA votes at a kiosk.

Thursday March 23, 2017 7:00am - 8:15am EDT
President's Suite

AASL members

7:30am EDT

Registration Open

Thursday March 23, 2017 7:30am - 6:00pm EDT
Registration Hyatt Lobby

8:00am EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday March 23, 2017 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
Exhibit Hall

9:00am EDT

Gaining STEAM with DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library

Is your school library gathering STEAM? This session highlights STEM and arts resources freely available from Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library. Learn about media-rich resources and informational texts to help build a culture of student inquiry, literacy, and engagement around STEAM. A variety of K-12 resources will be covered, along with take-home resources.

Speakers

Linda Heimburger

Discus Training and Outreach Coordinator, South Carolina State Library

I am the Electronic Resources Training and Outreach Coordinator with the South Carolina State Library. I provide online and on site professional development training for schools, school districts, public and academic libraries, and state agencies. Throughout my career, I have served... Read More →

Patricia Sinclair

Other, South Carolina

Patricia Sinclair serves as the Electronic Resources Coordinator for the South Carolina State Library. Prior to joining the State Library, Patricia was the Library Director at South University where she gained a great deal of knowledge and experience providing library and research... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Azalea

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:00am EDT

Reinvigorate your PLN with Twitter and Beyond!

Explore new and innovative ways to 'smoosh' together web-based tools (Twitter and Nuzzle) so that you and your school library are always ahead of the information wave! Through beginner-friendly hands-on experiences, this session will introduce you to the unique characteristics and properties of social media and curator tools, preparing you to reach your full potential as a digital and instructional leader.

Speakers

Lucy Santos Green

Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Crepe Myrtle

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:00am EDT

Bringing History to Life- Applying learning from National Summer Institutes/ travel grants

Media Specialist shares experiences applying learning from the Library of Congress and National Endowment for the Humanities Travel Study Grants/Summer Institutes. See highlights of her students video taping interviews with local veterans for the Veterans History Project. Hear about the summer 2016 Landmarks of American History Institute she joined at Seattles Wing Luke Museum.

Speakers

Laura Richardson

Library Media Specialist, Beaufort Middle School

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Redbud B

All Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:00am EDT

Fairy Grantmother

She knows the secrets and she?s ready to share the "magic fairy grant" dust with us! DEN STAR extraordinaire, Dacia Jones, has personally received over $3 million in grants to fund projects including her latest $13,400 grant for science and her largest of $1.5 million for STEM education which included funding to hire personnel and purchase technology and engineering kits. Inspired to write grants by her husband, Steve Jones, who saw an article in the newspaper for Donor's Choose, Dacia is also inspiring her colleagues who have received over $6 million in grants! Now, she's going to share the tips and tricks to make it happen for you! Join us as she discusses where the grants are and how to write them effectively. This is an event you won't want to miss!

Speakers

Dacia Jones

STEM Specialist, DEPD

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Redbud A

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

9:00am EDT

Media Literacy: One of the 21st Century Skills All Students Need

How do we help today's youth become more "healthy skeptics" about the media and information that bombard them each day? Media Literacy is the answer. If you've never see Frank Baker, here's your chance. He makes media literacy interesting, relevant and fun.

Speakers

Frank Baker

President, Media Literacy Clearinghouse

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Redbud C

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

9:00am EDT

What's Play Got to do, Got to Do With it?

Challenge your thinking as we explore the necessity of play found in robotics, coding, gaming and more in the classroom. What's play got to do with the learning process? Join us to find out!

Speakers

Kitty Tripp

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Dogwood

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

9:00am EDT

Your High School Seniors Are Our University Freshmen

Two high school librarians, two USC reference librarians, and two SLIS faculty members are part of this panel that will discuss how high schools can get seniors college-ready, and how librarians and faculty members can help incoming freshmen be successful in college.

Speakers

Karen Brown

Karen Gavigan

Interim Director, University of South Carolina - School of Information Science

Dr. Gavigan is the Interim Director and a Professor in the School of Information Science at UofSC. She worked as a school librarian for 15 years. She also worked as a public librarian and an academic librarian. Her research interests include the use of graphic novels in libraries... Read More →

Laura Haverkamp

Dreher High School

Pam Hoppock

South Carolina State Library

Sarah McBride

Research Librarian, Richland Library

Heather Moorefield-Lang

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina - SLIS

Amy Whitfield

Library Media Specialist, Blythewood High School

Amy Whitfield has been the lead library media specialist at Blythewood High School since it opened in 2005. She was previously a media specialist at Dent Middle School. Amy is a former Computer Science teacher with 15+ years of experience as a library media specialist and is a National... Read More →

Stacy Winchester

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom D-H

Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration High

9:00am EDT

Cooperative Learning @ the High School Library: A Carousel of Activities in the Content Areas

Session leaders will share positive experiences working with secondary teachers to effectively use library resources to teach state standards. Experiences include using gallery walks, online tools such as piktochart, padlet, and livebinders, print books, ebooks, databases, and author Skype sessions. Participants will be invited to share their ideas and experiences as well.

Speakers

Jamie Gregory

high school media specialist, James F. Byrnes High School

I love everything about the library from promoting recreational reading to scheduling Skype sessions to ordering professional books to collaborating with teachers to showing others how to use our ebook system. I'm always open to new ideas and I love talking with other librarians to... Read More →

Karen Hill

Librarian, James F. Byrnes High School

In my second decade of bringing teens and books together, I am interested in learning how you engage students in thinking, creating, and sharing knowledge. How do you garner support from teachers and administrators to commit time for their students to practice reading deeply? What... Read More →

CooperativeLearning@theHighSchoolLibrary (1) pptx

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Magnolia

Building/District Administration High Middle

9:00am EDT

Primary Ideas that Rock

Here's five primary level ideas that will rock your school library program!

Speakers

Aleisha Ainsworth

SCASL Presentation pptx

Contact Info docx

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Gardenia

Elementary

9:00am EDT

Childrens/MG Author Panel

Listen to Children's and Middle Grade authors attending conference respond to questions as a group.
Participating authors are:
R. Gregory Christy
Kristy Dempsey
Alan Gratz
Kami Kinard
Varian Johnson
Melinda Long
Stephanie Morgan
Jason Reynolds

Speakers

Children's Panel

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Teal Ballroom

Elementary Middle

10:30am EDT

General Session (Keynote, Awards, Business Meeting)

Speakers

Cathy Jo Nelson

I'm a teacher librarian, NBCT, district technology trainer, STAR DEN Member, Google Certified Innovator, Edublogger, and fanatic about engaged learning! I am the SCASL Immediate Past President. #Dorman #CavsRead #Spartanburg6

Cindy Symonds

School Library Media Specialist, Round Top Elementary School

Thursday March 23, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Ballroom D-H

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

12:00pm EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday March 23, 2017 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Exhibit Hall

12:30pm EDT

Unconference Luncheon

Enjoy lunch while you move to different tables and discuss a variety of topics in an informal setting. Sharp and Schu will be moderating while you get the chance to talk with Dacia Jones, Kitty Tripp, and other librarians.

Speakers

Cathy Jo Nelson

Cindy Symonds

School Library Media Specialist, Round Top Elementary School

Thursday March 23, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Gallery

Ticketed Lunch

1:30pm EDT

iMovie on iPads

iMovie is a great tool for teachers and students. Teachers can create quick clips for instruction including flipping the classroom. Students can create projects for learning and assessment.

Speakers

Debbie Jarrett

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

SCETV

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Redbud C

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

1:30pm EDT

Passive programming doesn't mean boring! Redefining what programming looks like in a busy library media center.

Have trouble carving out time in the school day for library programming amidst all those classes? Passive programming is the answer because once these activities are planned, they generally run themselves without much adult interaction. Come see examples of passive programming that connect readers and nonreaders with the library in non-threatening, approachable ways!

Speakers

Leigh Jordan

School Librarian, A. R. Rucker Middle School

This is my nineteenth year working as a school librarian in Lancaster, and I love the way my job combines literacy and technology! I have English and Education degrees from Winthrop University, and I have a Master's in Library and Information Science and a Master's in Educational... Read More →

SCASL 2017 passive programming (1) pdf

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom F

All Elementary High Middle

1:30pm EDT

Tell Your Story through Graphic Illustrations

Presenters will describe their 2016 Will Eisner Innovation Grant Award winning program for Birchwood School at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in collaboration with the School of Library and Information Science at USC. Students wrote and story boarded the text for a graphic novel based on their gang experiences and knowledge. The grant funded an illustrator for the graphic novel that was then marketed to publishers as an anti-gang tool. The illustrator also worked with students on developing their artistic abilities in graphic design, and the library led graphic design career focused programming. Presenters will share strategies as to how to replicate this literacy and graphic rich program at any school level.

Speakers

Karen Gavigan

Interim Director, University of South Carolina - School of Information Science

Susan McNair

Librarian, Birchwood School

I am the librarian for Birchwood School at the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice. My students' favorite genre is urban fiction. I'd love to know your students' favorite books in this genre.

Tell Your Story Through Graphic Illustrations pptx

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Redbud A

All Elementary High Middle

1:30pm EDT

AASL Best Websites of 2016

Eight years, two hundred sites, and still counting! In this concurrent session, explore a selection of the 2016 AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning with Heather Moorefield-Lang, current chair of the Best Websites committee. The Best Websites for Teaching & Learning committee selects and honors websites, tools, and resources of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and learning as embodied in the American Association of School Librarians' Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. From this year's recipients, Heather has hand-picked a selection of great sites specifically for librarians and classroom teachers. She will describe and demonstrate how these websites can be used and share examples from the field.

Speakers

Heather Moorefield-Lang

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina - SLIS

AASL Best Websites 2016 pptx

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom DE

All Elementary Middle High

1:30pm EDT

A Conversation About Copyright

Let's talk about copyright compliance for you, your teachers, and your students. How do you respond to questions about using copyrighted materials? How do you ensure, to the best of your ability, that copyright guidelines are being followed? What do you do when you know a violation has occurred? These are just some of the topics we'll explore during this session.

Speakers

Martha Alewine

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Dogwood

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

1:30pm EDT

Hi-Tech in a Low-Tech Environment

Build a base for a 21C school. How do you become a technology leader in a school with little technology? While the world is changing, many schools remain mired in an infrastructure with limited technology capability. Maximize the resources you have and build a base for the future. Explore easy to access technologies for incorporation in any curriculum content area.

Speakers

Liz Hood

Media Specialist, Oakdale STEAM Elementary School

An educator for 30 years, I have taught all levels of learners from prekindergarten through adult. I enjoy each age group. I hold a Master's in Educational Technology, a Master's in Library and Information Science, a Master's in Spanish and a Bachelor's in International Affairs. A... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Gardenia

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

1:30pm EDT

Beginner Research project

During the 2015-2016 school year I began to teach beginner research skills to 1st graders using the highlighting method. Each student finished their research with a tote bag project that had their learned facts on one side and a drawn picture on the other. I will share with attendees the way I taught this and give out information on how they can bring beginner research projects to their schools.

Speakers

Neely Swygert

Teacher-Librarian at Gadsden Elementary in Richland 1. 3rd generation School Librarian.

Beginner Research Project Animals pptx

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Redbud B

Elementary

1:30pm EDT

Imagining a better way--the benefits of a flexible schedule and how to make it work

You always imagined having a flexible schedule and you know that the possibilities for the use of the library are endless, but how do you share that with your teachers and students? Discover strategies to make flexible scheduling work in your school.

Speakers

Debbie Keenan

Librarian, Brooklyn Springs Elementary

How to Make a Flexible Schedule Work pdf

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Magnolia

Elementary

1:30pm EDT

Sneak Peek at the 2016-2017 SC Picture Book Award Nominees

Come get a preview of the awesome slate of books on the 2016-2017 SC Picture Book Award Nominee List. Committee members will present the titles, highlighting the genres and sharing materials that can be used in the upcoming school year.

Speakers

Betsy Long

Librarian, KCSD

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Crepe Myrtle

Elementary

1:30pm EDT

Morning Show Magic with TouchCast

Create an easy morning news program for your school with just an ipad! Your teachers will love the easy delivery system, and you'll love all the cool features. Using the free app, TouchCast, you can create professional looking interactive videos with a green screen and an ipad. You'll learn how to create videos that will "WOW" your staff and are easy to share with faculty, parents and the community with your very own TouchCast channel.

Speakers

Amy Trask

Media Specialist, Lady's Island Elementary

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Azalea

Elementary High Middle

1:30pm EDT

#SharpSchu: Making Connections and Building Relationships

Colby Sharp and John Schu are always bouncing ideas off of each other. This session will focus on the various ways they connect their students, the many projects that they have completed together, and a look at some of their favorite books.

Speakers

John Schu

Ambassador of School Libraries, Keynote Speaker

Colby Sharp

Teacher and Author

I am a fifth grade teacher in Parma, Michigan. My wife and I have five children (Breslin, Dharia, Adelai, Hobbes, and Harvey). Helping kids find the books that help them fall in love with reading brings me tremendous joy. I have been a classroom teacher since 2006. In 2011, I started... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom G

Elementary Middle

1:30pm EDT

Gamify Your Library

Bringing gaming elements into the classroom has helped teachers connect with and inspire even reluctant students. So why not gamify the library? From the orientation to programming to collaboration with teachers, school librarians can use gaming elements to enhance instruction and services. By incorporating elements such as points, badges, game levels and competition, school librarians can make the library experience fun for students and watch their library visits, collaboration and circulation grow.

Speakers

Ayanna Mayes

Library Media Specialist, Columbia High School

I love libraries! The school library should be the hub of the school community - a place for students to develop a love of reading, parents and community to gain information, and staff to exchange ideas. I look forward to exchanging ideas with my colleagues.

Tammie Wells

Gamification SCASL Handout pdf

Gamify Your Library pdf

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom H

High Middle

1:30pm EDT

MG/HS Author Panel

Listen to Middle Grade and Young Adult authors attending conference respond to questions as a group.

Participating authors are:
Robert Beatty
Romily Bernard
Patty Blount
Kathleen Burkshaw
L. Divine
Alan Gratz
Ellen Hopkins
Varian Johnson
Kirby Larson
Megan Miranda
Joanne O'Sullivan
Jason Reynolds
Monika Schroeder

Speakers

YA/MG Panel

Thursday March 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Teal Ballroom

High Middle

2:45pm EDT

Creating Instructional Videos

There are thousands of pre-made instructional videos out there but nothing is more effective than videos created by the teacher. Discover some easy ways to create instructional videos with no editing involved using your phone or iPad and Google apps and webtools.

Speakers

Debbie Jarrett

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

SCETV

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Redbud C

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

2:45pm EDT

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and What It Means for School Librarians

Several parts of the ESSA include funding opportunities for school library programs. State plans will go into effect in the 2017- 2018 school year. This session will provide the latest information about this Act, and how school librarians can take advantage of the legislation to maximize opportunities for effective school library programming.

Speakers

April Dawkins

Karen Gavigan

Interim Director, University of South Carolina - School of Information Science

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Crepe Myrtle

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

2:45pm EDT

Get Your Gilder-Lehrman On!

Hey, librarians (a.k.a. Teachers of American history)! Did you know that there is an organization designed specifically for YOU that provides amazing FREE resources (including primary sources) and travel opportunities that allow you to walk in the footprints of our nation's historical celebrities? Ever wonder what it was like to journey with Lewis and Clark? Be a slave on a plantation? Own a mill in New England? Come learn how you can take advantage of these amazing learning opportunities that will help bring your lessons to life for your students.

Speakers

Betsy Long

Librarian, KCSD

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Azalea

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration

2:45pm EDT

Community Partnerships: A Key to Student Success

For the last four years, we've partnered with a local community organization to bring in volunteers to read with our "bubble" students. Learn how this collaboration has created positive mentor relationships, developed increased community support for our school, changed perception of our school within the community, and grown students? reading skills as evidenced by data. See how East Aiken School of the Arts? Rotary Readers program is promoting student success!

Speakers

Melanie Starks

Media Specialist, East Aiken School of the Arts

Melanie Starks has been the media specialist at East Aiken School of the Arts since 2010. She is a former middle school language arts teacher. She received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Presbyterian College and M.M.C. and M.L.I.S. from USC.

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Gardenia

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

2:45pm EDT

Create, Make, Shake... BAM!

Calling all creatives, crafters, makers, innovators, renovators, overhaulers, dreamers! In the midst of SLO's, weekly lesson plans, and outside duty, join me as I share the adventures of my first year at a new school! From organizing a student-ran news show, incorporating iPads, iPods, and video cameras, setting up a Makers space, partnering with my local public library to create a successful book club, using literacy centers to reinforce a love of learning, and celebrating literacy at every turn! I hope you can get some ideas to use in your creative space and share your ideas with me!

Speakers

Wendy Rollins

Teacher Librarian, West View Elementary School

SCASL Presentation 2017 pdf

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Redbud A

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

2:45pm EDT

Genrify Revolution

Have you been thinking about genrefying your library collection? Then this session's for you. Come learn about the rationale for genrefying a library collection, the research behind it, and find out who else has taken the daring leap to re-branding their library collections. Your take away will be a support network of genrefiers, genrefying recipes and tips and tricks that you will be able to use as you move your collection into a Future Ready Library Collection.

Speakers

Linda Waskow

Media Technology Specialist, Beaufort Elementary School

This is my 13th year as the media technology specialist at BeaufortElementary School.

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom H

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

2:45pm EDT

What Does a Makerspace Look Like?: A Visual Journey

After four years of research in library makerspaces one thing is clear, no maker learning space is the same as another. Some are fixed in a library space, others are mobile. Some have an artistic theme, and others have a STEM or technology brand. One visited makerspace was integral to an entire high school, while many others were just getting started. Through photos, librarian, student, and educator interviews, as well as researcher journaling, this presentation will focus on the variety of opportunities offered by makerspaces in libraries around the world as well as the challenges, successes, and practicalities that librarians face when offering these services in their libraries. School, public, and academic library makerspaces will be included in this session with a special emphasis on their integration, curricula, and projects.

Speakers

Heather Moorefield-Lang

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina - SLIS

Makerspaces SCASL pptx

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom DE

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

2:45pm EDT

7 Sneaky Ways to get Students Reading Using Technology

Looking for new and exciting ways to engage reluctant readers? In this session you will learn how technology can be easily used to trick students into reading, writing, and responding.

Speakers

Eve Heaton

Educational Technology Coach, Beaufort County School District

Eve Heaton has been a Title 1 tech coach for the Beaufort County School District for thirteen years. Prior to joining the tech team she taught science at the elementary and middle school levels. She maintains a popular technology and science notebooking blog (www.sciencenotebooking.blogspot.com... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Redbud B

Elementary

2:45pm EDT

Falling In Love With Reading

Colby Sharp will take you inside the walls of Parma Elementary and his third grade classroom. He'll share how the staff at his school creates a school wide reading culture, and how he gets his students excited about books. Topics to be discussed: Mock Caldecott, Book Trailers, Book Talks, Family Reading Night, and many more!

Speakers

Colby Sharp

Teacher and Author

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom G

Elementary Middle

2:45pm EDT

Carolina Shadows

Haunted Carolina Tales meets the Twilight Zone in this live demonstration of an interactive assembly that will have everyone captivated...and just a little uneasy about what they are experiencing. I've even had an 8th grade boy actually run out of the room on more than one occasion! See how story telling combined with special effects meshes into a program that encourages reading while sending chills up everyone's spine.

Speakers

Tim Sonefelt

Owner, Creative School Programs

Tim Sonefelt has been presenting educational programs for school audiences for over a decade. Due to the way he seamlessly ties educational content to his presentations, he's often asked how long he spent as a classroom teacher. While he never actually taught, he was a student for... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Dogwood

High Middle

2:45pm EDT

Using Historical Fiction & Informational Texts to Integrate at the Middle Level

Using historical fiction and informational texts to integrate and support the social studies standards in ELA and social studies classrooms has long been an important idea. This session will provide ideas and book suggestions at each grade in middle level education to enable this integration. Plus this will expand the materials available to entice more students to read. This session will illustrate which books to use and provide ideas on how to incorporate them into your schedule. A full list of materials will be provided as a part of this session.

Speakers

James Bryan

I am the former coordinator for social studies at the South Carolina Department of education. I’ve worked with social studies for over 30 years.

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Magnolia

High Middle

2:45pm EDT

Introducing the 2017-2018 SC Junior Book Award Nominees

Discover some of the best books for middle schoolers as members of the Junior Book Award Committee booktalk their nominees for the 2017-2018 Junior Book Award.

Speakers

Natalie Childs

Librarian, Gable Middle School

Brochure pdf

Thursday March 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Ballroom F

Middle

3:15pm EDT

SLIS Tea

Thursday March 23, 2017 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Teal Ballroom

USC graduates

3:45pm EDT

Authorpalooza

Thursday March 23, 2017 3:45pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mezzanine Level

Author Signing

5:00pm EDT

Innovator's Fair

Come see easy makerspace ideas in action.

Thursday March 23, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Meeting Room Hallway

All

9:00pm EDT

Breakout EDU

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
President's Suite

All

7:15am EDT

Regional Network Meeting

Friday March 24, 2017 7:15am - 8:15am EDT
President's Suite

by invitation only

7:30am EDT

Registration Open

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30am - 10:00am EDT
Registration Hyatt Lobby

8:00am EDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Exhibit Hall

8:30am EDT

eREAD ALL ABOUT IT!!!!!

Considered eBooks? Overwhelmed? Then this is the session for you! Come learn where to buy eBooks and how to advertise eBooks, both free and purchased, to your school community. Learn how to promote eBooks for recreational and instructional purposes.

Speakers

Julianne Kaye

Hunt Meadows Elementary

I am the Media Specialist at Hunt Meadows Elementary School.I have been a teacher librarian for 12 years and I have taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade science. I now enjoy K4-5grade teaching research, technology skills, library skills, STEAM, coding and robotics. I have 3 boys... Read More →

Andrea Kelly

Media Specialist, Wren Elementary School

Carla Nash

media specialist, West Pelzer Elem

eREAD ALL ABOUT IT!! pptx

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Redbud C

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

8:30am EDT

ETV Does That?

Are you using StreamlineSC.org/Learn360? Did you know that SCETV offers many other resources for educators: Knowitall.org, PBSLearningMedia.org, PBS Kids, and all of SCETV's recertification opportunities? Come learn about all the resources that ETV provides for all SC Educators.

Speakers

Debbie Jarrett

Instructional Technology Specialist, SCETV

SCETV

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Gardenia

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

8:30am EDT

Media Specialist: 1:1 Pioneers and Progress Makers

The Media Specialists in Spartanburg District One Schools have served as the pioneers on the wagon trail that is going 1:1. In tandem with a thoughtful, dedicated district technology department, the media specialists have gone ahead of the pack to lay the foundation for deploying devices, designing and redesigning curriculum, and bringing both faculty and students into a 1:1 environment. In this session you will hear how the process has been implemented at all levels, elementary through high school. District One media specialists will share their planning, strategies for the transition, and the framework they have created to begin progressing towards true instructional redefinition.

Speakers

Amy Ballentine

Kelly Buster

Ashley Paddock

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Redbud A

All Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

8:30am EDT

Traveling the Literacy Trail

What do you get when you combine the imagination of five librarians and a district reading plan initiative? You get a fun-filled literacy event for families in the community. Packed with reading strategies, games, student showcases, vendors, food trucks, and sing-a-longs. Travel the Literacy Trail with us as we showcase how to host a successful community literacy event for four schools.

Speakers

Sherri Alston

Elizabeth Bryant

Instructional Specialist for Technology, Lancaster County Schools

I worked as a School Media Specialist for 12 years. In my current district role, I support the twenty-four library media specialists and twenty instructional technology coaches.

Meredith Herchek

Michael LeRoy

Kelly Urtz

Media Specialist, Indian Land Elementary School

Hi, I am KellyUrtz. Although I've worked in libraries since 1995, this year will be my 3rd at Indian Land Elementary School. I currently live in NC, but due to my husband's military career I've lived in NY, MS, VA, NC, CA, and Italy! My husband retired from the Navy almost 3 years... Read More →

Travel the Literacy Trail jpg

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Dogwood

All Elementary High Middle

8:30am EDT

Technology Night How to Make the Magic Happen

Learn the benefits of working collaboratively with a technology educator, teachers or other interested parties to create a memorable Hands-On Technology Night for parents, students, and community members. Bonus, BYOD (bring your own device) to participate in a mini Hands On Technology session designed for South Carolina Association of School Librarians members.

Speakers

LJubica Arceneaux

School Librarian, Richland County School District One

Irene Bal

Instructional Technology Coach, Richland County School District One

Irene Bal is an Instructional Technology Coach in Richland One. She is K-12 Music certified and is currently in her third year as an Instructional Technology Coach. She has presented at various local, state, and regional conferences, and is passionate for integrating technology in... Read More →

SCASL Parent Presentation File pdf

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Azalea

All Elementary Middle High

8:30am EDT

Re-inventing the Wheel

What do you do when your best just isn't working to effectively partner with your school community? Explore tips and tricks to transform your instructional program into what your school community needs. We will examine national, state and local school data and devise strategies and plans to target the needs of your individual school community. Bring your best successes and worst disasters and re-invent the wheel!

Speakers

Liz Hood

Media Specialist, Oakdale STEAM Elementary School

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Crepe Myrtle

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

8:30am EDT

Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS): A Library of Congress Grant Benefitting SC Librarians, Teachers, and Students

In 2016, SCASL, USC SLIS, SC DOE, and other partners received a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Grant. The tragic 2014 Charleston shooting, and the SCASL Charleston Strong project, inspired the grant project. In addition to learning about opportunities provided through grant funding, participants will learn about primary sources on civil rights, and how to effectively use them in libraries and classrooms.

Speakers

Karen Gavigan

Interim Director, University of South Carolina - School of Information Science

Cindy Symonds

School Library Media Specialist, Round Top Elementary School

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom F

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

8:30am EDT

“Don’t Ask, Whine or Plead…..Just Lead - Strategies for Moving Your School Library Forward”

Affecting change, garnering support and realizing meaningful impacts for the school library program requires skill and leadership. This session will provide ideas and strategies for bolstering the role of the school librarian as a leader and change agent at the building level and in the broader community. Program accountability through evidence-based practices will be discussed in addition to successful programming ideas, collaborations and community agencies.

Speakers

Martha Taylor

Library Media Specialist, Palmetto High School

Ida Thompson

Board Trustee, Richland Library

I am a retired educator with 39 years of experience as a school librarian, district consultant and director. I supported school library programs, technology education, and distance learning services. I am very active in local, state and national literacy and technology organizations... Read More →

Just Lead Thompson and Taylor pdf

Don't Ask, Whine, or Plead Just Lead! Works Cited Google Docs pdf

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom G

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

8:30am EDT

Authors in the Round I

Rotate through tables hosted by a visiting author.
Participating authors are:
Romily Bernard
Patty Blount
Kathleen Burkinshaw
L. Divine
Alan Gratz
Varian Johnson
Megan Miranda
Joanne O'Sullivan
Jason Reynolds
Frank Baker

Speakers

Author Panel

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Teal Ballroom

All High Middle

8:30am EDT

CBA Line-Up!

Would you like to hear about some great new books for your 3rd - 6th grade students? If so, come take a peek at this book line-up! These titles are the SCCBA Committee's nominees for the 2016 ? 2017 Children?s Book Award. In this session, you will learn how these books made the list, get ideas for sharing these books with your 3rd - 6th graders, and we will also be sharing with you the titles that almost made the list...better known as the "best of the rest."

Speakers

Cheryl Curtis

Library Media Specialist, Aiken Intermediate

Cheryl Curtis is the current media specialist at Aiken Intermediate and is currently in her 32nd year with Aiken County Public Schools. Cheryl earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and a Master's in Library and Information Science. Cheryl has served as the librarian at Jackson Middle... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom H

Elementary

8:30am EDT

This is how we make it Elementary

Practical, everyday ideas and examples on how elementary media specialists can integrate "Makerspace" concepts and activities in their library program.

Speakers

Sabra Bell

Library Media Specialist, Waccamaw Elementary

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Redbud B

Elementary

8:30am EDT

Using Historical Fiction & Informational Texts to Integrate Curriculum

Using historical fiction and informational texts to teach the social studies standards in reading classrooms has long been an important idea; and this idea will directly impact ELA and the time available to teach reading. Plus this expands the materials available to entice more students to read.Media specialists are an important piece of this integration This session will illustrate which books to use and provide ideas on how to incorporate them.Each participant will receive a CD with lessons, annotated bibliographies, etc.

Speakers

James Bryan

I am the former coordinator for social studies at the South Carolina Department of education. I’ve worked with social studies for over 30 years.

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Magnolia

Elementary

8:30am EDT

SC Young Adult Book Award Nominee Presentation

The wait is over. The list has been revealed. Come learn about the nominee titles from the folks who "fought" to ensure they made the cut. The SC Young Adult Book Award Committee is proud to share our thoughts and resources with you and answer your questions.

Speakers

Jamie Gregory

high school media specialist, James F. Byrnes High School

Heather Loy

Media Specialist, Wagener-Salley High School

Best of the Rest 2017 pdf

2017 18 SCYABA Nominees Brochure pdf

2017 18 SCYABA Nominees pptx

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Ballroom DE

Middle High

9:45am EDT

Revamping the Elementary Media Center: Learning Commons and Makerspaces

Media Specialists from Lexington School District 3 will share information about the transformation of their libraries to meet the needs of 21st century learners with the implementation of the learning commons model. Information will be shared regarding the infusion of flexible scheduling, STEAM integration, and makerspaces. Participants will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience with a variety of authentic makerspace learning activities.

Speakers

Amy Bedenbaugh

Andrea Derrick

Digital Learning Coach, Lexington District 3`

I am a 23 year veteran of the public school system, with experience teaching all core subjects in grades 4 - 8. After 19 years in the classroom, I transitioned to the role of Digital Learning Coach and currently serve teachers and students in grades K3 - 12 in Lexington County School... Read More →

Julie Ruff

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Crepe Myrtle

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary

9:45am EDT

Good Morning Librarians! News Shows as a Library Advocacy Tool

Join us as we take a look at how school news programs can be transformed into one of the most engaging ways to advocate and market library services to your school community. This session will focus on the how and why of news production. We will share some of the ins and outs of getting a news show up and running with ease (equipment, green screens, etc.) as well as many news programming tips that will engage your community and transform its members into advocates for your school library program.

Speakers

Angie Enlow

Teacher Librarian

Travis Nelson

Library Media Consultant, Richland County School District One

Born in Kentucky and raised in South Carolina, Travis Nelson is a former high school dropout who would go on to receive a BA in Sociology and a Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. Travis currently serves as the Library Media Consultant... Read More →

Enlow SCASL 2017 jpg

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Redbud B

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:45am EDT

45 Ideas in 45 Minutes

Tim Sonefelt has been presenting professionally in Elementary, Middle and High Schools for nearly twenty years. During that time he's seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to ideas for School Media Specialists to promote reading, media services and more. Collaborating with a fellow school and library presenter, all the good has been packed into this super-fun program. 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes will share just that: forty-five ideas that you can use, right away, in your media center.

Speakers

Tim Sonefelt

Owner, Creative School Programs

45 Ideas Notes pdf

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Redbud C

All Assistants / Paraprofessional Elementary High Middle

9:45am EDT

Breakout Edu: Classroom Challenges Inspired by Escape Rooms

Merge your content with the newest entertainment fad, escape rooms, to create a scavenger hunt that will have your students engaged and learning. Bring a teammate or two and a tablet or smartphone to participate in the challenge. Then we will brainstorm how you can use this with your own students or staff. Come prepared for an active session. No sit and get here.

Speakers

Tamara Cox

Monique German

Media Specialist, Powdersville Middle School

SCASL Breakout Edu Presentation pptx

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom DE

All Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:45am EDT

Maps, Mysteries, & More: Merging Google Hangouts with Content Curriculum

Teachers sometimes struggle with ways to merge technology into their classroom, inline with their content, while also creating independent thinkers. Try Incorporating Google Hangouts as a method of assessing students' knowledge while actively engaging their critical thinking skills, accessing content taught in class, and develop a community of learners in the classroom and across the globe. Mystery Hangouts provides all of this and more! These video conferences can be incorporated into any content at any level. Visit the workshop to learn about the ideas and concepts needed to prepare your students for and conducting a Mystery Hangout!

Speakers

Erin McNeill

Lori Vinson

Technology Integration Specialist, Spartanburg School District 1

I am a lifelong learner who greatly enjoys learning and collaborating with other teachers while putting new technologies to use.

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom F

All Building/District Administration Elementary High Middle

9:45am EDT

Book Award Committee Meeting

This session is for Book Award Committee members only.
,It is for the presenting of certificates for those who have been on the committee, addressing obligations for all members of the committees, and distributing consideration copies from the new nominee list for the current members.

Speakers

Aleisha Ainsworth

Camellia Harris

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Redbud A

All Elementary High Middle

9:45am EDT

Authors in the Round II

Rotate through tables hosted by a visiting author.
Participating authors are:
David Biedrzycki
Alan Gratz
Varian Johnson
Kami Kinard
Kristy Dempsey
Kirby Larson
Barbara O'Connor
Jason Reynolds
Frank Baker

Speakers

Author Panel

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Teal Ballroom

All Elementary Middle

9:45am EDT

“Genrefying”: The Good, the Bad and the GREAT

I would like to discuss why librarians should consider “genrefying” their school library and the benefits that I have found from going ahead with this process. Since I have “genrefyed” I was able to do a heavy weed of my fiction, I am able to see immediately which genres need updating and which are the most popular, students are able to browse by their interest instead of wandering the shelves and I can answer the question, “Where are the _________ books?” with a point. I would also like to discuss the nitty gritty of “genrefying” and go step by step through the process that I came up with. This would include what was difficult, the problems I had, what I would do differently and how I put it all together.

Speakers

Helen Gildea

Library Media Specialist, Oakbrook Middle School

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Gardenia

All Elementary Middle High Building/District Administration Assistants / Paraprofessional

9:45am EDT

Resources, Resources, Resources, Resources Oh My!

Three valuable resources will be highlighted for librarians to use with students: PebbleGo, KidsInfobits, and Britannica Elementary! Librarians will learn how to connect information literacy to grades K-5 while giving students the opportunity to conduct research in a variety of ways.

Speakers

Nancy Goodson

Library Media Specialist, Horry County Schools

I'm in my 9th year at Homewood Elementary School. I absolutely LOVE what I do. I'm connecting with students so they can be successful! It's all about the learning!

Nora Stephens

Resources, resources, and resources oh my pptx

scasl conference pptx

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Azalea

Assistants / Paraprofessional Elementary

9:45am EDT

Engaging Readers Through Readers Theatre

Lights! Camera! Action! What if you had a way to encourage students to speak fluently and use expression as they read? What if there was a way to build students? confidence and improve their public speaking as well? Readers Theatre can do this and more! Come learn about different ways you can incorporate Readers Theatre into your library program before, during, or after school! Also learn tips about having a Readers Theatre show and how to find or create scripts relevant for your students.

Speakers

Rebecca Crute

Media Specialist, Griggs Road Elementary

Engaging Readers Through Readers Theatre pptx

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Magnolia

Elementary

9:45am EDT

Mr. Schu's Review of Books for You and Your Readers, Too!

Calling all K-6 teacher-librarians! Join in a conversation with Mr. Schu as he presents some of the best new titles for emergent, transitional, and fluent readers. In typical Mr. Schu fashion, he will share book trailers, websites, activities, and interviews you can easily incorporate into lessons and booktalks to get everyone on your campus hurrying to your bookshelves to find the perfect book.

Speakers

John Schu

Ambassador of School Libraries, Keynote Speaker

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom G

Elementary

9:45am EDT

Ditch the Reading Logs -- Redefine Self Selected Reading!

After watching my own daughter struggle with the "read 20 minutes a night" concept, and conferencing with middle school students, I began to wonder if our way of holding students accountable for their reading outside of school could use redefinition. Students often said the temptation to "just write some pages down" was too great, even for the best students. And watching my daughter focus on the clock rather on than the text, I decided to try a different approach. In this session learn about an Independent Reading Guide approach and how it can be a powerful literacy tool.

Speakers

Ashley Paddock

Susan Taylor

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom H

High Middle

9:45am EDT

Reading Assembies for Middle/High Students

Chad will highlight several of his programs for middle and high schools which are designed to encourage students to read several authors including Poe, Shakespeare, and the Brothers Grimm. Programs to be covered include "Nevermore: Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe," "Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Shakespeare Experiment," "Once Upon a Time: Grimm's Fairy Tales," and his most popular program, "Authors of Mystery and Horror." Attendees will also learn ways that schools have tied in the programs to their curriculum as a way to enrich classroom instruction.

Speakers

Chad Crews

Chad Crews Magic features educational assembly programs for elementary, middle, and high schools that encourage students to read and use their media center. Chad's elementary programs are based on the Summer Reading Program theme for public libraries each year. Middle and high schools... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Dogwood

Middle High

11:00am EDT

Authorpalooza

Move around to different tables to meet authors and have them sign books.

Friday March 24, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mezzanine Level

Author Signing

12:15pm EDT

Authors Celebration Luncheon

Enjoy a nice lunch and hear Jason Reynolds speak! Alan Gratz and Kirby Larson will be there to accept their awards from 2016, and we will discover the SCBA winners for 2017!

Speakers

Camellia Harris

Cindy Symonds

School Library Media Specialist, Round Top Elementary School

Friday March 24, 2017 12:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Gallery

Ticketed Lunch