We were excited to welcome our new attendees and partners from UELMA. Their support, along with our friends from Washington County School District and UEN made The SUMS conference a great success.
Attendees can access all the presentations and handouts here. https://goo.gl/5IaI0x
Keynote Slidshow from Edna LaMarca and Garrett Rose-click here
|
Jean Truman Summer Cornelius Sherry Paxton Caitlin Gerrity Ann Diekema |
Research Tools for High SchoolA panel discussion about the collaboration between Utah academic and school librarians to increase college readiness in terms of information research skills. This group of librarians is creating an instructional tool kit for use in Utah school libraries.”
|
|
Jared Covili |
Using Makerspace to Promote Discovery LearningThis workshop is designed to get teachers and students “hands-on” with their learning. Based upon ideas from the Maker Movement, participants will explore a variety of activities that provide creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering, and tinkering.
|
|
Michael Hakkarinen
|
Utah’s Online Library: ElementaryThere have been many updates in the last year to the Online Library. In this workshop we will explore many of the licensed products available to Utah teachers, students and their parents through Utah’s Online Library. With increasing emphasis on non-fiction and reading and writing in all subject areas, there is a greater need now than ever to make the most of the fantastic resources in Utah’s Online Library. See maps, web-based interactives, encyclopedias, images, sound and video, lesson plans and more
|
|
Clint Stephens |
Painless Password ManagementIn this session I will start you down the road to login and password nirvana by introducing you to a few tools that will help you create, track and remember your passwords for you! These tools will create complex passwords and save them so that you will only need to remember ONE more password for the rest of your life. Bring your logins and passwords that have been jotted down on the note pads in your desk and sticky notes from under your keyboard so that we can get them secure!
|
|
Chris Haught |
OverdriveCome take a look at the Overdrive Platform and see how easy it is for students to check out ebooks. We’ll look at some of features like taking notes, highlighting and adjusting settings.
|
|
Ann Riding
|
Grant WritingWhat grants are available? How do I apply? What data do I need to collect for a grant application? These and more questions will be answered to help you find extra funding for your library.
|
|
Jared Covili |
Pride and Prejudice and ChromebooksGoogle Chromebooks are one of the fastest growing devices being used in Utah classrooms. With their low cost and ease of use they are becoming the go-to device for 1:1 schools. Learn strategies for using the Chromebooks with students. We will share their advantages and limitations. We will also explore Google Apps for Education and other cloud-based software that works on Chromebooks.
|
|
Michael Hakkarinen Secondary |
Better Research with NoodleToolsNoodleTools has a brand new interface. Come see what is new. Educators will learn a systematic research and literacy process utilizing a free resource in Utah’s Online Library called NoodleTools. NoodleTools is ideal for upper-elementary through university students and includes tools for note-taking, outlining, citation, document archiving/annotation and collaborative research and writing.
|
|
Josh Kleinke Scott Harpster |
KOHASee some of the new features planned for KOHA, how to create reports, bulk edit, inventory and see the new Dymo label printer in action!
|
|
Derek Larson |
Nearpod and KahootLearn how to use these tools to engage and challenge your library patrons
|
|
Mark Swensen |
World Book OnlineDigital Encyclopedia Databases – World Book Kids & Student An introduction to the immersive learning experience of World Book Online. Learn about the leveled articles tailored for different reading levels. Experience the multimedia and activities designed to increase comprehension and stimulate all the senses. Discover the teacher resources that provide curriculum correlated materials and teaching tools. See how World Book Online can be educational and fun for your students.
|
|
Sarah Herron |
Every Student Succeeds with Strong School Libraries!The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has sections that can be directly linked to the school librarian/library program. Come learn how we as Utah Library Workers can advocate for our programs and funding using the ESSA framework and the strategies discussed with AASL.
|
|
Michael Hakkarinen
|
Utah’s Online Library: SecondaryThere have been many updates in the last year to the Online Library. In this workshop explore many of the licensed products available to Utah teachers, students and their parents through Utah’s Online Library. With increasing emphasis on non-fiction and reading and writing in all subject areas, there is a greater need now than ever to make the most of the fantastic resources in Utah’s Online Library. See maps, web-based interactives, encyclopedias, images, sound and video, lesson plans and more
|
|
Clint Stephens |
Going Beyond Google Docs with Creative Chromebook AppsGoogle Docs & Drive provide classrooms with amazing tools for productivity, basic word processing and presentations. But what if you want your students to dig deeper, be more creative and deeply understand what is being taught? If it’s “Just a Chromebook,” what sorts of projects and products can your students create with web-based apps? Surprisingly, quite a bit!
|
|
Jared Covilli |
Using Makerspace to Promote Discovery LearningThis workshop is designed to get teachers and students “hands-on” with their learning. Based upon ideas from the Maker Movement, participants will explore a variety of activities that provide creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering, and tinkering.
|
|
Selene Campbell Secondary
|
Talk that Book!- Book Talks Made EasyBook talks are a great way to engage students to read. Find out about resources and strategies for fun and effective book talks. Session handouts will be available.
|
|
Rea Gubler Peggy Wittwer Karen Houser Elementary |
See For Your Shelves: Book Talk 2016If you are ‘Passionate for Picture Books’ or ‘Starving for STEAM Resources’ this presentation is for you! Come experience a variety of the latest titles in children’s literature for children of all ages. |
|
Chris Haught
|
Research 2 WriteJoin Chris and learn how to use Google Classroom, Research Tools, and Utah’s Online Library to help students become published authors. Click here for link.
|
