It's that time of year folks!
If you would like the free poster(s), orders must be placed by March 31st. I hope to have more information by mid February about the IASL audio/eBook availability on MackinVIA. I struggled with the correct marc record information the first few years. Do not be afraid to reach out to your library system vendor and/or Perfection Learning for support.
Breakout Rooms Tips & Tricks
Many of you are living and breathing this experience. Managing students in the room and through video conferencing is not an easy task. I appreciate the simplicity of the tips.
Connect by school computer as the host call and then join via cell phone and wireless headphones. This allows flexibility to create breakout rooms with the computer and visualize who needs help in a breakout room because the class computer is in the room projecting. All the while, there is freedom to walk around with the phone, use a whiteboard, or have students share screen.
In advance, make a copy of a document and share it via Google Classroom to select students. Those students could share/collaborate with the others in their breakout rooms. The added bonus is the ability to evaluate the document of each group and support as needed.
Define student roles in breakout rooms. If hybrid, consider having an in-class student in each room so you can hear/see the interactions. Credit- Cynthia Kovach- Westville High School
LIVE WORKSHOP
Learn how to design a scavenger hunt using Gale In Context resources in this 30-minute webinar. You’ll receive a template to create your own unique scavenger hunt.
Putnam Museum Opportunity for Families
The Putnam Museum has recently become a member of Museums for All, a nation-wide signature program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums, to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. Through Museums for All, they’re pleased to offer $1 admission to households up to two adults and three children with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card from any state.
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Please feel free to share this informational flyer and coupon with your families.
Books Like Us: The Power of Seeing Yourself Reflected in a Book
CHECK IT OUT!
Gale Brubaker, Executive Director of the West Des Moines Historical Society, leads virtual tours and encourages more schools to access their virtual options. Grant money is available to provide it free to any public school in Iowa.
FREE Live virtual tours focusing on the Underground Railroad, highlighting the Jordan House as a safehouse and James Jordan as an abolitionist.
FREE set of 6 videos that teachers can show their students anytime, each with a supporting curriculum.
- The Underground Railroad in Iowa
- Iowa Women and the Underground Railroad
- John Brown Freedom Trail
- James Jordan; Rule Breaker vs. Rule Maker
- Iowa in Times of Conflict
- One Room Schoolhouses
Reach out to Gale, gbrubaker@wdmhs.org or 515.225.1286, to schedule the live virtual tour or for access to the private video links.
Introducing Two-Minute Takeaways!
Explore two-minute professional development ideas created to support your use of TeachingBooks. These newly-created, easy-to watch, and easy-to-share Two-Minute Takeaways feature quick tips on how to use TeachingBooks resources. They are designed to spark ideas, springboard thinking, and support literacy instruction. See ideas like...
- Summer Reading 2021
- Touchless Book Choosing
- Virtual Teaching Ideas and more
We’d love to hear how you are using TeachingBooks with your students and colleagues. Contact us at accounts@TeachingBooks.net to share your ideas.
Professional Library
Fully revised and updated—the national bestselling communication skills guide that will help you achieve personal and professional success one conversation at a time.
The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she explains, you must transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across—and get what you want. In this guide, which includes a workbook and The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, Scott teaches you how to:
• Overcome barriers to meaningful communication
• Expand and enrich relationships with colleagues, friends, and family
• Increase clarity and improve understanding
• Handle strong emotions—on both sides of the table
• Connect with colleagues, customers and family at a deep level
Includes a Foreword by Ken Blanchard, the bestselling co-author of The One Minute Manager
Equity in Action: Building Diverse Collections
Register your team for Equity in Action: Building Diverse Collections and you’ll increase your impact and save with group rates. Contact libraryjournal@edmaker.co for group discounts.
Your team will learn how to conduct a diversity audit and evaluate books and media through an inclusive lens that includes the experiences of LGBTQIA people, people of color, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities.The speaker program runs on Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, and 11, 2-4PM ET (recordings available on-demand) with an ongoing workshop over three+ weeks.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to assess current library collections, book promotions, and displays through a diverse lens in order to assess gaps in collections and service areas
- Common problematic stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions in media
- How to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development and RA practices
- How to plan and execute a diversity audit
- Tools, tips, and advice on how to better diversify collections and displays
In the workshop, you’ll create a plan of action to better diversify your library collections and address gap areas that will transform your understanding of your library users and the services you provide. Register today and save with early rates!
Conversation Strategy
Looking for a structured conversation starter beyond turn and talk. Watch this 4 minute video that provides an overview of QSSSA and demonstrates implementation that can be replicated in any classroom. Consider implementing this strategy with EL students. For more detailed information, read this short QSSSA article.
Curious how it works with students in the high school setting? Check out this video in the high school math setting.
Jamboard
For those of you who utilize Google, Jamboard is a great tool to gather input from a group of people. Leave it to the amazing Alice Keeler to share templates for free.
Holidays and Observances
FEBRUARY
American Heart MonthBlack History Month
LGBT History Month
National Bird-Feeding Month
February 7- National Wear Red Day
February 14- Valentine's Day
February 17- Presidents' Day
February 21- Maha Shivaratri
February 26- Ash Wednesday
MBAEA Media Center
Please email or call us at 563-344-6459 anytime for appointments, assistance with usernames/passwords or any other support you need!
Email: hwhitman@mbaea.org
Website: https://www.mbaea.org/
Location: 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA, USA
Phone: 563-344-6526
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