SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TECHNOLOGY PLG
Are you interested in learning techniques and best practices for the effective integration of technology into your school library?
Then this is the professional learning group for you!
The School Librarian Technology PLG is a sustained professional development offering (4 meetings – 2 Fall, 2 Spring).
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GROUP:
FORMAT OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GROUP:
The format of this professional learning group will be a train-the-trainer model. THESE GROUPS ARE NOT FOR TECHNOLOGY NOVICES. Participants should possess INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS. Participants will be instructed on specific technology integration strategies, best practices, resources, and tools. They will then be able to research and develop methods for sharing these strategies, best practices, resources, and tools with the teachers and students at their schools. Participants will be expected to maintain an implementation log to document use of the strategies. Sharing time with other participants as well as classroom observations and model lessons may also be included in the group meetings.
APPLICATION FORM 2019-2020
Please complete the application form by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019.
After completing the application form, print and complete the Principal Agreement Form, and bring it with you to your group's first meeting.
DATES & FURTHER DETAILS
Elementary Group - First Meeting is Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the UARIC.
Secondary Group - First Meeting is Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the UARIC.
K-12 Group - First Meeting is Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the UARIC.
(The sessions will not be in Chalkable PD as the transition to PowerSchool is happening in September. However, please contact Dr. Mayben if you need documentation for your leave form.)
The dates for the rest of the year will be selected at the first meeting of each group.
Participants are expected to attend all meetings of their group. However, one absence is permitted under extenuating circumstances. Participants may also make up an absence or schedule conflict by attending a different group meeting.
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PLG IS AUTOMATIC.
Confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent on Friday, September 20, 2019, but if you read the sentence in bold, capital letters immediately proceeding this one, then you can proceed to submit whatever your system requires for you to attend the session after you have submitted your application.
This is ahead of the 2 week window for professional leave required by some systems.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Only the instruction and training location are provided by the UA/UWA In-Service Center.
THE SCHOOL OR SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBSTITUTE PAY AND TRAVEL (IF NECESSARY).
Then this is the professional learning group for you!
The School Librarian Technology PLG is a sustained professional development offering (4 meetings – 2 Fall, 2 Spring).
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GROUP:
- Discover techniques to integrate technology effectively as a library/media specialist.
- Learn practical strategies for addressing digital literacy and computer science standards in the library.
- Create methods to share technology integration strategies with teachers and students.
- Discover emerging technology strategies, tools, and resources.
- Time to explore, research, and develop technology integration strategies.
- Provide support and encouragement for other library/media professionals who want to integrate technology into their library and school.
FORMAT OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GROUP:
The format of this professional learning group will be a train-the-trainer model. THESE GROUPS ARE NOT FOR TECHNOLOGY NOVICES. Participants should possess INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS. Participants will be instructed on specific technology integration strategies, best practices, resources, and tools. They will then be able to research and develop methods for sharing these strategies, best practices, resources, and tools with the teachers and students at their schools. Participants will be expected to maintain an implementation log to document use of the strategies. Sharing time with other participants as well as classroom observations and model lessons may also be included in the group meetings.
APPLICATION FORM 2019-2020
Please complete the application form by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019.
After completing the application form, print and complete the Principal Agreement Form, and bring it with you to your group's first meeting.
DATES & FURTHER DETAILS
Elementary Group - First Meeting is Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the UARIC.
Secondary Group - First Meeting is Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the UARIC.
K-12 Group - First Meeting is Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the UARIC.
(The sessions will not be in Chalkable PD as the transition to PowerSchool is happening in September. However, please contact Dr. Mayben if you need documentation for your leave form.)
The dates for the rest of the year will be selected at the first meeting of each group.
Participants are expected to attend all meetings of their group. However, one absence is permitted under extenuating circumstances. Participants may also make up an absence or schedule conflict by attending a different group meeting.
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PLG IS AUTOMATIC.
Confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent on Friday, September 20, 2019, but if you read the sentence in bold, capital letters immediately proceeding this one, then you can proceed to submit whatever your system requires for you to attend the session after you have submitted your application.
This is ahead of the 2 week window for professional leave required by some systems.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Only the instruction and training location are provided by the UA/UWA In-Service Center.
THE SCHOOL OR SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBSTITUTE PAY AND TRAVEL (IF NECESSARY).