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Join Frank Baker and Bill Kist on June 19 - Media Literacy Meets New Literacies

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Drawing on their work with school districts and organizations across Ohio and the country noted media literacy educator Frank Baker and new literacies expert William Kist will demonstrate effective methods for facilitating your curriculum and instruction transition into the 21st century.  What does it look like when teachers allow for all...
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Great Infographic "Strong School Libraries Build Strong Student Learners"!

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Sue is the Library Media Specialist for Kenston High School and the Immediate Past President of OELMA.
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A great new infographic has been created by a sophomore in high school, thanks to ALA/AASL member Connie Williams in California. Check it out: http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslissues/advocacy/AASL_infographic.pdf  ...
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Wanted: Nominations for OELMA’s School Librarian-of-the-Year Award

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Do you know a library media specialist who excels in all aspects of school librarianship? This is a great opportunity to acknowledge a deserving colleague.   This award, sponsored by Follett Library Resources, recognizes an Ohio library media specialist who develops an exemplary school library program, collaborates with classroom teachers, implements...
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For Libraries, MOOCs Bring Uncertainty and Opportunity

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I have been following the many discussions about MOOCs (massive open online courses) in the university setting. I am following this because I feel it may have implications at the high school level. In particular, is the problem with offering library services to students taking the online courses. At Duke, enrolled...
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April is School Library Month

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School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs plan in a student's educational career. The 2013 theme...
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Summer Workshop

June 19, 2013
"Media Literacy Meets New Literacies"
featuring Frank Baker and William Kist
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