Saskatchewan School Library Association

 

Jeff Utecht just posted this cool idea using Google to create digital stories and learn search skills at the same time.  Students would need to utilize a screen capture program such as Jing (download required) or Screentoaster (no download)

 

Cookie Monster Search Example:

The document, Together For Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons, from the Ontario School Library Association has captured my imagination and led me to wonder how we can challenge ourselves to create learning commons in Saskatchewan School Libraries.

The Medium

The 2010 Spring issue of The Medium is available! Chris Arnstead, editor of The Medium, has once again compiled a very interesting issue!

STF Summer Short Courses

Carlene Walter is facilitating two workshops designed to enhance the professional development of teacher-librarians.

Building a Choice Collection
August 17
Saskatoon
This workshop will focus on developing and maintaining a relevant collection, both print and digital. Procedures and guidelines for selection and de-selection will be discussed.

 

SSLA Conference

The SSLA Conference was held May 5, 2010 in Saskatoon. The theme was Blended School Library Practice: Integrating Your Virtual and Real Programs. Judith Comfort, teacher-librarian at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, B.C., blogger and advocate for the role of teacher-librarians shared with conference participants her journey of blending her bricks and mortar library with her virtual one. Donna DesRoches and Carlene Walter facilitated an Inquiry Tools Smackdown - social media tools that promote and enhance inquiry.

The annual SSLA awards and bursary were also presented to the following worthy participants:

• Dr. Alixe Hambleton Bursary - Tracy Woodward
• Connie Acton Award of Merit - Ruth Garnett
• Art Forgay Award of Recognition of Administrator- Patricia Jamison
• John G. Wright Distinguished Service Award - Colette Fischer

View the list of past recipients...

 

A slideshow of the 2010 Conference

 

SYRCA 2009 Willow Winners

The winners of the SYRCA 2009 Willow awards are:

• Shining - Mechanimals - Chris Tougas
• Diamond - Swindle - Gordon Korman
• Snow - Dear Jo - Christina Kilbourne

Please visit the SYRCA Willows Web site to view the 2010 nominees.

SSLA Update

The SSLA Executive has contracted a graphic artist to explore new branding to update the Association's logo. In its efforts to always remain abreast of emerging technologies and instructional design, the SSLA Executive is also exploring Web site changes.

 

School Libraries in Saskatchewan - An Advisory