School Librarian Playground

Monday, June 30, 2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 2 hr. (America/Chicago)

Playground

Library/Media

Information

Play and explore the future of school libraries! Our interactive tech playground allows hands-on tinkering with the latest tools and trends. From digital curation to maker spaces and beyond, this session will re-energize your passion for innovation through immersive demos and PLAY! School librarians are so fun!

Outline

I. Introduction (digital resources available ahead of the conference) A. Overview of emerging tech tools attendees will experience through hands-on demos and play B. Explanation of rotation schedule and session structure II. Small Group Tool Demos (two 60 minutes sessions total) A. Attendees will rotate freely different demos and presentations led by expert school librarians/teacher librarians III. Open Play A. Participants freely explore tools and tinker through informal, self-guided play B. School library tech experts circulate to answer questions and assist as needed C. Collaboration encouraged to brainstorm integration ideas IV. Discussion & Reflection (through digital resources after the conference) A. Attendees can discuss key takeaways and applications for their libraries and plan future collaborations B. Share out their favorite highlights with all attendees V. Closing Remarks & Feedback (through digital resources after the conference) A. Feedback forms collected

Supporting research

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/10-reasons-librarians-are-more-important-than-ever

Attendee Accounts

Once playground presenters are recruited, we will have a more specific list here if any particular accounts or software would be helpful for attendees.

Content Community

ISTELive

Subject Area

Not applicable

Grade Level

Not Applicable

Audience

Librarian

Session Delivery

In Person

Transformative Learning Principles

Spark Curiosity

ISTE Standards

Educators: Collaborator: Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.Educators: Facilitator: Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.Educators: Learner: Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Skill Level

Beginner

Registration Required

Attendee Devices

Devices useful

Attendee Device Specification

Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows

Presenter Type

ISTE & ASCD Book Author

Spotlight on Solutions

Additional Fee

Influencer Disclosure

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.