School Librarian Playground

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM · 2 hr. (America/New_York)
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!
Role Based Tracks
Librarians
Transformational 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: Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field.Educators: Learner: Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
Delivery/Output
In Person
Subject
Not applicable
Skill Level
Beginner
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
Audience
Librarian
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Presenter Type
ISTE Certified EducatorFeatured Voices
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.

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