Dynamic Landscapes 2017: Full Schedule

To return to the main Dynamic Landscapes 2017 website, go to: http://dynamiclandscapes.vita-learn.org/.

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How to navigate the schedule: The conference schedule is hosted by Sched.com which allows you to search within the schedule, and filter the schedule to show sessions only occurring on a certain day or time.

You can build your own schedule by creating a free account with Sched.com by selecting "SIGN UP" in the top right corner. To use the filter options, find the "Filter by Type" heading on the right side of the page and select one of the sessions. A navigation bar will appear, showing all of the tracks. Hovering over the "Schedule" tab at the top of the agenda will show the different ways to view the schedule.

For more information, watch a how-to video from Sched.com to learn about all of the features.

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CCM = Center for Communication & Creative Media
GBTC = S.D. Ireland Global Business & Technology Center
IDX = IDX Student Life Center

3:00pm EDT

Author Panel: How do authors create unique voice of their characters?

How do authors create the unique voices of their characters? How important is it for readers to see themselves in a book? Do authors write with an intended audience in mind or do they just let the story and characters unfold? Come hear some local authors discuss their work and their writing process at this panel, with discussion questions generated by students.

Presenter Material

Presenters

Rebecca Sofferman

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GBTC 117

Tue Session 6, VSLA

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School, Post High School

3:00pm EDT

Empower, Educate, Engage: Combining Data, Stories and Conversations to Develop Community Partnerships at All Levels

Listen, contribute, and take away some new ideas. Join this panel discussion to hear colleagues offer examples of how they have reached out into their communities to share the role of the School Library Media Specialist and how they contribute to an ever-changing learning landscape. Add your ideas about growing partnerships for the good of all, and empower yourself with tools and ideas that will engage your communities.

Presenters

Heidi Huestis

DL 2017 Panel pdf

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CCM 424

Tue Session 6, VSLA

Company Classroom Teacher, Curriculum Directors, Librarian and/or Library Support, Principals, School Board Members, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support, Superintendents, Tech Integrationist
Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School

3:00pm EDT

Newbury Dragon Award: PBL in a K/1 Classroom

Based on Vermont’s Red Clover Award, the Newbury Dragon Award is a tech-infused PBL initiative that takes student voice and choice and parent involvement to a richer level. As members of the school library’s Picture Book Committee, students develop criteria for choosing 7 new picture books. Activities and companion book recommendations are created. Then, fellow K-2 students are invited to read and vote for the winner!

Presenters

Andrea Dennis

Laurie Storm

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CCM 442

Tue Session 6, VSLA

Company Classroom Teacher, Librarian and/or Library Support, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support, University/College Personnel
Audience Elementary

3:00pm EDT

Transform Teaching and Learning with Technology and Competency-Based Standards!

Become an educational leader! Learn how school librarians can create and model opportunities to provide professional development for colleagues in their schools and districts that align with local, state, and national standards and initiatives. Explore and identify innovative technology that can transform teaching and learning, and enhance opportunities for personalized, student-centered learning. Take home shared documents and resources that will guide professional learning in your local district.

Presenter Material

Presenters

Deborah Ehler-Hansen

Judith Kaplan

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GBTC 114

Tue Session 6, VSLA

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Tags Assessment, New Tools, Personalized Learning