Are you seeking digital resources aligned to their standards? Look no further! Join us for an Adventure in the Cloud as we share standards-aligned resources from Britannica, EBSCO, GoOpenNC, ISTE, and so much more. During this session, we’ll show you how to save your school funds and showcase best practices for research. We will collectively tap into a plethora of digital resources available to all North Carolina K-13 public school units.
In this session, we will explore practical strategies for creating a school-wide culture of reading and collaboration between teachers, librarians, and administrators. Attendees will learn how to effectively partner with the school librarian to integrate reading into all areas of the curriculum, engage students with diverse reading materials, and foster an environment where reading is valued. We will discuss tools, techniques, and real-life examples of how a strong librarian-teacher relationship can positively impact student achievement and motivation. Additionally, we’ll highlight the crucial role of administrative support in promoting literacy, from allocating time for independent reading and teacher collaboration to championing reading initiatives school-wide. With strong leadership and a collaborative approach, we can create a school culture that not only encourages academic success but also inspires a lifelong love of reading.
Natural disasters traumatize communities and disrupt learning in school; however, they also provide teachable moments for students to engage in learning that is relevant, service-oriented, and place-based. Inspired by local impacts of Hurricane Helene, preservice teacher candidates at Western Carolina University used Dave Burgess’ “Teach like a PIRATE” framework to design engaging lessons that “hook” learners. Presenters will share lessons addressing four objectives: (1) Students will assess and evaluate individual and community responses to a natural disaster based on expert information about disaster preparedness and response. (2) Students will create a natural disaster response plan for their family using expert information about disaster preparedness and response. (3) Students will explain the economic impact of natural disasters by comparing and contrasting the differences in cost of goods and services before and after a disaster. (4) Students will assess the impact of disaster relief efforts using primary and secondary sources of data.
