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Studying Own Voices Authors: Why It Matters
Lynsey Burkins
Join us as we study the stories of “own” voice authors and what one third-grade class learned about culture, race, ability, power and more through the stories. Participants will be taken through the process used to explore the stories of “own” voice authors. Workshop curriculum will include authors, books, teaching strategies, and student work.
Best suited for classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading teachers, and librarians. Grades K-5.
Technology and Literacy: A Love Story
Rhonda Jenkins
Participants will add to their arsenal of technology tools in this session and see how they can be used to promote literacy in the classroom or the library. Bring a device and get ready to explore more than 30 tools that promote literacy in our technology- lled world!
Best suited for elementary and middle school library media specialists/teacher librarians.
Tell Your Story
Todd Nesloney
Time after time we nd ourselves getting lost in stories. We go on adventures, su er heartache, celebrate wildly, and suspend belief as we consume the story of others. But how often do you nd yourself sharing YOUR story, letting others experience your journey? In this session, Todd Nesloney will share pieces of his story and how important it is for others to experience yours. He’ll share practical ways that you can take that rst step, tools you can use, and ways to overcome that fear and self-doubt. Why? Because every story matters.
Best suited for principals, teachers, literacy coaches and librarians. Grades K-8.
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