AAIM 2019: Full Schedule

1:40pm CDT

Curate Community Through Library/EAST Collaboration

EAST is one of the most exciting instructional programs in Arkansas. EAST provides all learners the opportunity to have relevant, MISSION individualized, life-changing educational experiences. Library/EAST collaborations present unique opportunities not only to enhance EAST projects but helps to make libraries 21st-century spaces that provide learning and growth options for all students. Come learn about ways we have used library collaborations with EAST to enhance students learning. Examples of collaborative projects will be shared and ideas will be provided to help you collaborate with your EAST program.

Speakers

Brian Johnson

Jamie Stallings

EAST Facilitator, Springdale Schools

Sunday April 28, 2019 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
Salon B

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Advocacy/leadership, Systemic change process, Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment, Education technology, Principles of learning/developmental stages, Parent involvement, Building a collaborative learni

1:40pm CDT

Making History R.I.S.E. in the Library Media Center with Museums How using museums can integrate literacy standards, AASL standards, as well as history standards to develop long term collaboration and friendship.

This presentation will allow a view into the experience of the history department head and library media specialist at Bentonville, Arkansas, in their journey that began with a library museum and developed into many projects, including school wide programs and National History Day research, preparation and competition.

Speakers

Ricky Manes

Ricky Manes grew up in NE Arkansas, and moved to NW Arkansas where he graduated from Bentonville High School. He is an alumni of Northwest Arkansas Community College and the University of Arkansas where he majored in History and Secondary Education. He also picked up his building... Read More →

Michele “Chele” Sterrett

Michele Sterrett grew up in central Missouri and has been involved in educational experiences in towns with populations of 110 to cities of over 100,000 in both public and private schools. She counts all these experiences as the richest preparation for becoming the teacher library... Read More →

Sunday April 28, 2019 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
Salon A

All audiences, Content (K-12), Advocacy/leadership, Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment, Building a collaborative learning community

2:00pm CDT

Appy Hour: Assisting Struggling Readers!

Digital technology will be shared to enrich reading experiences and assist struggling readers. This session will actively address R.I.S.E. goals 1 and 3, as we share examples of technology that sharpens the focus and strengthens literacy instruction and offers suggestions to build a culture of reading for EVERY student!

Speakers

Crystal Voegele

Tammy Benson

Professor, University of Central Arkansas

All presenters teach reading at UCA and work with children and university students in tutoring experiences for struggling readers. These experiences provide many insights and strategies that can be replicated to improve reading in our state.

ARA Appyhour pptx

Monday April 29, 2019 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Salon A

All audiences, Instructional strategies, Assessment, Advocacy/leadership, Supervision, Education technology, Parent involvement

2:00pm CDT

MakerCare – Creating for a Need, Through Design Thinking

MakerCare – Creating for a Need, Through Design Thinking
The maker movement has global impact and is quickly spreading through our
communities and education system. Join Maker Maven to learn more about design
thinking and the ‘empathy impact’ for 21st century student makers. This session will
give you the history of making and design thinking, and inspire you to foster
empathetic makers in your makerspace and classroom. Great take-away ideas and
immediate implementations available.

Speakers

Deb Salmond

Burrow Library Services

Books, ebooks, and databases

Monday April 29, 2019 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Salon D

All audiences, Content (K-12), Advocacy/leadership, Mentoring/coaching, Education technology, Principles of learning/developmental stages, Parent involvement, Building a collaborative learning community