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

Got Databases? YES!

First time users, come and find out about the gift we have in the AR State Library Traveler databases. This daily user/teacher of database research will share what we have and how to use the amazing resources.

Speakers

Sara Dickey

library media specialist, Paragould High School

Sara Dickey is a 44 year educator who loves the library and educational technology. A renewed NBCT, she is currently AAIM Secretary and Audit Chair and has served from committee member to president. She has been married for 49 years, has two adult children, two awesome granddaughters... Read More →

Sunday April 28, 2019 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
Ambassador C

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Education technology, Cognitive research, Building a collaborative learning community

1:40pm CDT

Have a Heart: Using Children's Literature to Create More Dynamic and Inclusive Classroom Discussions

This interactive session will highlight the benefits of using children’s literature (from fairy tales to picture books) to foster more dynamic discussions-regardless of age. The presenter will share what elements to look for and discuss at the heart of children’s literature to elicit a variety of responses that will increase students’ attentiveness, engagement, and ability to recognize and appreciate diverse experiences of their peers stemming from recognizing common experiences and the emotional connections at the core of the readings.

Speakers

Ashley Franklin

Ashley Franklin is an African-American writer, mother, and adjunct college professor. Her debut picture book, NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE, will be published July 9, 2019 by Harper Collins. Ashley is a freelance writer and adjunct college instructor. She received her M.A. from the University... Read More →

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

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Parent involvement

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

1:40pm CDT

Uncovering Buried Lives: The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon

Award-winning nonfiction author will give an overview of her new book Buried Lives: The Enslaved People of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and share how she did the primary source research as well as image research. See photos and hear backstories of this book that The Wall Street Journal calls “a riveting work of illustrated nonfiction.”

Speakers

Carla Killough McClafferty

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

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Mentoring/coaching, Cognitive research, Building a collaborative learning community

2:40pm CDT

Integrating Literature in Character Education

Meg will discuss using books and story time to integrate with the character education guidelines of your curriculum and statewide goals. A former trainer for the CHARACTERCOUNTS! community programs, Meg also taught for 10 years in a school that integrated character education into every subject and will pull from the lessons used during those years. Specific books focusing on different character qualities (pillars) and lesson ideas will be shared, including methods to involve families at home. Meets R.I.S.E. Goal 1: Sharpen the focus and strengthen instruction and Goal 2: Create community collaboration.

Speakers

Meg Dendler

Author/Owner, Serenity Mountain Publishing

Meg Welch Dendler is an author and retired educator. While Meg does not write “kidlit” exclusively, that has been her focus for the last few years. Her newest book, "Bianca: The Brave Frail and Delicate Princess," won the OWFI Best Juvenile Book award for 2018, and books in her... Read More →

Sunday April 28, 2019 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ambassador C

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment, Building a collaborative learning community

2:40pm CDT

Just What is the Arkansas Declaration of Learning?

Using historical artifacts and art in a lesson can grab your students and create an opportunity for critical thinking. The Arkansas Declaration of Learning (ADOL) is an intensive summer training opportunity that focuses on object-based learning leading to civic engagement. This session will provide a glimpse into the program and offer some of the strategies & resources introduced in the ADOL training.

Speakers

Cassandra Barnett

Program Advisor for School Libraries, Arkansas Department of Education

Cassandra Barnett is Program Advisor for School Libraries for the Arkansas Department of Education. She provides professional development, promotes best practices in school library programs, advocates for school libraries within the state, and looks for collaborative opportunities... Read More →

Sunday April 28, 2019 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon D

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment

2:40pm CDT

Opportunities for Global, Sustainable & Experiential Education

Learn why educators from across the country regularly participate in the unique experiential activities at Heifer Ranch. These overnight programs engage students in experiences through sustainable agriculture, team-building, and our Global Village - a collection of international homes where participants are faced with everyday challenges of living in poverty. Through facilitated activities and focused reflection, participants gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of injustice in our world and are empowered to be part of the solution. This presentation will outline the programs available, share experiential methods and facilitation techniques, and offer a short experiential activity.

Speakers

Ian Peters

Heifer International

Ian Peters is the Residential Staff Coordinator at the Heifer Ranch, a Learning Center of Heifer International’s, located in Perryville, Arkansas. Ian recruits, places, and supports a team of full-time volunteers who work to provide high quality, experiential education programs... Read More →

Sunday April 28, 2019 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon E

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Building a collaborative learning community

9:55am CDT

iTeach 2019: There’s a Standard for That

Do you want your students to think outside of the box and become global learners? There’s a standard for that. What about being creators of information and not just consumers? There’s a standard for that. Do you want your students to think, create, share, and grow all while utilizing the school library and its resources? There’s a standard for that.
This session will break down the AASL National School Library Standards in a way that provides concrete examples. We will take time to look at your current lesson plans and crosswalk the frameworks used with the AASL NSLS.
Goal 1: Sharpen the focus and strengthen instruction.

Speakers

Ashley Cooksey

University of Central Arkansas

Ashley J. Cooksey (she|her) is the Director of the Technology Learning Center and instructor at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She is passionate about student voice, technology-enhanced learning, creating a growth mindset... Read More →

AAIM iTeach Standard for That pdf

Monday April 29, 2019 9:55am - 10:45am CDT
Ambassador C

All audiences, Content (K-12), Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment

10:55am CDT

3D Printing in School: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

We’ll cover all aspects of educational 3D printing: the rewards and challenges of 3D printing in school media centers, 3D printer maintenance and troubleshooting, CAD design, and free educational resources. We'll also highlight several exceptional student-led 3D printing projects! Participants will be encouraged to share experiences and advice from 3D printing in their schools and libraries.

Speakers

Drew Wallis

Director of Education, NWA3D

Drew Wallis grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010 with a Double Major in Communication and International Relations. After graduation, he became a licensed teacher and has over eight years of experience teaching educational technology... Read More →

Monday April 29, 2019 10:55am - 11:45am CDT
Salon A

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Education technology

10:55am CDT

Advertising: Dollars and Decisions

Bring inquiry and innovative ideas into instruction with advertising! This session will share ideas and FREE resources to analyze the REAL world of dollars and decisions. Using research-based informational text and online resources, this exploration of advertising includes the integration of technology as a teaching tool and “markets” advertising as an avenue to enhance instruction, improve literacy and promote thinking skills. Attendees will receive FREE informational text articles and access to FREE online resources.

Speakers

Jeannette Bennett

Senior Economic Education Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis--Memphis Branch

Jeannette Bennett is a Senior Economic Education Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and is based in Memphis. She is national award winner for the teaching of economics and was designated as a Master Economics Teacher. With experience in all levels of education, she... Read More →

Monday April 29, 2019 10:55am - 11:45am CDT
Salon B

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Education technology, Cognitive research

10:55am CDT

Let's Hear It for Research: How true facts inform fiction

There's a saying, "Generalized writing is where good fiction goes to die." Join Arkansas children’s author and armchair research expert Kristin L. Gray as she shares, through her own work and forthcoming releases, four easy rules to writing fun-filled, fact-based fiction.

Speakers

Kristin L. Gray

Kristin L. Gray is the author of Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge, a 2018 Triple Crown Award nominee and Bank Street Best Children’s Book, and the newly released picture book, Koala Is Not A Bear. She lives in Northwest Arkansas with her family, two dogs, and pet lizard. Ask Kristin about... Read More →

Monday April 29, 2019 10:55am - 11:45am CDT
Salon D

All audiences, Content (K-12)

10:55am CDT

Technological Tools and Resources that Enhance the Creative Process

Author Timothy Scott shares his creative process and the tools used to enhance both the creative process and in engaging readers. Explore how to leverage tools in enabling effective research, brainstorming, collaboration, editing, and sharing/distribution.

This session would address R.I.S.E. Goal 2: Create community collaboration, and Goal 3: Build a culture of reading.

Speakers

Clif Mims

Clif Mims is an associate professor of instructional design and technology at The University of Memphis

Timothy Scott

Timothy has climbed the corporate ladder, working in the recruiting and talent development functions of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., Trane Commercial Systems, Yum! Brands/Pizza Hut, and Southwest Airlines. He built a dynamic NextGen Ministry at growing church, and served two terms as... Read More →

Monday April 29, 2019 10:55am - 11:45am CDT
Ambassador B

All audiences, Content (K-12), Education technology, Building a collaborative learning community

2:00pm CDT

How to Lead Writing Workshops

Meg will guide those present through a writing workshop that could be adapted for students of all ages (K-12). Attendees will have the chance to respond to writing prompts themselves and learn to use popular books to challenge their own writing style, as students would also be challenged. Results of these writing workshops could be used in the classroom or library to create books and short stories through the full editing process. Meets R.I.S.E. Goal 1: Sharpen the focus and strengthen instruction.

Speakers

Meg Dendler

Author/Owner, Serenity Mountain Publishing

Monday April 29, 2019 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Ambassador C

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Mentoring/coaching, Principles of learning/developmental stages, Building a collaborative learning community

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

Salmond 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

2:00pm CDT

More Than Haiku: Collaborative Writing with Linked Verse

The session will include booktalks of books containing haiku. The session will describe the history of haiku and linked verse and how writing linked haiku can be a collaborative activity in Google Docs. Participants will participate in a hands-on linked haiku writing activity in Google Docs. This session meets R.I.S.E Goal Two: Create Community Collaboration. Bring your own device.

Speakers

Jeff Whittingham

Professor, University of Central Arkansas

Jeff Whittingham is a professor in the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to UCA, he taught middle grades for thirteen years. His scholarly interest include writing instruction, children's literature, and educational technology.

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

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies

3:00pm CDT

Enhance Your Cultural Competence, Your Students’ Cultural Connections, and Your School’s Curated Collection

Join this dynamic session to explore ways to enhance your cultural competence as you successfully guide and support your teachers and students. You will discover ways for you and teachers to showcase your students’ cultures, share their stories, and strengthen their connections. A selection of informative resources will be shared with you to integrate into your curated collection as you provide every student and teacher with opportunities to enrich their perspectives and understanding. This session contributes to Goal 3: Build a culture of reading for students as they share their stories and discover other people's stories.

Speakers

NancyGallavan

Nancy P. Gallavan, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). She specializes in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and classroom assessments that strengthen practices and professionalism. With approximately... Read More →

Gallavan AAIM 2019 (2) pptx

Monday April 29, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Salon A

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Building a collaborative learning community

3:00pm CDT

The Reader Writer Connection

Join a local author as we discuss easy ways to include writers in the Reading Initiative for Student Excellence to create a collaborative learning community to foster a culture of reading as well as encourage the next generation of authors. Where do you find authors and what can they offer your students? This class will address those questions K-12, and how becoming a better reader can help budding authors improve their writing skills.

Speakers

Charity Bradford

Author

Charity Bradford's childhood was full of adventure. From the first grade on, she moved from Kentucky to Alabama to Kentucky to Alabama to…well you get the idea. Although moving didn’t help her grasp of mathematics, it fostered a deep love of books since those were the friends... Read More →

The Reader Writer Connection Charity Bradford, Author pptx

Real Life Writing Prompts pptx

Monday April 29, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Salon B

All audiences, Content (K-12), Mentoring/coaching, Building a collaborative learning community

3:00pm CDT

Traveler Program and New Changes

Speakers

Lynn Valetutti

Monday April 29, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Ambassador C

All audiences, Content (K-12), Education technology

3:00pm CDT

Unlimited Ebook Sharing, PDF Manipulation with “Kami and Google Chrome”

Does your school use a learning management system(LMS) with single sign on for students(Google Classroom, Canvas, Moodle, Office 365, Schoology)? You can now deliver an ebook to all students at the same time! Students can bookmark, annotate, collaborate, embed voice and video on pages of a PDF ebook. Learn how to provide PDF ebook content to your teachers that can easily be shared with students.

Speakers

Deb Salmond

Salmond Library Services

Books, ebooks, and databases

Monday April 29, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Salon D

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Education technology, Cognitive research, Building a collaborative learning community

8:30am CDT

Beyond Thanksgiving: Contemporary Native American Literature for Kids and Teens

November isn't the only month that Native American authors (and students) should be represented in schools. Learn more about contemporary Native authors portraying both historical and modern Native characters and communities, from picture books to young adult literature. An overview of resources and a short list of dos and don'ts will also be included.

Goals include: Ensuring representation of Native students in curriculum, expanding non-Native students' understanding beyond stereotypes and myths, and helping teachers determine which Native-related materials are culturally accurate and appropriate (R.I.S.E. Goals 1 and 3).

Speakers

Kate Hart

author

Kate Hart is the author of young adult novel AFTER THE FALL (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), a 2017 Arkansas Gem selection. She's also a contributor to the 2018 anthologies HOPE NATION (Philomel) and TOIL AND TROUBLE (Harlequin Teen) as well as 2020's ALL OUT NOW (Inkyard) and BODY TALK... Read More →

Tuesday April 30, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon A

All audiences, Content (K-12)

8:30am CDT

Introduction to the New Arkansas Learning Standards for School Libraries

This session will introduce the participants to the new Arkansas Learning Standards for School Libraries. Resources and strategies for unpacking the standards will be provided.

Speakers

Cassandra Barnett

Program Advisor for School Libraries, Arkansas Department of Education

Tuesday April 30, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon B

All audiences, Content (K-12), Instructional strategies, Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment

8:30am CDT

The Cultural Kaleidoscope ... We bring the world to you.

Today's students will be citizens of the world more than any generation before them. They live in an age of instant, world-wide communication. After graduation, many will be employed by internationally based companies and will work and live side-by-side with people from all over the world. So, learning about other people and their cultures is a vital part of their education. The Cultural Kaleidoscope can help prepare students to be effective citizens in the global community. Our programs introduce students to the cultures through authentic music, dance, history, geography, language, art and cultural traditions. Teaching Resource Guides are provided to the schools. In this hands-on session you will be fully engaged and active participants. Join us for this unique arts-in-education learning experience.

Speakers

Margie Tritt

Sergei Shapoval

Sergei Shapoval was born in Ukraine and has his master's degree in Music Education from the Gnessin Pedagogical Institute in Moscow. He is a touring teaching-artist for the Missouri Arts Council, The North Dakota Council on the Arts, the Arkansas Arts Council and the South Dakota... Read More →

Tuesday April 30, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Salon D

All audiences, Content (K-12), Standards, frameworks, and curriculum alignment

9:30am CDT

How To's & Hands On

Come and play! This is an interactive, hands-on experience. Lots of gadgetry and things and people of interest in an expansive space. The atmosphere is casual and questions are encouraged!

Speakers

Ashley Cooksey

University of Central Arkansas

Jen Lyon

Assistant Principal

Tuesday April 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Grand 2

All audiences, Content (K-12), Education technology, Parent involvement