#NJASLSpring21
Man, @sm_wordsmith is dropping KNOWLEDGE about how graphic novels can help build and support literacy! You'd better go and "Get On Board the Graphic Novels Train"!

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Other #NJASLSpring21 all-stars include: @PBScribblers @szegdakat @DarlaKaminsky @tlkaplan @Jarrett_Lerner @jenmaliabooks @abmack33 @BksBytesnBreath @AuthorWilMara @anicarissi @sm_wordsmith @tekteachreader @KarenWesterFTS

Again, literally could not have done it without you all!
December 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Some of the other folks who helped make #NJASLSpring21 happen: @K8Applebee @KCareyWrites @sparta_high @angeladeluccia1 @havingoursay1 @EileenHSanchez @michele_mcavoy @Andrea_Trudeau @born_to_educate @tathaide @rbr_mediacenter @mrscasieri @ckFitzgerald @LaurenKerstein
December 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM
I was lucky enough to co-plan a mini-conference, and I learned SO MUCH! I shared some of those thoughts in my latest #KnowledgeQuest post:

"#NJASLSpring21, Part 2: Lessons from a Virtual Conferencevia @aasl

knowledgequest.aasl.org/njaslspring21-…
#NJASLSpring21, Part 2: Lessons from a Virtual Conference
After 24 years as a classroom English Language Arts teacher, Steve became a school librarian in January 2022. He has earned an M.Ed. (2006) and an Ed.D. (2014) in Educational Administration and Supervision, and completed an M.I. degree in Library and Information Science (2019). He is certified as a teacher, school library media specialist, supervisor, and administrator. He is an old dog constantly learning new tricks!
knowledgequest.aasl.org
December 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Thanks again to all our #NJASLSpring21 attendees and presenters for joining us on 3/13!

All of the PD certificates have been emailed as of noon(ish) today.

Don't forget, you can still check out the presentation recordings for 30 days after the event!

@NJASL @Raff5K
December 29, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Howdy #NJASLSpring21 registrants! Your PD certificate will arrive in the next few days. Google limits email sends to 100/day; first 100 went out today - all the rest should arrive by Wednesday.

If you absolutley need it ASAP, let us know and we'll get it to you.

@NJASL @Raff5K
December 29, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Since the #NJASLSpring21 Mini-Con had 7 registrants from beyond the borders of the US, can @Raff5K and I now say we have organized and run an international convention? 😁
December 29, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Sign the petition! Help save DC's #SchoolLibrarians! You know they're a #NecessityNotALuxury!#NJASLSpring21 @Boss_Librarian

saveschoollibrarians.org/dcschoollibrar…
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
It's easy to be discouraged and think things are too bad to fix; but "Let's be solutions-oriented!" @Boss_Librarian

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"They may not retweet you, but they definitely see you!" @Boss_Librarian
Others may not realize the many roles of the #SchoolLibrarians - so let them know!

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"Sometimes you need people outside your district to talk about how good you are for the people inside your district to realize it." @Boss_Librarian #NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"You need to use social media, because you need to get word of what you're doing out beyond your school, because there's too many people out there who think #SchoolLibrary programs are archaic!" @Boss_Librarian

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"There are other people in your community that think school libraries are important. Take advantage of that - there's strength in numbers!" @Boss_Librarian
#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"Everyone can contribute!" @Boss_Librarian

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
During @Boss_Librarian's closing address, @NJASL's own Skye Silverstein points out: "We need to advocate even if things look ok in our district, because it can disappear in a minute."

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"We have to move from being an advocate, just speaking up for our program, to being an activist... to keep our library programs in place for our students." @Boss_Librarian #NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM
As @Boss_Librarian reminds us, "Black Books Matter"!

(Can't believe she offered to give a session IN ADDITION TO giving the closing address! Definitely a Boss!)

#NJASLSpring21 #RethinkRefreshReboot
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
One benefit of a million (or 50) 15-min sessions is that they cater to my "Covid Attention Span", as @Raff5K said!

And recorded for re-visiting for the next 30 days!

#NJASLSpring21 #RethinkRefreshReboot
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Handy, right? The recordings are up VERY quickly after sessions end, so you can easily backtrack!

#NJASLSpring21

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December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Wow! Sessions at #NJASLSpring21 are so popular, they're reaching max capacity! Good thing we can revisit them for the next 30 days, thanks to @Eduscape!

Today is helping me #RethinkRefreshReboot (mostly rethink) what virtual conferences can be!
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
.@Kateywrites reminding us that autistic kids deserve consideration about consent, too, since they (and others!) have different levels of sensory sensitivity & comfort.

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Ooh! @Kateywrites sharing about series of 5 books on elementary titles to help kids know how to express their own feelings to others, esp regarding touch consent!

"Teaching Personal Boundaries & Consent" - check it out!

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
.@CarrieFinison sharing important reminders: Just because someone is cute, or you are curious about what their hair feels like, does not make it OK to touch them without permission! #NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
"Consent doesn't have to be about sexual situations" - there are so many folks who just aren't comfortable with hugs or touching. Excellent point from @CarrieFinison during Teaching Personal Boundaries & Consent: Recent Books to Add to Your Elementary Lib Shelf
#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Teaching consent for physical contact to kids is such an important concept - love that there are some great texts to help! Thank you, @Kateywrites and @CarrieFinison!

#NJASLSpring21
December 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM