2018 PSLA Conference

By offering practical real life coding experiences for patrons, limitless learning goes to the next level. Collaborating with Makecode and microbits, transdisciplinary learning opportunities give students voice as they understand how to solve real life problems using coding. Allow students to exercise their creativity as they learn how coding can produce fun and meaningful results. Ten free Micro:bits will be awarded as prizes during the session.


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#10M2M or 10 Minutes 2 Make is the perfect solution for any elementary library to utilize a makerspace within a fixed schedule. Learn how to incorporate a makerspace philosophy in your library by giving students free, creative choice for a set amount of time. Come ready to collaborate and walk away with a working list of makerspace offerings- many are budget friendly or free!

For the most interactive participation, install the app Nearpod before the presentation. If you are using a laptop, go to www.nearpod.com to participate.

Students are talking about Dungeons and Dragons, rolling dice online, and high level board games are in more and more libraries. There’s one hang up: not all librarians are “game-y,” or gamers. Learn basics of gaming to connect with students, provide a safe space, build community, and help students practice critical thinking and collaboration while gaming. Learn enough to keep up conversation with your most gamer students (you’ll understand the Crit Roll 20 memes after this!).

In 2018, digital information is not limited to the written word. Students use multimedia like Youtube videos and podcasts not just for personal entertainment, but also to conduct research and explore personal interests. This program will highlight successful outcomes of project-based learning with multimedia. Attendees will learn about the basic equipment that was purchased, including green screens, Padcaster units, and condenser mics, and the free apps that were used. Examples of planning materials and student work will be provided and attendees will have a hands-on experience with a green screen.

We are expert librarians. No matter how much we think we know, we don't know it all. Skype in the Classroom extends limitless learning from experts around the world. Discover a topic that students are passionate about and connect them with an expert that can share real world experiences and answer their questions. Students eagerly enter the library with the excitement of a mystery Skype phone call with a classroom from around the world, expert in the Amazon Rain Forest, or unique author presentation.

Have you been thinking about starting a Makerspace in your library but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you already have a Makerspace, but are struggling with ways to implement your space into the curriculum. In this session, you will be presented with ways to start a Makerspace, sources of funding for a Makerspace, how to implement your Makerspace into the curriculum, and ideas for keeping your students excited about making.