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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

December 2016 TL Announcements





What to Know@BVSD this Month!


LIBinar- First Come, First Serve Making

On Dec. 1, Denise Von Minden, Teacher Librarian at Flagstaff Academy, talked with us about her journey to integrate maker education into her library program and the tools and resources that have resonated with her students. If you were unable to attend in person you can watch our conversation on demand here.

LAC Notes

December’s LAC meeting took place on Dec. 6th and you can review meeting notes here.
Insignia HTML5 Testing Needed
We need TLs to test what will be Insignia V 8.0! We need to put the Admin interface changes through its paces to ensure it performs as expected. Please review this visual map of the interface changes between the Silverlight Version and the HTML5 provided by Insignia.

If we don't test we can't complain when we roll it out and it lacks features and functionality we require to maintain the workflows and efficiencies we have come expect. We ONLY need an hour of solid testing to get the feedback we need. Please contact Rae for directions to supply test feedback.

Cohort 4.0

Cohort 4.0 (yes, that’s right 4.0) kicked off on Dec.13, click here to meet this dynamic group of educators. A significant portion of the day was live streamed and can be viewed here. TLs with teachers participating in the cohort have been invited to join this cohort in a support and leadership role.

Guest Bloggers
Mark Mabbett, Teacher Librarian Nederland HS

Google A Day Meets Breakout Edu, What?

"...if students could Google the answer then we’re not really asking the right questions." Read more...








Jon Georgitis, Teacher Librarian Centennial MS

Maker Kits - Part I

"In this post I will share some of the learning about setting up Maker Kits--what's in them and how I store them." Read more...










OverDrive News & Updates

The following MS titles received 100% approval from all Elem OD TLs and are now available to all K-5 patrons at OD Elem schools:
  • I Am Malala
  • A Long Walk to Water
  • Eragon
  • Golden Compass
  • Artemis Fowl
  • Heroes of Olympus I-III

Interactive Flyer

Jon G. gave us the idea to create a Google Drawing to promote both print and OverDrive titles. We modified Jon's original image to create this interactive OverDrive flyer to promote professional titles. The image can be emailed, embedded into a website, blog, or school newsletter. If you would like to do something similar, click on the image below to make a copy and modify to your heart’s content.

Events | Resources

Bi-Monthly Workshops & LIBinars

Sign up for Workshops and LIBinars via MyPassport.
MyPassport Code: 16312

January 10, Southern Hills Middle School  
  • Tour of space and Q&A with Regina Hoskins
  • Customer Service Tip(s)  (Host & attendees)
  • Getting Things Done!
  • Coding for primary grades
  • Screen casting

TL Workshop Help
We have had a session cancellation for our March TL Workshop. If you would like to lead a discussion or workshop a topic with your colleagues, please email Rae and we will add you to the agenda.

Gizmo Dojo - newly opened Broomfield community and space | Check out upcoming classes

Bldg. 61 - Boulder Public Library Makerspace | Check out calendar of upcoming events


Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!