Ohio Educational Library Media Association
Session Descriptions.
Keynote Make and Take 9:30-11:00
Makerspaces: the New Revolution in School Libraries
Leslie Preddy, AASL President
Students' needs, interests, talents, and attentions continually evolve. Librarians and all educators can create new ways to connect with patrons and re-envision facility design via makerspaces and other "maker" activities. Considering the new wave of participatory learners and student-led learning models, the impact on engaging patrons in school libraries is tremendous, making the library a destination. Join us to delve into libraries as makerspaces, where students
(and sometimes staff and parents) create, problem solve, and develop thinking.
Interactive Exhibit
​Technology Petting Zoo
Holly Klingler, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Test and see in action some of the latest technology ranging from a 3D Doodle pen, to tablets, and even a drone!
Interactive Exhibit
The Cleveland Creates Initiative
Rob Robertson, Great Lakes Science Center
Come and learn about the innovative new Spark Space at Great Lakes Science Center! Part of a larger initiative, "Cleveland Creates," this space focuses on engineering and design. Activities in Spark Space challenge students and visitors to engage their creativity while practicing the engineering design process.
Interactive Exhibit
Repurposing the Library
Michael Liang, Michelle Smart, Hudson City Schools
A district working together across buildings to transform their libraries into learning commons forming maker spaces and beyond.
Interactive Exhibit
Hands-On Engineering
Marisa Manocchio, Annette Lang and Bio-Med Students
Students will present the results of a month long PBL - a puzzle cube. Using the design process, they sketched designs, next they used CAD design software and wooden blocks to make the puzzle. Students will show their design process and how they made their puzzles. This is a Project Lead the Way Lesson
Interactive Exhibit
Make it @ Your Library
Brandi Young, INFOhio
Are you interested in makerspaces? Want to learn more about a makerspace? Do you want to know how you can have a makerspace in your library for free? Attend this session to learn how INFOhio is creating a kit to "build your makerspace" from the ground up with little or no cost. You too can have a makerspace!
Interactive Exhibit
Spheros and Little Bits: Hands on Programming
Annette Lang and Bio-Med Students, Bio-Med Science Academy
Students will present how they learned to program an interactive "ball robot" and use "little bits" magnetic circuits to learn how computers work.
Make in 3D: using 3D Printers in the School Library and Classroom
Keagan O'Mara, Bio-Med Science Academy
In this presentation, participants will see how an Art + Design teacher has used 3D printers to create engaging lessons and challenged students to innovate and think creatively using 3D printed objects!
50-Minute Workshops
Leave with a ready to implement item, plan, or strategy.
Choose one workshop at each time slot.
1:00-1:50
2:00-2:50
Workshop 1:00-1:50
Developing a Research Commons to Support 21st Century Learners
Meris Mandernach, the Ohio State University Libraries
This session will discuss the process of developing a space that supports developing researchers and the services they require. It will cover building key partnerships, the space plans, and innovative programming that will be offered. By understanding the research environment and its expectations, librarians will get insights into potential space and programming development at both public and school settings.
Workshop 1:00-1:50
Tech Skills for Online Testing
Brandi Young, INFOhio
To take Ohio's new online assessments, students must be proficient in a variety of technology skills, everything from simple dragging and dropping to using an online protractor. Attend this session to learn how you can use free INFOhio resources and other free sites to help your students practice the skills needed for Next Generation Assessments. Your students and teachers will be online assessment ready!
Workshop 1:00-1:50
STEM Training for Teachers
Stephanie Lammelin, Bio-Med Science Academy
Workshop 2:00-2:50
Connected Learning in Libraries and Schools
Rebecca Ranallo, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Cuyahoga County Public Library has spent the last two years developing rich, outcomes-based connected learning programming using our iPad labs. Programs are developed by CCPL staff, for CCPL staff, to offer everything necessary to lead our youth in STEAM learning activities. This workshop will share some of our favorite apps and programs, offering participants the opportunity to take away some of the curriculum that we have developed.
Workshop 2:00-2:50
Introducing Google Classroom
Lori Lee, Zanesville City Schools
If you are part of a Google Apps school, you can use the newest Google tool, Classroom. Learn how to set up classes, dialogue with students, Learn how to set up classes, dialogue with students, assign, collect and grade assignments. Find out how Classroom can also be used to roll out teacher professional development. This amazing new tool will keep everyone, organized, collaborating, and communicating.
Workshop 2:00-2:50
Advocating for Innovative Design with Action Research
Dr. Meghan Harper, Kent State University
Use action research to assess and advocate for innovative design changes in your school library. Action research can provide you with the necessary information to inspire changes in your facility and help you create advocates for the school library program.