Presented by: ISTE & School Library Journal
Now, more than ever, school librarians are leading creative technology use in K–12, from maker activities and robotics to mobile devices. Led by top practitioners in the field, these one-hour free programs will provide practical takeaway information on these hot topics in ed tech.
Session 2: “Using Technology to Engage the Reluctant Reader”
In this free, resource-rich presentation, you’ll learn how to use online tools to instill a love of literature in new and reluctant readers. From virtual book clubs to the creative use of Instagram and Pinterest, this program will show how students can find the right book, share it with their peers, and expand their writing skills. An expert on the intersection of technology and literacy, Valerie Shinas, will provide added insight.
L. Robert Furman – Author, Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy: Strategies to Engage the Reluctant Reader (ISTE, 2015), Principal, South Park Elementary Center (PA)
K.C. Boyd – Lead Library Media Specialist, East St. Louis Senior High School (IL); Library Journal Mover & Shaker
Valerie Harlow Shinas – Director, Language and Literacy Division, Lesley University