Teacher Librarian (TL)
and Literacy
Resources
Holzweiss, Kristina. (2016). The Under $500 Makerspace: Toys and Tools to Get you Started. Retrieved from: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jMoCwj5AZwpebQi1MnxULiea6L5Qk9ttNJl-ZIzM6o0/edit#slide=id.g147a0eb254_0_79
Merga, Margaret. (2019). Ten ways Teacher Librarians Improve Literacy in Schools. Retrieved from: https://theconversation.com/ten-ways-teacher-librarians-improve-literacy-in-schools-110026
Miller, Cathy. (2019). Building a Better Classroom Library. Retrieved from: https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller008.shtml
Main topic
Collaboration
Community
Invite to read to students as special guests?
sponsoring BBQ's/fundraisers
donations for materials
Between Students
in general
hanging out in the library talking
learning from each other
assignments
Between Staff
learning new ideas/
technology
lessons
The Learners
Promote the LOVE of reading
read for fun-let them see you
reading as being socially acceptable
have clubs/programs etc.
read to ALL grades
Workshops/Lunch n Learn/After school
Staff
Parents
Students
Research skills
online: digital citizen;
reputable websites
to find the right books for them
promoting life-long learning
promote the love of learning
creativity
innovators
critical thinkers
demonstrate by taking workshops
Space
opportunities
creativity
innovation
hands-on
makerspace
Ipad
LEGO
paint
markers
glue, tape scissors
community donations
fabric
Click the link
to get started
extra-curricular
reading
robotics
coding
during class
resources
technology
collaboration
inviting
inspiring- quotes
flexible/fixed scheduling
flexible seating
furniture
Materials
Engages both boys and girls
all grade levels
all categories; fantasy, mystery, etc
current real-life topics
to the issues students may be facing during this time
in society; race, gender identity, relationships, etc
Technology
Coding
Brian Aspinall: Hacking the Classroom
Click the YouTube link
Scratch Jr,
Bee Bot
Code Karts
Run Marco!
Think & Learn Cod-a-pillar
Kodable.com
Hour of Code
Ozobots
Apps/Software
Epic!
RazzKids
Ipads
Computers
Chromebooks
Renting/Borrowing
from Library
BYOD
Accessibility
to all students; race, religion,
disability, etc.
flexible/fixed schedule
Types
menus from
places in town
magazines
e-books
books
