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//Below is the summer professional development schedule for Summer, 2014. Registration in CPS University will open for each event two to three weeks before the start date. This schedule is subject to change and an event may be cancelled, if enrollment is low. All events will take place at the Elizabeth Training Facility (320 N. Elizabeth), 4th floor. CPDUs will be provided.//
 * Department of Literacy: Libraries** **Summer Professional Development Schedule**

Come and join us to learn about creative ways to use iPads in the library. We will highlight ways to use iMovie, Educreations, and more. This session will help you align your lessons to CCSS in not only Reading and Writing, but also in Speaking and Listening. Gain new ideas for learning how to collaborate with classroom teachers. We will also have time for you to share your iPad lessons. Join us for the first hour if you need a crash course on iPad basics. 8:00 to 9:00. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * June 26 - Tech Lib Series #1** (9am - 12pm, plus bonus early hour), Presenter: Colleen Herman
 * Speak to me! Using Ipads to help student share their voice in the library**

We know that google can do a gogol number of things in our libraries, but know about them and doing it are two different things. Would you like to learn new ways to integrate Google into your library lessons? (And we don’t just mean using google to search the web!) Would you like to learn what ways you can work with your students and fellow teachers to use the powerful tools that Google offers us, or should we say the FREE powerful tools that Google offers us? If you would, please join us for this session. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.** 8:00 to 10:00 Google Beginners 10:00 to 12:00 Using Google with Students 1:00 to 3:00 Using Google with Teachers
 * July 9 - Tech Lib Series #2** (8am - 3pm), Presenter: Colleen Herman
 * Google, Google, On the Wall - What new things can I do this fall?**

Join us to learn about using digital graphics as a way to tell stories and convey information. We will look at ways to use infographics in your instruction and how your students can create their own infographics. Leave this session ready to make your own infographics so you can share what you are doing in your library with others and ready to help students share their research in eye-catching informative ways. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * July 31 - Tech Lib Series #3** (9am - 12pm), Presenter: Colleen Herman
 * Graphics Galore! Exploring Infographics in the Library Setting**

This credit-granting professional development workshop provides educators with a broad overview of key PBS resources, including PBS LearningMedia, PBS Teachers Line and teacher resources that accompany some of PBS’ most highly acclaimed national programming such as Nature, NOVA, Frontline and American Masters. We'll direct educators to STEM and Common Core resources as well as provide recommendations for best practices on the integration of educational media into ongoing classroom learning. Participants will leave with specific strategies to navigate resources online. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * July 31 -** **Enhancing Classroom Instruction Through Digital Literacy and PBS Educational Resources** (1 pm to 3 pm), Presenter: Sybil Berry

In this training sessions, librarians and library assistants who are new to SOAR will learn about its functionality, including logging in, creating new book records, deleting books, circulating books, accessing reports, and running inventories. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * August 7 - SOAR New Users Training** (9am - 3pm)**,** Presenters: Christie Thomas & Joe Horning

Presenters: Christie Thomas & Joe Horning Are you already using SOAR, but want to know more about weeding the collection, removing items from SOAR, completing an inventory, and generating the reports necessary to support these activities? In addition to these topics, this session will also cover the Lists and Actions functions which allow you to quickly query the database for information that can assist in all aspects of these activities as well. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * August 12 - SOAR Advanced Topics: Inventory and Reports** (9am - 12pm)

In this one-day training, librarians will look at good elements of lesson planning and alignment to the REACH Framework for Teacher-Librarians. This workshop will cover topics including selection of appropriate CCSS and associated AASL standards, selection of resources, collaboration, content, pacing, and assessment.
 * August 14 - REACH-Aligned Lesson Planning** (9am - 12pm)**,** Presenters: Dorsey Chambers & Lisa Perez

In this training sessions, librarians and library assistants who are new to SOAR will learn about its functionality, including logging in, creating new book records, deleting books, circulating books, accessing reports, and running inventories. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * August 19 - SOAR New Users Training** (9am - 3pm)**,** Presenters: Christie Thomas & Joe Horning

Have you been wondering what else can you do with your on-line catalog? We all know that students can search to find library books, but what else can you? Learn how to have your students search databases, encyclopedias, and the CPS Virtual Library. Learn how students (and staff) can tag books, write reviews, and create lists. Leave this session with ideas on how to incorporate technology into your lessons. **This is a Bring-Your-Own-Device session.**
 * August 20 - Tech Lib Series #4** (9am - 12pm), Presenter: Colleen Herman (NEW DATE)
 * SOAR beyond the SEARCH**

Join us for a great day! There will be 20 different presentations to pick from. See website for more details: @https://sites.google.com/site/spreadthewordthelibrary/home
 * August 28 - Spread the Word @ the Library - Back to School Event**