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Passive Program Article from Knowledge Quest

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You might be curious about what passive programming entails. Essentially, it involves providing opportunities for learners to interact with the library, explore literacy, and connect with each other without the constraints of structured events. It's the enchantment that brings to life captivating book displays, inspiring bulletin boards, and captivating puzzles you've likely noticed throughout most libraries.

Most importantly of all, passive programming is a secret weapon for promoting literacy among our learners. When we curate enticing book displays featuring the latest young adult bestsellers or thought-provoking classics, we're subtly encouraging learners to explore new worlds and discover the joy of reading. But passive programming isn't just about books; it's also a tool for fostering social interaction. The library is more than just a place to read quietly; it's a space for learners to connect with one another. Interactive bulletin boards, for example, invite them to share their thoughts, opinions, and creativity. Whether they're posting book recommendations or participating in a literary debate, passive programming turns the library into a vibrant hub of ideas and conversations.

High school can be a stressful time for many learners, with academic pressures and personal challenges. That's where passive programming comes in as a breath of fresh air. Craft projects, art installations, and DIY activities can spark creativity and provide a much-needed break from the daily grind. Who knew making book-inspired crafts could be so therapeutic and exactly what our teens need? Here's the kicker: passive programming is more than just fun and games (although it's certainly that too!). It's also a powerful tool for building lifelong skills. As learners engage with themed book displays or take part in reading challenges, they're developing critical thinking, research, and time management skills that will serve them well beyond high school.

The incredible benefits of passive programming in the high school library is about promoting literacy, fostering social interaction, igniting creativity, and building lifelong skills-all while making our school library a warm and inviting space for every learner. As we continue to curate exciting passive programming experiences for our high school learners, we're not just enriching their lives today but also nurturing the readers, thinkers, and leaders of tomorrow.

A few of my favorite passive programming activities are:

Reading nooks: Create cozy reading nooks with comfortable seating, blankets, and pillows. Feature a "Book of the Month" in each nook to entice learners to pick up a new read.

Mystery Book Wraps: Wrap books in plain paper with intriguing clues written on the cover, leaving the title and author a mystery. learners can choose a book based on the clues and unwrap it to reveal their next read.

Book Reviews and Recommendations: Encourage learners to write book reviews or recommendations and display them prominently in the school library. You can also feature a "Librarian's Picks" section with your personal recommendations.

Book Club Kits: Prepare book club kits with multiple copies of a selected book, discussion questions, and reading guides. Learners can check out these kits and form their own book clubs.

Bookplate Stamping: Learners can design and stamp their own bookplates to personalize their books and make them unique. You can have the instructions and materials set up in the library to allow learners to complete the task

Book Spine Poetry: Challenge learners to create poetry or short stories using the titles of books, arranging book spines to form lines of a poem. You can do this with actual books or have pictures of book spines so learners can make a collage of book spine poetry.

Book-Inspired Origami:Set up a station where learners can learn to fold origami inspired by characters, objects, or themes from books.

Author: Jessica Fitzpatrick

Jessica Fitzpatrick is a high school librarian in Houston and is in her tenth year of education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Houston and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas. She is a 2022 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, 2022 TLA MVP, an AASL Inspire Special Event Grant recipient, 2022 YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens, the 2022 TLA Branding Award Winner for Reading Program, the 2020 TLA Branding Award Winner for Community Engagement, YALS article contributor, and on the TAYSHAS Reading Committee. She enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her two daughters and husband. You can follow her on Instagram at @librarian_fitz and on Twitter at @librarianfitz .

Categories: Literacy, Makerspaces/Learning Commons

Tags: high school programming, passive programming, Programming

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As you become familiar with the standards, you will want and need to share them with your collaborators, but each of them has different priorities. AASL has created materials with three important stakeholder audiences in mind to help you share messages that will resonate in your community.

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Build Your Celebration Mix and match these resources created and curated by the School Library Event Promotion Committee to celebrate School Library Month in your school community.

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Build Your Celebration Mix and match these resources created and curated by the School Library Event Promotion Committee to celebrate School Library Month in your school community.

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Creating a Reconsideration Policy For Your School Library (with Chad Lehman)

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At this time of year, many teacher librarians are working to compile an annual report: that is to say a 2-3 page summary of how their work made a difference for students and staff all year long. As someone who has crafted more than one of these babies, I understand and appreciate the work that goes into the shiny final products. Further, I know that the most effective annual reports are not simply collections of data pulled together at the last minute. The most stunning and impressive examples are intentionally and methodically crafted all year long. In other words, if you're only just now thinking about doing an annual report, the bad news is that you're probably too late for this year. HOWEVER, the good news is, you're just in time to get a jump start on one for next year! Why Do An Annual Report? While I've never worked for a district or principal that required an annual report, I believe strongly in their value as a storytelling tool. After all, if we don't share how our work impacts students, who will? An annual report is one way for you to:

1. grab the attention of your administrator

2. share data that illustrates how your work makes a difference, and

3. send the message that you care as much about student outcomes and the impact of your work as classroom teachers do.

What Makes A Good Annual Report:I've asked countless librarians this very question as part of a workshop I do regularly on connecting the dots between the library and student outcomes. Together we analyze about a bajillion (or thereabouts) school library annual reports. We talk about what types of data had to be collected in order to make even the weakest report possible. I ask them to identify the most effective presentation tools. And I challenge them to discover the secret ingredient to creating the most amazing report ever. And I'll give you a hint: There is no single secret ingredient. There are, however a few commonalities among the most effective reports. And these shared traits add up to some pretty sage advice.

1. Tell a story. Stories are primal. They connect us. They help us understand and feel connected to one another. No one was ever moved to tears by a pie chart. Don't waste the few minutes you have (because typically your readers will only spend a few minutes looking at your report) on boring old facts and figures. Harness them to capture your audience. Use the data you collect to tell the story of how the library changes student lives.

2. And finally, learn from others. Our profession is made up of so many super generous people who openly share their work with the world. Over the years, I've curated tons of examples of Annual reports that I will include at the bottom of this pot. Take the time to explore the annual reports of others and learn from their efforts. Draw inspiration from your colleagues and then share your final product for others to be inspired be. (Which leads me to this post from Doug Johnson in which he shares some wisdom on how to get your annual report read. In this work, as in just about everything else I do, Doug continues to be an inspiration).

Obviously, creating an annual report is just one way to share the story of your work, Regardless of the format, what matters is that you are sharing it. This is not about librarian job security (although it is about that a little bit). This is about preserving full staffed library programs for students who need them. While one may not seem to have much to do with the other, in my experience, people fight for what they value. Unfortunately, by the time discussions start in a district about whether or not library positions are necessary, it's often too late to change sentiment and rally the troops in a way that holds back the pending cuts. The time to start sharing the value of your work is BEFORE the question of whether or not libraries are meaningful, relevant and effective arise.

To that end, I do a lot of professional development for school districts on both school library advocacy and using data to tell the story of school library impact. As part of that work, I've curated many, many examples of school library annual reports. All of these reports are so different, and yet the ones that resonate with people the most have one thing in common: they tell a story. Though grade levels and formats vary widely, those that people respond to over and over again connect with the audience. Whatever data you've collected to create your report, you have to make that data tell a story that connects with the people you need to move.

So... feel free to take a look at what I have put together over the years, but more importantly, please share yours! It's not about tooting your own horn, it's about helping others. Remember, you're small idea could make a BIG difference to someone else!

At this time of year, many teacher librarians are working to compile an annual report: that is to say a 2-3 page summary of how their work made a difference for students and staff all year long. As someone who has crafted more than one of these babies, I understand and appreciate the work that goes into the shiny final products. Further, I know that the most effective annual reports are not simply collections of data pulled together at the last minute. The most stunning and impressive examples are intentionally and methodically crafted all year long. In other words, if you're only just now thinking about doing an annual report, the bad news is that you're probably too late for this year. HOWEVER, the good news is, you're just in time to get a jump start on one for next year! Why Do An Annual Report? While I've never worked for a district or principal that required an annual report, I believe strongly in their value as a storytelling tool. After all, if we don't share how our work impacts students, who will? An annual report is one way for you to:

1. grab the attention of your administrator

2. share data that illustrates how your work makes a difference, and

3. send the message that you care as much about student outcomes and the impact of your work as classroom teachers do.

What Makes A Good Annual Report:I've asked countless librarians this very question as part of a workshop I do regularly on connecting the dots between the library and student outcomes. Together we analyze about a bajillion (or thereabouts) school library annual reports. We talk about what types of data had to be collected in order to make even the weakest report possible. I ask them to identify the most effective presentation tools. And I challenge them to discover the secret ingredient to creating the most amazing report ever. And I'll give you a hint: There is no single secret ingredient. There are, however a few commonalities among the most effective reports. And these shared traits add up to some pretty sage advice.

1. Tell a story. Stories are primal. They connect us. They help us understand and feel connected to one another. No one was ever moved to tears by a pie chart. Don't waste the few minutes you have (because typically your readers will only spend a few minutes looking at your report) on boring old facts and figures. Harness them to capture your audience. Use the data you collect to tell the story of how the library changes student lives.

2. And finally, learn from others. Our profession is made up of so many super generous people who openly share their work with the world. Over the years, I've curated tons of examples of Annual reports that I will include at the bottom of this pot. Take the time to explore the annual reports of others and learn from their efforts. Draw inspiration from your colleagues and then share your final product for others to be inspired be. (Which leads me to this post from Doug Johnson in which he shares some wisdom on how to get your annual report read. In this work, as in just about everything else I do, Doug continues to be an inspiration).

Obviously, creating an annual report is just one way to share the story of your work, Regardless of the format, what matters is that you are sharing it. This is not about librarian job security (although it is about that a little bit). This is about preserving full staffed library programs for students who need them. While one may not seem to have much to do with the other, in my experience, people fight for what they value. Unfortunately, by the time discussions start in a district about whether or not library positions are necessary, it's often too late to change sentiment and rally the troops in a way that holds back the pending cuts. The time to start sharing the value of your work is BEFORE the question of whether or not libraries are meaningful, relevant and effective arise.

To that end, I do a lot of professional development for school districts on both school library advocacy and using data to tell the story of school library impact. As part of that work, I've curated many, many examples of school library annual reports. All of these reports are so different, and yet the ones that resonate with people the most have one thing in common: they tell a story. Though grade levels and formats vary widely, those that people respond to over and over again connect with the audience. Whatever data you've collected to create your report, you have to make that data tell a story that connects with the people you need to move.

So... feel free to take a look at what I have put together over the years, but more importantly, please share yours! It's not about tooting your own horn, it's about helping others. Remember, you're small idea could make a BIG difference to someone else!

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It's Annual Report Season! Here Are Some Tips To Help You Effectively Tell Your Story.

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At this time of year, many teacher librarians are working to compile an annual report: that is to say a 2-3 page summary of how their work made a difference for students and staff all year long. As someone who has crafted more than one of these babies, I understand and appreciate the work that goes into the shiny final products.