Why do school libraries matter? by California School Library Association https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s Please record and upload a short video (30 seconds max) telling or showing why school library programs and teacher librarians are important. Include concrete examples. Or, type a short text testimonial. Also, encourage students to make videos, and you can scan and upload letters they write (please get permission and exclude full names). Do be sure to add your name, position, & email so we can contact you. Please submit only material that California School Library Association may send to stakeholders and publish on our website. en-us 2016-11-12 01:13:09 UTC 2017-02-05 16:55:14 UTC hello@padlet.com It's a matter of equity 4CSLA https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137110540 The current state of school libraries in California varies widely from school to school.  ALL students should have equitable access to qualified teacher librarians, digital tools, resources, and books. An effective, fully-funded school library program plays a crucial role in bridging digital and socioeconomic divides, and provides the learning environment necessary for every student's well-rounded education.
-- Sue Heraper
TL, Newbury Park High School
President, CSLA
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]]> 2016-11-12 01:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137110540 JaneLofton https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137115027 Teacher librarians often serve as the bridges that connect students with authentic audiences and experiences to help them connect with and better understand the world outside their schools and classrooms. For example, I have helped classes create and author blogs to write about their experiences and interests and get feedback from readers around the world via the comments feature. I have also mentored teachers connecting their classes with other classes outside their schools using Google Hangouts and Skype to learn about each other and work together on projects together.
- Jane Lofton, TL, retired, jane@lofton.com

]]> 2016-11-12 04:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137115027 JaneLofton https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137115052 2016-11-12 04:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137115052 DynamicSafe, comfortable, free, non-judgemental, vibrant, interactive, interesting, satisfying, curiousity galore, research support, tech integration, reading support, project-based learning, knowledge building, information seeking, idea shopping, learning how to research, ask questions, pleasure reading, open mic/spoken word venues, publishing center for student writing, design-thinking, idea gathering, creative collaboration, exhibitions, photography, video, 3-D printing, maker-space,support different learning styles, teamwork or individual, digital citizenship, evaluating web sources, digital platforms for presenting, International connections, skill building, writing, keyboarding, typing, painting, drawing, ALL learning styles welcomed, Teacher support, Family Support, Admin Support- what did I leave out?-Lisa Bishop TL Aptos Middle School, Past President CSLA NR 2015-16lisabish@gmail.com@LisaBishopSF lisabish https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137415068 2016-11-14 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137415068 Students use on own time use before lunch after school, free access, internet for assignments,free printer for homework, quiet space to read, collection of books on all subjects and fiction genres, safety, comfortable seating to curl up in, talk to friends, collaborate, ask questions, play games, make and create, online catalog, search the school district collection, quality database information, research tools, how to instructions, digital literacy taught, write book reviews for other students, get posted on internet catalog, student TAs trained to do library service, student advisory group, opinions listened to, reading to each other, OT to retrain student, teacher and TL collaboration, support different learning styles, evaluation of website information, parent and community support, work with administration to promote library vision as the center hub of the school, technology integration, read, evaluate, synthesize, and write, and more... https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137858589 TL A.P. Giannini MS, President Elect CSLA , cslaofficer@gmail.com]]> 2016-11-15 18:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/137858589 Questions to ask when making quick videos JaneLofton https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/151670646 2017-02-05 16:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/4CSLA/29e2wuoex77s/wish/151670646