SLS Newsletter
November 2016
Have a wonderful holiday!
At this time of year, it's common practice for people to share what they are grateful for....I know that I can say that I truly am grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a talented, creative, resourceful, and caring group of librarians. In the two and a half years since I've come to the region, I have learned so much more about what it means to be a school librarian...and I have all of you to thank for that! So please enjoy your time with family and friends this holiday season!
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities:
Can you Canva? Workshop December 12, 2016
To register:https://rrlc.org/event-details/pizza-can-you-canva-graphic-design-for-librarians/
As library workers, we often promote our services, programs, and events through displays, flyers, posters, signs, and other visual outputs.
No design experience? No problem!
This workshop will introduce attendees to a useful and easy to use graphic design tool, Canva. Attendees will have the opportunity to work hands on with Canva in order to make a flyer to visually communicate their library programs and services. This workshop will teach you not only how to utilize Canva, but how to have fun while creating graphic design projects for your library.
In this workshop, attendees will:
- learn about graphic design basics including typography, color theory, and other fundamentals of graphic design
- understand the importance of recognizing good design as the starting place for creating professional, appealing work of their own
- learn how to make intentional and informed creative decisions during graphic design projects
- gain hands-on experience working with a variety of graphic design resources and tools, including Canva
Location: Rochester Regional Library Council, Packetts Landing, Fairport, NY, United States
Mindfulness in Education Workshop December 13, 2016
To register: http://www.wflboces.org/files/1592/mindfulness%20workshop.pdf
This workshop presents research on the benefits of embedding mindfulness practices in a library or classroom setting to significantly increase metacognition, resilience, and wellbeing in both children and adults. Participants will learn breathing and focusing strategies to enhance awareness of and simple yoga poses that create a mind-body connection. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket or beach towel. Invite a teacher and/or library staff member to join!
- W-FL BOCES, Maple Building
- Lunch and learn (local author Larissa Juliano): 11:15-12:30
- Mindfulness in Education workshop: 12:30-3:00
Location: Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, Drumlin Court, Newark, NY, United States
Digies Conference Day December 19, 2016
The morning and afternoon will be a collection of sessions for teachers and staff on digital media instruction, application and hands-on use; including a keynote by Daniel Schneiderman, co-chair of the Rochester Mini Maker Faire. This year’s sessions will highlight: Scratch, music making, Infographic design, game design with Bloxels, green screen technology, and more.
Location: Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY, United States