ESC Region 11 Library Services News
April 2020
Professional Learning Opportunities
Weekly Virtual Librarian PLN Meetings
Notes from previous meetings can be found on the ESC Region 11 Library Services page.
Are You a Solo Librarian?
We will meet virtually on Mondays beginning April 13, 2020. Register to join us!
Information Literacy in Today's World: A Pandemic, Fake News, and Elections
Webinar description: Information literacy is more important than ever. How can you be sure that the sources you’re consulting are accurate and reliable? Let’s use the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to review our information literacy toolkits. Together, we can be even better at helping our students navigate the flood of information at their fingertips.
TexQuest Resources to Support Teaching & Learning
TexQuest Resources to Support Remote Learning
An easy way to share TexQuest resources is by using the ready-made seasonal flyers.
If you need support or are unsure of your login, please email sford@esc11.net.
AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning
Pulitzer Center
Discovery Education
Discovery Education - Getting Started Guide to Virtual Learning
Discovery Education offers a variety of digital content to support learners during school closings. Check out the Getting Started Guide to Virtual Learning as well as the Virtual Field Trips Channel.
If you are not sure how to access Discovery Education, don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will get you started. There are several different single sign-on options for districts, so let us know if you need help.
This is just one of the digital resources available to ESC Region 11 districts through the Instructional Solutions & Support contract, which most districts in Region 11 have purchased.
#ESC11Librarians Are Doing Amazing Things!
Decatur ISD Libraries Create Free Library
Here is more information on how to turn a newspaper vending machine into a little free library.
Weatherford ISD Librarians Connect with Readers
Librarians Participate in PLC Meetings
ESC Region 11 Librarians - Stay connected!
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Shawna Ford
Email: sford@esc11.net
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