WEMTA 2025 - Ignite and Inspire: Impacting Learning Together: Full Schedule

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12:30pm CDT

Sparking Curiosity: Using Passive Programming to Engage Students in the Library Makerspace

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

In this session, learn how to use the power of passive programming to engage students in your library's makerspace, even when you’re not actively leading a lesson. We’ll explore a variety of low-maintenance, self-directed activities that encourage students to explore, create, and innovate on their own. From hands-on activities to collaborative projects, these strategies allow students to engage at their own pace while fostering a dynamic, creative environment. Whether you’re working with limited resources or looking for ways to make your makerspace more accessible, this session will provide you with practical ideas and easy-to-implement activities to engage students in your library every day.

Speakers

Michele Green

Library Media Technology Specialist, School District of Greenwood

Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BCC Collaborate C

Beginner, Middle School, High School

Company Library Space, Makerspace, Students as Creators

1:45pm CDT

Grow a Garden of Resources: Differentiating with AI

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

BCC Collaborate C

Are you a teacher who needs to help students at different reading levels or those learning a new language? This session is for you! Come and learn how generative AI can help make learning materials easier for all your students. Just like how a gardener makes sure every plant gets the care it needs, you will discover tools that can change lessons, activities, and information into different forms, making sure each student gets what they need to learn and grow.

Speakers

Sarah Wendorf

Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
BCC Collaborate C

Beginner, Elementary, Middle School

Company Differentiation with AI

3:00pm CDT

Leadership Lessons I Wish I'd Learned in the Library

Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

BCC Collaborate C

The school librarian should take a leadership role in their school, but many of the required leadership skills have to be learned the hard way through trial, error, and time. The presenter will share the interpersonal and intrapersonal lessons learned as a district leader--and why they are useful in a school library position. Don't wait until you've moved into a leadership role before grabbing these adaptive skills and perspectives! Join us to share your own helpful lessons learned with other attendees as well.

Speakers

Maegan Heindel

Library Services Coordinator, Madison Metropolitan School District

Maegan Heindel is a school librarian, teacher, author, and Library Services Coordinator in Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI. In her 19 years as an educator, she has been an ALA Emerging Leader, Wisconsin Learning4Life Coordinator, AASL Affiliate Assembly member... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
BCC Collaborate C

Beginner, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Higher Education

Company Collaborative Leadership