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

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8:15am CDT

Digging Into Your Collection

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Collection development is so much more than ordering books. It requires intentional examination of your collection from different angles: what does your library have and what does it need? This session will share different ways to look at your collection and helpful hints to make the process smoother, more efficient, and more deliberate. Come with a computer and plan to dig into your collection!

Speakers

Val Edwards

Teresa Voss

Librarian, Verona Area School District

I believe that all students should see themselves and feel like the library, be it the physical space or the virtual, is their home. I serve as the high school and district librarian for the Verona Area School District. I have taught in all grade levels and internationally. These... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Collaborate A

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

Company Budget & Resources, Collection development

10:45am CDT

Creating a Technology Success Pack for New Teachers and Staff

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

BCC Collaborate A

This session aims to address the challenges that new teachers and staff face when they join a school district, particularly around technology integration and digital tools essential for teaching and administration. Participants will get information on how to compose a resource guide that provides new hires with all the necessary tools, platforms, support resources, and best practices to feel confident and effective from day one.

Speakers

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District

Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Collaborate A

Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Facilitating Professional Learning