Program-a-Looza at #alaac15
Yesterday at the Networking Uncommons we held the first Program-a-Looza. This open share session, brainchild of Danielle Jones, Kahla Gubanich, Mary Pearl, and yours truly, focused on cheap, easy...
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#alaac15 is all over. I’m back home in Denver, catching up on sleep, non-conference emails, and enjoying non-restaurant food. This is also a great time to reflect on all the amazing things that...
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Passive Programming in Practice
The Lava Pit from the Superhero Training Academy at Denver Public Library. Photo courtesy of Kahla Gubanich. Earlier this year my colleagues and I decided to boldly step into the world of passive...
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An Evening Walk Through Chicago’s Downtown Parks
The Ice Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park. Photo courtesy of Will Forrester. This afternoon I arrived in Chicago for #alamw15. After settling in at the hotel, my finance and I took a stroll through the...
View ArticleUnconferencing at #alamw15
This morning I attended the discussion-inducing Unconference. The general structure of an Unconference has 4 major parts: 1. Brainstorm possible discussion topics 2. Divide into tables by discussion...
View ArticleNotable Children’s Book Discussions at #alamw15
This weekend at the conference, I have used the time between sessions and meetings to watch, and listen to the Notable Children’s Book Committee discussions. The 12 eloquent and articulate members of...
View ArticleMy First ALSC Awards Committee Experience at #alamw15
Today I attended my first meeting as an official member of an awards committee. When I found out I chosen for the Geisel Award Committee I was very honored and excited. And nervous. I was excited to...
View ArticleBonus Day at #alamw15
This morning I awoke bright and early (read: 5:45am) to line up for the Youth Media Awards. As always, it was an unforgettable experience to be in the room when the honor and award titles were...
View ArticleSinging and Laughing at Guerrilla Storytime
Today at #alaac15 I attend a rousing Guerrilla Storytime! No matter what I try to make it to at least one per conference. I always come away with new ideas, songs, and rhymes. I also feel energized by...
View ArticleIgnite Session at #alaac15
This fast paced session featured a panel of 6 speakers. Each speaker had 5 minutes to present with 25 slides. These slides can be accessed on the conference website. Here’s a quick recap of the...
View ArticleProgram-a-Looza at #alaac15
Yesterday at the Networking Uncommons we held the first Program-a-Looza. This open share session, brainchild of Danielle Jones, Kahla Gubanich, Mary Pearl, and yours truly, focused on cheap, easy...
View ArticleGratitude
#alaac15 is all over. I’m back home in Denver, catching up on sleep, non-conference emails, and enjoying non-restaurant food. This is also a great time to reflect on all the amazing things that...
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