[kids-lib] Learn about engaging kids with interactive fiction, easy STEM programs, and the Newbery Award

Wed Jun 1 13:11:53 PDT 2016

Hi! The email below describes upcoming online courses offered by ALA’s Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC). While these courses cost quite a bit of money, remember there is no travel involved and in most cases you can participate whenever works best for your schedule.

Questions? Please contact Kristen Figliulo, ALSC Program Officer for Continuing Education, at 312-280-4026 or kfigliulo at ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo at ala.org>.
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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) encourages participants to sign up for Summer 2016 ALSC online courses. Registration is open for all courses. Classes begin Monday, July 11, 2016.

One of the courses being offered this semester are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). The American Library Association (ALA) has been certified to provide CEUs by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). ALSC online courses are designed to fit the needs of working professionals. Courses are taught by experienced librarians and academics. As participants frequently noted in post-course surveys, ALSC stresses quality and caring in its online education options. For more information on ALSC online learning, please visit: http://www.ala.org/alsced

NEW! Engaging Readers and Writers with Interactive Fiction<http://www.ala.org/alsc/engaging-readers-and-writers-interactive-fiction-alsc> (4 weeks, July 11 – August 5, 2016)

Instructor: Christian Sheehy, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Xavier University

This course introduces interactive ﬁction (IF) while showing how to create narrative text-based games for a variety of audiences and platforms. IF is a powerful tool to engage both readers and writers while teaching basic programming skills.

The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future<http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/courses/newberymedal> (6 weeks, July 11 – August 13, 2016)

Instructor: KT Horning, Director, Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison

What does it mean when we recommend Newbery Award winners to the children in our communities? Should the ALA seal of approval stand for 100 years? Why is that gold medal often considered the “kiss of death” by kids?  How can we help parents and teachers understand what the Newbery Medal is – and isn’t?  This 6-week online course will give participants a solid grounding in the history of the Medal and how it’s changed over time; an opportunity to read, discuss and consider past and present Newbery winners with their colleagues from across the nation; a chance to talk to former Newbery Committee members and a Newbery author, and suggestions for programming using Newbery-winning books.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs Made Easy<http://www.ala.org/alsc/science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-programs-made-easy> (4 weeks, July 11 – August 5, 2016, CEU Certified Course, 1.2 CEUs)
Instructor: Angela Young, Head of Children's Department, Reed Memorial Library

Our children are lagging behind in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  Schools have begun to concentrate on providing better education in these areas and now libraries are being asked to provide the same.  Learn how to provide educational programs using STEM without going to school to become a scientist.  Children’s librarians and associates will learn to present and adapt programs for multiple ages.

Detailed descriptions and registration information is available on the ALSC website at http://www.ala.org/alsced. Fees are $115 for personal ALSC members; $165 for personal ALA members; and $185 for non-members. Questions? Please contact ALSC Program Officer for Continuing Education, Kristen Figliulo at kfigliulo at ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo at ala.org> or 1 (800) 545-2433 ext 4026.

ALSC is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit their website at www.ala.org/alsc<http://www.ala.org/alsc>.

Kristen Figliulo
Program Officer for Continuing Education
Association for Library Service to Children
50 E Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4026 (tel)| 312-280-5271 (fax)  |  kfigliulo at ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo at ala.org>

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