MASL representatives will present lightning round sessions based on the Future Ready Librarians Framework. These sessions will highlight innovative programs, collaborative practices, technology integration, literacy initiatives, and student-centered learning happening in Maine school libraries. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas and inspiration to strengthen their own library programs.
Get ready to make AI literacy tangible! This hands-on workshop introduces school librarians and educators to a playful way to teach foundational AI concepts & digital citizenship to tweens. Using Micro:Bits and stuffies, participants will learn about machine learning, data sets, and algorithmic bias. You'll leave with a practical plan to demonstrate bias in AI using simple coding and the Micro:Bit's sensors. Prepare students to be ethical, informed AI creators and consumers! Bring a laptop.
