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.
What happens when school initiatives come from the top down, AI policies are inconsistent, technology breeds bad habits, or parents push back on tech? In a tabletop exercise session, participants will examine digital dilemmas and tech-focused issues in schools today. Participants will develop realistic solutions that can be implemented in their own schools. Tech integrators, librarians, administrators, and teachers won’t want to miss this interactive session.
