Media Monday (1/17/2022): Upcoming Relevant Reading Celebrations and Conferences for SLMCs!

<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8nUEuHGcqzsUnxvBSdaKvzpCeRdvtmzXVLGkSfHoTjyWlb8EwvTRqNx9JM8iagbcMZT46X-0uXNG1nRXFZTQ7V_KyDDRXVziTt8o60OqdvASuXEdiKfKK6l_fBJSLFSw4k8zCN8ki5Budyd8yCRV1JEZkTsQCaT4IvretlYDV-z8oupic91ml-EtSEQ=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8nUEuHGcqzsUnxvBSdaKvzpCeRdvtmzXVLGkSfHoTjyWlb8EwvTRqNx9JM8iagbcMZT46X-0uXNG1nRXFZTQ7V_KyDDRXVziTt8o60OqdvASuXEdiKfKK6l_fBJSLFSw4k8zCN8ki5Budyd8yCRV1JEZkTsQCaT4IvretlYDV-z8oupic91ml-EtSEQ=w238-h238" width="238" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">Celebrations and Conferences Relevant to School Library Media Specialists</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Several celebrations and professional development opportunities are coming up soon that are relevant to school library media coordinators! </div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Reading Celebrations</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;">These upcoming events are great opportunities to promote literacy and the joy of reading in all students, as well as connect with the school community:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. American Library Association's <i>Youth Media Awards</i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>When: </b>Announcements live <a href="https://ala.unikron.com/" target="_blank">here</a> on Monday, January 24th at 8am CT.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">What is it?: </b>"Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media." (<a href="http://www.ilovelibraries.org/booklovers/youth-media-awards">http://www.ilovelibraries.org/booklovers/youth-media-awards</a>)</div><div style="text-align: left;">How to get started?: Everyone is invited to watch the announcements live on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at 8 a.m. CT. The Newbery Medal is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022! </div><div style="text-align: left;">Did your school host a mock award? If so, let us know about it in the comments!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. <i>World Read Aloud Day </i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">When: </b>February 2. 2022</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">What is it?:</b><b> </b>From the Scholastic website -  "The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared connection of reading aloud in all of our communities."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">How to get started?:</b> Check out the <a href="https://www.scholastic.com/worldreadaloudday/" target="_blank">Scholastic World Read Aloud Website</a> for toolkits, book picks, and other resources. <a href="https://www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday" target="_blank">LitWorld</a> also has some useful resources to help you plan your day. Connect with authors, community members, or local high school students to participate in a virtual read aloud. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. <i>Read Across America</i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">When: </b>March 2, 2022 </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">What is it?:</b><b> </b>From the NEA website - "NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. The titles and resources featured by NEA’s Read Across America include books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them. Readers who feel included, recognized, and a part of the world are engaged readers."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">How to get started?: </b>Check out the <a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america" target="_blank">Read Across America website</a> for ideas and toolkits appropriate for all grade levels.<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*More to come about School Library Month celebration coming up in April!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Professional Development Conferences</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></span><div style="text-align: left;">The following conferences are great opportunities to learn with and from other educators and grow your personal learning network:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. NCTIES 2022 (North Carolina Technology in Education)  - "Better Together"</b></div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">When: </b>March 2-4, 2022</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Where: </b>Raleigh Convention Center</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">What is it?:</b> From the website - "NCTIES is a membership association for educators and educator leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through the effective use of technology. We are the North Carolina ISTE affiliate." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Registration & more information: </b>Visit <a href="https://www.ncreading.org/conference-2022">https://www.ncreading.org/conference-2022</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2.</b> <b>NCRA 2022 (North Carolina Reading Association ) - "Engineering Literacy: Creating Readers for Life"</b> </div></b><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">When:</b> March 20 - 22, 2022</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Where:</b> Benton Convention Center, Winston Salem</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">What is it?:</b> From the website - "The North Carolina Reading Association actively promotes lifelong literacy for all citizens commensurate with each individual’s unique capacity. The organization and its members encourage professional interaction among individuals and organizations involved with literacy to provide resources for exemplary literacy practices and habits."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Registration & more information:</b><b> </b>Visit <a href="https://www.ncties.org/">https://www.ncties.org/</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Are you attending either of these conferences? Let us know in the comments!</div></div><p><br /></p>

Media Monday (1/17/2022): Upcoming Relevant Reading Celebrations and Conferences for SLMCs!

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<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5CH_b2w5BH8ScG505qm7SoTMX4olkI_u_OwOoLQyk-lFhHJYA84akcfTYbjdRMDP1JbQhFpZTaS2y7d2dKPYjrEk3Gn5xiQbVCctYDRvfqas2YSdYWSNB8uvh19gTmLcHCvOhLX6pwE/s1600/ncties.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="284" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5CH_b2w5BH8ScG505qm7SoTMX4olkI_u_OwOoLQyk-lFhHJYA84akcfTYbjdRMDP1JbQhFpZTaS2y7d2dKPYjrEk3Gn5xiQbVCctYDRvfqas2YSdYWSNB8uvh19gTmLcHCvOhLX6pwE/s200/ncties.png" width="175" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> Hey if you are attending NCTies or you have teachers at your school that are attending. Please join us on the collaborative notes. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pkjq6QyxCMBiehNxS_LWt0D_woisqi7HbQxj9xRSt6w/edit"> Click here</a> and request access to be added.  Looking forward to seeing all of you at the conference.<br /> <br />

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHG6YEGueLNigfK221q4-Y6cwV9ATrP6dJXx7pxIQxnNO1kS4_mDDIIZBmEWnVOGt7vTffXHdoeIMy5uPJ_xQo35p2rtihQuo5W9a4kwu5UqPmywne0WOZ2a1A5CjiGYIGQwTDG8E1IU/s1600/Digital-Learning-Logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="366" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHG6YEGueLNigfK221q4-Y6cwV9ATrP6dJXx7pxIQxnNO1kS4_mDDIIZBmEWnVOGt7vTffXHdoeIMy5uPJ_xQo35p2rtihQuo5W9a4kwu5UqPmywne0WOZ2a1A5CjiGYIGQwTDG8E1IU/s320/Digital-Learning-Logo.gif" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> There is an opportunity from DPI for Instructional Technology Facilitators on Feb. 9th @ the McKimmon Center from DPI. (There are other days and locations; but this one is the closest to JCPS)<br /> <br /> Registration begins December 1 and is based on a first come, first serve basis. Unfortunately, the county can not help cover substitutes so this would have to be supported by each school. Please check in with your principal and register below if you are able to attend. Also, let me know if you plan to be there.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/jcsnc.org/file/d/0B-vszBluMujhNlIwa2NiR0pqMDU5ZjFvemRzOGdsY2VjTjJz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here to register</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C79xQc-AeEp_TApgrNvBWZUXARRevsR8eAHvcoRIPZjnoBc7vtFKqimzCZjqbAGeeRvAP00qiyCa8J3w9OqmF3B107KfNIlge9ZFq7dxzlsjrCrVLku77Uzf0GAFU97rHBLF3cDQ_Kw/s1600/upcoming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C79xQc-AeEp_TApgrNvBWZUXARRevsR8eAHvcoRIPZjnoBc7vtFKqimzCZjqbAGeeRvAP00qiyCa8J3w9OqmF3B107KfNIlge9ZFq7dxzlsjrCrVLku77Uzf0GAFU97rHBLF3cDQ_Kw/s1600/upcoming.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> NCTIES 2018 registration is open if you school supports your attendance, you want to take advantage of the early bird registration through 12/31 is only $140: <a href="https://conference.ncties.org/2018/registration/">https://conference.ncties.org/2018/registration/</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_B-rsYhmbWJh95MizglE4U2ptfYrLP3lWj56-QLnhsSR-9MvA4KfpDhY_BGO4qAiYRkNI-O2Gvl7zmI7MLFHWrNJD_ZXCgfWP3RPfu-ZE6JI4S8F9Hy5UGrOmFk_C2v0nhtrHu6repM/s1600/hourofcode.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_B-rsYhmbWJh95MizglE4U2ptfYrLP3lWj56-QLnhsSR-9MvA4KfpDhY_BGO4qAiYRkNI-O2Gvl7zmI7MLFHWrNJD_ZXCgfWP3RPfu-ZE6JI4S8F9Hy5UGrOmFk_C2v0nhtrHu6repM/s1600/hourofcode.png" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hour of Code - please consider hosting an hour of code for your students next week, December 4-10.  If you need ideas here is a great page from Code.org to get you started with ideas. <a href="https://code.org/learn">https://code.org/learn</a>.</div> <br />

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Reminder: NCTIES Hangout Tomorrow (Thursday)!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrMz484n0FohKrrZ8ys6GoVAG3kV8wAFHcgzg2-jN4Muech5mhbSgbzpin98uxwN2vVZY9uoNwUPI4fLq60LTzb-UywvKGqH4DgkVqzemxa8u6wc6bDQKMq5y9aqgKqDdy_zV6kyEPfY/s1600/elephant-279901_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrMz484n0FohKrrZ8ys6GoVAG3kV8wAFHcgzg2-jN4Muech5mhbSgbzpin98uxwN2vVZY9uoNwUPI4fLq60LTzb-UywvKGqH4DgkVqzemxa8u6wc6bDQKMq5y9aqgKqDdy_zV6kyEPfY/s320/elephant-279901_640.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At 11am on Thursday, March 24th we will host a Google Hangout on Air to share new ideas from the recent NCTIES and Collaborative Conference. <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cegevddgstnqj8ddqhqbfse6cd4">Please feel free to join us at this link</a>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are a few friendly technology reminders:</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hangouts work best on Chromebooks and mobile devices so that you have a camera and microphone to fully participate. </span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please join the hangout on one device only. If you connect with multiple devices, you will have feedback and connection issues.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking so background noises (phones ringing, announcements, ect) do not disrupt others.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The hangout will be recorded and available to view on YouTube.</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We hope to see you tomorrow!</span></div> </div>

Reminder: NCTIES Hangout Tomorrow (Thursday)!

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<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_n9xJpGBOp3J9eNAG8J02JkLRKmtuiGrkGQNJKdxoyZcdc3mNH-oGKN96ynmCu7PRBwpgUzb5BAdYJML-lHrpU5AfiHYp9RnyPlTaue5lNWqO2WQv6sJRwVq6x_jxGBDR4QT28-VWTrwn/s1600/NCTIES+Hangout.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_n9xJpGBOp3J9eNAG8J02JkLRKmtuiGrkGQNJKdxoyZcdc3mNH-oGKN96ynmCu7PRBwpgUzb5BAdYJML-lHrpU5AfiHYp9RnyPlTaue5lNWqO2WQv6sJRwVq6x_jxGBDR4QT28-VWTrwn/s320/NCTIES+Hangout.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Join the Digital Learning Team on a Google Hangout as we discuss our favorite resources and ideas from the recent NCTIES conference. This is a great chance to share ideas regardless if you attended the conference or not. The hangout is open to everyone, feel free to share! </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">NCTIES Hangout<br />Thursday, March 24th<br />11am<br />Event Link: <a href="http://bit.ly/nctieshangout">bit.ly/nctieshangout</a></span></h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We hope to see you!</span></div>

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<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">NCTIES Starts Today!</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfVTA0L3yZNI54P-8l-wDsgXPqyTqfEhIQs_gM4bUyDFeGc3f2cdHPjEk1WBzoYrj4s9VeYAiG57Qw2n4MVUKqNWH6TuH4W4Jk-N4nEwu3SWXcFeLMrmQiW14FzAjKFlu8xC5Sj25rgUl/s1600/2016-logo-lightbulb-blue-final.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfVTA0L3yZNI54P-8l-wDsgXPqyTqfEhIQs_gM4bUyDFeGc3f2cdHPjEk1WBzoYrj4s9VeYAiG57Qw2n4MVUKqNWH6TuH4W4Jk-N4nEwu3SWXcFeLMrmQiW14FzAjKFlu8xC5Sj25rgUl/s320/2016-logo-lightbulb-blue-final.png" width="320" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Digital Learning Team hopes to see you at NCTIES!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our team will be presenting two sessions. Join Dave and Teresa Richardson from North Johnston Middle on Thursday at 3:15pm in Room 302B for <i>Putting Student Choice First: Flexible Pacing Using Google Classroom</i>. Amy and Pam will be presenting <i>PLAY with Your Phone: Personalized Learning AnYwhere</i> on Friday at 8:00am in Room 303.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have created a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hFp_Bhh_suj8r7DMojY7l-aey6QSwgFaFIqXv8fv2_0/edit?usp=sharing">group notes Google Doc</a>, please feel free to collaborate with us.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be sure to tag us on Twitter @jcsdlt with your best conference takeaways and Ah-HA moments!</span></div>

Find Us at NCTIES!

NCTIES Starts Today! The Digital Learning Team hopes to see you at NCTIES! Our team will be presenting two sessions. Join Dave an...

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NCTIES 2016 is Next Week!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaYr0xjGv1AY9w4M60lbGst4MogdleayVLe55rx2Abx1rI_qQ1apiBOYl_-ljhpFKET3ZVz9XVPhy0XVJx5RT-pBfiK2TXpPWwY08rAzpXBofgLmxMle_pi-Hk2PZUoqMgPwWEuATvyZu/s1600/2016-logo-lightbulb-blue-final.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaYr0xjGv1AY9w4M60lbGst4MogdleayVLe55rx2Abx1rI_qQ1apiBOYl_-ljhpFKET3ZVz9XVPhy0XVJx5RT-pBfiK2TXpPWwY08rAzpXBofgLmxMle_pi-Hk2PZUoqMgPwWEuATvyZu/s320/2016-logo-lightbulb-blue-final.png" width="320" /></a></div> <h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Are you going to NCTIES?</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If so, please complete this brief form:</span></div> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ovdlnelfEJxOmcgRKYh-u_ygYaQ68h8HVUlaRL7I6Cg/viewform?embedded=true" width="100%">Loading...</iframe>

NCTIES 2016 is Next Week!

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Early Bird Registration - NCTIES

<div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCtaLiDaEmrah7Fr4ZtJ_JNZpt-zG9zj5np_8SuYeL7XnAa5w_yL0zwwiMHYdS9p0-FwgUbsdHr15O0Sxkhi6lOxaFe438SWh_MyibZga1-AqaXr7K058TFLXI-IOd28MK5X0Pm5u6LY/s1600/earlybird.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCtaLiDaEmrah7Fr4ZtJ_JNZpt-zG9zj5np_8SuYeL7XnAa5w_yL0zwwiMHYdS9p0-FwgUbsdHr15O0Sxkhi6lOxaFe438SWh_MyibZga1-AqaXr7K058TFLXI-IOd28MK5X0Pm5u6LY/s1600/earlybird.png" /></a></div> Just a reminder that the Early Bird deadline for <b>$135 registration to NCTIES ends December 31</b>.  So if you plan to take advantage of this savings you will need to register prior to the Christmas Break. Looking forward to a great conference.  Remember to let us know you are going so we can collaborate with you :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://conference.ncties.org/2016/registration/" target="_blank">https://conference.ncties.org/2016/registration/</a><br /> <br /> NCTIES is also offering a pay for 4 get 1 registration for free offer for teachers and administrators! This is a great deal for a group discount!</div>

Early Bird Registration - NCTIES

Just a reminder that the Early Bird deadline for  $135 registration to NCTIES ends December 31 .  So if you plan to take advantage of thi...

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Reminder...NCTIES is Next Week! Link to JCS event and shared notes!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk-I1wCYtPn0TgBK-VTWG5hi_0VwpqPh_s_ClFKUdNUGcOWOFq4tU6elZRPMY6t6qJqPhwfCAGP_CSinMXFC7WPu110972cUDvDC-UqlnlUOXU4gmDcnci0-wApPYEqCMO3bWYWDz5WE/s1600/stacks_image_2089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk-I1wCYtPn0TgBK-VTWG5hi_0VwpqPh_s_ClFKUdNUGcOWOFq4tU6elZRPMY6t6qJqPhwfCAGP_CSinMXFC7WPu110972cUDvDC-UqlnlUOXU4gmDcnci0-wApPYEqCMO3bWYWDz5WE/s1600/stacks_image_2089.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We are super excited for the NCTIES Conference next week and we have created a <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ch5foj1n9c9u2l31dvif9sthf28?authkey=CJKQ6PGRuMTuWg">Google+ Event group</a> and a <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/jcsnc.org/document/d/1WbwFc-PAI1xUGnATOd-bGydxyMnGDffAzQ1Q3mtUw7E/edit?usp=sharing">shared notes document</a> so we can collaborate together during and after the conference. Please respond to our Google+ event if you are going so we know who to look for!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The conference App is also available to download to your mobile device so you can plan your daily schedule.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We hope to see YOU there!</div>

Reminder...NCTIES is Next Week! Link to JCS event and shared notes!

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Digital Learning Day Contest

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5Hha-338I9pBsBqxTnUtVy8ut9SLMj2Ow0vJ4iL2eXPpAkCmFMK1GZMJ5GA2SilayllCqR5MZnVJNPX5MifsqZBxPMYoX2IZ6jm_Dy55ttoPcHDoyW6SX3WJUPqH9LhjBZ5zd4J2wVU/s1600/digital+learning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="47" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5Hha-338I9pBsBqxTnUtVy8ut9SLMj2Ow0vJ4iL2eXPpAkCmFMK1GZMJ5GA2SilayllCqR5MZnVJNPX5MifsqZBxPMYoX2IZ6jm_Dy55ttoPcHDoyW6SX3WJUPqH9LhjBZ5zd4J2wVU/s1600/digital+learning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, in a joint venture with NCTies and NCSLMA,and in partnership with the Alliance for Excellent Education, is pleased to announce our participation in the Digital Learning Day celebration.<br /> <br /> This national campaign is designed to celebrate innovative teaching and highlight practices that illustrate effective use of digital teaching. This includes activities that make learning more personalized and engaging for students, and that ready them with skills needed to succeed in college, career, and life. As you are planning your Digital Learning Day (DLD) celebration, we would like to invite you to participate in our statewide innovative digital learning contest.  <br /> <br /> Who is this contest for? You!<br /> We are looking for innovative digital learning! All approaches, grade levels, subject areas, geographic locations and levels of expertise are welcome! No matter what, who or how you teach, this challenge is for you!<br /> <br /> <b> How can you participate? </b><br />  1. Assemble a collaborative team of teachers in your school. We recommend including your Instructional Technology Facilitator and/or your School Library Media Coordinator if possible<br />  2. Highlight what innovative digital learning looks like for your students using a format of  your choice. This could be an image with an accompanying description, short video (2 minutes max) or any Web 2.0 tool you choose.<br />  3. Submit your entry on the DLD entry form - . (<a href="http://bit.ly/NCDLD2015">http://bit.ly/NCDLD2015</a>) by Friday, March 6, 2015. It’s that easy!<br /> <br /> <b>What happens next?</b><br /> All submissions will be evaluated by NCDPI Digital Teaching & Learning consultants, NCTies and<br /> NCSLMA board members. A rubric can be found in the DLD Edmodo Group (group code: 6wytyp).<br /> <br /> <b><i>One winning team per region will be selected. </i></b><br /> The winning teams will receive 1 complimentary registration for NCSLMA 2015 and 1 complimentary registration for NCTies 2016. The NCSLMA complimentary registration must be accompanied by a conference proposal.<br /> <br /> <b>Need more information?</b><br /> <br /> To learn more about this ground-breaking event, visit <a href="http://www.digitallearningday.org/">http://www.digitallearningday.org</a>. You can<br /> also “like” Digital Learning Day on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalDigitalLearningDay">http://www.facebook.com/NationalDigitalLearningDay</a><br /> and follow the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DLday&src=typd&lang=en" target="_blank"> #DLDay</a>.

Digital Learning Day Contest

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NCTIES Reminder

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisPx1Wy2XxB0nI9k6DhnhEZB7kyh-iRoBzK7gDl1UiaU1gendM8JFLhB4-QTJQjNlgAzz6n8MuHltz25EyFGC6ByKa9DThw_mwsN_Q7DkeklbWYldX-_t606Y41vTPijSShHz9dCo8Qo/s1600/ncties_circle_logo_with_purchased_image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisPx1Wy2XxB0nI9k6DhnhEZB7kyh-iRoBzK7gDl1UiaU1gendM8JFLhB4-QTJQjNlgAzz6n8MuHltz25EyFGC6ByKa9DThw_mwsN_Q7DkeklbWYldX-_t606Y41vTPijSShHz9dCo8Qo/s1600/ncties_circle_logo_with_purchased_image.png" width="320" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Are you going to NCTIES this week?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If so, please let us know so we can add you to the session list to share notes and ideas.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Brandy and Pam will be presenting about the DLC program on Thursday from 4:15-5:00pm.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We hope to see you there!</span></div> <br />

NCTIES Reminder

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NCTIES

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NCTIES

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NCTIES

If you haven't checked in a while, please know that the details about the March NCTIES conference are available!<br /> <b><br /></b> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference">www.ncties.org/conference</a></span></b></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> Now available to us:<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference/resources/NCTIES2013_at_a_glance_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">At a Glance Sheet</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2013ncties.pbworks.com/" target="_blank">Wiki</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://jcs.edmodo.com/publisher/NCTIES" target="_blank">Edmodo</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://go.ncties.org/app" target="_blank">App</a><br /> Yep!  They have an App for that: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ncties-conference-2013/id602973410?mt=8" target="_blank">NCTIES Conference 2013</a>!  Heads up - if you're planning on using the app on an iPad, it comes up in iPhone size.  username: registration email address; password: <i>ncties</i>.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference/resources/ncties-2013-program.pdf" target="_blank">Printable Program</a> (But why would you want to do that?)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Follow on Twitter at @ncties</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Join the conversation via Facebook - <a href="http://facebook.com/ncties">http://facebook.com/ncties</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> If you have an opportunity to go, please register and prepare to <a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference/index.html" target="_blank">play to learn</a>!</div> <br /> <br />

NCTIES

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2013 NCTies: Game On!

If you have an opportunity to attend the NCTies Conference in March, please sign up! <br /> <br /> For those who are only vaguely familiar with NCTies, this group provides leadership in educational communication and technology by linking all who hold a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.  They hold an annual state technology conference, provide networking opportunities, ideas for integration, scholarship & grant opportunities, and more!<br /> <br /> The conference will be March 6 - 8.  Even though the conference schedule is not yet public, you can click <b><a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference/attendees/page9/index.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> to check for updates.  While you wait for the official schedule to be published, you can check out the pre-conference sessions <b><a href="http://www.ncties.org/conference/attendees/preconference/index.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <hr /> <br /> Don't forget to sign up for the <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dEpTVjNQRkRkSzBSNEJYNEVUUDR4Rnc6MQ" target="_blank">Christmas Party</a>!

2013 NCTies: Game On!

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