[kids-lib] Learn about interactive fiction, STEM programming, and ALSC competencies (elementary)

Thu Nov 3 16:13:20 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>.

Thanks,
Katie

Katie Anderson, MLS, Youth Services Consultant
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From: alsc-l-request at lists.ala.org [mailto:alsc-l-request at lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Kristen Figliulo
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 1:06 PM
To: 'alsc-l at lists.ala.org' <alsc-l at lists.ala.org>
Subject: [alsc-l] Registration open for Winter 2017 ALSC online courses

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) encourages participants to sign up for Winter 2017 ALSC online courses. Registration is open for all courses. Classes begin Monday, January 9, 2017.

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! Demonstrating ALSC Competencies<http://www.ala.org/alsc/demonstrating-alsc-competencies> (6 weeks, September 26 - November 4, 2016)
Instructor: Rachel Reinwald, Youth Services Librarian/School Liaison, Lake Villa District Library
This will be a highly reflective class designed to help you find ways to demonstrate your competence in the youth services field to your administrators and/or possible employers throughout your job search.

We will also formulate solid goals and a plan to go with them to learn about and practice some of the competencies you are less familiar with or have not had a chance to demonstrate. We will work on several things each week: (1) submitting a portfolio artifact, (2) formulating a SMART goal, and (3) answering mock interview questions. We will focus on one or two competency sections each week.

We will not be able to cover everything during the scope of this class, but this should get you in the habit of identifying your strengths and showcasing them, and identifying your professional needs and figuring out how to meet them. Hopefully, you will continue this new habit to demonstrate all competencies and develop an outstanding portfolio. No one will be an expert on everything, but there are always ways to improve your professional skills.

Engaging Readers and Writers with Interactive Fiction<http://www.ala.org/alsc/engaging-readers-and-writers-interactive-fiction-alsc> (4 weeks, September 26 - October 21, 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.

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, September 26 - October 21, 2016, 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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