Hi Everyone,
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Here’s your chance to learn about the best way to bring technology to story time from Tanya Smith, program coordinator at the Fred Rogers Center, and Lori Crocker, Youth Services Librarian, Douglas County Libraries CO. More details and registration information below. These webinars are archived, so sign up even if you can’t attend live.
Susan
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 09:27:59 -0800
From: Crystal Schimpf <crystal.schimpf@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Upcoming Webinar: Tech Tools for Early Literacy (TechSoup for Libraries)
Please join us for this free webinar from TechSoup for Libraries <http://techsoupforlibraries.org/> to learn more about how to integrate technology into early literacy programming in your library.
*Every Kid Ready to Read: Tech Tools for Early Literacy* <https://cc.readytalk.com/r/d3l1li1d80qd&eom>
*Wednesday, November 19, 11:00AM-12:00PM PST*
What's the best way to bring technology into a storytime? How do you evaluate apps for early literacy?
Everyday there are new apps and technologies being made available to young children. Libraries are integrating technology into children=E2=80=99s prog= ramming, including storytimes and other early literacy services. When used correctly, technology can be used to increase early literacy skills in young children.
This free webinar <https://cc.readytalk.com/r/d3l1li1d80qd&eom> will share best practices, resources, and ideas to help you easily and effectively bring technology to your library=E2=80=99s early literacy programming. We w= ill hear from two guests with expertise in early literacy and childhood education.
- Tanya Smith will share practical, research-based recommendations
published by the Fred Rogers Center National Association for the Educati= on
of Young Children.
- Lori Crocker (Douglas County Libraries, CO) will share practical
examples of how to bring technology into library storytimes.
- Learn about free online resources like LittleeLit.com and Reading Eggs= .
Register here: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/d3l1li1d80qd&eom
Email questions to cschimpf@techsoupglobal.org
Crystal Schimpf
Webinar Producer
TechSoup for Libraries
Susan Cormier
Children's Services Consultant
Connecticut State Library
Director, Willimantic Library Service Center
1320 Main Street
Suite 25
Willimantic, CT 06226
860-456-1717 X301
800-253-7944 X301