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On Monday, July 20, 2015 6:01 PM, AASL <aasl@ala.org> wrote:


The Darwin Digest -- The Official E-Newsletter of AASL's 17th National Conference
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Early-Bird Deadline Weeks Away—Register Today and Pay the Way You Want!


The deadline for early-bird registration is just weeks away. Don’t miss THE professional development event for school librarians--register today and save! AASL accepts multiple payment options when registering online, including credit card, check, or purchase order.

Everyone can register now online!


 


Educational Tours Aplenty


Explore all that Columbus has to offer with the plethora of educational tours taking place during the AASL 17th National Conference & Exhibition. Tours include:
Whether you're interested in checking out local historical sites or more leisurely pursuits, there’s something for everyone. An additional registration fee is required for each tour. Discover Columbus area landmarks and attractions!
 

 



IdeaLab Showcases the Best of the Best Practices


Looking for best practices on blended learning, flipped classrooms, media literacy, or STEM? Don’t miss the IdeaLab, a best practice event taking place Thursday, November 5, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The IdeaLab will feature presentations on topics in the Education Evolution such as:
  • Blended learning
  • Common Core State Standards
  • Flipped classroom
  • Interconnected learning
  • Media literacy
  • National standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards
  • One-to-one
  • STEM/STEAM
 
All attendees can browse learning stations, consisting of video displays with large screen monitors, at their own pace. Check out the IdeaLab page for more information.

 


Experience the (un)Conference


Get out your thinking caps and stock up on your favorite caffeinated beverages Friday night for the AASL (un)Conference. (un)Conference is an opportunity for attendees to share their thoughts on a set of topics. The focus is on networking, informal peer-to-peer learning, PLN building, and sharing. The agenda includes:
  • Participant-driven conversations
  • Stinks/rocks debates
  • Takeaways
  • Professional growth, networking
  • Culminating Smackdown session
  • Late night School Library Team Quizzo!
 
To find out more, visit the (un)Conference website.
 
                                   
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