Now OPEN: Important Dates: September 3 – Applications for the Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grant open September 17 – Application closes Between September 22-29 – Five-Star conducts training October 1-November 23 – Libraries conduct their Applied Digital Skills/Virtual Learning program Read More …
UELMA Works Newsletter August 2020
Enjoy our August Newsletter. If you’d prefer it in a .pdf format – here it is. At UELMA we do hope everyone is starting their school year as safe and effectively as possible.
Covid Opening
As we begin to open our school libraries what are your plans? If your district is missing please click here to submit your district information on the opening of your school libraries. This page is in theory to help each Read More …
Opening Covid-style
Assuming schools open this August… what are your plans in YOUR school library. I’ve been thinking about some questions and am not sure how to share them so it will be whatever is below! I don’t think UELMA has a Read More …
HELP!
UELMA is asking for your help today! Protect your library budget! Help save the School Library Books and Digital Resources line item! Legislators are cutting budgets and the line item, “School Library Books and Electronic (Digital) Resources” could be eliminated. Read More …
PD – ARES
The Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science Division at JSC will be hosting an upcoming webinar entitled: Curiosity Rover Update & Preview to Mars 2020 Date: June 9, 2020 Time: 12-1pm Mountain Registration link: https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/interaction/webinars/webinar_detail.cfm?webinar_id=20 Description Join us for a FREE Read More …
June UELMA Works
Enjoy our June newsletter. Click here for the pdf version of this newsletter All the newsletters can be found here.
Bias
Worth a re-post Understanding bias: A nuanced approach to a vital news literacy topic – May 28th Bias is one of the most controversial and important subjects in news literacy. People frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage — but Read More …
Authenticity
Worth a re-post! Teaching digital verification to spark news literacy learning – May 21st Dive deep into the tools and skills needed to verify the authenticity of information, and learn to create engaging fact-checking investigations that inspire students to investigate viral Read More …
Grant opportunities to help with pandemic issues:
Click on the following link for three separate NEA Foundation grant opportunities: https://www.neafoundation.org/for-educators/covid-rapid-response-grants/. Click on this link for an IMLS grant opportunity: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/imls-cares-act-grants-museums-and-libraries. Good luck!”