We Rise October 2021 Conference Materials
2021 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 22, 2021
Virtual, BC
Keynote Presentation -Devika Chudy, Marilyn Lunde, Keely Thornton – Video Here
Endnote Presentation – Jael Richardson – Video Here
PRESENTATION | SESSION MATERIALS |
Copyright and the LLC Presented by Lisa Sutherland | Video Here |
Rebuilding the LLC Collaborative Model Presented by Devika Chudy, Marilyn Lunde, Keely Thornton | Video Here |
Explorations in Reading Promotion at the Middle and Secondary Level Presented by Nicole Wallace | Video Here |
Introduction to Scratch Presented by Kai Hutchence | Video Here |
SOGI-Inclusive Libraries Presented by Lisa Prince | Video Here |
Facilitating Your School’s Heritage Fair Project Presented by Patricia Codling, Charlotte Sakaki, Karen Russell | Video Here |
CTRL-F: Simple Verification Skills for a Complex Information Environment Presented by Jessica Johnston | Video Here |
Inquiry for Equity: Planning and Assessment Presented by Andrea LaPointe | Video Here |
Library Hacks for New TLs Presented by Rhea Woolgar, Emily Huang | Video Here |
Loose Parts in the Library Learning Commons: Awaken Creativity, Deepen Critical Thinking and Empower Learning (K-7) Presented by Andrea Wallin, Marianne Vande Pol, Nicole Gorman, Melisa Hunter, Rick Rhynolds | Video Here |
Zentangle for Beginners Presented by Tamara DeFord | Video Here |
Clips & Micro:bits: Using Your MakerSpace to Amplify Your School Story Presented by Andrea Hunter-Mogg | Video Here |
Outreach and Virtual Resource from the Royal BC Museum Presented by Kim Gough | Video Here |
Local Union Leadership and the Teacher-Librarian Presented by Sarah Wethered | Video Here |
How to Teach Humour for Stress Relief, Life Skills and Fun! Presented by Susan Carter | Video Here |
Mindful Self Compassion for Educators Presented by Dominique Sullivan | Video Here |
Applying the Engineering Design Cycle: Mars Rover Challenge Presented by Marlee Hamilton, Daisy Wan | Video Here |
New South Asian Canadian Educator Resources Presented by Shayla Starcheski, Kim Gough | Video Here |
How to be an Antiracist: Teacher-Library Edition Presented by Andrea LaPointe | Video Here |
Designing LLC Environments that Invite Engagement Presented by Rebeca Rubio, Kelly Johnson | Video Here |
Diversity Resources for French Immersion Presented by Leisbet Beaudry | Video Here |
Building Visual Media Literacy Skills Presented by Kim Davidson, Jessica Johnston | Video Here |
Think Beyond the Book
2020 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 23, 2020
Virtual, BC
No resources available.
Dewey to Diversity
2019 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 25, 2019
Surrey, BC
Keynote Presentation -Not available
Presentation | Session Materials |
OMG! I Have to Teach Bibliographies Presented by Sarah Wethered | Full notes from the presentation available: Access Here |
Challenge Accepted
2018 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 19, 2018
Richmond, BC
Keynote Presentation – Toni Samek – Video Here -Slides Here
Presentation | Session Materials |
A Virtual Library Learning Commons – Yes, You Can Do It! Presented by Joanie Proske and Caleigh Jecks | PPT with speakers’ notes available: Download Here |
Coding Unplugged: No Screens, No Worries! Presented by Sheri Kinney | PPT notes available: Download Here Supporting materials Here |
Creating Safe and Inclusive LGBTQ+ Spaces in the School Library Presented by Christopher Knapp | PPT notes available: Download Here Support Materials Here |
Embark on a Heritage Inquiry! Presented by Sarah McLeod and Sarah Ibister | Workshop Handout Here |
Evaluating Resources Using the CRAAP Method Presented by Kathy Miller | Evaluation handout Here Support Materials Here |
Facing the Challenge of Being a New(ish) Teacher-Librarian Presented by Emiline Downs | PPT notes available: Download Here |
Fake News Presented by Jennifer Weisner | Livebinder Here |
Library Advisory Councils – Getting Teens Actively Involved in Charting Your Course Presented by Joanie Proske | PPT with speakers’ notes available: Download Here |
Library Supported Inquiry Presented by Martha Cameron, Leigh Husieff and Maureen McDonough | PPT notes available: Download LSI Handout |
Practical Ideas and Workable Solutions for Integrating MakerEd & Digital Creation in the LLC Presented by Ann Crossland | Website from presentation Available Here |
OMG! I Have to Teach Bibliographies Presented by Sarah Wethered | PPT notes available: Download Here Support Materials Here |
Transformational Storytelling
2018 BCTLA Summer Institute
August 26-27 2018
Kamloops, BC
A link t the entire conference summary can be found at – 2018 BCTLA Summer Institute Resources.
PRESENTATION | SESSION MATERIALS |
Oral Stories and Traditions (Secwepemc Culture) | Core Competency PBs (Links to Core Competency specific titles) |
Indigenous Book Title Tasting | Book Tasting Menu (Hyperlink) Indigenous Book Title Template (Hyperlink) |
A Visible Thinking Strategy: Connect, Extend, Challenge (Innovation Grant Project) | Presenter Bios (pdf) Innovation Grant Project Storytelling Presentation(.pptx download) Legends that Teach: Roxane and Kenthen’s Presentation(pptx. download) |
Heroic Efforts
2016 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 21, 2016
Burnaby, BC
Charting New Paths
2015 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 23, 2015
Surrey, BC
Whet N’ Wild in Rainy Haney
2013 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 25, 2013
Maple Ridge, BC
PRESENTER | SESSION MATERIALS |
Dr. Joanne De Groot, Dr Jennifer Branch & Miriam Gilbert | Real Life Literacy and Digital Citizenship PowerPoint presentation & The Rules of the Road video |
Philip Balcaen | Keynote pdf presentation |
Heather Daly | Making Sense of Copyright Law pdf presentation & Making Sense of Copyright Law webinar |
We’re In! Inquire, Inspire, Innovate
2012 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 18-19, 2012
Coquitlam, BC
Reaching Out…
2011 BCTLA Provincial Conference
October 20-22, 2011
Burnaby, BC
PRESENTER | SESSION MATERIALS |
Doug Johnson | Keynote and Session Materials |
Gordon Powell | The “Swiss Army” Teacher-Librarian and other session materials |
Nicola Kuhn | Evidence-Based Practice &Practice What You Teach… article |
Lisa Domeier de Suarez & Jennifer McLean | Are You Irreplaceable? Innovate and Save Your Job! & Library Science for the Future |
Sylvia Zubke | Is This What a Learning Commons Looks Like at an Elementary School? |
Alison Hewitt | Guiding Inquiry & Sharing the Process (join and contribute!) |
Jean Prevost & Anita Ko | Getting There: First Steps toward Developing a Culture of Inquiry in an Elementary School |
Deborah Hodge | True Stories, Well Told: Researching and Writing Engaging Nonfiction for Children (classroom activities available on Deborah’s website) |
Crystal Stranaghan | Integrating Technology (Smartphones, iPads & Other Gadgets) into your Classroom or Library |
Angela Monk | The 35 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools: Prezi, Glogs, Blogs, Museum Box, Popplets and more! Agenda and Examples |