Building Bridges Through Library ® Music playing with title: Building Bridges Through Library®

Hook Engage teachers: “Teachers, are you tired of planning the same old lessons the same old way?” Cartoon teacher looking sad – infer that she IS tired of planning the same old way.

Continue Hook “What if I told you that there was someone out there just looking for you. Someone with a vast amount of knowledge on resources, student learning, and increasing achievement?” Cartoon teacher thinking – infer “Who could it be?”

Answer! “Who is it, you ask?” “Your librarian!” – different color to highlight importance/excitement Cartoon librarian enters

Build a Bridge Through Collaboration! Build on imagery of meme. Librarian and teacher happily waving to each other from opposite sides of the bridge, building the idea that working together builds bridges!

Collaboration Benefits Teachers Image of teachers working together (copyright free from PowToon) and happy cartoon teacher

Ally “The school librarian is a powerful ally with innovative tools and resources that improve instruction. Cartoon librarian pointing to message

Technology “Librarians can introduce new technology to you and your students, increasing engagement and lesson effectiveness.” Twitter image (courtesy of Twitter – see citations) Tablet image and disk image courtesy of PowToon

Teacher Voice “You get a valuable say in the resources your library provides! Librarians value your input and use your collaboration time to find new resources for classroom use and instruction!” Image of books and computer – linking to idea of library resources

Trendsetter “You become a trendsetter! Your collaboration inspires other teachers and staff to reach out and collaborate. This grows your Professional Learning Community!” Image of chart with arrow showing increase

Administration “Your administration will see you as innovative and a team player!” “You’ll also set an example for students and parents about the value of the library and its global reach.” Globe image

Collaboration Benefits Students Images of students working together using technology

Excitement! “Collaboration creates excitement!” “Librarians bring new and exciting ways to learn to the classroom. Student engagement increases, as does their understanding of research skills and information literacy.” Image of students using tech to learn

Growing Confidence “Through digital tools and instruction of 21 st Century learning skills, students become global learners.” “Student confidence grows!” Image of student feeling successful – body language indicates this

Collaboration Builds Bridges to Increase Student Achievement! Build on imagery of meme. Librarian and teacher happily waving to excited student on the other side of the bridge, indicating that by working together, you can engage and excite students to learn in new ways.

School Community Effect “Collaboration is great for students and teachers, but what about the whole school community?” Image of classroom with community/school members

Library = Global Learners “The library becomes a place for all students, teachers, and parents to become global learners, innovators, and partners.” Image of globe and tech tool

Biggest Classroom in School “The library is seen for its true purpose: as the largest and best equipped classroom in the whole school!” Image of library

Stakeholders “Teachers see the true potential of the librarian as an instructional partner.” “Students view the library as more than just a collection of books and resources.” “Even parents see achievement and engagement increase!” Images of books and image that demonstrates increase in achievement (chart)

Conclusion “So, teachers, are you ready to build a bridge and connect with your librarian?” Cartoon teacher and librarian happy together!

Bridge “Collaboration builds bridges!” Bridge imagery again with teacher and librarian on either side to reinforce original meme and idea!

Attribution All illustrations, photographs, and music courtesy of PowToon. Twitter logo courtesy of: Video by Lauren Scott and PowToon