1. The Library is Not Optional! Andi Bosar & Jeanne Ditta abosar@conroeisd.net dittaj@hayscisd.net

2. Who we are… Andi Bosar – 4 th Grade Teacher Jeanne Ditta - Librarian

3. Why is the Library Not Optional? Background Checkout Skills TEKS Collaboration

4. Classroom / Library Collaboration Focus TEKS Planning Conference Research End Product / Technology Projects

5. Planning… How can the library support what is happening in the classroom? Books Websites Custom Searches iPads Discovery Education What else?

6. Research Basics Independent Investigative Method How to take notes Report Writing Sources Glossary Works Cited / Bibliography

7. Technology Project Ideas Menu Boards Webquests Glogster Animoto Prezi, PPT, Google Sketchup Videos Digital Storytelling Speeches

8. Project Samples Social Studies - Texas Heroes, Lewis & Clark Science – Antarctica, Animals ELAR - Newberry Awards Project Math – Dream Room Design STEM – Invention Convention

9. Resources…

10. Questions / Contact Info. Andi Bosar abosar@conroeisd.net Jeanne Ditta dittaj@hayscisd.net