School district administrators of Endless Possibilities ISD asked for the library department to send one librarian to speak at the back-to-school principals meeting for elementary school principals in the district. Mrs. Paige Turner was the librarian chosen to speak at the event. In order to share an example of a Web 2.0 tool that could easily be used by administrators, teachers, or students, she began her presentation by sharing a Voki of her elevator speech. The Voki jumpstarted the conversations that Mrs. Turner wanted to generate during the meeting. During the meeting, she also shared research-based evidence that proves the librarian's positive impact on student achievement, the benefits of teacher/librarian collaboration, and the importance of the librarian as a leader on campus. Several marketing tools were shown to provide examples to theprincipalsof how the elementary school librarian serves as an instructional partner and professional developer on campus. Mrs. Turner encouraged the district administrators to discuss with each other how they could incorporate some of these ideas at their own schools. She provided them time to communicate with each other about what was currently taking place at their libraries and generate new ideas that could improve the function of the library on their campuses. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. Turner reconvened the group and asked them to share out what ideas they are taking away that they would like to discuss with their librarians and how they would make communication with the librarian a regular part of their schedule. Mrs. Turner reminded the district administrators that they or their librarians are welcome to contact her and she would be happy to assist them in any way possible.
Elevator speech created with Voki.
Elevator Speech Script:
Did you know that studies have proven that having a full-time, certified school librarian on campus increases student achievement? At Limitless Library, the possibilities are endless when the school librarian collaborates and co-teaches with classroom teachers on innovative, technology-driven, inquiry-based lessons and research projects.
I am Mrs. Paige Turner, your trusty librarian. I am here to team with all stakeholders in the school: principals, teachers, and students. I rely on research based instructional strategies so that I can support the principals with their school's mission to help all students achieve endless possibilities. Collaboratively working with the principals and teachers, we are able to provide the students with a curriculum rich in content and technology standards that are integrated in to engaging and thought provoking lessons. I am here to help motivate our students and staff through the use of various resources.
As a tech savvy librarian, I am familiar with the newest and best technology tools. I can help you provide training opportunities and connect ideas that will transform student work products from boring worksheets into interactive media. Combining all of our talents will help the students at Limitless Elementary soar above the rest. Supporting the library and all of its endeavors not only benefits the students but the staff as well. The possibilities are endless in the Limitless Library!
School librarians are here to help relieve your stress! Please take a stress ball with you when you leave this presentation to remind you that collaborating with the school library can help relieve your stress.
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