MASL 51 Annual Conference 2024: Full Schedule

Michigan Association of School Librarians
51st Annual Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton, Bay City, MI
October 23-25, 2024

Funding for MASL 51 is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan

Thank you to our conference sponsors: Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Wayne State University School of Information Sciences, REMC Association of Michigan, Follett Learning, and Michigan Virtual

WiFi password: MASL2024!

Link to form for SCECHs (select the sessions you attended for professional development credit)

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9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - Critical Media Literacy in the Age of AI

Friday October 25, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT

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Students today are faced with unprecedented challenges determining fact from fake as they are bombarded with misinformation and disinformation through conventional and social media. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and advanced, these challenges will only get more difficult and complex. Tap into 250+ years of Britannica expertise as a trusted source of information as we explore the challenges presented to students by increasingly advanced AI, discuss key fundamentals of teaching media literacy, navigate concepts of misinformation and disinformation, and develop an action plan to help students determine fact from fake.

Speakers

Chris Heintz

Director, Customer Experience, Britannica Education

Chris began his career in education as a high school Social Studies teacher in Chicago. Since then, he's served in various roles in education management helping teachers navigate the complex world of assessments, data, and curriculum & instruction. Throughout it all, he's been dedicated... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
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Sessions

12:30pm EDT

Breakout Session - Dungeons & Dragons in the Library

Friday October 25, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT

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Come to hear what Dungeons & Dragons in the library can offer your students, how to navigate challenges, and how to get started.

Speakers

Suzanne Banwart

Library Media Specialist, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

bit.ly/libraryesports @nerdylibrarian.bsky.social bit.ly/dndinthelibrary

Rebecca Lowe

Michigan Association of School Libraries

This is her tenth year as a middle school librarian. She previously worked as a theater teacher and a 5th grade teacher. In 2022 she was named School Librarian of the Year by the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME). She is the current co-chair of MISelf in Books for... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
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Sessions