Friday, November 14, 2014

Heroes! A Workshop

"Greetings from Wisconsin" by flickr user
Boston Public Library (CC)
Today I am in Madison, Wisconsin, for the South Central Library System's Summer Library Program Workshop. When it comes to their summer library programs (SLPs), Wisconsin libraries use the CSLP theme--which in 2015 is "Every hero has a story." So, yes. An entire hero-themed presentation!

The workshop organizers contacted me to talk about programming through the lenses of Unprogramming and STEAM/maker philosophies, which I did with examples and time for participants to brainstorm with their peers. We wrapped up the morning workshop by exploring a range of SLP alternative options. That's right; SLP doesn't have to be just about reading for prizes any more.

I'm including here the range of resources I shared on the workshop handouts I created--there are so many great programs and SLP variants, and having time to peruse them before summer planning begins full force could be helpful. So, for your reading pleasure...

On Unprogramming:

On STEAM & Making:

On SLPs:

And, last but not least, the slides from the workshop. Based on the plethora of excellent superhero-themed, Creative Commons-licensed images out there, this is probably one of my favorite slide decks. Most definitely my favorite title slide. Enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Looks great! So glad you could come and bring another voice to WI that encourages opening up & playing with SLP to make it more effective. I believe I feel the fresh winds of change beginning to blow through! And yes, best.slidedeck.ever!

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  2. Amazing ideas! Can't wait for the superhero fun to start!

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