The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit Has Started! #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

Today is the first day in a daily, two-month free online summit focused on home-based and home-centered learning. Whether by circumstance or choice, learning at home is now the reality for more students than ever. 

Sign up now:

https://www.homelearningsummit.com

We currently have 75 speakers presenting original material, with an additional 50 "classic" pre-recorded talks. And we have more coming in each day (and that could include you!).

We have asked our speakers to answer this question in their presentations: "What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students, parents, teachers, librarians, or others at this moment?"

This free event is for everyone interested in helping students to learn, because we're having what may be one of the most important conversations about learning in the history of the world. Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important.

Please spread the word and tell people about the Summit
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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE ARE WORKING TO COVER IN THE SUMMIT TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND OPEN-CHAT TIMES: ADHD and Learning ∙ Alternative Education ∙ Balancing Home and School ∙ Blended Learning ∙ Brain-based Learning ∙ Classroom 2.0 ∙ College Admissions ∙ Connections ∙ Creativity ∙ Defining Success ∙ Digital Citizenship ∙ Educational Technology ∙ Elementary Years ∙ Engagement ∙ ESL ∙ Family & Parenting ∙ Future of Eduction ∙ Games ∙ Gap Years & Family Sabbaticals ∙ Global Collaborations ∙ Grades and the Game of School ∙ Hacking Your Education ∙ High School ∙ Higher Education ∙ Homeschooling ∙ Homework ∙ Hope and Healing ∙ Innovation ∙ Learning ∙ Learning Coaching and Mentoring ∙ Learning Cultures ∙ Libraries and Librarians ∙ Managing Stress ∙ Math Education ∙ Microschools ∙ Mindful Teaching and Learning ∙ Lifelong Learning ∙ Music Education ∙ Online Learning ∙ Open Source and OER ∙ Pandemic Pods ∙ Play ∙ Positive Education ∙ Practical Student Tools (Email / Calendars / Organizers) ∙ Reading ∙ Reinventing School ∙ Remote Teaching and Learning ∙ Self-Directed Learning ∙ Sleep and Rest ∙ Social and Emotional Learning ∙ Special Needs ∙ Strengths-based Education ∙ Stress ∙ Student 2.0 ∙ Student Entrepreneurship ∙ Teacher 2.0 ∙ Teaching ∙ Teaching Online ∙ Temperament and Learning Styles ∙ Testing and Assessment ∙ Unschooling ∙ Virtual Schooling ∙ Work ∙ World Schooling

See you “online!”

Steve

Steve Hargadon
steve@learningrevolution.com
https://www.stevehargadon.com
@stevehargadon

Learning Revolution Shows Today: "Practical Solutions and Good News," "STEMed," and "Adult Stutters" #learningrevolution

We have three live Learning Revolution shows today ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus, REINVENTING.SCHOOL is doing a special project on "Positive Education" to be release soon). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (September 30th):

• 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May - a Conversation with Jim Scribner. "Jim Scribner is the principal and superintendent of a school district in Northern California and will join us to share good news about what's going right in his district and simple, practical things that he and his staff are doing to successfully deal with the challenge of distance learning."
  
  
• 4:00 PM - "Thrive in EDU" with Rachelle Dene Poth - "Grace Suh, Vice President of Education at IBM." "For this week, I invite everyone to join in for an important and informative discussion with Grace Suh, the Vice President of Education and Corporate Social Responsibility at IBM. In her position, Grace manages IBM’s global education portfolio, including the P-TECH 9-14 School Model and SkillsBuild, both of which we will learn about in our conversation today. Prior to IBM, Grace worked at the Children’s Defense Fund, a national child advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., and has worked in city government with a focus on juvenile justice issues. Grace serves on a number of education committees and boards, including the Coalition for Career Development, Cahn Fellows Programs and Schools That Can. Grace has a master’s degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University."
  
  
• 7:15 PM - "ECEL: Are you even listening to me?: Conversation about being an adult stutterer." "If you are an adult stutterer, you know what it can be like to give a presentation to a group of peers, to make a phone call, to order take-out... Your heart races, your palms sweat, your words in your brain go blank as you fear how you begin to sound as you talk. You know what you have to say is important and you wish like anything that you can be the person next to you who doesn't have to work so hard to speak. When you finally get the words out you think people are paying more attention to how the words sounded then what the words actually meant. But you push through and you keep going and you try to remain calm to show everyone you are not affected- but you are. And their eye rolls or apparent good-natured wanting to finish your word for you makes you bitter and angry inside. I am excited to talk about my journey with others on ECEL on September 30th. If you have experiences to share, are an adult stutterer, or would like to know more about what it's like, please join us in the live discussion."

See you "online!"
Steve
Steve HargadonSteveHargadon.com | LearningRevolution.com

Albrecht: "Re-Evaluating the Police Response to Your Library" Article + "Getting a Temporary Restraining Order for a Problem Patron" Podcast

We've posted a new podcast from Dr. Albrecht on the topic of "Getting a Temporary Restraining Order for a Problem Patron" in the "Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht" section of Library 2.0. You can listen directly on the site or you should also be able to access the podcast in SoundCloud here or in your own podcast app using the RSS feed here.

You will also find Dr. Albrecht's new blog post, "Re-Evaluating the Police Response to Your Library," on the site. 

His recently recorded webinar, "Your Library and the Police: Time for a New Relationship," is available for purchase here.

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As a trainer, speaker, author, and consultant, Dr. Steve Albrecht is internationally known for his expertise in high-risk HR issues. He specializes in workplace and school violence awareness and crisis response programs for private-sector firms, municipal and state government, K-12 schools, and colleges and universities. His clients include the two biggest municipal insurers in California.

In 1994, Dr. Albrecht co-wrote Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace, one of the first business books on workplace violence. Besides his work as a conference presenter and keynote speaker, he appears in the media and on the Internet, as a source on workplace violence, security, and crime. His 21 business and police books include Library Security; Tough Training Topics; Added Value Negotiating; Service, Service, Service!; and Fear and Violence on the Job.

He holds a doctoral degree in Business Administration (D.B.A.), an M.A. in Security Management, a B.A. in English, and a B.S. in Psychology. He is board-certified in HR, security management, employee coaching, and threat assessment.

Past Webinars - Recordings Available for Purchase:

 

Praise for Dr. Albrecht:

"Your suggestions of what to say to challenging patrons will really help me once we allow patrons back into the library. Thanks!" - Lori from IL

"Not only have I learned incredibly valuable skills to use in my career as a public librarian, those lessons will have a ripple effect as I teach a course on Social Crisis Management... I always give Dr. Albrecht the credit in the portions of my lecture and presentation.  And have first hand experiences using these lessons to support his approach. Thanks again for lending your expertise to ensure that as librarians we can remain safe, keep our customers safe and still deliver on our mission and the meaningful work we do each day." - Jen 

"You helped to keep my brain from turning into mush during this long time off. Thank you!" - C. from MO

"I was able to view Library Safety and Security and Interacting with the Homeless. I learned so much and appreciate the education you offered.  I became aware of changes, large and small that I can make in my life to enhance how I interact with all people. I do hope our library offers your classes in the future because I did not view all the webinars that I wanted to and I am sure my coworkers feel the same. Thank you again." - Vicki from VA

"I wanted to send you a note of thanks for your webinars... I watched 5 of them and found them to be incredibly informative. Currently I am working with my library's director to put together a situation response manual for safety and security matters that apply to our own library... What you have shared has been very useful to help set up some guidelines and decide a good direction for training within our organization. Thank you so much for sharing your insights." - Jennifer from IN

"Thank you for the great content. I appreciate it." - Carmen from MT

"[I] found [your webinars] extremely helpful and informative. Thanks again and stay safe!" - Christine from PA

"I remember when you came to our Annual Employee Training Session and presented a terrific class. I was able to view all of your webinars during this time and I learned so much. Your generosity of spirit during this pandemic is truly appreciated and your kindness will be remembered. Thanks again and Cheers." - Bernadette from CA

"We have watched a couple of [your webinars] in the past and they always provide a great approach to issues that are becoming more and more common in public libraries." - Rod from TX

"Your webinars were educational and inspiring." - Karen from GA

"I have recently watched all your webinars... (this begins to sound like a groupie saying, "I have all your records!") and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from them. They were probably the best work at home professional development material I encountered in the two months my library has been closed. I've worked in public libraries since 1988 and everything you said makes sense in my experience. I look forward to putting what I learned from your webinars to use when we eventually reopen to the people the library exists for. Many thanks!" - Barbara from BC Canada

"'I've learned a lot from your diverse offerings as I knew that I would. I listened to 4 of your webinars at this run. I also attended your talk last year at one of our branch libraries. I hope that your presentations remain in my mind and that your practical, philosophical and respectful methods of engagement can be brought forth in times of need." - Deborah from CA

"We don't always take the time to do online courses or participate in webinars because of time and money restraints. We have been lucky to have the time now to take advantage of these opportunities. Your webinars really pack a lot of info in the time allotted. Your observations and surveys conducted with staff across the country made this applicable and the reality. Many of the situations described sound like our day to day interactions with patrons. Again thank you so much for these valuable webinars. I hope we will be open soon and able to put your tips into practice." - Kathy from MD

"I’ve really enjoyed all of your webinars, especially the ones about security and challenging patrons, and I’ve gained some useful knowledge that I can utilize at my library. I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks again!" - Deborah from OH

"You're the best of the best." - Nick from CA

"I have found your webinars especially helpful during this time of stay-at-home orders and the inability to report to work for my daily schedule. (My branch is closed indefinitely.) I have especially found "Interacting with the Homeless" and "Stress Management for Library Staff" as the most help to date. I have been doing daily meditation as a stress reliever and taking time to find happiness despite all that is taking place in this world.... having this opportunity to listen to your thought-processes is very invigorating and life-changing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." - Danielle from MD

"[Y]ou've expanded our minds and helped us greatly with your generosity. Thank you for all that you do, I appreciate it immensely." - Valerie from TX

"Thank you very much for your work and very good webinar." - Donna from IN

"I appreciate your vast knowledge on patrons and safety situations." - Mary from IL

"I've long wanted to explore your work, and have enjoyed and learned from 4 of your webinars so far, with plans to view them all. They are excellent! I am charged with leading our staff around issues of safety and security in our rural system, and you are a clear and dynamic voice in our field. I really appreciate your experience, knowledge, and presentation style, down to talking fast to get the most information into the time of the presentation! Hopefully, I'll be able to obtain the new edition of your book soon, as I hope to keep these themes as relevant currents for the duration of my career." - Kimberlee from CA

"Sustainability in Libraries" - Accepted Sessions Announced for Library 2.0 Mini-Conference #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries

We're excited to announce the full list of accepted sessions for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: "Sustainability in Libraries," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). The accepted sessions are below the keynote panelists listings, and the final schedule with times for each presentation will be announced a week prior to the event.

This mini-conference will center on the concept of "Sustainable Thinking" which aligns the core values of libraries with the "Triple Bottom Line" definition of sustainability--i.e. the intersection of environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility--to inspire investment and build support for your library in the future.

Library leaders must mobilize to ensure libraries take an active, visible role in building sustainable and resilient communities, particularly in light of the events of 2020. Our future depends on citizens who are able to work together with empathy, respect, and understanding to adapt to the many challenges and opportunities facing society today. As we struggle with the concurrent challenges of COVID-19, the resulting financial crisis, the political landscape and the increasing effects of climate change, we also find opportunities in these moments such as the rise of the Black Lives Matter/Solidarity Movement in the face of the “I Can’t Breathe” protests and an increasing call for locally driven solutions to problems impacting us on a global scale.

Through this mini-conference we will explore the importance of infusing the new core value of sustainability into everything we do and demonstrate how libraries - of all types - that lead into the future using “sustainable thinking” to fulfill our mission as libraries in new and innovative ways.

Conference sessions will include topics related to:

• Libraries as Inspiration & Catalyst - topics and examples related to how libraries may provide leadership and serve as a model for sustainable practices through facility stewardship, innovative service design, and outreach and partnership practices.
• Libraries as Conveners & Connectors - topics and examples related to how libraries work collaboratively through visionary partnerships to facilitate collective impact work to address existing challenges and opportunities with a focus on community well-being and self-reliance
• Libraries as Contributors to Community Resilience - topics and examples of how libraries contribute to future community resilience from disaster preparedness, & response and recovery efforts to work that contributes to creating a culture of respect, understanding, and empathy in the library’s service area.

This event is being organized in partnership with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System and co-chair of the American Library Association's (ALA) Special Task Force on Sustainability, Learn more about Rebekkah at http://SustainableLibraries.org. Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #sustainabilityinlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event.

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
REGISTER HERE
to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events. 

Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing 30-minute keynote. A mini-conference FAQ (frequently asked questions) page is here. 

KEYNOTE PANELISTS:

Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (@rebekkah)
Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System
Opening Keynote (Moderator)

Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (MLS, LEED AP) is the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System. Rebekkah currently serves as the co-chair of the American Library Association's (ALA) Special Task Force on Sustainability, as an advisory board member for the ALA Center for the Future of Libraries. Rebekkah is the co-founder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and a founding member of the ALA Sustainability Round Table. Rebekkah was named a Library Journal (LJ) Mover & Shaker in 2010 and writes the LJ Sustainability column. A frequent international speaker on the topic of libraries and sustainability, Rebekkah is the author of Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library's Future in an Uncertain World and Resilience, part of the Library Futures Series from ALA Editions.

Matthew Bollerman (@bollermn)
Chief Executive Officer, Hauppauge Public Library

Matthew Bollerman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hauppauge Public Library. Matt previously was Director at the Westhampton and Brookhaven Free Library. At Westhampton he helped construct a new $7.8 million, 14,250 square foot LEED Gold building that was recognized by Library Journal in their New Landmark Libraries issue. Matt was recognized by the New York Library Association with their 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012. He is passionate about public libraries ability to help regenerate their communities.

 

Adrian Ho
Director of Digital Scholarship at the University of Kentucky Libraries

Adrian Ho is Director of Digital Scholarship at the University of Kentucky Libraries. He specializes in facilitating the production, dissemination, and curation of research deliverables and scholarly works in an open and digital environment. He has collaborated with faculty and students to broaden access to their research and scholarship so that people around the world can benefit from the University of Kentucky community's scholarly outputs.

 

Rebecca T. Miller
Group Publisher, Library Journal, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book

Rebecca T. Miller is Group Publisher of Library Journal, School Library Journal, and The Horn Book. Born a twin and raised in a large family in the rural West, her background in libraries dates to 1998 when she joined the book review staff of Library Journal. In 2020, Miller was named Group Publisher, after a seven-year tenure as Editorial Director of LJ and SLJ. She is deeply involved in exploring the trends affecting patrons, libraries, and the library ecosystem. Currently, she is a New York Library Association Sustainability Initiative cocreator and a trustee and treasurer of the Great Neck Library, NY. Prior to LJ, she worked at Utne Reader. She has a BA from DePauw University, IN, and an MSLIS from New York’s Pratt Institute.

 

René Tanner
Associate Librarian, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

René Tanner is an Associate Librarian at Arizona State University. She specializing in sustainability and life sciences. She is a co-editor of the upcoming book, Sustainability in Libraries, slated for publication in 2021 by ALA Editions. She is the co-chair of ALA's Implementation Task Force on Sustainability in Libraries. She is a frequent presenter on the topics of conflict management, empathy, and sustainability.

   

ACCEPTED SESSIONS:

• Sustaining Community Connections through Outdoor Oriented Programming During COVID-19, Noah Lenstra, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science and Director of Let's Move in Libraries!, University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Education
• What does a certified Sustainable Library look like?, Lisa Kropp, Library Director Lindenhurst Public Library (NY) | Jill Davis, Library Director, Hendrick Hudson Free Library (NY) | Jennifer Ferriss, Head of Circulation and Technical Services, Saratoga Springs Public Library (NY) | Becky Czornobil, Professional Development Manager & SLI Director of Certification, New York Library Association
• Sustainability Programs in Public Libraries, Sara Whitaker, Library Associate, Gwinnett County Public Library
• Saving our Planet: Libraries & the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, Loida Garcia-Febo, International Library Consultant and Chair of ALA’s U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Task Force
• Rural Libraries in the SLIP (Sustainable Libraries in Practice) Stream, Margaret Woodruff, Director, Charlotte Library
• Just Start! From Grassroots to Green Policy and Beyond: A History of Sustainability at West Vancouver Memorial Library, Julie Backer, Librarian, West Vancouver Memorial Library | Tara Matsuzaki, Coordinator, Customer Experience
• Community-Anchored Transformation in LIS Education and Learning, Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, Professor and Director, Texas Woman’s University, School of Library and Information Studies
• Repair Cafe and Community Resilience, Casey Conlin, Library Sustainability Coordinator, Mid-Hudson Library System | John Wackman - Repair Cafe, Hudson Valley & Catskills
• Changing the Narrative: Reconciliation Work in Libraries, Hannah Buckland, State Library Program Specialist, State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education | Allison Waukau (Navajo/Menominee), Native Community Liaison, Hennepin County Library
• Libraries as Contributors to Community Resilience: Our Role in Diversity Committee Initiatives & Leadership for Social Equality Workshop, Tina McPherson, Librarian & Business Faculty, Bryant & Stratton College – Richmond Campus
• Project Planning with the Sustainability Canvas, Eric Tans, Science Collections Coordinator and Environmental Sciences Librarian, Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries | Terence O’Neill, Head of Digital Scholarship | Stephanie Perentesis, Humanities and Public Services Librarian
• Imagining new futures: libraries at the heart of climate action, Elaine France, Flow In Action
• Thinking Sustainably about Library Conferences, Mandi Goodsett, Performing Arts & Humanities Librarian/OER and Copyright Advisor, Cleveland State University
• How Libraries of Things can increase resilience, fight climate change, and reduce inequity, Gene Homicki, CEO & Co-founder, myTurn.com, pbc
• Three Steps to Library Disaster Preparedness and Community Resiliency, Michele Stricker, Deputy State Librarian, New Jersey State Library
• The Library Sustainability Planning Group at The University of Michigan, Jocilyn Wagner, Exchange and Gift Coordinator, University of Michigan Library | Greg Baise, Caylen Cole-Hazel
• IFLA Green Library Award 2016-2020, Dr. Petra Hauke | Berlin School for Library and Information Science at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; IFLA/ENSULIB (Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group)

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MORE INFORMATION:
The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor. Please register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

Learning Revolution Shows Today and Tomorrow: "Educators Unmuted," "Current Challenges," and "Positive Education" #learningrevolution

We have three Learning Revolution shows this week ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus, ECEL returns next week). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (September 23rd):

• 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May - Educators Unmuted. "Join me for a lively conversation talking about what you want to talk about. SEL, connecting in the virtual classroom, what’s working, what’s not and everything else that’s on your mind as the school year continues to unfold. If you are a concerned educator, parent, or student, please join in as the mics are always open in the Connected Classroom and we want to hear from you."
  
  
• 4:00 PM - "Thrive in EDU" with Rachelle Dene Poth - "Education and Current Challenges with Dr. Toutoule Ntoya and Justin Schleider. "For this week, I invite everyone to join in for a lively discussion with Dr. Toutoule Ntoya and Justin Schleider.  We will spin the wheel and discuss education and current challenges. Justin currently teaches physical education, health, and technology integration in an elementary school which includes grades 4th-6th and is located in NJ. He previously taught in Springfield, Mercer County Special Services and Lambertville Public School. He is the brains behind #slowchatpe and slowchatpe.com which is the impetus for the slow chat (question a day) Twitter and Voxer. Justin provides professional development to school districts across the nation as well keynoting conferences. In his spare time, he helps organize EdCampNJ and reads voraciously. Dr. Toutoule Ntoya is an educator and entrepreneur dedicated to helping students achieve by 1) working with teachers in professional development and coaching to implement curricula and 2) working with students directly using learning and motivational strategies. He is a very energetic individual that loves to work in collaborative settings with like minded individuals working in synergy. Throughout his career, he has shown a passion for working with diverse learners to facilitate the learning of necessary skills. Join us for a great conversation, bring your questions and let's learn together."
  
  

THURSDAY'S SHOW (September 24th):

• 4:00 PM - REINVENTING.SCHOOL - EPISODE 22A+B: Positive Education with host Howard Blumenthal. "You may be familiar with the concept of Positive Psychology--a two-decade-old part of psychology that studies the positive side of the human experience through hope, resilience, mindfulness, relationships, agency and future mindedness. All of this applies to education in very useful ways. Positive Education incorporates aspects of social-emotional learning, but it goes much further. This week, we're joined for our first half-hour by Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Buckingham since 2015, one of Britain’s leading contemporary historians, educationalists, commentators and political authors; and for the second hour by Laurie Santos, a psychology professor whose big project at Yale University is to positively influence the culture of the institution by teaching happiness and well-being."

See you "online!"
Steve
Steve HargadonSteveHargadon.com | LearningRevolution.com

Learning Revolution Shows Today and Tomorrow: "Focus on SEL or Else," "Transition Planning," "Book Writing and Sharing Our Stories," and "Testing and Assessment" #learningrevolution

We have four Learning Revolution shows this week ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (September 16th):

• 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May - We Must Focus on SEL or Else, with Dr. Rhonda Hamerslough-Koester. "Special Guest: Rhonda Hamerslough-Koester, Ed.S, Ed.D., CPDT-KA Founder/CEO Pawsitively SEL. I’m pleased to welcome Dr. Rhonda Hamerslough-Koester into the Connected Classroom to continue our conversation about the urgent need for SEL right now and practical, time-sensitive, daily tools to help support it for students and teachers alike. SEL is by far the most important thing we need to focus on as we begin the school year. The priorities are obvious; connection before content and creating safe, connected environments that will facilitate the healing process, in-person and online. If you are a concerned educator, parent, or student, please join in as the mics are always open in the Connected Classroom and we want to hear from you."
  
  
• 4:00 PM - "Thrive in EDU" with Rachelle Dene Poth - Book Writing and Sharing Our Stories with Jeff Kubiak, Melody McAllister and Dr. Joy. "For this week, I invite everyone to join me for a discussion about book writing and sharing our stories. My guests are authors of books related to education with stories that will resonate with everyone.  Please join me with my guests, Melody McAllister, author of I'm Sorry Story, Dr. Lynell Powell, author of "Back to Zero" and Jeffrey Kubiak, author of "One Drop of Kindness" and he has a new book coming out soon!  EduMatch Publishing books, check out all of the titles! We will discuss writing and the power of stories and having our students write too. Join us for a great conversation, bring your questions and let's learn together."
  
  
• 7:00 PM - Exceptional Circumstances for Exceptional Learners - Transition Planning with Dr. Annette Anderson Fields. "Dr. Annette Anderson Fields is a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, who has served in the field of special education for multiple decades.  Her tenure has involved serving students in the Saint Louis Public Schools with diverse challenges and exceptionalities including those considered as twice exceptional.  Dr. Fields launched Living & Learning Unlimited for the purpose of motivating people to seek continued personal growth and to empower others through the sharing of wisdom, knowledge, and insight. Her created role is that of educational consultant/motivational speaker.  This has extended to providing motivation through written inspiration and resource creation.  A transition-related resource was authored and titled Transition Ahead:  Lesson Plans for Life Beyond High School.   It is her desire to remain a life-long learner who not only engages in continued personal growth, but one who inspires others while sharing knowledge and insight."
  

THURSDAY'S SHOW (September 17th):

• 4:00 PM - REINVENTING.SCHOOL - EPISODE 21: Testing and Assessment with host Howard Blumenthal and special guests Jeff Snyder and Alfie Kohn.

See you "online!"
Steve
Steve HargadonSteveHargadon.com | LearningRevolution.com

The "Starting to Homeschool" Webinar Series—Free! #homeschooling #homelearningsummit

 

From Pat Farenga, President and Publisher at Holt GWS LLC:

As the pandemic makes conventional schooling more difficult, I want to share these videos at no cost to you and to anyone you know who would be interested in them. Sept. 14, 2020 also marks the 35th anniversary of John Holt’s death so, to honor his memory, here is a way to encourage you to enjoy living and learning with your children without turning your home into a miniature school. Please share the link: 

www.startingtohomeschool.org

Originally recorded in 2015, these webinars are particularly relevant today as families seek ways to keep their children safe and help them learn. You can remove your child from public or private school at any time and homeschool them, and your children can matriculate back to school if they need to. Homeschoolers have been doing so for decades. 

My co-producer of this series, Steve Hargadon, and I wish you well on your homeschooling journey.

—Pat Farenga

The webinar titles are: 

1) Why Homeschool? 

2) The Elementary School Years and Homeschooling Laws and Regulations

3) What Do We Do Now That We’re Home?

4) Addressing Challenges and Concerns

5) Homeschooling Teenagers

6) Year-Round Learning Opportunities

Announcing the Call for Proposals - Learning Revolution's "Emergency Home Learning (and More) Summit" #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Today I’m announcing the call for proposals for a two-month LearningRevolution.com online event, The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit. The Summit opens on September 25th and will run for two months.

Parents, teachers, students, librarians, administrators, and others are facing dramatic challenges right now. A significant aspect of which is that learning at home, whether by circumstance or choice, is now the reality for a large number of students and their families.

The Summit will be a “how-to” event populated with 30-minute presentations, interviews, and bonus materials, and centered around supporting learning, especially when it is home-based. The audience will be parents, teachers, students, librarians, administrators, and anyone interested in helping students to learn. We will advertise the summit to my email list of 150,000. There will also be Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube promotions.

The Summit will be free to watch “live,” with each talk or presentation available for five days, then placed, along with bonus materials, in a library that can be purchased with an inexpensive “all-access” pass. Presenters are able to use their presentation recording in any way they would like independent of the Summit, and will also receive an affiliate link for advertising the event if they would like to promote it and share in the all-access pass revenue. 

We will also host “free replay” days where the full library of recordings will be available to watch without purchase, and we will have a generous scholarship program so that anyone who would benefit from this content but cannot afford it will be able to access it.

We encourage all who would like to present to submit at https://www.homelearningsummit.com/talks/submit-suggestion. 

A potential list of topics is below my signature. Priority will be given to presentations that focus on “how-to” solutions to student learning needs, and with particular emphasis on the immediate demands on students, parents, teachers, and librarians in this difficult moment. A guiding question for potential presenters might be: “What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students, parents, teachers, or librarians at this moment?” 

Presentations will not, for the most part, be live--we will record them in Zoom and then release them the following day. Presenters can submit to present more than once. Presenters who would consider recording a series of short (under 5 minute) tips and tricks for parents, students, and teachers can contact me directly. Presenters with accepted proposals will receive more detailed information.

I have run online conferences in the education and library worlds for ten years, and have hosted over 100 specific events. I do not think it is an exaggeration to say that I believe this will be the most important event I’ve undertaken so far. In order for this event to be sustainable, both organizationally and for the speakers, there has to be a stable financial component. I am open to having organizational sponsorship (contact me directly), but the last few years have shown me the importance of producing an event that pays for itself and supports presenters. I sincerely hope the structure and approach of this event will be seen favorably. 

If you do not want to participate by presenting, I encourage you to provide feedback on the event topics using the Google Form here. 

Thank you. And see you “online!”

Steve

Steve Hargadon
steve@learningrevolution.com
https://www.stevehargadon.com
@stevehargadon

SUMMIT PRESENTATION TOPIC IDEAS:

ADHD and Learning ∙ Alternative Education ∙ Balancing Home and School ∙ Brain-based Learning ∙ Classroom 2.0 ∙ College Admissions ∙ Defining Success ∙ Digital Citizenship ∙ Educational Technology ∙ Elementary Years ∙ ESL ∙ Family & Parenting ∙ Gap Years & Family Sabbaticals ∙ Global Collaborations ∙ Grades and the Game of School ∙ High School ∙ Higher Education ∙ Homeschooling ∙ Homework ∙ Hope and Healing ∙ Handling Homework ∙ Learning Coaching and Mentoring ∙ Libraries and Librarians ∙ Managing Stress ∙ Math Education ∙ Microschools ∙ Mindful Classrooms ∙ Pandemic Pods ∙ Play ∙ Positive Education ∙ Practical Student Tools (Email / Calendars / Organizers) ∙ Remote Teaching and Learning ∙ Self-Directed Learning ∙ Sleep and Rest ∙ Social and Emotional Learning ∙ Special Needs ∙ Student 2.0 ∙ Student Entrepreneurship ∙ Teacher 2.0 ∙ Teaching Online ∙ Temperament and Learning ∙ Test Taking ∙ Unschooling ∙ Virtual Schooling ∙ World Schooling

Learning Revolution Shows Today and Tomorrow: "Connecting In Your Online Classroom," "Podcast and Creation in the Classroom," and "Teachers of the Year (Part Two)" #learningrevolution

We have three Learning Revolution shows this week ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus and "Exceptional Circumstances" is taking a start-of-school break). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (September 9th):

• 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May -  Connecting In Your Online Classroom. "Join me for a lively, open dialogue about the necessity for creating relationships first and foremost as the new year begins. If we do not create connections right away, many more students will check out of our virtual classrooms. The priorities are obvious; connection before content and creating safe, connected environments that will facilitate the healing process, in-person and online. If you are a concerned educator, parent, or student, please join in as the mics are always open in the Connected Classroom and we want to hear from you."
  
  
• 5:00 PM - "Thrive in EDU" with Rachelle Dene Poth - Podcast and Creation in the Classroom with Dr. Dan Kreiness. "For this week, I invite everyone to join me for a discussion about podcast and creation in the classroom. My guest is Dr. Dan Kreiness, an instructional leader, podcast host, and edtech presenter. Dan began his teaching career by spending nearly eight years in the New York City Department of Education as an eighth grade English language arts teacher, academic intervention specialist, and middle level literacy coach, then spent nearly five years at Derby Middle School in Derby, Connecticut as a reading teacher and instructional coach. He is currently an ELA Instructional Coach in the Norwalk Public School District in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dan holds masters degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership and is currently a doctoral student in the field of educational leadership. His dissertation is called 'Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset in Classroom Teachers.' Dan was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Nearpod PioNear, Flipgrid Ambassador, and Wakelet Ambassador. Dan hosts the popular Leader of Learning podcast which can be found on music streaming services such as Spotify, iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and TuneIn, or on any podcast catcher. http://dankreiness.com/ We will discuss podcasts and other media that we can bring into our classrooms for students to create and also how podcasts benefit us as educators!"

THURSDAY'S SHOW (September 10th):

• 4:00 PM - REINVENTING.SCHOOL - EPISODE 20: Teachers of the Year (Part Two) with host Howard Blumenthal. "This week's episode is the second part of a two-parter. REINVENTING SCHOOL looks at the world of the teacher. We've been working with the Council of Chief School Officers (CCSSO), and we'll be joined by three winners of their 'Teacher of the Year' awards. This week: Chanda Jefferson, 2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, currently Albert Einstein Fellow in Congress; Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year, senior advisor, Richmond Public Schools; and Tabatha Rosproy, 2020 National Teacher of the Year (Early childhood education, Winfield Early Learning Center, Winfield, KS."

See you "online!"
Steve
Steve HargadonSteveHargadon.com | LearningRevolution.com

Albrecht: "Preventing Harassment" Podcast Interview + "Theft Behaviors in the Library" Blog Post

We've posted a 20-minute Adriane Herrick Juarezby interview of Dr. Albrecht on the topic of "Preventing Harassment" in the  "Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht" section of Library 2.0. You can listen directly on the site or you should also be able to access the podcast in SoundCloud here or in your own podcast app using the RSS feed here.

You will also find his new blog post, "Theft Behaviors in the Library," on the site. And his recorded webinar, "Your Library and the Police: Time for a New Relationship," is available for purchase here.

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As a trainer, speaker, author, and consultant, Dr. Steve Albrecht is internationally known for his expertise in high-risk HR issues. He specializes in workplace and school violence awareness and crisis response programs for private-sector firms, municipal and state government, K-12 schools, and colleges and universities. His clients include the two biggest municipal insurers in California.

In 1994, Dr. Albrecht co-wrote Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace, one of the first business books on workplace violence. Besides his work as a conference presenter and keynote speaker, he appears in the media and on the Internet, as a source on workplace violence, security, and crime. His 21 business and police books include Library Security; Tough Training Topics; Added Value Negotiating; Service, Service, Service!; and Fear and Violence on the Job.

He holds a doctoral degree in Business Administration (D.B.A.), an M.A. in Security Management, a B.A. in English, and a B.S. in Psychology. He is board-certified in HR, security management, employee coaching, and threat assessment.

Past Webinars - Recordings Available for Purchase:

 

Praise for Dr. Albrecht:

"Your suggestions of what to say to challenging patrons will really help me once we allow patrons back into the library. Thanks!" - Lori from IL

"Not only have I learned incredibly valuable skills to use in my career as a public librarian, those lessons will have a ripple effect as I teach a course on Social Crisis Management... I always give Dr. Albrecht the credit in the portions of my lecture and presentation.  And have first hand experiences using these lessons to support his approach. Thanks again for lending your expertise to ensure that as librarians we can remain safe, keep our customers safe and still deliver on our mission and the meaningful work we do each day." - Jen 

"You helped to keep my brain from turning into mush during this long time off. Thank you!" - C. from MO

"I was able to view Library Safety and Security and Interacting with the Homeless. I learned so much and appreciate the education you offered.  I became aware of changes, large and small that I can make in my life to enhance how I interact with all people. I do hope our library offers your classes in the future because I did not view all the webinars that I wanted to and I am sure my coworkers feel the same. Thank you again." - Vicki from VA

"I wanted to send you a note of thanks for your webinars... I watched 5 of them and found them to be incredibly informative. Currently I am working with my library's director to put together a situation response manual for safety and security matters that apply to our own library... What you have shared has been very useful to help set up some guidelines and decide a good direction for training within our organization. Thank you so much for sharing your insights." - Jennifer from IN

"Thank you for the great content. I appreciate it." - Carmen from MT

"[I] found [your webinars] extremely helpful and informative. Thanks again and stay safe!" - Christine from PA

"I remember when you came to our Annual Employee Training Session and presented a terrific class. I was able to view all of your webinars during this time and I learned so much. Your generosity of spirit during this pandemic is truly appreciated and your kindness will be remembered. Thanks again and Cheers." - Bernadette from CA

"We have watched a couple of [your webinars] in the past and they always provide a great approach to issues that are becoming more and more common in public libraries." - Rod from TX

"Your webinars were educational and inspiring." - Karen from GA

"I have recently watched all your webinars... (this begins to sound like a groupie saying, "I have all your records!") and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from them. They were probably the best work at home professional development material I encountered in the two months my library has been closed. I've worked in public libraries since 1988 and everything you said makes sense in my experience. I look forward to putting what I learned from your webinars to use when we eventually reopen to the people the library exists for. Many thanks!" - Barbara from BC Canada

"'I've learned a lot from your diverse offerings as I knew that I would. I listened to 4 of your webinars at this run. I also attended your talk last year at one of our branch libraries. I hope that your presentations remain in my mind and that your practical, philosophical and respectful methods of engagement can be brought forth in times of need." - Deborah from CA

"We don't always take the time to do online courses or participate in webinars because of time and money restraints. We have been lucky to have the time now to take advantage of these opportunities. Your webinars really pack a lot of info in the time allotted. Your observations and surveys conducted with staff across the country made this applicable and the reality. Many of the situations described sound like our day to day interactions with patrons. Again thank you so much for these valuable webinars. I hope we will be open soon and able to put your tips into practice." - Kathy from MD

"I’ve really enjoyed all of your webinars, especially the ones about security and challenging patrons, and I’ve gained some useful knowledge that I can utilize at my library. I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks again!" - Deborah from OH

"You're the best of the best." - Nick from CA

"I have found your webinars especially helpful during this time of stay-at-home orders and the inability to report to work for my daily schedule. (My branch is closed indefinitely.) I have especially found "Interacting with the Homeless" and "Stress Management for Library Staff" as the most help to date. I have been doing daily meditation as a stress reliever and taking time to find happiness despite all that is taking place in this world.... having this opportunity to listen to your thought-processes is very invigorating and life-changing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." - Danielle from MD

"[Y]ou've expanded our minds and helped us greatly with your generosity. Thank you for all that you do, I appreciate it immensely." - Valerie from TX

"Thank you very much for your work and very good webinar." - Donna from IN

"I appreciate your vast knowledge on patrons and safety situations." - Mary from IL

"I've long wanted to explore your work, and have enjoyed and learned from 4 of your webinars so far, with plans to view them all. They are excellent! I am charged with leading our staff around issues of safety and security in our rural system, and you are a clear and dynamic voice in our field. I really appreciate your experience, knowledge, and presentation style, down to talking fast to get the most information into the time of the presentation! Hopefully, I'll be able to obtain the new edition of your book soon, as I hope to keep these themes as relevant currents for the duration of my career." - Kimberlee from CA

Learning Revolution Shows Today and Tomorrow: "Back to School!," "Improving Participation In Your Online Classroom?," and "Great Teachers" #learningrevolution

We have three Learning Revolution shows this week ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus and "Exceptional Circumstances" is taking a start-of-school break). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (September 2nd):

• 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May -  Improving Participation In Your Online Classroom? "Join me for an lively, open dialogue about how to get your students to participate online, the importance of connection before content and how we can create safe, connected environments that will facilitate the healing process, in-person and online. If you are a concerned educator, parent, or student, please join in as the mics are always open in the Connected Classroom and we want to hear from you."
  
  
• 4:00 PM - "Thrive in EDU" with Rachelle Dene Poth - Back to School! "For this week, I invite everyone to join in the discussion about back to school ideas, tips, challenges, strategies and more. I will share some of the new ideas that I am trying, share some tech tools or classroom strategies and look forward to an interactive learning experience. I may even have a surprise guest or two join in! Also would love if you would submit questions for our show, send an email to Rdene915@gmail.com or message on Twitter, Rdene915. Join us for a great conversation, bring your questions and let's learn together."

THURSDAY'S SHOW (September 3rd):

• 4:00 PM - REINVENTING.SCHOOL - EPISODE 19: GREAT TEACHERS with host Howard Blumenthal. 

See you "online!"
Steve
Steve HargadonSteveHargadon.com | LearningRevolution.com