This Battle Brought to You by Microsoft Teams Live
Seattle Convention Center - 612
We have had a Battle of the Books program for 20+ years, and yet engaging families and the community to celebrate the work our students put into this competition has become increasingly difficult. Come learn about how we leveraged Microsoft Teams Live Events to triple our community engagement and connect our 30 elementary school library programs to host our end of year Battle of the Books competition through Microsoft Teams.
50-minute Session
1:1, Accessibility, Media/Information Literacy, Microsoft, Teacher Librarian, Other
All Audiences, Instructional Technology/Technology Coaches, Teacher-Librarians
Beginner
Grades 3-5, Grades K-12
Presented by
Assistant Director, Digital Learning
KENT SD DISTRICT OFFICE
Currently the Assistant Director of Digital Learning for the Kent School District. Studied Education - Middle level science from Central Washington University (2013), Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), Masters in Education/Library Media from Antioch University (2016), and Administration Credentials from Seattle Pacific University (2021). Supported KSD Professional Development as a Trainer, BEST mentor and Trainer of trainers. Worked as a curriculum writer/editor and developed a Robotics program for AVID. Have been the host and coach of several First Robotics FLL Clubs, Host for Hour of Code/Coding Club.
Digital Learning
Kent School District
I am a Digital Learning Coach with the Kent School District. I teach teachers how to teach students using technology and support librarians and their library programs throughout the district.