Cupcakes & Computers : Bonus - Field Trip!

We spent more time today talking tech. The library is the place where kids come for troubleshooting tech issues. Ms. Schwoerer is the go to troubleshooter and the liaison with the district if bigger issues arise. The district is moving to a 1:1 model and all the carts are being set up.

Ms. Schwoerer showed me her system and it's super streamlined. It makes it easy for the carts to get circulated and to know where the checked out cars are on site. I am lucky to be interning when the school is implementing and expanding their tech program. It is a big part of her work in the library and I have been able to help a few kids too. With all the focus on growing a collection, Common Core and other day to day issues of the library - effective technology implementation and troubleshooting is at the top of the list.

All bar coded, numbered and entered into the right sheets and programs.
Who needs to check out a Chrome book cart?

Another display? Why yes! Home EC is doing a cupcake challenge........ Heroes and Villains!

The students will be baking a cupcake based on the hero or villain. The costume and history of the character will be a part of the challenge. I can't wait to see what flavors and decorations they choose to showcase their hero or villains background and focus. This library display is another way to engage classroom learning and expand on it. 

Jabba the Cupcake - V is for Villain! 

Every Hero Has a Story. 

Cupcakes and Comics - Hey Little Ewok! 

Also a shout out to Kris Bell! She is the District Librarian for Atascadero Unified School District. She met with me for an hour and answered all my questions. Ms. Haupt the SLCUSD District Librarian sent me to meet up and I can see why. She gave me lots of insight on what it means to develop programs over many school sites, the importance of keeping your library up to date and how to handle site specific needs. It was really eye opening. No pics of her sadly, I dropped the ball on that. I did get some of the Atascadero High School library and it really is a very cool place on campus and she is lucky to have her office at a school site. Go Greyhounds!