WORKSHOPS
10:30 - 11:00
"The Fundamentals of Funding"
led by Dawn Koziarz (Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community)
Media Specialist of Copiague Middle School in New York
2016 School Media Specialist for Western Suffolk BOCES
led by Dawn Koziarz (Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community)
Media Specialist of Copiague Middle School in New York
2016 School Media Specialist for Western Suffolk BOCES
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![]() Are you searching for ways to supplement your budget? Dawn will share tips for writing successful projects and funding the materials you need for your classroom, library, makerspace, and students. Dawn is an expert in crowdfunding through the DonorsChoose charity website. Not only is she a volunteer screener, but she has also funded over 150 projects for books, technology devices, consumables, and even a field trip to the New York Hall of Science! A lucky workshop participant will win a $25 DonorsChoose gift card from the Gift of Learning DonorsChoose Community!
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11:00 - 11:30
"Game of Drones"
led by Todd Burleson (@todd_burleson)
School Librarian of Hubbard Woods School in Illinois
2016 School Librarian of the Year for School Library Journal
led by Todd Burleson (@todd_burleson)
School Librarian of Hubbard Woods School in Illinois
2016 School Librarian of the Year for School Library Journal
11:30 - 12:00
"ChangeMakers"
led by Anita Cellucci (@anitacellucci)
School Librarian of Westborough High School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
led by Anita Cellucci (@anitacellucci)
School Librarian of Westborough High School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
Building off a fine arts background, Anita will focus this session on the social maker philosophy. Topics will included how it fits into the maker movement, how it has been a vehicle for social change in the community, and how STEAM/STEM can be integrated with student interest and student driven change. Examples will be demonstrated and participants will leave with a social maker plan.
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12:00 - 12:30
"The Heart of Design-Thinking"
led by John Fiore (@FioreMonkey)
Educational Specialist at The Creativity Hub and Game Designer
led by John Fiore (@FioreMonkey)
Educational Specialist at The Creativity Hub and Game Designer
12:45 - 1:15
"Touching the Future with TouchCast"
led by Laura Gardner (@LibrarianMsG)
Teacher Librarian of Dartmouth Middle School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
led by Laura Gardner (@LibrarianMsG)
Teacher Librarian of Dartmouth Middle School in Massachusetts
2016 School Librarian of the Year Finalist for School Library Journal
1:15 - 2:00

"MackinMaker Makerspace"
led by Ethan Heise, MackinMaker Project Manager
and Heather Lister, Educational Consultant for Mackin Educational Resources
Librarians, educators, and administrators need the right tools to support their students. Mackin appreciates how valuable time is. That's why they've developed MackinMaker. Now you can purchase resources for your makerspace, fiction and nonfiction titles, and digital resources all in one place. Check out the awesome makerspace products offered by Mackin, and learn about the new custom Lego wall program. This hands-on workshop will help you to develop your own makerspace wishlist based on the needs of your students. Do you have a plan for creating a makerspace? Check out MackinMaker's Needs Assessment: https://goo.gl/x9X8iX
led by Ethan Heise, MackinMaker Project Manager
and Heather Lister, Educational Consultant for Mackin Educational Resources
Librarians, educators, and administrators need the right tools to support their students. Mackin appreciates how valuable time is. That's why they've developed MackinMaker. Now you can purchase resources for your makerspace, fiction and nonfiction titles, and digital resources all in one place. Check out the awesome makerspace products offered by Mackin, and learn about the new custom Lego wall program. This hands-on workshop will help you to develop your own makerspace wishlist based on the needs of your students. Do you have a plan for creating a makerspace? Check out MackinMaker's Needs Assessment: https://goo.gl/x9X8iX
SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo is brought to you by
Long Island LEADS, Incorporated - a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Become a member at http://www.longislandleads.org.
Long Island LEADS, Incorporated - a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
Become a member at http://www.longislandleads.org.