Val DiLorenzo
@valdilorenzo.bsky.social
Reader. Librarian. Teacher. Listener. Learner. Connector. Adventurer. Mother too!
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This year’s AASL School Library Month is extra special—it’s the 40th anniversary of honoring the incredible impact of school libraries and librarians! 🎉 Join us in April as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of school libraries! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
February 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This year’s AASL School Library Month is extra special—it’s the 40th anniversary of honoring the incredible impact of school libraries and librarians! 🎉 Join us in April as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of school libraries! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
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Just ONE WEEK until School Library Month! AASL is thrilled to celebrate its 40th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of school libraries and librarians. Exciting events are planned, with more to come! Stay updated at www.ala.org/aasl/slm. #AASLslm
March 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Just ONE WEEK until School Library Month! AASL is thrilled to celebrate its 40th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of school libraries and librarians. Exciting events are planned, with more to come! Stay updated at www.ala.org/aasl/slm. #AASLslm
@ctcasl.bsky.social getting ready for nErDcampCT 2025. Thanks to our sponsors @scsulibrary.bsky.social CLC & @ebsco.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
@ctcasl.bsky.social getting ready for nErDcampCT 2025. Thanks to our sponsors @scsulibrary.bsky.social CLC & @ebsco.bsky.social
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State AI Guidance for K12 Schools - updated list via @AI_forEducation www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources... #edusky #teachersky #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
State AI Guidance for Education — AI for Education
25 states and their departments of education now have official guidance or policy on the use of AI in schools. We’ve compiled them in this handy resource.
www.aiforeducation.io
February 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
State AI Guidance for K12 Schools - updated list via @AI_forEducation www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources... #edusky #teachersky #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence
I’ve got an idea! Do you? @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social
There are just a few more weeks to complete your concurrent session proposal for the 2025 AASL National Conference! Check out these tips from #AASL25 Social Media Collective member Tara. Be sure to submit your proposals by March 1st at national.aasl.org!
February 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’ve got an idea! Do you? @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social
TY @debbieohi.com for sharing this. So glad I checked that box when signing up for @bsky.app Always thinking of others’ ability to access
Do you keep forgetting to add alt-text to your images? You can remind yourself here: bsky.app/settings/acc...
Here are some alt-text tips for artists:
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Here are some alt-text tips for artists:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al....
Alt text - Why It's Important - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This page helps explain why it's important to use alt text when posting images on Bluesky, best practices, and tips. Cover-WhyUseAltText-v2-flat-800.jpg INDEX Here are just some of the ways alt-text …
publish.obsidian.md
February 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
TY @debbieohi.com for sharing this. So glad I checked that box when signing up for @bsky.app Always thinking of others’ ability to access
@ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social Looking forward to being with other CT and all #SchoolLibrarians
Don't waste time preparing for #AASL25! We're here with Conference Tips: Part One to keep you on track!
1. Register early
2. Book your hotel
3. Invite your administrator
4. Do your research
Have you registered yet? Double tap or drop a comment if you plan to meet us in St. Louis!
1. Register early
2. Book your hotel
3. Invite your administrator
4. Do your research
Have you registered yet? Double tap or drop a comment if you plan to meet us in St. Louis!
February 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
@ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social Looking forward to being with other CT and all #SchoolLibrarians
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What do your users need? Engage with them & seek feedback. Want to receive each week's tip in your email box on Friday morning? Sign up for AASL Friday Forecast: bit.ly/3YQnwmv. Want to see an archive of tips shared: bit.ly/4hEWze2.
January 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
What do your users need? Engage with them & seek feedback. Want to receive each week's tip in your email box on Friday morning? Sign up for AASL Friday Forecast: bit.ly/3YQnwmv. Want to see an archive of tips shared: bit.ly/4hEWze2.
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NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...
January 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...
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Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.
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Thanks for making a point to include school libraries and librarians
Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
January 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Thanks for making a point to include school libraries and librarians
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social I asked Library Assistant to print out Jan coloring pages. Look how cute display is in our coloring rack!
January 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social I asked Library Assistant to print out Jan coloring pages. Look how cute display is in our coloring rack!
Fun with the library’s green screen yesterday
December 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Fun with the library’s green screen yesterday
Ahh, feels like vacation. A few to finish. All recs from others
December 21, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Ahh, feels like vacation. A few to finish. All recs from others
@scjarzombek.bsky.social represents CT @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Advocacy Workshop @ctcasl.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social @msthombookitis.bsky.social @skybrary.bsky.social @smcneice.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM
December 8, 2024 at 11:31 PM
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A4: DIY Makerspace Center/Activities.
Here are the flyers I made for them :) #TLSkyChat www.canva.com/design/DAGAh...
Here are the flyers I made for them :) #TLSkyChat www.canva.com/design/DAGAh...
December 5, 2024 at 1:30 AM
A4: DIY Makerspace Center/Activities.
Here are the flyers I made for them :) #TLSkyChat www.canva.com/design/DAGAh...
Here are the flyers I made for them :) #TLSkyChat www.canva.com/design/DAGAh...
A1 Using blue.deck RN. I like reading and typing too! #TLSkyChat
December 5, 2024 at 1:23 AM
A1 Using blue.deck RN. I like reading and typing too! #TLSkyChat
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Teachers & librarians! Want to Zoom with an author for World Read Aloud Day? Here's all the information about how WRAD Zoom visits work, plus a list of over 300 author & illustrator volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
December 2, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Teachers & librarians! Want to Zoom with an author for World Read Aloud Day? Here's all the information about how WRAD Zoom visits work, plus a list of over 300 author & illustrator volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
Did a little mending over vacation! My sewing machine is close to 50 years old and it’s still chugging.
December 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Did a little mending over vacation! My sewing machine is close to 50 years old and it’s still chugging.
@ctcasl.bsky.social had such fun at our MS meetup last week! @jluss.bsky.social Let’s have another
November 30, 2024 at 7:52 PM
@ctcasl.bsky.social had such fun at our MS meetup last week! @jluss.bsky.social Let’s have another
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Happy 2nd birthday to ChatGPT!
Here you can see an infographic of the progress made by #GenAI in these two years since ChatGPT was launched.
Impressive, isn’t it? These are the main events mentioned, those that changed the course of AI usage. What more should be added to it?
Via Vera Cubero.
#AI
Here you can see an infographic of the progress made by #GenAI in these two years since ChatGPT was launched.
Impressive, isn’t it? These are the main events mentioned, those that changed the course of AI usage. What more should be added to it?
Via Vera Cubero.
#AI
November 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM
I want to read ALL the books. Do you?
Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky
Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky
December 26, 2023 at 3:20 PM