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18 COGNOTES JANUARY PREVIEW
Coding Programs Foster Computational Thinking
An increasing number of libraries are offering coding activities. They’re cool, they’re popular, and in addition to being fun, coding can be used as a method to ensure all youth, especially those with the greatest need, are prepared for college, careers and life.
Through the Libraries Ready to Code program, ALA is helping libraries integrate coding into a larger strategy to facilitate digital inclusion and implement coding programs that foster computational thinking (CT) literacies. An interdivisional task force for RtC formed in 2018 is identifying ways the RtC work aligns with priorities and initiatives for youth Divisions.
Transition from the coding bandwagon to the big picture by joining the Libraries Ready to Code session.
Sunday, January 27
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ready to Code to Computational Thinking (CT): A Workshop to Help You Make the Transition
From the basics and beyond, the Libraries Ready to Code Collection (released Fall 2018) guides you through key RtC themes to ensure that your programs reach diverse youth, engage families and communities, connect with youth interests, and are outcomes-focused. During this interactive workshop, explore CT as a method to ensure all youth are prepared for college, careers and life. Try out and adapt programs developed by the RtC libraries. Join our community of practice and be ready to code!
Linda Braun, learning consultant and Ready to Code Program coordinator, Learning Online
Cheryl Eberly, principal Librarian, Young Adult and Volunteer Services, Santa Ana Public Library
Nicky Rigg, program manager, CS Education, Google
Juan Rubio, digital media and learning program manager, Seattle Public Library
Claudia Haines, youth services librarian, Homer Public Library
Follow the conversation online: #readytocode
2019 YA Symposium Location, Program Proposals, and Travel Stipend
YALSA is excited to announce that the 2019 YA Services Symposium will be held in Memphis, Tenn. November 1 -3. Program proposals for the 2019 symposium are open. Submit a program proposal by February. 1. If you are planning on attending the 2019 symposium, don’t forget to apply for the travel stipend. There are two stipends available that will help offset traveling expenses to the symposium – one for library workers and one for graduate students. Apply by June 1. Learn more at www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium or sign up for updates at tinyurl.com/yalsa-symposiumupdates.
Project Outcome: Public Library Trends, Results, and Impacts
The Public Library Association (PLA) is hosting a “News You Can Use” session on Sunday, January 27, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., to update libraries on the impact of PLA’s performance measurement initiative, Project Outcome. Learn how public libraries are using Project Outcome to collect the outcomes of their programs and services, analyze their results, and act using the data. With years of survey data collected from hundreds of libraries across the U.S. and Canada, the Public Library Association can help determine public library trends and impacts. Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple, standardized surveys and easy-to-use tools for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Learn more at www.projectoutcome.org.
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