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The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast

Join Steve Tetreault (@DrTLovesBooks) as he talks to school librarians about their favorite lessons, ideas, and resources. And don't miss the Book Break toward the end, where guests share books they've enjoyed!

Apr 29, 2024

I'm back - this time, with an actual lesson! Check out how you can build your own custom search engines that will only search within the sources you select - handy for you, handy for students, handy for staff! 

Guest: Steve Tetreault

Grade(s) Taught: 7, 8

Resources: 

  • Build Your Own Search Engine! Lesson:


Apr 22, 2024

This week is a special episode of the podcast. I’ve been travelling, and haven’t been able to record one of our usual episodes with a guest. But I didn’t want to leave you hanging, either, so we’re doing something different this week. We’re going to start with the book break, followed by a special surprise.


Apr 15, 2024

This week, the SLLN Podcast goes international as Canadian school librarian Christopher Hunt joins us to share his science-focused "Makery Bakery" lesson, where second graders make bread and butter! 

Guest: Christopher Hunt, Chris (he/him)

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources: 

  • #MakeryBakery : States of...


Apr 8, 2024

Miss Jean Darnell, known online as Awaken Librarian, is a careful thinker and diligent researcher. In this episode, she shares some lessons and thoughts about AI in education. 

Guest: Ms. Jean Darnell

Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8

Resources

  • Using AI for Literacy Lesson:


Apr 1, 2024

Kelly Hincks has been sharing wonderful lessons over on the Knowledge Quest blog for years - if you've been missing them, be sure to check them out! In this episode, she shares how she has students use hexagonal thinking to get to know each other in a fun and creative way. This lesson can be adapted in many ways to get...