Episodes
Episodes
Monday Oct 02, 2023
RU 515 Voices of Literacy 10/1/23 Guest: Ben Kort
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
In this episode, Ben Kort joins us to discuss his maker space. Noteworthy is Ben's use of the maker space as an intervention for vulnerable learners.
Connect with Ben:
Twitter
Video about Ben's work (generally)
Friday Sep 15, 2023
RU 515 Voices of Literacy 8/10/23 Guest: Ken Shelton
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
In this episode, Ken Shelton joins us to discuss the concept of Techquity and the role that libraries play in helping all learners have the same access and opportunity to essential tools for learning.
Connect with Ken:
Twitter
Ken's Website
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
RU 515 Voices of Literacy 12/14/21 Guest: Franki Sibberson
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
In this episode, Franki and I talk about what it means to be "literate" in the digital age and how librarians play an integral role in supporting this work.
Connect with Franki:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
RU 515 Voices of Literacy 4/21/23 Guest: Lucas Maxwell
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
In this episode, Lucas Maxwell shares how he uses Dungeons and Dragons to create safe, welcoming spaces for learners.
Connect with Lucas:
Website
Twitter
Book recommendations:
A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
RU 515 Voices of Literacy 5/27/23 Guest: Amy Hermon
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
In this episode, Amy Hermon joins us to discuss her podcast School Librarians United and how she thinks so much good can be done for librarians, kids and the world when we decide to "press record."
Connect with Amy:
Website
Twitter
Podcasting Resources from Amy:
SLU Playlist
Becoming A Better Podcaster
Book recommendations:
Stiff by Mary Roach
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
RU515 Voices of Literacy 5/16/23 Guest: John Spencer
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
In this episode, Dr. John Spencer joins us to discuss the past, present and future of generative AI and how librarians can harness the power of this technology for good.
Connect with John:
Website
Twitter
Book recommendations:
Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull
Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever by John McWhorter