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Supporting Intellectual Freedom in the Face of Challenges
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HBGCC - 212AB
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Session description
When facing challenges to library or classroom materials or new legislation, what is the most constructive approach to take to support student learning? Take a deep dive into web resources, policies, and talking points to prepare to support intellectual freedom for students in the library and classroom.
Outline
I. Introduction (5 min)
II. Define intellectual freedom and discuss impact on student learners (5-10) (Ask participants to brainstorm components of definitionusing Socrative, Padlet etc)
III. Share policy concepts related to protecting intellectual freedom (10)
IV. Explore web resources and online toolkits related to intellectual freedom (20)
V. Audience sharing other resources (5) using Padlet or Socrative
Time at end for audience questions (5-10)
Supporting research
http://www.txfreadomfighters.us/resources
https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/
https://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/sep22/Foote--10-Tips-for-Responding-to-Book-Challenges-in-Schools.shtml
Presenters

Session specifications
Topic:
Library/Media
Grade level:
PK-12
Audience:
Curriculum Designer/Director, District Level Leadership, Librarian
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Socrative