Liferarian Conference 2025
Topics
Cultivating a welcoming
library space
This workshop will emphasize the importance of fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the library. We will examine various strategies and concepts aimed at promoting, improving, and evaluating our library environment to better align with the needs of our community. Participants will also have the chance to share their experiences, generate creative ideas, and create actionable plans customized for their specific library contexts.
The Writers’ Studio:
Stories around Us
Who says stories can only be found between pages? The world we live in is bursting with stories untapped, we only need look! From real-life objects to personal experiences to even storytelling, there is much to explore. During this interactive session, participants will engage with their surroundings & other group members as they ideate, create and write. They will explore how to apply stories and creative writing in their own practices & classrooms. The Writers’ Studio: Stories around Us includes group work, takeaway activities & an oral storytelling by the facilitator.
This workshop is open to educators across all grades and specialisations. After all, each of us has a story to tell.
Through the The Writers’ Studio: Stories around Us, participants will:
- Experiment with creative prompts
- Draw connections to the world around them
- Link the versatility of stories to the classroom
- Shape their own creative works with words as their vehicle
A Librarian's Guide to Ethical
AI Use in Education
A comprehensive workshop exploring how school librarians can guide students and educators in the ethical use of AI-generated content. This session addresses the challenges and opportunities of AI tools in academic work, focusing on developing practical guidelines, fostering digital literacy, and promoting academic integrity in an AI-integrated learning environment.
Connecting English Reading
Comprehension to Multi-disciplinary Domains
This one-hour workshop will provide K-12 educators with a deep and super engaging dive into how to apply the science of reading to improve students’ English reading comprehension while connecting it to a wide range of subjects, including science, history, and the arts. By understanding key literacy principles and exploring interdisciplinary connections, participants will gain useful strategies for cultivating curiosity and encouraging deeper engagement, rich vocabulary, and decoding of information in their classrooms.
The Research Journey: Navigating Sources and Strategies
This workshop focuses on understanding research as a process of gathering, analysing, and interpreting information to answer questions or solve problems. A vital part of research is the ability to critically assess the quality and credibility of sources. Participants will be introduced to a structured framework for evaluating information based on key criteria such as timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. The session will also cover strategies for teaching students how to apply these principles, empowering them to identify reliable sources and develop critical thinking skills for informed decision-making in their research endeavours.
Cultivating Curiosity and Compassion through SEE Learning: A Path to Holistic Education
This presentation will explore how Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning, developed by Emory University, can nurture students’ curiosity and guide them toward meaningful action. By building body literacy and consistently honing the skill of resilience, SEE Learning fosters self-awareness, compassion, and ethical engagement—empowering students to navigate their educational journey with purpose. This session will provide educators with actionable strategies to implement SEE Learning principles within diverse classroom settings.
The Objectives of this workshop will be:
1. To introduce the framework of SEE Learning and its relevance to cultivating curiosity and action.
2. To demonstrate how SEE Learning aligns with contemporary educational priorities such as socio-emotional and ethical learning (SEEL), interdisciplinary teaching, and the 6 Cs (critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, character, and citizenship).
3. To provide practical examples of applying SEE Learning principles in the classroom and other learning spaces.
Collaborating with Teachers: Building Partnerships to Enhance Learning
The Objective of this Workshop will be to Discuss strategies for effective collaboration between librarians and teachers to support student learning
Introductory Storytelling Workshop for teachers and educators.
The workshop will use applied theatre to equip teachers with some skills and perspectives about storytelling. We will explore different aspects of storytelling through the principles of applied theatre. The techniques discussed have been effective in training a large number of teachers across Maharashtra and will benefit librarians.
Beyond the Shelves: Curating and Leading a Children's Book Club
This workshop will explore strategies for designing and running book clubs aimed at children aged 8-11. Ms Nirupama Kaushik will share her experiences in selecting age-appropriate books, planning weekly activities, and organising in-person meet-ups to cultivate a meaningful and lasting connection with young readers. Participants will gain valuable insights into how libraries and bookstores can innovate to create programmes that foster a lifelong love for books and reading. This session is designed to inspire educators, librarians, and book enthusiasts to promote a vibrant culture of reading among children.
Seeing Beyond Words: Unlocking Comprehension Through Visual Literacy
We shall explore and unlock the power of visuals and explore how visual texts like images, infographics, and multimedia can enhance reading comprehension, foster critical thinking, and spark inquiry. Through practical strategies and hands-on activities, discover ways to decode and analyze visuals while connecting them to your inquiry-based teaching.
Prompting Success: Integrating Generative AI in education
This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to harness generative AI’s power to promote creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in educational settings.
Participants will explore the art of crafting precise and effective AI prompts tailored to various learning goals.
Investigation: Organisation of Information, Search Strategies, Evaluation, Evidence within sources, Selection, Curation, and use of multiple sources.
This workshop will help you and guide you with investigation, organisation of information, search strategies, evaluation, evidence within sources, selection, curation, and use of multiple sources and how you can teach and support students research.
