Join STAR Net and the Lunar and Planetary Institute to hear stories about the constellations and night sky features in view this summer, and learn about ways that YOU can bring these “sky stories” to your patrons for the 2020 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) summer reading theme, “Imagine Your Story.” We will demonstrate how to facilitate virtual programs about constellations and the night sky for your patrons using free, downloadable software (Stellarium) paired with interactive, low-material, at-home activities.
Virtual Night Sky Programs for "Imagine Your Story"
1. Virtual Night Sky Programs for “Imagine
Your Story”
While you’re waiting:
1) Find the toolbar – it will either be on the bottom or top of your Zoom window
2) Click audio “Join by Computer”
3)Find the chat box. Change the default from “Share with Panelists” to “Share with Panelists and Attendees”
4) Introduce yourself in the chat box!
Tip for viewing: You can resize and move the location of the video and slide screens by clicking and dragging them
The webinar will begin at 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) and will be recorded.
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 918 0919 6525
2. June 18, 2020
Facilitator Introduction
• Christine Shupla (Lunar and Planetary Institute)
• Sha’Rell Webb (Lunar and Planetary Institute)
• Sofia(friend of Liliana Alonso and Belinda Calvillo of the Pasadena Public Library, Texas)
• Brooks Mitchell (STAR Library Network)
For chats: please select Share with “All Panelists and Attendees” not “All Panelists”
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 918 0919 6525
3. • Try to use the Q&A feature for questions
• When using Chat, make sure your messages are being sent to “All
Panelists and Attendees”
• Some of us are working from home: tech problems may happen!
• Call in #’s:
Expectations / Guidelines
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1
301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 918 0919 6525
4. Resource List on STAR Net Blog
http://www.starnetlibraries.org/uncategorized/resource-list-for-6-18-
20-webinar-virtual-night-sky-programs-for-imagine-your-story/
(or)
https://bit.ly/3egozDF
For chats: please select Share with “All Panelists and Attendees” not “All Panelists”
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 918 0919 6525
6. Custom "Collections" help you find an
activity that is right for your program.
Coming soon...a "Take and Make"
collection!
Activities feature sortable information and a robust review
section! Try an activity? Leave a review!
www.clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org
7. • Helpful How-to videos for interactive
activities; some designed for "direct to
patron" use
• Archived recordings of STAR Net
webinars
• Inspirational videos of "STEM in
Action"
• Videos about the "STEM in Libraries"
movement!
www.youtube.com/starnetlibraries
Visit STAR Net on YouTube!
8. • What are your favorite hero stories?
•Greek mythology
•Stories from other cultures
•Modern movies
•Other (say in chat!)
Poll Question