Geolocation, Native Video, Offline storage, Semantic markup elements, Canvas elements, Drag and Drop, Opacity, Gradients... HTML5 and CSS3 have been released and are changing the way web developers will work. With wide support in mobile browsers and the latest browser releases from Google and Firefox, HTML5 and CSS3 are poised to be the new technologies that will help build the next version of the Web.

In this session, we'll look at some of the possibilities, trends, and enhancements that HTML5 and CSS3 enable. We'll talk through specifics of implementation and how you can get started using HTML5 and CSS3 in your apps today.
 
To register go to: http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp

This session will lead participants through the process of developing a Friends of the Library group, focusing on the planning and work needed by the library board and library staff.  It will also provide practical suggestions for developing and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship.
Presented by Margaret Law, University of Alberta
** Available via videoconference only

To register email ksalberg@chinookarch.ca

Cloud computing provides huge opportunities for enabling Information Technology resources to be transferring from managing infrastructure to adding value to the organization.

This session will provide an overview of Cloud computing and explore the different types of Cloud services. Both the potential benefits and ways to manage potential risks will be addressed.

To register go to: http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp

Do you work with Adult learners?  Do you know what motivates them?
Do you need help in organizing your thoughts and getting your materials to your learners?  

Part of being an effective instructor involves understanding how adults learn best. Compared to children and teens, adults have special needs and requirements as learners.  The relatively new field of adult learning was pioneered by Malcom Knowles. He identified characteristics of adult learners that will be discussed in this session.

Participants will benefit by:

• Learning more about adult learning principles,
• Understanding various learning styles
• Receiving an overview of lesson planning.

To register go to: http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp

How do you engage children and educate caregivers simultaneously? Children's staff at Markham Public Library have developed an Early Literacy strategy centering around storytimes. Our storytimes include a parental education component along with the traditional storytime formula of books and songs.

In this interactive session, staff will discuss the initiative, lessons learned, and give suggestions on how to enhance storytimes to educate caregivers while still having fun.
 
To register go to: http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp

This interactive workshop is designed to provide all levels of library staff with the information and skills they need to identify the major time problems in their lives and to manage those problems more effectively.

Chinook Arch Board Room or via videoconference
Presented by Terra Plato, Chinook Arch Regional Library System

To register email tplato@chinookarch.ca

Homeschoolers are a uniquely resourceful, independent, and intense group of people. As the fastest growing form of education,  public libraries need to be prepared to serve this population.

Designed for library staff who would like to work with homeschooling families, but are not sure where to start. We'll cover the basics of who homeschoolers are, how libraries can benefit from connecting with them, and how libraries can offer low-cost, high-return programs and services to this growing community.

This session will be led by librarian Alison McCullough and author of "Helping Homeschoolers in the Library" Adrienne Furness.

To register go to: http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp