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Module 1.1: Dates: 1/19 - 1/22

 

Topic: The Nature of School Library Administration

 

Focusing Question: How does the value we place on the five roles of the teacher-librarian impact the administration of a school library?

 

Readings Codes

 

  1. Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs – EL
  2. Standards for the 21st Century Learner – S4L
  3. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action SIA
  4. The Whole School Library Handbook - WSLH
  5. TWU Library Databases - TWU
  6. Blackboard Class Wiki (Course Menu Tab) - BBW
  7. Resources: R (in BB Module) - D (Download)

 

Readings and Viewings

 

On the Web: LS5333 Course Introduction (VoiceThread) - Use the link to view full screen.

 

 

Review: Entire the syllabus, linked from the BB navigation menu. Ask technology questions in O.D.0.0 and assignment questions in O.D.1.0.

 

BB: Use the "Getting Started" PowerPoint to orient yourself to the course navigation. "Getting Started" is one of the tabs on the BB course navigation menu.

  

Review the Rubrics (in BB Module 1 and linked here as .docs):

1. Rubric: Online Discussions (O.D.1.1) and

2. Rubric: Educational Philosophy (A.1.3)

 

Preview the Assignment A.1.3: Educational Philosophy

  

WSLH: Use the index to locate information about Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning (1998). This was the document that preceded EL, SIA, and S4L. Read and make notes. You will be citing your sources on your O.D.1.2 discussion postings.

 

EL: Preface, pp. 7-8, 16-18

 

On the Web: Elementary Library Routines - This wiki site was created and is collaboratively updated by practicing elementary school librarians.

 

On The Web: From Discovery Education: Conquering Technophobia:Web 2.0 Explained - Read page #14: "Web 2.0 Dos & Don'ts."

 

On The Web: TeachersFirst - Wiki Walk-Through - Get your initial questions about wikis answered.

 

On The Web: Setting up a pbworks wiki: Please read these directions if this tool is new to you.

 

On the Web: How to Grade Wiki Projects - G.A. Liz Sikes used Gizmoz to share why we use wikis in this course and how you can use wikis for K-12 student projects.

 

Assignments

 

Fill out the Student Information Sheet found in Module 1.1. Return it via BB email. Go to Communication/Email/Instructor. Note: If you email this in another way, it will be returned to you.

 

Set up a wiki and complete your profile (including a photo or avatar) on pbworks.com. (Use your creativity in selecting a name. Be cautious about using your TWU portal account.) Post your wiki information on the Blackboard Wiki (BBW): Student Communications Page.

 

Online Discussion: O. D. 0.0: “Ask Liz.” and our classmates… is ongoing throughout the semester. Post technology-related questions for the benefit of the class. Note: Questions of individual interest only should be posed directly to Liz Sikes via BB Email.

 

Online Discussion: O. D. 1.0: “Ask Dr. M.” and our classmates… is ongoing throughout the semester. Post assignment-related questions for the benefit of the class. Note: Questions of individual interest only should be posed directly to Dr. M. via BB Email. 

 

Online Discussion: O.D.1.1: Choose the most interesting thing about you gleaned from the Student Information Sheet (above) and post it to the discussion board. Entice our classmates with an exciting subject. Engage our classmates in discussion.

 

Post O.D.1.1 by Friday, January 22nd. This is a whole class posting. Respond to at least two classmates’ postings by Tuesday, January 26th. (Note: Other than the final discussion, this is the only exception to the due date/time for initial postings and responses throughout the semester.). (10 possible points)

 

 

 

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