Module 4 - April 19^th to May 12^th

Module 4 Overarching Topics: The Nuts and Bolts of School Library Administration

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In Module 4, you will: 

1. Further explore and discuss the use of social networking tools in the classroom and library.
2. Intensify your focus on integrating technology tools into classroom-library collaborative teaching.
3. Develop a comprehensive collaborative lesson plan.
4. Develop a self-assessment tool to measure your own progress toward actualizing the role of instructional partner (the content of this course), and reflect on and celebrate your learning.

Module 4.1: Dates: 4/19 - 4/23

Topic: The Library Facility: Equipment, Furniture, and Floor Plans

Focusing Question: Why do the aesthetics and functionality of the school library matter?

Module 4.2: Dates: 4/26 - 4/30

Topic: Budgeting, Financing, Grant-writing, and Fundraising

Focusing Question: How do you secure the funds you need to accomplish your school library program objectives?  

Module 4.3: Dates: 5/3 - 5/7

Topic: Ordering, Processing, and Circulating Materials Plus Collection Maintenance and Inventory

Focusing Question: How do you establish procedures for collection management?

Module 4.4: Dates: 5/10 - 5/12

Topic: Final Reflection

Focusing Question: How do you measure your development as an effective 21st-century school librarian?