Today the fourth graders continued to work on their Wordle.net projects. In addition to instruction about Wordle, Liz is teaching them how to save and retrieve documents. This is something that they haven't done in the past. It is also frustrating for Liz because not all of the teachers follow the same curriculum at the same grade level. Therefore, all the different classes have various skills and experiences. The district is trying to get everyone on the same curriculum. As Library Media Specialists, we are trying to develop a list of skills that students should know at each level to assist the teachers. After their time in the computer lab, I assisted with book checkout.
Total: 100 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 46
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
November 18, 2010-3 Hours
The Library Media Specialists in the district along with the Director of Curriculum, Lori, worked on the Library Curriculum today. One of the problems that we are finding is that some teachers are refusing to use technology in their classroom. Or maybe it is not so much refusing than not trusting themselves to use it. With technology changing so fast, for some teachers once they understand a tool, it's seems too late to use it.
Liz and I were able to look over a document from another school district that already compiled for technology and library media. Our plan is to meet with each grade level while they are writing their curriculum to give them benchmarks in technology. We can then also help them brainstorm on the types of activities they could do with their students. This could also lead to collaboration. We think this plan will help our students and our teachers become better users of technology. No we just have to work on their attitudes toward technology.
Total: 97 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 43
Liz and I were able to look over a document from another school district that already compiled for technology and library media. Our plan is to meet with each grade level while they are writing their curriculum to give them benchmarks in technology. We can then also help them brainstorm on the types of activities they could do with their students. This could also lead to collaboration. We think this plan will help our students and our teachers become better users of technology. No we just have to work on their attitudes toward technology.
Total: 97 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 43
November 12, 2010-2 Hours
The fourth graders started a Wordle.net project. Liz asked them to bring their writers notebooks with them, so they would have something to start from. Liz is also going to teach them how to save a document and how to retrieve it from their drive on the network. There were a few problems with computer log ins and Word freezing. Then I assisted with checkout.
Before this project, I shared with Liz that I created a Screencast on how to use Wordle.net for the teachers at the high school. She thinks she might use it with the teachers at the Elementary.
Total: 94 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 40
Before this project, I shared with Liz that I created a Screencast on how to use Wordle.net for the teachers at the high school. She thinks she might use it with the teachers at the Elementary.
Total: 94 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 40
November 5, 2010-2 Hours
At the Elementary School, we ran into technology problems while she was trying to do a lesson again reviewing the Dewey Decimal System. Slowly but surely the students are starting to connect the dots. We can see this because they are becoming more and more independent during book checkout. Liz did have a backup plan, but the students were very impatient with it.
Total: 92 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 38
Total: 92 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 38
Thursday, November 4, 2010
November 1, 2010-2 Hours
I was able to go to the Elementary School today when Liz doesn't have any classes. I was able to assist her with discarding books. Then we also talked about our frustrating technology problems. After that, we looked at the GroupSite for the LMC staff that Liz developed. This is a free alternative to a Ning. We are going to pilot it so that we will be able to recommend it to staff in the future.
Total: 90 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 36
Total: 90 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 36
October 22, 2010-4 Hours
Today the English 9 and English 10 classes came in to learn how to write a review in Destiny Quest. The English Teachers are offering extra credit if the student's request is approved. We talked about what should go in a review and how to write one. I made a handout and screencast to help students outside of the library.
Total: 88 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 34
Total: 88 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 54
Running Total Elementary: 34
October 21, 2010-3 Hours
I went to a meeting of the Library Media Specialists in our conference. There was no agenda, but it was a productive meeting. We all shared our experience and tried to help each other. Topics we discussed included Learn 360 vs. Discovery Streeming; Library curricullum at the HS level; how to get teachers and students to use Badgerlink/Online Databases more; Magazine Budgets; and Teacher Book Clubs. I did some great networking withe the LMS from Lake Mills for website collorbration. It was just great to get to know other professionals.
Total: 84 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 50
Running Total Elementary: 34
Total: 84 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 50
Running Total Elementary: 34
October 20, 2010-1 Hour
After school I attended the District Technology Council. I learned I would be attending the SLATE Conference in Fall. I am very much looking forward to this. As a group, we hope to learn more about One to One computing and implementing GoogleDocs into our district.
The next topic was a preview of the technology requests. The school board has set aside some money to purchase some technology equipment. It is probably going to be one of the most political processes I have been through with technology. I am the advocate for the high school, and I hope that I am successful in getting all of our requests fulfilled.
Total: 81 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 47
Running Total Elementary: 34
The next topic was a preview of the technology requests. The school board has set aside some money to purchase some technology equipment. It is probably going to be one of the most political processes I have been through with technology. I am the advocate for the high school, and I hope that I am successful in getting all of our requests fulfilled.
Total: 81 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 47
Running Total Elementary: 34
October 19, 2010-2 Hours
Today, Ms. Mean's English Support Classes came into the library to to a biography research project. Ms. Means and I collaborated on the focus on the project (she originally wanted them to research some disease and I turned it to more pop culture to help the interest level). I created a resource page for her class so that they could find some quality resources. When they came in, I modeled how they should search for and cite resources.
Total: 80 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 46
Running Total Elementary: 34
Total: 80 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 46
Running Total Elementary: 34
October 15, 2010-2 Hours Elementary; 1 Hour Secondary
Liz presented a lesson on Dewey. She showed a Dewey rap that the students really enjoyed. During check out, I noticed that students were checking out different types of books that Liz highlighted because they didn't know that they were even in the library.
The majority of our time was spent talking with the Network Administrator, Mark. During this conversation, it be apparent why were are having some of the tech problems in the district. There is a definite difference in philosophy among the administration. I almost lost my mind when he said something like "Our kids are so far behind in technology that it doesn't matter what we do. They won't catch up." Liz and I feel like it is an uphill battle to get everyone on the same page.
That afternoon, I met with my Follett representative, Duane. He was so impressed with my ability to navigate Titlewave. Really, having the Follett representatives come into class and give their presentation was one of the best things that came out of Collection Development.
Total: 78 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 44
Running Total Elementary: 34
The majority of our time was spent talking with the Network Administrator, Mark. During this conversation, it be apparent why were are having some of the tech problems in the district. There is a definite difference in philosophy among the administration. I almost lost my mind when he said something like "Our kids are so far behind in technology that it doesn't matter what we do. They won't catch up." Liz and I feel like it is an uphill battle to get everyone on the same page.
That afternoon, I met with my Follett representative, Duane. He was so impressed with my ability to navigate Titlewave. Really, having the Follett representatives come into class and give their presentation was one of the best things that came out of Collection Development.
Total: 78 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 44
Running Total Elementary: 34
Friday, October 8, 2010
October 8, 2010-3 Hours
The 4th graders at the elementary school today were pre-assessed on their knowledge of call numbers/Dewey system. The librarian that worked with them last year had prior school library experience, only public library. Therefore, the students were not necessarily taught how to use the library. This causes checkout to take much longer than it should. It is Liz's goal to have them have 10 minutes of browsing and checkout time. Hopefully now that we know what students retained from the previous year, we can fill in the gaps and make the students better patrons of the library. After the lesson I assisted with book checkout.
Liz has assigned me the task of teaching a Dewey lesson. We also discussed our problems in the district with technology. We are hoping to build our infrastructure so that it can support more streaming and 21st century tools. It is our hope that technology dollars are not just spent on tools (SMART Boards, Document Cams, iPads), but also on making sure that they tools will work.
Total: 75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 43
Running Total Elementary: 32
Liz has assigned me the task of teaching a Dewey lesson. We also discussed our problems in the district with technology. We are hoping to build our infrastructure so that it can support more streaming and 21st century tools. It is our hope that technology dollars are not just spent on tools (SMART Boards, Document Cams, iPads), but also on making sure that they tools will work.
Total: 75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 43
Running Total Elementary: 32
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October 5, 2010-4 Hours
The American History Students are doing a research project on Native Americans. I have complied a website page with resource databases and some web links. The classes are coming in to research in the library. I give them a presentation on their webpage and also on the resource list of books that I've complied in Destiny Quest.
Total: 72 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 43
Running Total Elementary: 29
Total: 72 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 43
Running Total Elementary: 29
October 4, 2010-4 Hours
The Library Curriculum Committee met today to continue in the review process. Lori Mueller, the Director of Curriculum and Director of Technology, facilitated the meeting. Much of our time was spent discussing the fact that Technology needs to improve in the district because that is the majority of our instruction at all levels. We philosophically agree on the direction of the program, and genuinely want it to be better.
Total: 68 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 29
Total: 68 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 29
October 1, 2010-3 Hours
At the Elementary School, I observed Liz teach a lesson to 4th graders on how to use Destiny Quest. I then helped with book checkout and using Destiny. After that, Liz and I dealt with holds. We discussed how there needs to be policies and procedures in place for all 4 buildings.
Total: 64 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 25
Total: 64 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 25
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 27, 2010-2 Hours
At the High School, Liz and I tackled many problems. First, we discussed how World Book Online was used in the district and whether or not it should continue. It was not budgeted, which means that I need to take funds from somewhere else in the budget.
The other topic we discussed were the coming up with consistent library policies across the district. And also to come up with some district wide promotional ideas.
Total: 61 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 22
The other topic we discussed were the coming up with consistent library policies across the district. And also to come up with some district wide promotional ideas.
Total: 61 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 39
Running Total Elementary: 22
September 23, 2010 3 Hours
At the Elementary School, I assisted with classes doing book checkout. The lesson of the day was on how to use Destiny Quest, which is new to the students. The students took to it rather quickly. It is always a struggle to get all of the students signed in and to have all of the MacBooks working properly. Many of the students remembered how to find books using call numbers. I also think they appreciated the ability to see what was available and what wasn't. That way they could chose something else.
Total: 59 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 37
Running Total Elementary: 22
Total: 59 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 37
Running Total Elementary: 22
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 16, 2010-3 Hours
At the elementary school I observed Liz teach a third and a fourth grade class. Her topic for both were rules and expectations for the LMC. Then I assisted both classes with checkout. Liz and I touched based about working with the Diana from the Marshall Public Library.
At the High School, I spent an hour with the our School Specialty account manager. He came to look at our laminator and declared that our problems were from the old laminating film role. He is going to send us two new roles of laminate.
Total: 56 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 37
Running Total Elementary: 19
At the High School, I spent an hour with the our School Specialty account manager. He came to look at our laminator and declared that our problems were from the old laminating film role. He is going to send us two new roles of laminate.
Total: 56 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 37
Running Total Elementary: 19
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 15, 2010-2 Hours
Today I tried to figure out what was happening with the newspapers and how to order them. Last week there was a panicked teacher who was looking for a copy of the local newspaper, but we hadn't received any in the LMC yet. I had to research and figure out the Purchase Ordering process. Then I ordered the paper online. I did end up having a second subscription to one of the papers, but worked with the purchaser in the district office and got it all worked out.
Total: 53 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 36
Running Total Elementary: 17
Total: 53 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 36
Running Total Elementary: 17
September 13, 2010-2 Hours
At the HS Liz and I took inventory of the processing supplies and decided that the HS has more than enough and shouldn't need to order for a very long time. We also decided that one of my purchases for this year should be to replace the magazine covers because they are very worn out and do not make the magazines look presentable after processing. Then we went through how to put in a technology work order. She reviewed my purchase order for my first book order. Then we cataloged books that were ordered last year. A significant amount of time was spent trying to figure out how to print spine and barcode labels.
Total: 51 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 34
Running Total Elementary: 17
Total: 51 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 34
Running Total Elementary: 17
September 10, 2010-1.75
I went over my Follett book order for the final time. It is ready for Liz to look over.
Total: 49 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 32
Running Total Elementary: 17
Total: 49 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 32
Running Total Elementary: 17
September 9, 2010-2.25 Hours
At the Elementary School I helped Liz pull books for teachers needing lelvs M and P and the corresponding Lexile Level. We also troubled shooted for some problems: Follett maintenance order, All of my freshman being coded as faculty and not students, and some budget issues.
Total: 47.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 30.25
Running Total Elementary: 17
Total: 47.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 30.25
Running Total Elementary: 17
September 8, 2010-4 Hours
The English 10 students are researching topics related to Murder Mysteries. I have pulled resources from our collection along with creating a resource page for them including OnLine Databases and resources to create their research projects.
Total: 45 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 30.25
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
Total: 45 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 30.25
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
September 7, 2010-5.75 Hours
Today I registered on WEMTA's ListServ to get emails from other LMSs around the state. I hope that they will assist me in my professional development and help with any problems that I might incur.
Five sections of English Classes came into the LMC today to check out books for their independent reading assignment. I taught them how to find and use the On-line catalog including how to narrow their search within Destiny Quest. Then I assessed them with selecting materials according to their interests.
Total: 41 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 26.25
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
Five sections of English Classes came into the LMC today to check out books for their independent reading assignment. I taught them how to find and use the On-line catalog including how to narrow their search within Destiny Quest. Then I assessed them with selecting materials according to their interests.
Total: 41 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 26.25
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
September 3, 2010-1 Hour
To help teachers know when the library is available for sign out, I worked with our technology coordinator to create a shared calendar. The teachers already use this to sign out the computer labs, so it should be an easy transition for the teachers. Many were very receptive to this change. Before they would just tell the LMS when they were coming.
Total: 35.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 20.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
Total: 35.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 20.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
August 30, 2010-2 Hours
Today time was given for departments to collaborate within the High School. I got to a part of most of the meetings to introduce myself and offer my assistance to them. They voiced any concerns and let me know right away what I could do to help.
Total: 34.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 19.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
Total: 34.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 19.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
August 26, 2010-4 Hours
One of the in-service activities was an Instructional Technology Workshop. I instructed a section on how to use Animoto.com. The teachers signed up for an educator's account and then made their own 30 second Animoto. To prepare, I created a webpage with resources such as links to Animoto, the instructional PowerPoint, and student examples. The majority of the teachers were from the elementary school. During the lesson, I was able to help trouble shoot any technical problems and then help them brainstorm how Animoto could be used in their classrooms.
Total: 32.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
Total: 32.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 14.75
August 25, 2010-New Position
I am now officially the Library Media Specialist for Marshall High School. To finish my practicum hours, I will be working with Elizabeth Kaetterhenry who will supervise me both at the Elementary and High School.
Friday, September 10, 2010
April 22, 2010-1.75 Hours
I observed Melanie give a presentation on author Margaret Peterson Haddix. Then they had browsing time, and I helped the 3rd graders with check out.
Total: 28.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 10.75
Total: 28.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 10.75
Tuesday April 20, 2010-1.75 Hours
At CMS, I helped Melanie weed the 800s. She gets torn about what she should keep because it is still quality literature. I am a tosser. If it doesn't look good or inviting, I'm getting rid of it. We'll see if that hurts or helps me in the end. She has assigned me some things to catalog.
Total: 26.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 9
Total: 26.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 17.5
Running Total Elementary: 9
April 15, 2010-2.5 Hours
At CES I helped celebrate National Library Week. I had the students put their favorite book on a scoop of ice cream, brows, then fill out the forms that I made on Tuesday. Then they had time do a trivia contest. Some of this is what I helped Melanie plan.
Later in the day at the High School I gave the Animoto lesson.
Total: 24.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15.75
Running Total Elementary: 9
Later in the day at the High School I gave the Animoto lesson.
Total: 24.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15.75
Running Total Elementary: 9
April 13, 2010-1.75 Hours
I helped Melanie plan an activity for 3rd and 4th graders for National Library Week. I showed her the font with the sentence lines so that she could create sentence strips and then list: their favorite part of the library, why they like the library, or whatever else they would like to say about the library with a blank form. Then they will draw a picture of it on the top. Melanie then shared her professional development exercise with the paraprofessionals. She gave me her handout with the databases and the links. She also showed them how to access their email at home.
Total: 22.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15
Running Total Elementary: 7.25
Total: 22.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15
Running Total Elementary: 7.25
April 6, 2010-1.75 Hours
At CMS, I checked out students. I learned what reports are available in the OPAC; for such a bare bones system, there were quite a few items I entered/cataloged a mix media item. Cataloging took more time than I was anticipating, but I'm going to go back and make sure that the item is entered correctly. Students interrupted me (as they should), and that was a challenge to continue what I was doing.
Total: 20.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15
Running Total Elementary: 5.5
Total: 20.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 15
Running Total Elementary: 5.5
March 31, 2010-1.75 Hours
Today I observed Melanie gave a presentation on Tumble Books. Then I helped with 2 book check outs. It would have been nice if Melanie had a handout for the students on how to use Tumble Books. She was relying on kid memory. She will possibly put in a school newsletter or in the Upbeat Update for a home connection.
Total: 18.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 13.25
Running Total Elementary: 5.5
Total: 18.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 13.25
Running Total Elementary: 5.5
March 28, 2010-2 Hours
Today I prepared a PowerPoint that shows how to use Animoto.com. I used screen shots each time the screen changed while creating my own Animoto. This way I can still teach how to use it if the internet is down or slow. I also will not need an internet connection to present. This is prepared for the English 9 Classes.
Total: 17 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 13.25
Running Total Elementary: 3.75
Total: 17 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 13.25
Running Total Elementary: 3.75
March 18, 2010-1.75 Hours
Today at the Elementary School I assisted with checkout for 4th grade.
Total: 15 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 11.25
Running Total Elementary: 3.75
Total: 15 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 11.25
Running Total Elementary: 3.75
March 11, 2010-1.75 Hours
Today I supervised the 8th graders' research. Then I helped 7th grade with their final drafts of their research papers.
Total: 13.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 11.25
Running Total Elementary: 2
Total: 13.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 11.25
Running Total Elementary: 2
March 4, 2010-1.75 Hours
At the elementary School, I worked with two 4th grade classes on a shelving activity. They were given a non-fiction book, then they had to go and "shelve" the book in the correct space. I had to help check them off that they were correct. It was a challenging activity for some, but they were able to figure it out. Then I helped with book checkout. It is very different in an elementary school. They are very needy there.
Total: 10.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 8.5
Running Total Elementary: 1.75
Total: 10.25 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 8.5
Running Total Elementary: 1.75
February 23, 2010-1.75 Hours
Today I supervised the LMC while LMS and clerk were running around trying to find a DVD burner camera and get head sets from the HS. I checked out some books and continued to help the 8th grade with their digital storytelling projects. I was able to problem solve the problem with the headsets and how to get them to work.
Total: 8.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 8.5
Running Total Elementary: 0
Total: 8.5 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 8.5
Running Total Elementary: 0
February 18, 2010-1.75 Hours
Melanie and I continued to talk about the budget and how it was cut by $6000. She is debating what to cut. Most likely it will be the subscription to elibrary. Then I helped with check outs and shelving. Busy, busy hour in the LMC.
Total: 6.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 6.75 Hours
Running Total Elementary: 0
Total: 6.75 Hours
Running Total Secondary: 6.75 Hours
Running Total Elementary: 0
February 17, 2010-1.75 Hours
Today I talked with Melanie and she got me up to speed on where she is for the budget. She wants to switch to Destiny, but it would require $5,000 in computer upgrades that she's not sure the budget could handle after the initial $10,000 purchase price. Then I helped the 8th graders with their Digital stories on the Holocaust in iMovie.
My assignment is to research a paid citation maker and BrainPop. After talking with the teachers, it was decided that a paid citation maker would not be a wise use of library money because there are so many free resources that the students can use. We are continuing to investigate BrainPop.
Total Hours: 5
Running Total Secondary: 5
Running Total Elementary: 0
My assignment is to research a paid citation maker and BrainPop. After talking with the teachers, it was decided that a paid citation maker would not be a wise use of library money because there are so many free resources that the students can use. We are continuing to investigate BrainPop.
Total Hours: 5
Running Total Secondary: 5
Running Total Elementary: 0
February 11, 2010 1.75 Hours
Today at Clinton Middle School, I learned how to use their OPAC Library World to check in and out books, and doing general searches. Then I worked at the circulation desk during book checkout with the 6th grade class. To checkout a books, I had to type in their last names. It was a challenge to know how to spell their last names. However, it made the students be verbal. Then Melanie and I planned for next week on how to do digital stories and to explore Destiny.
Total Hours: 3.25
Running Total Secondary Hours: 3.25
Running Total Elementary Hours: 0
Total Hours: 3.25
Running Total Secondary Hours: 3.25
Running Total Elementary Hours: 0
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Febrary 9, 2010-1.5 Hours
Today I worked with 6th graders on their works cited pages for a research project on a famous person in computer lab in the LMC. They used an online citation maker, and I had to show them how to cite the image and not the results of their Google image search.
Total Hours: 1.5
Running Secondary Total: 1.5
Running Elementary Total: 0
Total Hours: 1.5
Running Secondary Total: 1.5
Running Elementary Total: 0
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Beginning
Libraries are an awesome place. I have used them in a variety of capacities, both school and public libraries. Part of the reason that I am seeking my Library Media Specialist License is because of the fun I have in researching and using the tools of the library. The other part is because of the success I obtained through help from the library staff. I want to help others in their search for knowledge.
I am anticipating working in the library media center at Clinton Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Overall, I think that working in a library at any level will have its similarities. One concern that Melanie Stevens, the District Library Media Specialist, mentioned is how badly the collections need to be weeded. Another similarity between all the libraries is putting in orders and then cataloging all the new acquisitions. All students will need help choosing the right reading material, so I expect to help students find interesting selections at their level. Throughout the district, I hope to help the staff learn new technologies to engage their students in learning.
While there will be many similarities between the library, there are sure to be some differences. At the elementary, I anticipate choosing and reading stories to the students. Balance literacy is also a push at the elementary level, and I think many teachers would like resources pulled so that their students could have a variety of reading choices.
My first clinical experience will be at Clinton Middle School. Because the elementary school ran out of space, grades five through eight are housed at the middle school. Each grade level is about to start their research projects. Middle school students will need help with finding research materials. They will also need to be instructed on which websites are credible. I’m sure that I will need to troubleshoot technology with both teachers and students.
The high school level is where I have to most familiarity because of my teaching experience. I have observed the library aids decorating and setting up displays of materials. The LMC is opened to students during study halls, so I anticipate supervising and helping students. To help the staff, I expect to pull collections and put carts together that they can use in their classrooms. Several times a month, the LMC staff hosts some different events to promote the LMC; I expect to help plan these events. While I am a frequent user of the library, I am sure that there many things that take place in the library that I am ignorant about.
I am very excited to start working the libraries. Mrs. Stevens is also excited to have some extra help. There are sure to be surprises because in education, nothing is ever straight forward.
I am anticipating working in the library media center at Clinton Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Overall, I think that working in a library at any level will have its similarities. One concern that Melanie Stevens, the District Library Media Specialist, mentioned is how badly the collections need to be weeded. Another similarity between all the libraries is putting in orders and then cataloging all the new acquisitions. All students will need help choosing the right reading material, so I expect to help students find interesting selections at their level. Throughout the district, I hope to help the staff learn new technologies to engage their students in learning.
While there will be many similarities between the library, there are sure to be some differences. At the elementary, I anticipate choosing and reading stories to the students. Balance literacy is also a push at the elementary level, and I think many teachers would like resources pulled so that their students could have a variety of reading choices.
My first clinical experience will be at Clinton Middle School. Because the elementary school ran out of space, grades five through eight are housed at the middle school. Each grade level is about to start their research projects. Middle school students will need help with finding research materials. They will also need to be instructed on which websites are credible. I’m sure that I will need to troubleshoot technology with both teachers and students.
The high school level is where I have to most familiarity because of my teaching experience. I have observed the library aids decorating and setting up displays of materials. The LMC is opened to students during study halls, so I anticipate supervising and helping students. To help the staff, I expect to pull collections and put carts together that they can use in their classrooms. Several times a month, the LMC staff hosts some different events to promote the LMC; I expect to help plan these events. While I am a frequent user of the library, I am sure that there many things that take place in the library that I am ignorant about.
I am very excited to start working the libraries. Mrs. Stevens is also excited to have some extra help. There are sure to be surprises because in education, nothing is ever straight forward.
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