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

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

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

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

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

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