3/9/11

 Describe 2 highlights that caught your attention in our readings or discussions for this week.  Why were these significant for you?

• pg 104: "Good collaboration with teachers involves at least four important elements."
• 1. A good professional relationship with all teachers.
• 2. A basic knowledge of the teaching/learning goals and activities in each classroom.
• 3. A good collection of the best and most pertinent teaching and learning resources.
• 4. An ability to promote and teach the learning resources in valuable ways.

These four elements are crucial in getting the support of the teachers, students, and administrators for the program you are trying to create and maintain.

• pg 106: "You probably need to think about setting up time and resources that encourage students to learn on topics of their own choice that may in fact have nothing to do with the curriculum at all."           I see this as valuable, but I know this would be a hard sell to some teachers who think that their curriculum is essential.  By using a research model (Big 6) to complete these projects, I think you would have an easier time convincing people of the value.
  

 What are your thoughts about the tools provided by DPI for library media programs?  Were you aware of these?  Which things do you see as most valuable to you?

• These are great tools that you can use with administrators to help them understand the role of the library.  They are necessary in creating a program that will be valued by all stakeholders.

What are your thoughts, concerns and questions about library program evaluations?

• I think it is a very good idea to evaluate library programs.  The evaluations will help ensure that you are meeting the needs of the students and staff.  This will in turn create a valuable program in your school.
  

Questions about your Online Database Presentation or your Library Lesson?  What is your topic?

• Kids Search is my database.  Alexandria is my library lesson.
  

(Louis Question) – How has our class and this week’s activities effected you in your professional life?  Discuss two things that you have learned about this week.

• I really liked creating the paragraph about my role as a library media specialist.  The librarians in my district are currently working on a proposal about this.  This paragraph will be very helpful.
• I also found that trying to sum that paragraph up in two sentences was not an easy task.  But, I realize how important it is to be able to get my point across quickly, because I may not be granted a lot of time to communicate the importance of my job.  I AM PART OF THE SOLUTION!