March 23, 2011

Weekly Blogger Reflection (Reflect on the following questions.)
(Louis Question) – How has our class and this week’s activities effected you in your professional life?
I have learned a significant amount of information that I can apply to my current position by taking this class.  I found resources such as Powerspeak Languages that can have a positive impact with the parents I work with on a daily basis.

Discuss two things that you have learned about this week.
The screenomatic (sp?) option was discussed in the past but it was neat to see Dan and Jenny's direct application of the tool.  It definitely is a cool resource to use with the students.

Kari's use of the map of her library was very useful.  I think the students will get better use out of a library if they know where everything can be found. 

Library Lesson

Library Lesson

March 16, 2010

Describe 2 highlights that caught your attention during the Online Database presentations.  
  I thought the Culture Grams database was very interesting.  It was neat to see how much information was provided in one source.  I liked the fact that students are able to use pictures right from the website and one would know that the pictures are authentic and come directly from the country. 

I thought Brain Pop was a very interesting website as well.  I really liked a number of the features it has available.  The two additional options of Brain Pop Espanol and Brain Pop ESL would be beneficial for a number of students in my district. 

                                             

 (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 have emailed my principals, fellow school psychologists and special education coordinators about the Powerspeak Language databases offered by the Kenosha Public Library.  I also plan to contact a woman in the district that creates a parent newsletter that goes home to all (I think) parents.  I thought the PowerSpeak Language database should be shared with all parents of KUSD students. 

Learning about these databases will help me both professionally and personally.  I think it is beneficial to know about all of these resources for the parents and students I work with as well as my own children as the grow in their educational development. 

Powerspeak Database Presentation

http://www.gale.cengage.com/pdf/facts/Powerspeak.pdf

March 9th, 2011

Describe 2 highlights that caught your attention in our readings or discussions for this week.  Why were these significant for you?
It was interesting to hear all of the different takes on what the LMS role consists of in each of our districts.  My description was more bookish of course due to the fact that I am not currently within the library.  I did like many of the points all of you shared due to the different roles each of you have as the LMS in your schools.  

Another important point that has continually been brought up is the need to make sure your administrator knows what you do for the school as the LMS in his/her building.  It is understandable that you want to make sure they know your usefulness and how you can support the students and curriculum in the school building. 

   

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?

 I was not aware of the resources provided by the DPI for library media programs.  I found some of the information to be useful. 

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

 I did not like the Denver database rubric at first glance; however, Stacy's comment on how the rubric could be used to her advantage was a good point.  I did like the New York evaluation rubric due to the information it concentrated on.

  

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

 I have chosen the online database of PowerSpeak Languages because of the usefulness it can provide to the clientele I work with on a daily basis.  I look forward to further investigating this database to present it to the class next week.  I initially was going to present on another database but there is an abundance of resources which would be too broad to present.  

Since I have spring break next week (yeah), I am going to work on 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.

Prior to coming to class, I had to stop by the district office to drop off paperwork on a student.  I came upon a discussion between two secretaries and a coordinator of special education.  The coordinator just received an I Pad.  We starting talking about apps and I mentioned the Google Translate app.  She proceeded to show me a handout she had on good apps for students with special education needs.  I asked her if I could have a copy of the document.  I don't know if she will share or not but it looked very interesting.

As I mentioned in the discussion, it is important not to have a weak link in your LM department due to the negative impact it could have on the program as a whole.  The unfortunate party in the whole group are the students who are not getting the amount of services they deserve and not being taught to continue to use the resources at their current level.

March 2, 2011

Weekly Blogger Reflection (Reflect on the following questions.)

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

I thought one of the coolest sites that was noted was the one Jenny had given us in the area of planets.  I know she mentioned that her students really were interested in the information because of how it was presented in the site. 

Even though I am not in the library at this moment, I feel that I can share the information with my staff so that they can benefit from the resources now. 

What are your thoughts about the search engines we discussed?
I think that it is beneficial for students to given a variety of search engines due to the fact that they can understand that there is more than one way to get information and not rely on just Google to get what they want. 



How do you feel about Google Advanced Search techniques?
I think that the Google Advanced Search techniques are an extremely helpful tool.  I especially like the fact that you can choose to find specific types of documents.

Do you think you’d use Scavenger Hunts with your students? Why or why not?

I am not in the library at the present time; however, I feel that a scavenger hunt would be useful tool to use to help students understand the different reference materials available to them.  It is also a fun activity which would spur their interest in the information.

Questions about your Online Database Presentation or your Library Lesson? What is database and what is your lesson topic?

I am going to focus on the Online Database of Learning Express Library.  It provides a specific resource that will be very useful with the students I work with on a daily basis.
I am still working on finding a lesson topic but will do so this weekend.

(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 know that evaluation is very helpful in any job.  If I take into account my current role, I feel that I am doing a good job and hopefully get "high" marks.  However, I know that with every job there is a need for improvement. 
Having students know what reference resources including those on the computer are very important.  Starting students early on what the library can provide them is essential. 

Internet Log - Wisconsin 4th Grade Curriculum

Here is my log on sites for Wisconsin - 4th Grade Curriculum.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Au2GLvplQirGdEdkUGpldkZLSHE3NWRNTkZhdTR5NFE&hl=en&pli=1#gid=0