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Information Literacy session July 16, 2008

Posted by Debbie Stafford in : NECC2008 , 1 comment so far

The very first session that I was able to attend at NECC08 was Information Literacy: Concrete Strategies to Bring Students Aboard Presented by Eric LeMoine Session Links www.trackstar.4teachers.org (Tracks #354932 and #354698)

I can’t really say that I picked up anything new about Information Literacy but what I found most interesting was that this session was presented by a K-5 Technology/Curriculum Coach. The material contained all that might have been at a similar sessioon presented by a school library media specialist. IS this significant? I don’t know. Certainly Information Literacy is not something that belongs just to SLMS but it is one area that we push as a reason for our existence. I decided that it was a good thing that Information Literacy was being pushed whether from a SLMS or a Technology Coach.

At any rate, it was a good session, well attended and well presented.

One tip that I did pick up; have students create their slide show in outline view. Don’t allow them to move from outline view to slide view until the outline has been reviewed to make sure the content is there before the bells and whistles go in.

Debbie

SLJ’s 2.0 Program Begins July 21

Posted by wstephens in : Check this out! , 1 comment so far

School Library Journal is offering a self-paced 23-things-type experience – it looks like a fun way to immerse yourself in the 2.0 tools amidst some like-minded people.

It will be hosted by Dominican GSLIS faculty member Michael Stephens (Tame the Web). SLJ editor Brian Kenney provides more details. I know I am looking forward to it.

AASL News

Posted by mjones in : AASL News , add a comment

AASL Board of Directors approves L4L development
During the ALA 2008 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, the AASL Board of Directors approved the development of Learning 4 Life (L4L). L4L is a 3-5–year plan to nationally implement the “Standards for the 21st-Century Learner” and other guidelines being developed for school library media programs. A full launch of L4L is scheduled for fall 2008.

Intellectual Freedom brochures available online for AASL members
AASL has developed a new Intellectual Freedom brochure for AASL members to download. The brochure offers insight and support for school library media programs facing censorship issues. There are also print and online resources and information on the ALA Code of Ethics.

2009 NSLMPY application now online
A copy of the 2009 National School Library Media Program of the Year (NSLMPY) application is now available for download on the AASL NSLMPY Web page. The 2009 application deadline is January 2, 2009. Those considering their school library media program for the 2009 award are encouraged to read “Leadership for Excellence” (edited by JoAnn Carr) to gain insight as to why certain school library media programs excel and gain national recognition.