Artifacts, Standards applied, and Reflections
Professional Licensure Artifacts, Standards, and Reflections
Library Website/Mobile Site - (InTASC Standards: Learner Differences, Learning Environments, Content Knowledge, Application of Content, Planning for Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Professional Learning and Ethical Practice, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from Virtual Libraries is one I am most proud of and plan to continue to update and use. Students and staff have been using it and giving me valuable feedback. The website has many of the smaller course projects linked to it. While creating this website I learned quite a bit about different web development programs and feel much more confident in assisting staff in setting up their own websites. As hard as it was for me to give feedback to a classmate, the feedback I received was very much appreciated. This website seemed to be the "capstone" project for the professional level classes.
Student Privacy in the Age of Technology Research - (InTASC Standards: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from Information Technologies was a real eye-opener for me, prior to this I was not aware of the different laws protecting our students. It was very interesting to learn how quickly some of the legislation and local policies can become outdated. It became a conversation starter with our technology staff and administrators.
Online Course - (InTASC Standards: Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from Information Technologies was the first of the "big" ones in my professional classes and was hard for me because it was with someone I had never met before. We were able to find a middle ground and create a very neat assignment. Although I won't be in a position to use the assignment we created, it gave me the necessary background experience to create others that I can use in my schools.
Technology Coordinator Interview - (InTASC Standards: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This was one of the more enjoyable projects from Information Technologies I worked through, I enjoy spending time with and learning from our Technology director and Technology Integrator. Even though I consider myself to be pretty "techie" I learned about how our school network is set up and got a 'tour' of the server rooms.
School Board Presentation - (InTASC Standards: Content Knowledge, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was very difficult for me both in terms of utilizing new technology and feeling confident in "bragging" about and promoting what we are doing in our libraries. Having experience with these types of programs has come in handy when assisting students and staff with their projects.
Data Collection Plan - (InTASC Standards: Learning Environments, Application of Content, Assessment, Planning for Instruction, Leadership and Collaboration)
Staffing Case Study - (InTASC Standards: Learning Environments, Planning for Instruction, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was not one of my favorite projects as I was working on it, but I feel it was very beneficial once finished. It made me examine what we are doing in our library with a different "filter" to make changes that our stakeholders would support. It has also helped me prepare for my annual SLO and EE documentation.
Letter to Legislator - (InTASC Standards: Content Knowledge, Professional Learning and Ethical Practice, Leadership and Collaboration)
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was good practice for me in regards to communicating with our government officials. It made me go and find out exactly who I should be contacting. I enjoyed practicing my personal business letters, I haven't totally forgotten how they should be formatted.
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was great practice for writing grants, this will be something I need to to continue to do with our shrinking budgets that will unfortunately most likely be continuing. I was able to use knowledge gleaned from this project in booking an author/illustrator visit for this spring. Practicing grant writing is also beneficial.
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was an enjoyable assignment and I was able to use parts of if for my Educator Effectiveness within my school district. Finding new resource groups for librarians was enjoyable, expanding my network of school librarians is always a good thing. Everyone brings a new perspective and I need that especially coming from a small district where I am the only librarian.
- This project from the Leadership and Administration of Library and Technology Programs Class was difficult but beneficial. Having so many people's perspective made it hard to come to a consensus, but it is good practice. It is also more than a little frightening that this scenario is in fact reality in many districts around the country. Comparing "notes" with other practicing librarians gives me more confidence when making staffing decisions in my district. I enjoyed learning more than a few new things as well.
Initial Licensure Artifacts, Standards, and Reflections
Book Recommendation and Selection Blog (Communications and Group Dynamics; Access; Technology, Including Design and Production of Instructional Resources; Instructional Leadership)
Book Trailer (Access; Communications and Group Dynamics; Technology, Including Design and Production of Instructional Resources; Instructional Leadership)
- This project is one of the projects I am most proud of. This Children's Literature assignment provides one avenue of communication with students, parents, and faculty. The blog is another way to disseminate materials and assist in providing guidance in choosing appropriate books for children with varied reading and interest levels. When selecting books to be included, I explored many resources including national and state award winners; utilized well known and respected literature publications along with talking to other librarians and students about what they recommended. I also enjoyed this project because it allowed me to read many different types of books and let me incorporate technology in a new way that I could share with many others including classroom teachers.
Book Trailer (Access; Communications and Group Dynamics; Technology, Including Design and Production of Instructional Resources; Instructional Leadership)
- This assignment was challenging but gratifying. Having the opportunity to create my vision of characters from a great book was a project I really enjoyed. I have since given my students this project individually and in groups and they created some wonderful trailers that have helped increase circulation of those books. This project provides an opportunity to discuss copyright issues and is a great way to showcase student work and use it for something practical. There are multiple programs that students and teachers can use to create this project.
- This assignment from the administration class is one that I really enjoyed working on. I spoke to the high school librarian, the middle school librarian and the district bookkeeper and gained a new appreciation for the district codes. I was familiar with some of the budget codes, but never realized that the numbers were assigned by the state, I just thought it was a crazy numbering system our district had. Seeing the 'cold hard facts' of the budget beyond my department was enlightening too.
- This assignment was one of the most challenging assignments in the Children's Literature class because it forced me to look at a book in a way I never had before. I felt fortunate to meet with one of the district art teachers and he explained the terms and provided additional examples. So often working with high school students I forget about the importance of illustrations and picture books, this assignment really made me take a few steps back and look at books in a new light.
- I have never been more relieved to have an assignment finished as I was with this one, it truly was like learning a new language. I enjoyed exploring the different ways library can code their collection items, although after discussing cataloging with current librarians it seems as it may become a lost art. This class project will give me more confidence as I begin adding pieces to my library and add the items into our system.
- This assignment forced me to become familiar with my district's board policy. I am really happy with the document I created, my principal and superintendent were too. This project gave me an 'in' to go and talk to all three librarians in the district and solicit their feedback, and I think the updated document after their input is even better. Reviewing other districts' policies was interesting
- This assignment was valuable because it forced me to really narrow in on the most important information. I wasn't as familiar as I probably should have been at first, but I feel much more confident and was happy to share when the technology committee asked me to present and provide copies during a staff in-service before school began in the fall.
- Creating these resource packets was valuable to me because it gave me an opportunity to collaborate with other staff members. After this project, in my role as technology coach, I was invited to the math and english curriculum workshops to assist in identifying additional technology opportunities. This collaboration continues, and the students have told me how much they are enjoying the additional technology integration in their classes. I look forward to expanding this collaboration with even more staff members.
- This assignment really made me reflect on my childhood reading habits and motivation. I realized how lucky I was to have a parent that modeled reading for pleasure and I hope that I am doing the same for my kids. I enjoyed the opportunities to examine what other librarians are currently doing. I look forward to having the chance to use this project when I finally get my own library.
- This was one of the first projects completed during the program and it is one of my favorites. It was a new 'tool' for me and my students have really enjoyed completing the project as well. Students now expect to create and contribute, not just look and listen and the fact that this tool is free and available to just about anyone makes it a great project.
- Group projects are always interesting and can be even more challenging. I was lucky enough to be in a great group, we worked together well. Taking advantage of the collaborative features in google apps made this project go very smoothly and is much easier to showcase to faculty that I work with. I am proud of the work I personally did on this project and am thrilled how the entire project turned out. The faculty members were also impressed and plan to add use it in the future.
- One of the most interesting projects for me to work on. I consider myself to be very open-minded in regards to literature; I know what I like, but want everyone to be able to find what they like to read. I enjoyed picking apart the book selection to try and find areas that others might have issues with and then come up with arguments why the book should still be allowed. I do think that this project has helped to prepare me for any 'reconsideration' requests that may happen in the future.
- This project gave me another opportunity to work with LibGuides, not my favorite tech tool. I also got the chance to collaborate with different staff members, they liked the resources and I am slowing getting more comfortable with the program. This libguide was more of a challenge because I really needed the "clients" help, I am not as comfortable selecting resources for this grade level of student.
- This project gave me the opportunity to test out a website/program some of my students have been raving about. I'm glad I tried it, but it is not my first choice of electronic presentation software. That being said, anytime the students have choices, the quality of projects seems to be better, so I'm happy I have experience with it and will offer it as an option for my students; and I will be sharing with other staff members as well.
- I very much enjoyed this project because it gave me an excuse to go in and talk to the public librarian about all the updates and changes at the library. We hit it off very well and I was able to get started on my service project with her input and suggestions. There were many aspects of the library that I never really thought of until this assignment, it really gave me a new appreciation for what librarians do.
- I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to go and observe on the UW campus and in the process of working on this assignment really confirmed my desire to be a librarian. I have to admit that I don't necessarily want to be a college reference librarian, but I can't wait to get into my own library and help students with their needs.
- This project had a special interest for me because I was researching something directly affecting me. Many of the resources and information I discovered I now use on a regular basis. It was great to find 'experts' that give credence to some of the actions I was already doing. I was pleasantly surprised that my professor added my paper to the recommended reading list for the Wise1 and Wise2 scholars. The part of the project I struggled with was using googlesites to record my progress throughout the process.
- This was a fun project. I started off by meeting with our maintenance man to get the dimensions, then I met with the librarian to get additional details. After that I made my wish lists and set up my dream library in the allotted space (and there is a good amount of that.) The best news happened after I shared some of my ideas with the principal and she is trying to incorporate some of them for next year! It is wonderful when your ideas are liked and put into action by others, very gratifying.
- Another of my favorite projects. Once again I was in a group with amazing teamwork! We were able to narrow our young adult series pretty quickly and we divided up the reading responsibilities and deadlines without complications. The series is about a teen spy so using the Mission Impossible theme as background music was a natural fit (unfortunately the sound didn't carry through on my weblink) and we decided to share info on each mission (ie book.) Everyone contributed to the quality of the project and I happily share this with my middle school students. Even though we weren't required to finish all books in the series, I enjoyed them so much that I did go back and read them all after class.
- This was a difficult project for me, unlike my other group projects there was some difficulty getting all members on the same page. The information and plans I think will work very well if we were to actually complete it, but the planning stages were difficult because of outside (of class) time commitments of the members. I was able to use some of the methods I practice in my role as technology coach and was happy that the instructor commented specifically on some of my suggestions. As difficult as I found this project I know that collaboration is important and we all need to learn to work with everyone, not just our friends.
- This was another group project, and as all the others were, the groups were assigned; which can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. In this case, it was in fact both. This group was made up entirely of procrastinators, good in the sense that we don't make prompt people mad, but bad because none of us are really 'get up and go' people. We had a hard time selecting our topic, we all surveyed our students (in different school districts) and tried to identify one or two common themes. We finally, after an intense 'circular' conversation, decided on one theme, then additional difficulties were encountered on completing our individual contributions to the project. In the end I think all participants learned to prioritize their wants and how to compromise.
- My students still talk about this project, I think they were surprised to find out that I wanted their input. I did share my findings with the current librarian, hopefully he took them into account when ordering new books this year. When I do get into my own library I plan on using student input to help in the selection of materials for the collection. I consider myself to be pretty well read, but there is no way I could possibly read everything out there, so it makes sense to get other's opinions. I hate to admit it, but I when I made predictions I was completely off base on a few items; a good reminder that in order to provide great customer service, you must pay attention to the customer!
- This project seemed so simple to start with, but as I began working on it I realized that there was so much I wanted to include on the application. I looked at over a dozen different applications before creating mine. I am happy with how it turned out and think this is another great use of googleapps. People involved in hiring/approving the volunteers can all view the results spreadsheet at any time. This will reduce paper waste and streamline the process. As updates need to be done, they can be easily fixed without affecting prior submissions.
- This is an assignment I put off as long as possible because I wasn't really interested in reading a book like this. Once I finished reading it, I admit that I enjoyed the story and even though it was somewhat against my will, I learned something about different cultures. The first was more obvious, I was learning about Chinese culture and some of what Chinese immigrants had to deal with in the United States. The second was learning about America in the late 1940's. This project reminded me that assignments are important even if you don' t like them and to be empathetic to students avoiding projects. I have an example of how it ended up being not such a horrible experience.
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