Praxis II - Library Media Specialist (0311)

Accessibility issues

Provide print material in alternate formats including: Braille, large print, audiotape, digital sound files and e-text. Whenever possible, information should be provided in the alternative format preferred by the student. Docs created using Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) are difficult, if not impossible, to read using screen readers and/or refreshable braille displays. If materials are provided on a website in PDF format, an alternative version should also be available in plain text or HTML format.

Artistic style

Realism (representational) Surrealism (sense of unreality) Impressionism (light in nature) Expressionism (bold colors, rapid brushwork), Abstract (exaggeration, distortion) Primitive/folk art (regional/tribal, lack of perspective) Cartoon (panels, slapstick, absurdity, lively line) Most illustrators have a distinct (personal) style while others vary among books.

Standards

Standards for the 21st century learner (2007) - Information literacy standards for students Standards for the 21st century learner IN ACTION (2009) - provides support for teaching the skills Empowering Learners (2009) - Guidelines for school library media programs; replaced Information Power (1998-March 2009)

Constructivism

Student-centered teaching is based on the constructivist model in which students construct rather than receive or assimilate knowledge. Begin a lesson by asking students to recall what they already know about the subject. Then involve students in an activity that will take them beyond what they currently know. The student must actively engage in the learning process by doing something. If students construct their own framework or schema by experimenting, they are more likely to retain facts learned. teacher serves as facilitator by providing a framework (i.e. activities for students to complete - research, answering open ended questions, writing, web 2.0 products) for higher levels of cognition to occur, students must build their own knowledge through activities that engage them in active learning; create meaning for themselves and go beyond rote learning Key concepts: * Learning is active. * Learning is social by nature- learners share ideas, inquire, and problem solve together. * Prior experiences, values, and beliefs affect new learning. * Reflection and metacognition contribute to the construction of new knowledge. * People create mental schemas/scaffolding on which to store and recall information. The broader a student's schema, the more that student is able to learn. Activities: * constructing * experimenting * practicing * summarizing and reading * conducting research and analysis * articulating (writing, drawing)

I-Search

Students select topics of personal interest and produce meaningful products. Metacognitive thinking. Students are asked to keep a log of their actions, thoughts, and feelings as they move through the process. In addition, students are asked to reflect on their previous research experiences to set the stage for an appreciation of the research process. Based on Ken Macrorie's 1988 book entitled, The I-Search Paper, I-Search proposes an alternative to the traditional research paper. Adapted in the 1990's by Marilyn Joyce and Julie Tallman. Often used by middle and high school students, the inquiry-based approach can also be used with elementary or college students. Four general steps: 1. Selecting a topic - exploring interests, discussing ideas, browsing resources 2. Finding information - generating questions, exploring resources 3. Using information - taking notes, analyzing materials 4. Developing a final product - developing communications, sharing experiences

How cognitive theory views the human brain

The human brain and modern computers have similarities in regards to problem solving. Similar in the storage and management of a tremendous amount of information.

Fair Use

Title 17, Section 107 of 1976 Copyright Act supports users' rights for teaching and learning can use without obtaining permission or paying a license fee "Fair Use" doctrine: 1. purpose and character of use - nonprofit, educational 2. nature 3. amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted whole 4. effect of the use upon the potential market - *Will it be a transformative work that adds value (repurpose)?* Beneficial uses: quoting from copyrighted works, providing multiple copies to students in class, creating new knowledge The following are only guidelines and NOT the law! (i.e. 10% or 30 seconds) a. Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia (1996) b. Guidelines for the Educational Use of Music c. Guidelines for Classroom Copying *see "Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education" - Temple U Media Education Lab/Renee Hobbs

Public domain

Unpublished works - life of the author + 70 years Published works - before 1923 - in the public domain due to copyright expiration Published works created after 1977 - 70 years after the death of author. If a work of corporate authorship, 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever expires first. Works by the U.S. Government are always in the public domain.

Selection vs. Censorship

When choosing acquisitions, selectors look for the positive whereas censors look for the negative.

Visual presenter (a.k.a. Document camera)

When joined with a data projector (IWB) or TV, the visual presenter can be used to provide shared reading experiences, explore tiny objects close up, or examine primary source documents.

Five Finger Test

a way to "test" a book before you spend too much time with it and get frustrated Find a page of text somewhere in the middle of the book (one with lots of text and few or no pictures). Each time you come to a word you don't know, hold 1 finger up. If you have all 5 fingers up before you get to the end of the page, it is probably too difficult for you right now. If you have less than 5 fingers but more than 1 or 2 fingers up when you finish, the book may be just what you need to grow as a reader.

Aesthetic vs. Efferent reading

aesthetic (reading for pleasure) vs. efferent (remembering facts)

Library Bill of Rights, Article V

affirms special protection to minors using libraries "A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, AGE, background, or views." minors' First Amendment right to read and receive information and ideas

Children's materials

ages 6-12

A digital divide exists...

between those with 24/7 Web access at home and school and those with limited access

The book designer chooses...

book size/shape, dust jacket, front cover, end papers, title page, paper stock, typeface (font)

"New realism"

coined by Shelton Root (1977) - fiction once considered too "taboo" (death, violence, divorce, family problems, social problems) best to focus on the people/characters instead of the problem

Picture books

communicate information. The illustrations contribute to/enhance/complement the telling of the story.

Picture Storybooks

contain a plot and characterization; are meant to be read aloud; should not be "leveled" because the text/language is usually richer since the illustrations add to the meaning

Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998

digital rights management

Multicultural books

diversity, varied heritage, critical inquiry, multiple perspectives, heighten sensitivity, avoids racial/cultural stereotyping, no generalizations, cultural authenticity African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, women, religious groups, regional groups, GLBT, disabled not a genre in of itself

Illustrated books

do not depict or extend the text.

Materials should meet the

educational, emotional, cultural, and recreational needs of students.

The mission of the school library media program is to...

ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The SLMS empowers students to be... *critical thinkers *enthusiastic readers *skillful researchers *ethical users of information. was revised to reflect the expanding responsibilities of the SLMS in helping learners develope 21st century skills (Empowering Learners, 2009, p. 8 )

The Research Cycle (Jamie McKenzie - 1995)

focus on essential questions actively revising and rethinking the research questions throughout the process requires students to make decisions, create answers, and show independent judgment students as information producers rather than simply information gatherers Students move repeatedly through the following steps in the research cycle: * Questioning * Planning * Gathering * Sorting & Sifting * Synthesizing * Evaluating * Reporting * (after several repetitions of the cycle)

MARC record

for bibliographic description divided into fields (3-digit tag); organized by hundreds 0XX fields - Control information, numbers, codes 1XX fields - Main entry 2XX fields - Titles, edition, imprint 3XX fields - Physical description, etc. 4XX fields - Series statements (as shown in item) 5XX fields - Notes 6XX fields - Subject added entries 7XX fields - Added entries other than subject or series 8XX fields - Series added entries (other authoritative forms)

ALA

founded in 1876 *AASL founded in 1914

Poetry Anthologies

from many different times, by many different poets, on many different topics (Sing a Song of Popcorn) usually longer than poetry collections

Formative assessments...

give students feedback and the chance to revise work. Examples include rubrics, checklists, portfolios, journals, conferencing, graphic organizers, mind maps, peer review.

The Big 6 (Eisenberg & Berkowitz - 1987)

information problem-solving approach most popular model for information skills Ideal for grades 3-12. Super3: Plan, Do, Review (for K-2) 1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed 2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources 3. Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) 3.2 Find information within sources 4. Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) 4.2 Extract relevant information 5. Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources 5.2 Present the information 6. Evaluation 6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness) 6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)

Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)

international standard digital format for the description of bibliographic items developed by the Library of Congress during the 1960s computerized cataloging from library to library most predominant format is MARC 21, created in 1999 (includes holdings records and classification) enables library automation systems and sharing of bibliographic resources data content is defined by external standards such as AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), etc.

# of children's books increased tremendously in

late 1980's, again in 1998, and in 2006 was approximately 26,000.

Poetry concepts/activities

look for the end of a thought before pausing determine rhyme scheme involve kids in reading poetry (Poems for Two Voices) *choose a poem and recreate it with own content (ex. Science Verse) *found poetry *spine label poetry

REACTS (Stripling & Pitts)

need for high level thinking in the research process; focus on critical thinking If students research at a low level, they're likely to react at a low level. In other words, if students spend their time collecting facts, they'll probably create a low-level recall-type report. However if they spend their time in the research process integrating, concluding, and conceptualizing, then their final product will be reflect transformation and synthesis of information. The REACTS Taxonomy: * Recalling * Explaining * Analyzing * Challenging * Transforming * Synthesizing

Traditional literature/Folklore

of the oral tradition; no known author; preserved through storytelling nursery rhymes, FOLKTALES, fables, myths, legends, tall tales, epics, religious stories, folk songs early recordings: Charles Perrault (1697, Mother Goose, Cinderella); Grimm Brothers (1812-1857)

Electronic keyboards (a.k.a. Alphasmarts)

portable, battery powered, word-processing keyboards one-to-one computing solution under $200 For projects that involve writing but don't require a laptop. The infrared feature can beam text to a printer. Good for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, or faced with physical hurdles such as a lack of fine motor skills: * Sticky Keys allows students to type combination keystrokes without pressing the keys simultaneously. * Slow Keys helps children with unsteady hands or difficulty in key targeting. * Auto-repeat can be disabled to support students with reflex control challenges. * High-contrast LCD screen and multiple font sizes help children with vision challenges. * Linked Files make it easy to provide customized assignments, instruction, and support materials.

Realistic fiction

possible but not always probable; feature child protagonist; plot centers on children's experiences; a "window" into their lives and the lives of others what we consider realistic depends on the current social context - changes over the years 1960s - becomes more diverse and shows complex social lives, non-traditional families should end on a hopeful note Victorian era vs. Contemporary realistic fiction

WebQuests

provide an authentic, technology-rich environment for problem solving, information processing, and collaboration involves students in a wide range of activities that make good use of Internet-based resources Bernie Dodge developed the WebQuest concept in the mid 1990s (WebQuest.org) WebQuest elements: 1. introduction that sets the stage of the activity 2. doable, interesting task 3. set of information resources 4. clear process 5. guidance and organizational frameworks 6. conclusion that provides reflection and closure

Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (2001)

published by Anderson & Krathwohl action verbs are used in place of nouns levels five and six switched 1. Remember o Recognizing o Recalling 2. Understand o Interpreting o Exemplifying o Classifying o Summarizing o Inferring o Comparing o Explaining 3. Apply o Executing o Implementing 4. Analyze o Differentiating o Organizing o Attributing 5. Evaluate o Checking o Critiquing 6. Create o Generating o Planning o Producing knowledge is at the basis of these six cognitive processes (factual, conceptual, procedural, metacognitive)

Information Search Process (ISP - Carol Kuhlthau)

published in 1985 and updated in 1994 emphasis on the attitudes and behaviors of students during the process Students often start a project with enthusiasm and initial success but can become confused and uncertain as they progress. Important not to "give up" after the initial search for information. importance of providing students with an "invitation to research" that encourages students to visualize the possibilities "dip in confidence" experienced by learners as a natural part of inquiry Seven stages: 1. Initiating a Research Assignment Feelings: apprehension, uncertainty 2. Selecting a Topic Feelings: confusion, sometimes anxiety, brief elation, anticipation 3. Exploring Information Feelings: confusion, uncertainty, doubt, sometimes threat 4. Formulating a Focus Feelings: optimism, confidence in ability to complete task 5. Collecting Information Feelings: realization of extensive work to be done, confidence in ability to complete task, increased interest 6. Preparing to Present Feelings: sense of relief, sometimes satisfaction, sometimes disappointment 7. Assessing the Process Feelings: sense of accomplishment or sense of disappointment

Two core approaches to learning embedded in school library media programs...

reading & inquiry

Characteristics of folktales

repetition (3s), fast, vague setting, flat characters, symbolic of good vs. evil, rich language, imagery, themes of perseverance and "the little guy wins", clever/evil/good characters, magical powers/objects, transformations, wishes, trickery, universality look for source notes (at beginning or end of book) to determine where story originated from *compare different versions of the same story to examine multiculturalism *determine point-of-view *encourage children to write their own versions *reader's theater/dramatization

Performance-based assessments...

rubrics, checklists, portfolios, journals, observation, conferencing, self-questioning

Keith Curry Lance

school library impact studies clear link between SLM programs staffed by state-certified SLMS and increased student achievement Colorado study (1993): size of LMC staff and the collection are the best predictors of academic achievement Ohio study (2003): 13,000 kids can't be wrong Pennsylvania School Libraries Work! (Scholastic) - summary of impact studies

Non-Fiction/Information books

should comprise 50-85% of collection appeal to boys and reluctant readers A good informational book not only informs, it excites! importance of illustrations unconventional approaches (faction-mixing fact and fiction; written as a narrative)

Biographies

should have multidimensional characters (strengths & weaknesses), photographs, reproductions, quotes, anecdotes, source notes

Easy-to-read books

simple vocabulary (Dolch common sight words, limited or controlled vocabulary), short sentences, large typeface Dr. Seuss, Frog and Toad, Little Bear, Henry and Mudge, Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie books

Modern fantasy

stories that have a "known" author grounded in reality so that it is believable 1) Modern Folktales (a.k.a "literary folktales" Hans Christian Anderson, Oscar Wilde, Rudyard Kipling) 2) Low Fantasy (animal fantasy, personified toys/objects, little people, supernatural events, mystery fantasy, unusual characters, strange situations) 3) High Fantasy (quest stories, secondary world, more complex 4) Science Fiction (a world functioning by scientific laws/variants)

The publisher/editor chooses...

the illustrator and book designer.

Intellectual freedom

the right of every individual to both SEEK and RECEIVE information from all points of view without restriction free access to all expressions of ideas students have the right to a relevant, balanced, and diverse school library collection that represents all points of view

textbooks vs. trade books

trade books are published for institutional & consumer markets; for entertainment & information.

Transitional books

transition from easy-to-read to chapter books (a.k.a. "beginning chapter books") chapters are 6-8 pages long, simple vocabulary, short sentences, don't exceed 15 words per line, illustrations, large typeface Encyclopedia Brown, Amber Brown *see Grypon Award

Summative assessments...

use for process and product in collaboration with teachers

Issues associated with traditional literature

violence (Americans have watered them down) sexual stereotyping

Historical fiction

written about a time period in which the author has not lived OR an author can write about a time period they lived through if it is written 1 generation later (20-60 years) great for introducing history to children; narrative writing is more easily understood than expository writing (more humanizing, varying perspectives, depth/details); fact and fiction blended in an interesting manner April 15 issue of Booklist

Picture books for older readers

(ages 10+) more sophisticated/abstract/complex, good for students learning disabilities or ELL, visual learners David Weisner, Jon Scieszka (Stinky Cheese Man)

The definition of information literacy has expanded to include multiple literacies such as:

*digital literacy *visual literacy *textual literacy *technological literacy (Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, 2007, p. 5)

4 STRANDS of learning...

*skills *dispositions in action *responsibilities *self-assessment strategies (Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, 2007)

DDC main classes

000 Computers, information & general reference (computer science, LIS, journalism, encyclopedias, etc) 100 Philosophy & psychology (paranormal- 200 Religion 300 Social sciences (398-folklore; 398.2-folk lit) 400 Language (linguistics, specific languages) 500 Science (natural science and math) 600 Technology (and applied sciences, 636-animal husbandry) 700 Arts & recreation 800 Literature & rhetoric (prose, poetry, drama) 900 History & geography *shelve Biographies by the subject's last name

Series books

1) Books in a series (The Penderwicks, Clementine) 2) Popular series ("formula fiction", predictability of characters and plots, Babysitters Club) kids like the familiarity and the books are generally easy to read/quick moving

4 learning STANDARDS...

1) Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. 2) Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 3) Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. 4) Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. (Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, 2007)

North American folktales

1) Native American (Paul Goble) 2) African American (Brer Rabbit - Julius Lester, Virginia Hamilton, Belle Dorcas) 3) Tall Tales (humor/bravado/pioneer spirit/based on supposedly real people) 4) Variants of European tales 5) Spinoffs/Parodies/Fractured fairy tales

9 common beliefs...

1) Reading is a window to the world. 2) Inquiry provides a framework for learning. 3) Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught. 4) Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs. 5) Equitable access is a key component for education. 6) The definition of information literacy has become more complex as resources and technologies have changed. 7) The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own. 8) Learning has a social context. 9) School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills. (Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, 2007)

Poetry Collections

1) poems by the same poet (Where the Sidewalk Ends) 2) poems on one topic/subject (Science Verse) 3) poems of one type/form (The Book of Pigericks)

Disabilities

10% to 12% of American children have a disability. This figure does not include learning disabilities/learning differences. The inclusion of these disabilities results in a rise to 20%. Children with disabilities are entitled to a free, appropriate education from birth through age 21, by the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Improved (IDEA-I). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - children must receive reasonable accommodation at school Section 508 - enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology; agencies must give members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others / Assistive Technology

Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

1876 - Melvil Dewey; owned by OCLC since 1988 most widely used classification system in the world divides human knowledge into 10 main classes, each of which is divided into 10 divisions, and so on (10 classes-10 divisions-10 sections) decimal fractions are used in the non-fiction class notation (398.24 NOR) The abridged edition (ADC), intended for general collections of 20,000 or fewer titles, is a logical truncation of the notational and structural hierarchy of the full edition. OCLC developed WebDewey for classifying Web pages and other electronic resources.

Louise Rosenblatt - Reader Response theory

A 2-way transaction between the reader and the text. Takes into account the context (time and place). Every reader brings their background knowledge, past experiences in life and with literature, current stage of cognitive development and literacy skills, attitudes & expectations, interests & preferences, and moral/ethical background to the reading experience. A case against "leveled" books.

Artistic media

A. Painterly techniques: Pen & Ink Pencil Watercolor Gouache Tempera Oil Acrylics Chalk, Pastels, Charcoal Mixed media B. Graphic techniques: Woodcuts Scratchboard Collage Photos Digital

Acronyms

AACR - Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules AAP - Association of American Publishers AASL - American Association of School Librarians AECT - Association for Educational Communications & Technology ALA - American Library Association ALSC - Association for Library Service to Children ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development COD - Committee on Diversity DMCA - Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ESEA - Elementary and Secondary Education Act FRBR - Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions ILL - Inter-Library Loan or Inter-Library Lending ISBN - International Standard Book Number ISSN - International Standard Serial Number LC - Library of Congress LIRT - Library Instruction Round Table LITA - Library & Information Technology Association LSTA - Library Services and Technology Act LSSPS - Libraries Serving Special Populations Section (ASCLA) MARC - MAchine Readable Cataloging MARS - Machine Assisted Reference Section (RUSA) NABE - National Association for Bilingual Education NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCES - National Center for Education Statistics NCLB - No Child Left Behind NEA - National Education Association OCLC - Online Computer Library Center OIF - Office for Intellectual Freedom OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog RDA - Resource Description and Access (new cataloguing standard that will replace the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules AACR) REFORMA - National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking RFP - Request for Proposal RUSA - Reference and User Services Association WAI - Web Accessibility Initiative XML - Extensible Markup Language YALSA - Young Adult Library Services Association

Book Awards

ALSC (ALA) - announced at ALA midwinter: Caldecott - children 14 and younger Newbery - children 14 and younger Robert F. Siebert (informational books) Theodor Seuss Geisel (beginning readers) Laura Ingalls Wilder (lasting contribution) Batchelder (translater into English) Pura Belpre (Latino cultural experience) Odyssey Award (producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults) Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (notable audio recordings significant to YAs) Michael L. Printz Award (excellence in YA lit) Alex Awards (adult books that are appealing to young adults) Margaret A. Edwards Award (significant and lasting contribution to YA lit) Scott O'Dell (historical fiction) Orbis Pictus (NCTE, nonfiction) National Book Award Charlotte Zolotow (picture book text) IRA Children's Choices Boston Globe-Hornbook Award

Annual Lists

ALSC (ALA) names notable children's books, videos, recordings, software, and websites. SLJ, Booklist, Horn Book, and BCCB publish a "best books" list. NCSS (social studies) NSTA (science)

ALA publications

American Libraries - magazine of the American Library Association (10x per year) Booklist - 100+ year old magazine that reviews books, media, and reference for collection development and RA (22x per year) Book Links - quarterly supplement to Booklist. Connects books and media with libraries and classrooms

Issues associated with informational books

Anthropomorphism - attributing human characteristics to animals/inanimate objects/natural phenomena (e.g. "thinking") Inaccuracy Oversimplification Didacticism (too "teachy", dull)

Goldilocks' method for determining a "just right" book

As you read, ask yourself these questions. If you answer yes to most then the book is probably "just right" for you (not too easy & not too hard). These are the books that will help you make the most progress in your reading. 1. Is this book new to you? 2. Do you understand most of the book? 3. Are there a few words per page that you don't recognize or know the meaning to instantly? Remember to use the five finger test. 4. Can someone help you with the book if you hit a tough spot?

Non-Print materials

Audiobooks (struggling readers) E-books (TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated talking picture books; Scholastic BookFlix, ICDL, Screen Actors Guild offers Storyline Online) Video/DVD (etvStreamlineSC has 1200+ films/videos including Weston Woods; search by curriculum standards) Websites (ALSC Great Websites for Kids)

Challenged materials

Before a challenge occurs: 1. create a Materials Selection policy with procedures for reconsidering challenged materials 2. seek approval of policy by principal and school board 3. post policy on district and library websites During a challenge: 1. attempt to resolve informally by listening and explaining policy 2. do not remove material in question 3. inform principal 4. require the challenger to read the entire book (or other material format) and complete a written reconsideration form

Backwards design model (Wiggins & McTighe)

Begin by identifying the desired results (what we want students to know/do at the end of instruction) and then "work backwards" to develop activities and assessments. use in place of the traditional approach which is to define what topics need to be covered Stage 1: Identify desired outcomes and results. Stage 2: Determine what constitutes acceptable evidence of competency in the outcomes and results (assessment). Stage 3: Plan instructional strategies and learning experiences that bring students to these competency levels.

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

Beginning in 2007, there is a 13-digit ISBN, with five parts: 1. The current ISBN-13 will be prefixed by "978" 2. Group or country identifier which identifies a national or geographic grouping of publishers; 3. Publisher identifier which identifies a particular publisher within a group; 4. Title identifier which identifies a particular title or edition of a title; 5. Check digit is the single digit at the end of the ISBN which validates the ISBN.

Ban Those Bird Units! 15 Models for Teaching and Learning in Information-rich and Technology-rich Environments (David Loertscher)

Bird units are fill-in-the-blank library assignments or reports; result = copying or outright plagarism. Named after the ubiquitous 4th grade bird units. Ban low-level activities & replace with exciting learning experiences that incorporate information literacy and technology into achievement. Models, sample units, forms, and links to popular educational practices such as Understanding by Design are provided. Works across K-12 and all disciplines. Go beyond the textbook/lecture. A guide for teachers as much as it is for librarians and technology specialists. A companion work to Build Your Own Information Literate School. Great for planning collaborative units and doing professional development with teachers.

Review Journals

Booklist School Library Journal Horn Book Magazine/The Horn Book Guide The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Multicultural Review

Bloom's Taxonomy in the Cognitive Domain (1956)

Categories reflect progressively complex cognitive levels. Includes verbs describing activities at each level. 1. Knowledge Recognizes and recalls facts and specifics. (define) 2. Comprehension Interprets, translates, summarize or paraphrases information. (restate) 3. Application Uses information in a situation different from original learning context. (demonstrate) 4. Analysis Separates whole into parts until relationship among elements is clear. (classify) 5. Synthesis Combines elements to form new entity from original ones. (construct) 6. Evaluation Involves acts of decision making, judging or selecting based on criteria and rational. (judge)

Selection Tools

Children's Core Collection (H.W. Wilson) A to Zoo: Subject Access to Picture Books Best Books for Children (Libraries Unlimited) Guide to Recc. Children's Books & Media for Use with Every Elementary Subject (Neal-Schuman Adventuring with Books (NCTE)

Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe)

Conceptual framework for instructional design; focus on deepening students' understanding of important ideas 6 "facets" of understanding: 1. explain — provide thorough and justifiable accounts of phenomena, facts, and data 2. interpret — tell meaningful stories, offer apt translations, provide a revealing historical or personal dimension to ideas and events; make subjects personal or accessible through images, anecdotes, analogies, and models 3. apply — effectively use and adapt what they know in diverse contexts 4. have perspective — see and hear points of view through critical eyes and ears; see the big picture 5. empathize — find value in what others might find odd, alien, or implausible; perceive sensitively on the basis of prior indirect experience 6. have self-knowledge — perceive the personal style, prejudices, projections, and habits of mind that both shape and impede our own understanding; they are aware of what they do not understand and why understanding is so hard

Copyright

Copyright Act of 1976 Article 1, Section 8 of U.S. Constitution purpose: to promote creativity, innovation, and the spread of knowledge balances rights of owners and users US Copyright law changed in the 1980s - no longer require copyright symbol

Multicultural Book Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (African descent) Pura Belpre Award (Latino cultural experience) Americas Award (Latin America/Caribbean) Tomas Rivera Mexican American Award Asian Pacific American Award Sydney Taylor (Jewish) Carter Woodson Award (U.S. ethnicities) Schneider Family Book Award (disabilities)

Picture Book Biographies

David Adler, Diane Stanley, Doreen Rappaport one of the strongest genres in contemporary children's lit

Pathways to Knowledge (Pappas & Tepe)

Developed by Marjorie L. Pappas and Ann E. Tepe; sponsored by Follett importance of questioning & authentic learning nonlinear process for finding, using, and evaluating information In their book Pathways to Knowledge and Inquiry Learning (2002), Pappas and Tepe drew on the example of a fourth grade class in Kentucky that was concerned about the removal of a mountain top by a coal company. Working collaboratively, the classroom teacher and school library media specialist designed a learning experience to explore the issue. The project ultimately involved the students in testifying at legislative hearings and holding allies to promote public awareness of the issue. The children won the President's Environmental Youth Award for their project.

Pico vs. Island Trees Board of Education (1982)

First Amendment is implicated when books are removed arbitrarily and patrons are denied access to ideas school board members sought removal of 9 library books that they deemed objectionable described the books as anti-American, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and filthy: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Best Short Stories of Negro Writes by Langston Hughes Go Ask Alice by anonymous Supreme Court said school boards do not have unrestricted authority to select library books; condemned politically motivated book removals suggested that collection development decisions based on educational suitability would be upheld, especially where a regular review system with standardized guidelines was in place

Tinker vs. Des Moines ICSD (1969)

First Amendment right of free speech/expression arose when a group of students publicized their objection to the Vietnam War by wearing black armbands to school there was no disturbance of normal school activities but were told by principal to remove the armbands Supreme Court said neither students nor teachers "shed their Constitutional right to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." First Amendment protects the rights of public school children to express their political and social views during school hours

Fantasy

Folktales Fairy tales Fables Science fiction fiction in which there is some element not found in the natural world requires a willing suspension of disbelief traditional literature and modern fantasy

MP3 players / Playaways

Great tool for listening to audiobooks or podcasts. Also benefit ELL, SPED, and reluctant readers.

Eliza Dresang - "Radical Change" theory

INTERACTION (a book has several options for the path the reader takes, narrative, quotes, timelines, facts, illustrations); ACCESS (different points of entry); CONNECTIVITY; CHANGING BOUNDARIES (more honest with kids, advanced subject matter); CHANGING PERSPECTIVES (previously unheard voices); CHANGING FORMATS

"Just in Time" learning

Information skills are embedded in content standards. Start with a state standard and then pull out the information task. Trigger words include evaluate; recognize the importance of; debate; assume a point of view; investigate; communicate; make a judgment; state a conclusion; interpret; explore; compare; discover a relationship; identify a trend.

ALA division publications

Knowledge Quest - AASL's print journal (bimonthly September through June) School Library Media Research - AASL's online research journal AASL Hotlinks - monthly e-mail newsletter Children and Libraries: The Journal of ALSC (3x per year) Young Adult Library Services (YALS) - quarterly journal from YALSA In November 2010, YALSA will launch the online Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults. YAttitudes - YALSA monthly email newsletter

Visual elements

Line Color Shape Texture Perspective Composition (arrangement of all visual elements and how they relate to one another) adds to the mood/emotion

Computer basics

Motherboard: The motherboard serves to connect all of the parts of a computer together. The CPU, memory, hard drives, optical drives, video card, sound card and other ports and expansion cards all connect to the motherboard directly or via cables. CPU: The CPU/processor (Central Processing Unit) is the brains behind your computer. The CPU is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work. The faster the CPU, the quicker programs can process computations and commands. It's usually more trouble than it's worth to replace the processor. RAM: A fast CPU is useless without an adequate amount of RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is usually referred to as a computer's memory -- meaning it stores information that is used by running programs or applications. More memory lets you run more applications at the same time without degrading your system's performance. *To see the biggest increase in performance, increase the amount of RAM in an older computer. Hard Disk Drive: The hard disk drive (HDD) of the computer is where permanent information is stored. The HDD speed can affect how fast you can access your files. Optical Drives (CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW). Most software you buy comes on a CD-ROM, and you'll use your CD or DVD drive to read it and copy the software onto your computer. Video Card: The video card is a board that plugs into the PC motherboard to give it display capabilities. New video cards come with their own RAM and processor to help speed up the graphics display. Many computers come with video chips built in. That makes a separate video card unnecessary, unless the computer is going to be used for high-end multimedia work or to play video games. Sound Card: Like video cards, sound cards are expansion boards used for enabling a computer to manipulate sound. Most sound cards give you the power to plug in speakers and a microphone. Some even give you the jacks for hooking your computer up to a common stereo. As with video cards, many computers come with sound chips, making it unnecessary to buy a separate card, unless you need higher sound quality for your work. Router - a physical device that joins multiple wired or wireless networks together; An IP router such as a DSL or cable modem broadband router joins the home's local area network (LAN) to the wide-area network (WAN) of the Internet. Spyware/Viruses - mostly affects Windows users Preventing problems with software: Performing regular maintenance will forestall problems with your operating system and other software. That means installing updates from the software vendor, defragmenting the hard drive, running Scandisk on Windows 98 or chkdsk on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

MPEG

Moving Picture Experts Group digital video compression generally produces better-quality video than competing formats

NCLB

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 under George W. Bush to improve the academic achievement of every student is actually the revised (1965 ESEA) Elementary and Secondary Education Act Requirements/Challenges: *states to expand the scope and frequency of student testing *requires states to make demonstrable annual progress in raising the percentage of students proficient in reading and math *narrow the test-score gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students *revamp of accountability systems *every teacher must be qualified in their subject area Incentives: *increases funding in several areas, including K-3 reading programs and before- and after-school programs *provides states with greater flexibility to use federal funds as they see fit

What is the changing role of the library media specialist?

Now: teacher information specialist instructional partner program administrator Future: LEADER Instructional partner information specialist teacher program administrator (Empowering Learners, 2009, pp. 16&17)

Single Illustrated Poems

Owl Moon, Casey at the Bat