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What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?
Volume 5 | Issue 4
Notes & Reminders Answers to FAQs
Digital Tool Consent for Students Under 13 Last week at IAT one of the topics discussed was around students under 13 (or sometimes 18) needing parental consent to use digital tools in for digital experiences. I know this can seem overwhelming to teachers. Recently several people met to think through how to be responsible with student data privacy without discouraging teachers from using tools that are beneficial to student learning. Some best practices to frame this type of consent with teachers would be: ● Sharing with parents what specific digital tools teachers are using for student learning necessitates being transparent. ● Naming specific tools gives parents the opportunity to research the tool for themselves. ● There is a shared, sample opt-in letter that teachers can also put that letter into Google Forms to share electronically. ● If you prefer, you can also have parents opt-out by sending an email that says... ○ This year, in this unit, or next week we’re going to be using this/these digital tool(s) to _________. We are excited about these digital learning experiences! Please reply to this email if you have concerns. ○ As part of a beginning of the year email...Periodically throughout the year I will be updating you with the tools I’ll be using this year for student learning. I will keep you updated as we plan to use new digital tools. ○ Note that if parents opt-out of using the tool you need to record it somewhere, in a spreadsheet for example. ● With any of these options, the teacher does need to keep a record of the parents response (physically, in a file or electronically). A phone call doesn’t keep a record of the parents consent or concern. I hope this helps you think through this with teachers and makes it a manageable task. Please let us know if you have questions.Sample letter
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Library Services Site
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#Future Ready Resources
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Library Services Policies (Schoolwires login required)
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Librarians List 2017-2018
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Who To Call
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Makerspace Ordering Sheet
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Ordering procedures
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Follett ordering w/screenshots
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Follett Acct #'s
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Follett req Instructions
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Building budget Sub librarian list
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Sub Training Videos
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Ordering/renewing databases HS only
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Destiny FAQ
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Free Lib Books @ Lib Serv
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District Surplus Property Procedures
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Record a PD event
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Travel & Reimbursement (BOE) Guidelines
Notes & Reminders Cont’d IAT Information & Updates Purpose of IAT The Innovation Action Team meets to bring technology and instruction together to explore the meaningful and authentic usage of technology in our schools and classrooms to enhance student learning. Our Work Throughout the year we will explore new initiatives, seek feedback on current and future needs, and provide insight into the future of technology and learning in Parkway. This action team includes an open invitation to all building leaders including administrators, librarians, and instructional coaches with the hope that each building can be represented at each meeting and that information is brought back to each individual school community through these avenues. If you haven’t had a chance to be a part of IAT or want to know what is going on each month at IAT take a look at the Innovation website and IAT resources
Android Apps on Chromebooks Coming Soon We are in the process of learning how to manage Android apps on Chromebooks. We want the apps to be stable and the experiences to be relevant, therefore they will be whitelisted based on the needs to enhance curriculum. Access will be through the Google Play Store. The Android apps look and feel much like they do on a phone and it shows up within the app window on .the Chromebooks. More information coming soon!
Library Programming Opportunity - Metro Theater Company - 2017-2018 Season Michael Perkins (Community Engagement Manager) from metroplays.org shared a new 3-show season that might be of interest to libraries. The shows this year are adaptations from Bud, Not Buddy, Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates, and Games Dad Didn’t Play. Contact Information: 314*932*7414 x106 or michael@metroplays.org
Community Partnership
On our last PD day, the Youth Librarians from SLCL came and talked about many new resources and programming ideas that we might utilize in our school libraries. Below are the links and contacts to the available resources. ● ● ● ●
Educator Bundles/Classroom Cards Catalog and Research ○ Video tutorial Book Discussion Kits Tour or School Visits
Coding/Robots Also here is a list of the items SLCL could bring to a class: Spheros: set of 12 Ozobots: set of 18 Makey Makeys: set of 13 Cubelets: enough for a classroom to work in groups Code-a-pillar: two Youth Librarians Contact Information Emily McIlvoy, Headquarters: emcilvoy@slcl.org Teen Services Coordinator Mia Baine, Thornhill: mbaine@slcl.org Serves: Bellerive, Craig, McKelvey, River Bend, Ross, Northeast Middle, Fern Ridge, North High
Courtney Hague, Daniel Boone: chague@slcl.org Serves: Claymont Elementary Megan McCarthy, Grand Glaize: mmccarthy@slcl.org Serves: Barretts, Carman Trails, Hanna Woods, Henry, Oak Brook, Pierremont, Sorrento Springs, Wren Hollow, Southwest Middle, South Middle, South High Trea Pepmiller, Sachs: mpepmiller@slcl.org Serves: Green Trails, Highcroft Ridge, Shenandoah Valley, Central Middle, West Middle, Central High, West High Lindsay Barcus, Headquarters: lbarcus@slcl.org Serves: Mason Ridge
Leading Beyond the Library
#ParkwayReads Literacy
Principal Partnership: Communicating Library Program Success In the last two issue of the Know & Go strategies were provided to help build a flexible library program in the future. In this issue we will dive into gathering evidence/data and how to share it with the community.
November 6 - 10, 2017 3rd Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week The 2017 Media Literacy Week Toolkit is now available. In the toolkit, you'll find a lot you can use: Media Literacy Week brand logos, social media graphics, media literacy memes, sample social media posts, and much more. Contact us at medialiteracyweek@namle.net if you have any questions.
The Smithsonian Goes Graphic Four middle-schoolers visiting the Smithsonian discover that someone is tampering with history! They use their history and science knowledge to thwart these evil plans. The Secret Smithsonian Adventures series is ideal for 9- to 12-year-old readers who love science and history.
Gathering and curating authentic evidence illustrates how the library program is essential to the learning process and helps students achieve academic success. In order to show growth, improvement, and innovation collect and maintain baseline data at least once a week.This might occur by answering a question like, what’s the most important thing I did for students and teachers today or this week? Also take a photo every week to include with the library story that you include in your communication with the community. A sample story might include the number of students that participated in a lunch bunch reading club and what they learned as a result of the experience. By sharing the number and interpretation of the experience you are creating a greater connection to student learning. Less is more when telling your student focused story. Communication should include concise, relatable, vivid language with specific examples. No matter what format you use to share the library story, social media, email, or newsletter be sure it conveys the message you are trying to send in relation to the building needs and goals. Gain attention in your communication by appealing to the community through video, infographics, photo stories, or website content.
What type of content might be interest to the school community? ● Collaboration with specific teachers, departments, or units of study ● Promotions of student reading and use of technology ● Resources topics that students are interested in ● PD you provided to teachers ● Various uses of the library by students, teachers, and other How can the information of data collected be used effectively? ● Post it on the library website ● Push it out to social media (and use appropriate hashtags) that is relevant to the community ● Include each communication piece created in your professional portfolio or in your annual evaluation ● Ask for feedback on the content, format, and length ● Keep a list of changes that you want to make in your communication for next semester or year ● Compare the information collected yearly to determine trends and growth ● Show off your tech skills when creating the communication Through ongoing and focused communication a strong partnership between librarian, administration, and patrons enhances school culture and student learning. Fostering these relationships cultivates library engagement and empowers teachers and students to participate in the lifelong learning process.
Empowers Students as Creators
#ParkwayMakes Mystery Box Challenge The Mystery Box Challenge presents students with a prompt to invent something. Just one catch: they can only use materials inside the box. Students are challenged to think in terms of design — What does this invention need to do? How can I build it so it does that AND stays together? Throughout the process students tap into their critical thinking skills and can also develop their communication skills by explaining the steps they took. A mystery box really grabs students attention and is a great way to introduce or review vocabulary. It's an activity that you can use over and over again, and it is engaging every time. Sample Mystery Box Challenge https://goo.gl/A2qLZd Take it Further...Once students get the idea and become experts have them create the mystery boxes to share with classmates.
Builds Instructional Partnerships Ideas to Share with Teachers 50 Alternatives to Lectures Generally lecturing is used with the best of intentions. It’s used to share a concept, provide background information, offer details, or preempt common misconceptions. However, effective lecturing comes with many variables, such as, all students are similarly motivated to learn, listening strategies are mastered, note-taking skills are strong, and background knowledge is similar. With this in mind it might be worth the time to look at alternatives to lecturing. The idea behind this Teachthought.com post is to see a lot of possibilities indexed in one place. Note that this post contains a mix of learning models and strategies with links for more in depth explanations. The first five out of fifty include: 1. Self-directed learning 2. Learning through play 3. Scenario-based learning 4. Game-based learning 5. Project-based learning
Football is Back and So Is EA SPORTS Madden NFL: Football By The Numbers! Get your students back in the game with Football By The Numbers' NEW elementary lesson plan! Just in time for back-to-school, the newest standards-aligned lesson has students exploring how angles and velocity play an important role in the classroom and on the field. Harness the magic of Madden NFL: Football By The Numbers to help your students understand these key math concepts. We invite you to take on the role of quarterback as you guide your classroom through this exploration of three different types of angles. P.S. Engage students of ALL grades with STEM Career Challenges now LIVE on the site! These challenges are scenario-based learning opportunities that explore STEM career pathways. Download the challenges now to bring two careers at EA SPORTS Madden NFL to life!
Curates Digital Resources & Tools Maximize Google Classroom with YouTube! Did you know that YouTube works seamlessly with Google Classroom? What a fantastic way to integrate video clips, tutorials, and get students creating! Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning has some strategies that will help you make the most of Google Classroom and YouTube. ●
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Add YouTube to your Google Classroom Announcements, Assignments, discussion questions and more. Look for the YouTube icon near the bottom-left to search for a YouTube video or copy and paste the link. Use YouTube videos in Assignments by using some of these top 20 YouTube Channels for Educators. Use YouTube videos to spark online discussion. A short video can introduce topics of inquiry, research, discovery, or even debate. Try the TEDEd, Curiosity.com, SoulPancake channels, or this curated Make You Think playlist from Lisa Highfill for some interesting discussion topics. Use YouTube videos as writing prompts. Writing can be a challenge for a lot of learners. Why not use video to spark reactions, creativity, and inspire writing. Edutopia has a fantastic playlist of writing prompts.
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Use YouTube videos with Hyperdocs. Hyperdocs are a great way to package your lessons for Google Classroom Assignments! One of the authors of The Hyperdoc Handbook, Lisa Highfill, has an amazing presentation on combing YouTube with your Hyperdocs lessons
Tips for using video in the classroom: ● Here are some tips when using videos in your classroom: ● Keep them under 10 minutes. The longer the video, the harder it is to keep them engaged. ● Watch the video in its entirety! You never know when something inappropriate or off-topic could appear. Ensure every minute fits your purpose. ● Use View Pure to provide a version of the video that is free of comments and distractions. See more strategies at shakeuplearning.com and be sure to listen to episode 22 of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast: What’s New with YouTube?
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Google Slides is a cornerstone application of G Suite and recently Google added a number of features to improve functionality and usability. Some of the features mentioned were long-time requests by users like you and others were bonus add-ons that were unexpected. ● ●
Slides now features Google Keep integration New Add-ons… ○ Unsplash – Every Unsplash photo is high-res and completely free to use for commercial and personal purposes. ○ Adobe Stock ○ Shutter Stock ○ the Noun Project ○ Pear Deck
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Features… ○ Linked Slides ○ Slide Sorter ○ Insert Diagrams ○ Skip Slides (during presentation) ○ Apps Scripts Read in detail about these updates at gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com
Personalized Professional Learning Parkway Online Digital Learning Parkway is offering eight online self-paced digital learning courses, two of which are salary credit. This is a great opportunity to learn about digital citizenship, advanced searching in Google or become Google Certified. The courses will close October 16th, but will re-open later in the week. It is a rolling enrollment, but all work must be completed by December 8th. Please click here to see the course offerings.
Google Teacher Tribe Podcast A great way to participate in Professional Learning is through podcasts! They are easy to subscribe to through your phone with a podcast app, pop in some earbuds and learn away. Recently, Shannon Burger has been listening to Google Teacher Tribe's podcast. Each week they share a Google update or an educational use of a Google product. They are practical ideas that you can use in your classroom the next day. Keep a pen and paper next to you as you listen because you will want to take notes! It's been a game changer for me and my Google knowledge.
Visit the edWeb Calendar for upcoming free webinars. Now you can also easily search and view over 1300 recorded edWebinars.
Parkway Credit One option for earning Parkway credits is to participate in webinars and events, such as Edcamps, SLAA events, makerspace open houses etc. In order to earn participation credits watch the webinar or go to an event, then record your participation at tinyurl.com/webinars-events. Remember that district credit is based on the number of clock hours that you participate. Credit is issued as follows: six clock hours will get you .5 credit and 12 clock hours will get you 1 credit.
Contact Information
Vendor Contacts:
Bill Bass Innovation Coordinator: Instructional Technology & Library Media Twitter: billbass
Undelivered Post Dispatch: Russell Ham rham@post-dispatch.com
Kim Lindskog Library Support Specialist Twitter: klindskog
Undelivered USA Today & New York Times: Wesley Trammell wtrammell@ebsco.com
Amy Johnson Digital Learning Specialist Twitter: ajohnson106
Program Evaluation Guidelines Topic 1: Advocacy Parkway libraries will strive for clear communication of the role of school librarians. Topic 2: Responsiveness to Community Parkway libraries will be responsive to the community and have a finger on the pulse of each individual building. Topic 3: Instructional & Programming Parkway libraries will support classroom instruction and provide relevant, timely programming to meet the needs and interests of each individual community. Topic 4: Educational Leadership & PD Parkway librarians will strive to be seen as leaders in buildings and will have access to just in time, targeted professional learning for librarians. Topic 5: Library Physical Spaces Parkway libraries are multi-use spaces that are inviting and available for learners of all ages.
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