Volume 2 | Issue 16
Parkway School District
Know & Go
@your Library Nancy’s Nook & Other Reminders Notes from January 2nd PD Day
Interlibrary Loan Procedures - Needs Processing As a program we must each be diligent in keeping up with these requests so please take a look at your daily schedules and make interlibrary loan a part of your daily work so that we can provide timely resources to students across the district and helping us to meet the Parkway Mission of meeting the needs of ALL Parkway students regardless of the building that they are in. Jim has done a really good job of creating step-by-step procedures for the entire process. If you have questions, please contact him and he will help you work through your sticking points. https://sites.google.com/site/faqofdestiny/interlibrary-loan
Follett Catalogs If you are not receiving hard copies of Follett’s catalogs and would like to, be sure to let Gina or Kim know so that we can get you on the list. Otherwise you can access all the catalogs on Titlewave. TIP: As a conversation starter with your teachers send out these links about new book offerings from Follett..
Contact Information Bill Bass Twitter: billbass Skype: bill.bass3 Kim Lindskog Twitter: klindskog Skype: klindskog Scoopit:www.scoop.it/t/know-go ISSUU Newsletter Stacks: 2014-2015 2013-2014 Nancy Ikemeyer Skype: nancy,ikemeyer.pearl Twitter: NancyIkemeyer Access the Library Services Webpage using the QR code or www.tinyurl.com/libserv
Titlewave Curriculum Tags Thanks to Gina we had a nice overview of what Titlewave Curriculum Tags can do for creating list to share with teachers and build the collection. To see the screenshot handout click here. While in Titlewave you can also see suggested items for Common Core strands, such as informational text. They can be found by logging into your account and then clicking For the Library, then Common Core State Standards. Teachers can search by curriculum tags as well by utilizing the Universal Search feature. Be sure to scroll down the page to find the ribbon that contains tags. Also note that Universal Search is still in beta, meaning that it is improving daily and the curriculum tags are being applied to the newest items first.
Other items that you will be hearing more about in the very near future: ● ● ●
Book Bid is currently being worked on to select a jobber for the next three years Summer development opportunities Role of library in classroom reading programs
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Librarians List 14-15 Who To Call Ordering procedures Follett ordering w/screenshots Follett Acct #'s Follett req Instructions building budget Sample budget (If you would like your own template, email Nancy) Standing orders Ordering/renewing databases HS only Destiny FAQ Page of Answers
Pondering 2014 & Thinking About 2015
Highlighted & Circled Technology, Research & Learning Resources
Looking Back at 2014 Top 25 Science Stories of 2014 From Ebola to Kepler to Antarctic lake life, Science News has put together what reader’ s call their favorite science stories of 2014.
Top 10 Ed Tech Trends of 2014 This is part one of two on the annual summary of edtech. The article looks at the buzzwords (gamification, growth mindset, and sharing economy), schools and skills, MOOCS, and competencies. www.techlearning.com
Edutopia’s Top 10 for 2014 By the numbers, the tips and strategies in 2014 that were know as the best of Edutopia. Here are the top reads: 6 scaffolding strategies to use with students, seven apps for teaching children coding, 30 techniques to quiet a noisy class, and many more.
App Smashing Follow-up In december (December 1st issue:pg 7)I highlighted and presented on app smashing her, now we have some app smashing menus. Great ideas for supporting those teachers wanting to try this type of technology integrations. http://www.zigzagstech.com/2014/04/app-smashing-menus.html
Peeking at 2015 New Ideas for the New Year
10 Questions to Reflect on the Library During 2014 1. What was the most important thing you learned about yourself during the 2014 school year? 2. What did you make/create/build this year? 3. What obstacles did your library overcome in the past year? 4. What were some of the daily habits and rituals? 5. what book or movie had a deep impact on you? Why? 6. What was your main focus? 7. What was your favorite compliment that the library received this year? 8. If you could go back and change something, what would you do differently? 9. What did you do for the first time in the library this year? 10. What was the best purchase you made this year? adapted from megbiram.com/blog
Creative Educator created a list of ideas to explore and inspire you in 2015. Here are just a few suggestions if you are looking to: Connect students to classroom content through digital storytelling Try your hand at project-based learning Support English language learners Design creative projects that help students achieve Common Core goals Engage hard-to-reach students in the curriculum Develop lessons for the Next Generation Science Standards
52 of the Best Apps for the Classroom in 2015 The apps represent 52 (which conveniently works out to about one per week if you want to try them that way and great for app smashing) of the best apps for the classroom. There are apps that help teachers gather data, scan exams, contact parents, promote research, keep notes, share documents, or even flip your classroom in 2015. http://teachthought.com
The top 12 New Year's Resolutions for Teacher/Librarians are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Using Canva in the Library
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If you are a fan of Canva you will enjoy how to integrate the wildly popular design tool in your library. Canva is continually transforming to be a leader in image and graphic design with its easy drag and drop platform and a large array of templates. http://www.aasl.ala.org/aaslblog/?p=5310
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A Wonderful YouTube Channel for Teachers & Students This YouTube channel covers topics in various disciplines with a focus on world history. The video content in this YouTube channel is organized into the following categories : big history, world history 2, psychology, literature, chemistry, US history, ecology, world history, and biology.
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Stay Positive Spice Up Your Classroom Routine Build Fitness Into Your Curriculum Get Your Work/Life Balance in Order Give Individual Time & Attention to Students Get Organized - Work Smarter, Not Harder Don't Let Admin/School Policies Get You Down Plan Your Move Up the Pay Scale Set Goals and Avoid Autopilot Mode Get Students Involved/Empowered Make Better Use of Planning Dress to Impress Yourself According to TeachHUB.com,
ISTE Standards in Our Setting The Coaching Standards The second standard, Teaching, Learning, and Assessment will assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students . This sounds a lot like our Learning Principles. The checklist below is a guide for coaches to be able to assist teachers with leveraging technology to engage students and develop digital age skills: A. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technologyenhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards B. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technologyenhanced learning experiences using a variety of research-based, learnercentered instructional strategies and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students C. Coach teachers in and model engagement of students in local and global interdisciplinary units in which technology helps students assume professional roles, research real-world problems, collaborate with others, and produce products that are meaningful and useful to a wide audience D. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technologyenhanced learning experiences emphasizing creativity, higher-order thinking skills and processes, and mental habits of mind (e.g., critical thinking, metacognition, and self-regulation) E. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technologyenhanced learning experiences using differentiation, including adjusting content, process, product, and learning environment based upon student readiness levels, learning styles, interests, and personal goals F. Coach teachers in and model incorporation of research-based best practices in instructional design when planning technology-enhanced learning experiences G. Coach teachers in and model effective use of technology tools and resources to continuously assess student learning and technology literacy by applying a rich variety of formative and summative assessments aligned with content and student technology standards H. Coach teachers in and model effective use of technology tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning http://www.iste.org/standards/standards-for-coaches
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Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Activities Activities might include: ● Help teachers to to address and develop strategies for integration technology in their content area according to the NETS for students ● Coach teacher in and model research based, learner centered instructional strategies and assessment tools to address diverse needs and interest of all students ● Assist teachers in and model engagement of students in local and global interdisciplinary units where technology helps students to research real-world problems, collaborate with others and produce products that are reach a wide audience ● Identify ways teachers can implement technologyenhanced learning experiences such as, creativity, higher-order thinking skills, critical thinking, and metacognition
Google A Handful of Google Calendar Tutorials From simply keeping track of personal
About Books Encourage reading with the promise of a movie. Here are 30+ books turned into films that you can watch with your children after you read the book! From Scholastic.com
appointments to sharing important information with students, Google Calendar is a versatile tool for teachers. The tutorials on freetech4teachers.com can help you get the most out of using Google Calendar. Got Fonts? You can now add up to 450+ fonts to your Google Docs and Slides. To access and add custom fonts select "add fonts" from the bottom of the font selection menu that you've always used in Google Drive. Selecting "add fonts" will open up a new menu in which you can mix and match fonts you want and need. The screenshots on freetech4teacherrs.com provide visual directions.
Jeopardy-style Game in Spreadsheets Within Google Spreadsheets there is a script (a script is a language based on JavaScript that lets you do new and cool things, such as create, access, and modify custom functions) called Flippity. Flippity was originally designed to
create flash cards through Google Spreadsheets, but now you can use Flippity to create Jeopardy-style game boards through Google Spreadsheets. The video created by Richard Byrne demonstrates how to use Flippity to create a Jeopardy-style game board.
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Check-out Shelfies And don’t forget to encourage students to do a Shelfie to promote those books and eBooks they are reading!
@your Library Evolution of the Desk (via YouTube)@your Library… maybe at the end it should have morphed into a smartphone or tablet. Possible themes for January @your Library: ● Be on Purpose ● Book Blitz (new award nominees) ● Brainteasers (perfect for indoor recess)
2015 Reading Challenge @your Library Here is the ultimate reading challenge to get those people that like to check things off their list interested in a variety of books. This could be used for a student, class, grade level, or building (in my case).
School Library Month The 30th Anniversary is coming up in April! It’s never too early to start planning the library program celebration. http://www.ala.org/aasl/slm
~ Unlimited Possibilities are available @ your library every day!
Personalized Learning One option for earning Parkway credits is to participate in webinars. In order to earn participation credits watch the webinar and then go to http: //tinyurl.com/LibWebinars to record your participation. 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. EdcampSTL An Unconference - February 7, 2015! At an UNconference, the agenda is created by the attendees at the beginning of the meeting. Anyone who wants to initiate a discussion on a topic can claim a time and a space. UNconferences typically feature open discussions rather than having a single speakers at the front of the room lecturing, although any format is permitted. This form of conference is particularly useful when the attendees generally have a high level of expertise or knowledge in the field the conference convenes to discuss, unlocking the creative genius of the attendees so that all may learn and be inspired! http://www.edcampstl.org/
Register for one or both here.
Dynamic Databases: Revolutionizing Today’s Research, Teaching, and Learning Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time Makerspaces: The Now Revolution in School Libraries Tuesday, Feb, 17 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time You Need It: Reading Promotional Programming That Really Works! Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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Hot Topics in Our Profession Digital Resources, eBooks, Learning Commons, Scheduling, Leadership, Programing, Makerspaces
School Librarians Transform Learning AASL Hotlinks - January 15 The question is how do librarians transform learning in the digital age? While students have a tablets, Chromebooks, or smartphones with them at any given time, they still visit libraries for various reasons. These reasons include access to digital products, services, and guidance. The librarian of today plays a unique role in digital information management, because the physical space is an ever changing community resource where patrons come to use products. Those products include digital devices, wireless access, mobile printing, creation/production tools, and eBooks. The librarians are managing device acquisition, acquiring tools for best practice in learning, and obtaining electronic media and content to meet curriculum needs.
Library Lessons How to Be an Independent Learner In the era of BYOD and technology information it is probably worth the time to share with students how to be an independent learner. It is essential for preparing them for the future and allows them to adapt their time and effort to learning new insights and techniques.
There is a quite a variety of digital library services being offered as well. Librarians co-plan and teach lessons that focus on evaluation of sources/information, provide students with virtual reference services (via email or chat), assist users with finding relevant materials, participate with teachers in professional learning communities, provide support for media and technology use, train faculty on how to locate and evaluate digital content, respond to curriculum needs with up-to-date digital materials, and maintain relationships to maximize availability of resources. Librarians are also ensuring that patrons have the best chance to succeed by providing guidance in information and media literacy. Information online is often overwhelming and locating credible sources is difficult, therefore librarians offer support by teaching skills to select, evaluate, and use information appropriately and effectively. Librarians are providing equitable physical and intellectual access to the resources and tools required for learning in a welcoming, stimulating, and safe environment. Check out the two infographics which provide great talking points to parents, teachers, and administrators.
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New Teen Series @STLC St. Louis County Library will begin a new program series in January designed to help teens gain skills to transition to adulthood. The series will explore topics such as budgeting, interview tips, how to buy your first car and more. A full program schedule is available here.
Camera Uploads ● Let it Snow sign at Fern Ridge ● St. Louis Public Library Downtown ● You might be a geek if you have this many devices with you at one time ● St. Louis Public Library Creative Experience room with collaborative video editing pods and sound recording rooms
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Thought for the New Year "We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential." - Ellen Goodman
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