2010 ALA Emerging Leader Group A

Melissa Ahart Kristie Miller Amy Rominiecki Kara Smith Steven Yates

Team A will develop resources and materials for use by the L4L State Coordinators Development of a hot linked list of resources for pre-service, new or returning school library media specialists to use in developing implementation strategies

Final Product:

Brochure of web links correlated to each L4L Standard

Final Product:

Bookmarks with best websites correlated to each standard

For more resources and an annotated list of hotlinks, go to:

http://tiny.cc/zg2im

STANDARD 1: INQUIRE, THINK CRITICALLY, AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE.

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subject, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life

Concept to Classroom

http://www.thirteen.org/donline/concept2class/inquiry Everything you need to know to implement an inquiry-based unit from start to finish!

1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context

Critical Evaluation Surveys and Resources

http//school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/eval.html

• Evaluation surveys for different grade levels and media projects • Surveys have been translated into Spanish!

• Extensive list of websites provided

1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information

Copyright Kids

http//www.copyrightkids.org

• Aimed at middle school students • Easy to understand • Additional information for parents & teachers

1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly

BrainPOP

http//www.brainpop.com/spotlight/digitalcitizenship • Highly interactive site includes movies, quizzes, and articles • Subscription based

1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly

Stop Cyberbullying

http//www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

Breaks down lessons for every age group!

STANDARD 2:

DRAW CONCLUSIONS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SITUATIONS, AND CREATE NEW KNOWLEDGE.

Standards 2.1.2 & 2.1.4

http://www.wordle.net

Graphically interesting and easy to make word maps

Standard 2.1.6

http://edu.glogster.com/ Easy to use, drag and drop, digital poster/storyboard platform that allows for image, video and audio uploading to be used in conjunction with stock graphics.

Standard 2.1.1

http://www.inventnow.org

A site created by the US Department of Patent and Trademark, allows young inventors to flesh out ideas, communicate with other young inventors, share what they are working on and apply for a patent on their idea.

Standard 2.1.6

http://animoto.com/education/ Animoto is awesome! Use their licensed songs, videos and images to created a customized video with your content.

STANDARD 3:

SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICATE ETHICALLY AND PRODUCTIVELY AS MEMBERS OF OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.

3.1.4 (3.2.2, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, etc.) Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

C-Map software http://cmap.ihmc.us/conceptmap.html

3.1.5 Connect learning to community issues.

National Mock Election http://www.nationalmockelection.org

3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

Digital Copyright Slider http://www.librarycopyright.net/digitalslider/

3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.

Zoomerang www.zoomerang.com

Survey Monkey www.surveymonkey.com

STANDARD 4:

PURSUE PERSONAL AND AESTHETIC GROWTH.

4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, world, and previous reading & 4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres.

Social Networking for Readers

Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing • Online reviews • Community discussions • Reading logs • Reading challenges

4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience.

23 Things

http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com

Dip your toes into learning! Model technology study project for staff and students.

4.1.7 Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.

Feed Readers

GoogleReader and NetVibes Keep your personal learning network updated!

4.1.8 Use creative and artistic formats to express personal learning.

The Unquiet Librarian

http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com

• Buffy Hamilton rocks!

• Model school library program for teaching media literacy and web 2.0 skills

Questions?

Melissa Ahart — [email protected]

Kristie Miller — [email protected]

Amy Rominiecki — [email protected]

Kara Smith — [email protected]

Steven Yates — [email protected]