3:00-5:00PM
Today I went to work at Bradwell Institute to complete my weeding activity. The media specialist went through her rules of how she determines which books should be removed from the collection and which ones stay. She gave me the acronym "MUSTY" which I had learned in previous classes but had forgotten. So I took the acronym and the county policy on weeding and went to work on one section of the collection - the 600s. I checked the copyright dates of each and every book in this section and found that around half of them fit the criteria for removal. I asked the media specialist what process she follows to keep the collection full of resources for students to use and she told me that after she weeded one section like I just did, she would immediately go to Titlewave and put new books on a wishlist for future orders. This is how she manages to keep most of the sections current.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Frank Long Elementary
2:45-6:00PM
Today I worked in the media center again after hours. I invited the after school program to take advantage of the extended hours and they did! I had two classes in there the entire time until 4:30. I set up all the computers prior to the students arriving for Study Island. Each computer was logged on and had the program up and running so all they had to put in was their usernames and passwords. It made the process so much easier! They were actually able to be actively engaged for the entire 90 minutes they were there. I was glad to be able to help them in this way!
During this time, I also had the same handful of people using the laminator, ellison cutters, and paper cutters in the workroom. I also helped a couple teachers find books they were looking for. They got whatever information out of them that they needed and left.
Today I worked in the media center again after hours. I invited the after school program to take advantage of the extended hours and they did! I had two classes in there the entire time until 4:30. I set up all the computers prior to the students arriving for Study Island. Each computer was logged on and had the program up and running so all they had to put in was their usernames and passwords. It made the process so much easier! They were actually able to be actively engaged for the entire 90 minutes they were there. I was glad to be able to help them in this way!
During this time, I also had the same handful of people using the laminator, ellison cutters, and paper cutters in the workroom. I also helped a couple teachers find books they were looking for. They got whatever information out of them that they needed and left.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Lewis Frasier Middle School
2:45-3:45PM
I went over to Lewis Frasier Middle School and worked in the media center today. I worked with the media specialist on inventory of one section. She taught me how to use the hand held scanner they have to help make the process easier and quicker. I took one shelf and started the inventory on it. When I finished that section, the program determined that we had 3 items missing. The media specialist looked to see what was missing and immediately identified the missing items as something she keeps in the professional section. So she went to get them, I scanned them, and reran the report. It them showed that all items were accounted for. It didn't take very long to do that small section, but I can imagine it would when having to scan the entire media center!
I went over to Lewis Frasier Middle School and worked in the media center today. I worked with the media specialist on inventory of one section. She taught me how to use the hand held scanner they have to help make the process easier and quicker. I took one shelf and started the inventory on it. When I finished that section, the program determined that we had 3 items missing. The media specialist looked to see what was missing and immediately identified the missing items as something she keeps in the professional section. So she went to get them, I scanned them, and reran the report. It them showed that all items were accounted for. It didn't take very long to do that small section, but I can imagine it would when having to scan the entire media center!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Frank Long Elementary
:45-4:45PM
Today I worked in the media center after hours. I actually stayed quite busy today. There was a baby shower in the media center, so I helped with that. I helped set up and clean up afterwards. When everyone left, I had a teacher come in and we discussed personal learning networks. I showed her the personal learning network I created for myself using netvibes and I also showed her the personal learning network I created for the school to help organize all of the websites that teachers use on a daily basis! We ended up discussing the benefits of this tool for quite some time. By the time I looked up, it was time to go!
Today I worked in the media center after hours. I actually stayed quite busy today. There was a baby shower in the media center, so I helped with that. I helped set up and clean up afterwards. When everyone left, I had a teacher come in and we discussed personal learning networks. I showed her the personal learning network I created for myself using netvibes and I also showed her the personal learning network I created for the school to help organize all of the websites that teachers use on a daily basis! We ended up discussing the benefits of this tool for quite some time. By the time I looked up, it was time to go!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Frank Long Elementary
2:45-6:00PM
I had extended media hours today and FINALLY, I was busy!! I asked my principal last week if I could offer the media hours to our after school program since there is a computer lab located in the MC and I thought it could benefit teachers to be able to allow all students to get on them at the same time instead of staggering (they only have 45 minutes). So I had one teacher who took advantage of that and brought her class in to work on Study Island activities. I worked with her to help get them all logged on with their usernames and passwords (who knew that could have been so difficult given that there were only 12 kids!) Then they worked on their reading pretest. By the time some of them got logged on, they only had about 10 minutes to complete the test, so there really was not more time to do much else, but I was glad to help them where I could! Next week, they will be back and I will definitely be more prepared and ready for them! I plan to have the computers already set up - logged on, Study Island up and running, and all they have to do is put in their username and password. That will cut out a lot of downtime!
After they left, I had several teachers come in for lamination and using the ellison cutters. This is a pretty typical activity during extended hours since they struggle to get it done during their planning periods. I also had one teacher come in a look for a book on how to make a pumpkin pie. This was for her daughter's research paper. We did not find anything, but I guess I won't always! :)
These hours went much faster than other days since I was so busy. I hope the rest of my hours are spent in this manner and I will be able to be a little more helpful to the staff!
I had extended media hours today and FINALLY, I was busy!! I asked my principal last week if I could offer the media hours to our after school program since there is a computer lab located in the MC and I thought it could benefit teachers to be able to allow all students to get on them at the same time instead of staggering (they only have 45 minutes). So I had one teacher who took advantage of that and brought her class in to work on Study Island activities. I worked with her to help get them all logged on with their usernames and passwords (who knew that could have been so difficult given that there were only 12 kids!) Then they worked on their reading pretest. By the time some of them got logged on, they only had about 10 minutes to complete the test, so there really was not more time to do much else, but I was glad to help them where I could! Next week, they will be back and I will definitely be more prepared and ready for them! I plan to have the computers already set up - logged on, Study Island up and running, and all they have to do is put in their username and password. That will cut out a lot of downtime!
After they left, I had several teachers come in for lamination and using the ellison cutters. This is a pretty typical activity during extended hours since they struggle to get it done during their planning periods. I also had one teacher come in a look for a book on how to make a pumpkin pie. This was for her daughter's research paper. We did not find anything, but I guess I won't always! :)
These hours went much faster than other days since I was so busy. I hope the rest of my hours are spent in this manner and I will be able to be a little more helpful to the staff!
Bradwell Institute
3:00-4:00PM
I went to Bradwell today for my hours and got to see a side of the media specialist's job that I was not accustomed to seeing. The media specialist was asked to create a map of the school for the class of 1989 with all the changes that have been made to the school since that time. Apparently it has gone under quite the remodeling process at least 3 times since then. This was quite the undertaking and she seemed to get frustrated about it at times, but in the end, it turned out great!
I also had several students and teachers take a SurveyMonkey survey for my facilities plan assignment in FRIT 7132. Also for this assignment, the media specialist found the blueprints for the media center and we measured the square footage of the space. I went around and took pictures for creating my version of the media center. Both of the media specialists were incredibly helpful! I also saw that there was a new display on the table - it is teen read week. So I looked through those books to see what kind of materials she put out on display. I also discussed the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl books with her - especially "My Most Excellent Year" which was her favorite of the 20 books.
I went to Bradwell today for my hours and got to see a side of the media specialist's job that I was not accustomed to seeing. The media specialist was asked to create a map of the school for the class of 1989 with all the changes that have been made to the school since that time. Apparently it has gone under quite the remodeling process at least 3 times since then. This was quite the undertaking and she seemed to get frustrated about it at times, but in the end, it turned out great!
I also had several students and teachers take a SurveyMonkey survey for my facilities plan assignment in FRIT 7132. Also for this assignment, the media specialist found the blueprints for the media center and we measured the square footage of the space. I went around and took pictures for creating my version of the media center. Both of the media specialists were incredibly helpful! I also saw that there was a new display on the table - it is teen read week. So I looked through those books to see what kind of materials she put out on display. I also discussed the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl books with her - especially "My Most Excellent Year" which was her favorite of the 20 books.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Lewis Frasier Middle School
2:45-3:45PM
When I went to the media center today, the county media specialist was there working with the students on learning the Home Connect program for Renaissance Place (AR). The media specialist completed a workshop for the teachers on this program several weeks ago, and they then signed their classes up in the media center for a lesson on this program. The students seemed to enjoy their time with the computers - taking tests, learning about their book level goals, and learning about their percent correct. I think it was a pretty eye-opening experience and I overheard several students getting their "aha" moments. Those students that met their point, book level, and percent correct goals were rewarded with a popcorn bag full of goodies.
When I went to the media center today, the county media specialist was there working with the students on learning the Home Connect program for Renaissance Place (AR). The media specialist completed a workshop for the teachers on this program several weeks ago, and they then signed their classes up in the media center for a lesson on this program. The students seemed to enjoy their time with the computers - taking tests, learning about their book level goals, and learning about their percent correct. I think it was a pretty eye-opening experience and I overheard several students getting their "aha" moments. Those students that met their point, book level, and percent correct goals were rewarded with a popcorn bag full of goodies.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Frank Long Elementary
2:45-4:45PM
I stayed after today for extended hours and the first part of my time was spent in the middle of a baby shower. Since it was the first day of the after school program, the baby shower was held in the media center. After that was all done and cleaned up, I spent time with a teacher showing her how netvibes.com works. We were discussing the benefits of the program and how it can be used to help teachers and students in different areas, like research, using appropriate sites, keeping ideas and resources organized, etc.
I stayed after today for extended hours and the first part of my time was spent in the middle of a baby shower. Since it was the first day of the after school program, the baby shower was held in the media center. After that was all done and cleaned up, I spent time with a teacher showing her how netvibes.com works. We were discussing the benefits of the program and how it can be used to help teachers and students in different areas, like research, using appropriate sites, keeping ideas and resources organized, etc.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Bradwell Institute
3:00-4:00PM
I went to Bradwell today to work more hours. When I got there, the media specialist was working on Helen Ruffin Book Club books. We discussed this for a short time and we also discussed the push for blogs in the county. I thought it would be a good idea for the book club to use this tool by creating a blog post for each of the book bowl books and having participating students discuss the book through this blog. The MS thought it was also a good idea but did not have the desire to actually do this.
Since I am teaching my staff development unit at Bradwell, we also discussed my topic, which will cover PLNs. She had never heard of the term and was curious as to what exactly it involved. I showed her my personal netvibes account and the one I am creating for my school. She also told me that she got her issue of School Library Journal the same day I emailed her and the administration about the PLN staff development and in it, there is an article that has a quote highlighted about those media specialists who don't have a PLN, attend conferences, and read cutting edge articles are holding themselves and others back. I think this really upset her - the fact that she does not have a PLN and has no idea what it even was. When I showed her what it was, she thought it looked an awful lot like the website that was just created for her media center. I tried my best to explain the differences - which include being able to create different tabs for different topics, subscribe to various RSS feeds, and keep all web materials in one centralized location. I can't wait to teach this lesson and show the rest of the staff how valuable this site is.
I went to Bradwell today to work more hours. When I got there, the media specialist was working on Helen Ruffin Book Club books. We discussed this for a short time and we also discussed the push for blogs in the county. I thought it would be a good idea for the book club to use this tool by creating a blog post for each of the book bowl books and having participating students discuss the book through this blog. The MS thought it was also a good idea but did not have the desire to actually do this.
Since I am teaching my staff development unit at Bradwell, we also discussed my topic, which will cover PLNs. She had never heard of the term and was curious as to what exactly it involved. I showed her my personal netvibes account and the one I am creating for my school. She also told me that she got her issue of School Library Journal the same day I emailed her and the administration about the PLN staff development and in it, there is an article that has a quote highlighted about those media specialists who don't have a PLN, attend conferences, and read cutting edge articles are holding themselves and others back. I think this really upset her - the fact that she does not have a PLN and has no idea what it even was. When I showed her what it was, she thought it looked an awful lot like the website that was just created for her media center. I tried my best to explain the differences - which include being able to create different tabs for different topics, subscribe to various RSS feeds, and keep all web materials in one centralized location. I can't wait to teach this lesson and show the rest of the staff how valuable this site is.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Lewis Frasier Middle School
2:45-3:45PM
I worked at Lewis Frasier Middle School this afternoon until it closed. When I got in there, a class was using the media center finding books and taking AR tests. I went around and made sure none of the students needed any help and found one who was locked out of his AR. So I took him up to the circulation desk so that he could get it unlocked and take his test. I also helped with books as they were being brought back. I removed all the due date stickers and organized them on the return cart. After the bell rang and the students left, I shelved all the returned books in their correct location and straightened the shelves. Mrs. D. gave me some books to catalog, so I will enter those into the computer this evening.
I worked at Lewis Frasier Middle School this afternoon until it closed. When I got in there, a class was using the media center finding books and taking AR tests. I went around and made sure none of the students needed any help and found one who was locked out of his AR. So I took him up to the circulation desk so that he could get it unlocked and take his test. I also helped with books as they were being brought back. I removed all the due date stickers and organized them on the return cart. After the bell rang and the students left, I shelved all the returned books in their correct location and straightened the shelves. Mrs. D. gave me some books to catalog, so I will enter those into the computer this evening.
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