I'm looking for ways to improve a lesson plan around R Bradbury's book- F 451. We've talked the censorship to death. I will be co-teaching for 50 min only with a science teacher in relation to the BigRead.
Read more…Hi everyone I am looking for suggestions about how to have a successful collaboration with fellow colleagues in one's school. Could anyone share an example of a successful collaborative effort with a teacher? How have you overcame some of the barri
Read more…Hello everyone, I am looking for youtube videos dealing with library advocacy... Anyone got a good one? Thanks! :-)
Read more…Hi everyone as an upcoming Media Specialist student, I wanted to ask how many of you are a member of a state or national library related organization, and do you feel that your membership is beneficial? If so why? Include the link to these websites f
Read more…There are standard teaching interview questions and then there are the ones that are specific to our breed of teacher. Please pipe up with your input and help a sister out! Here are some things I'm thinking might be included: How do you promote colla
Read more…Hi-- I graduate from my MLIS program in early August, and start my new 6-12 Library/Tech position a few days later! As part of my Tech class this summer, I'm working on developing the library web page, which currently consists of only suggested links
Read more…Even though I think about Web 2.0, write about Web 2.0, and promote Web 2.0 tools, I still struggle to explain the concepts behind Web 2.0 to educators who have no idea what it is. When their eyes glaze over, I realize that I've already said too much
Read more…In my district, they are adding more online courses (high school). I was asked to help determine the importance of students using Standard English rather than typical instant messaging lingo (during a classroom online chat). Does anyone know of a web
Read more…Interesting email concerns hovering around the release of the Golden Compass movie. Library podcast Lib Vibe reports that Toronto Catholic boards of education have pulled the series and are considering what to do. What do you think this email frenzy
Read more…I was wondering if any one has read the book 'Less Is More A Practical Guide to Weeding School Library Collections' by Donna J. Baumbach and Linda L. Miller. I was thinking of readind this over the summer. Is it worth reading or is there something be
Read more…Any Teacher-librarians from Canada? I am looking for the replacement to the now defunct "Cable in the classroom" website that kept us informed of upcoming shows that were able to be legally taped. The site is still active in the US.... Tracy Richar
Read more…Have you had success applying for grants for your school library? If so, please share any resources, tips, etc.!
Read more…1. When choosing a book to purchase for the library, what features or qualities do you consider? This includes the books’ title, author recognition, illustrations, audience, purpose, text, binding format, creativity and uniqueness. 2. When you choos
Read more…I am doing a two-hour workshop on Library 2.0 on Thursday, Nov. 15 for school librarians at the California School Library Association Conference. Could you help by replying to this: Share one Web 2.0 tool that you have used with your library. (I will
Read more…Scenario: You have a principal new to your school. What are the five most important things would want her or him to know about you and your library media program?
Read more…Let's get some inspiration from each other. Share the one URL that represents the best learning activity you helped to create this year. If you don't have one you can share, point us to someone else's fabulous project. (Descriptions are fine. Just se
Read more…I'm looking for good culture/country videos/DVD for my geography classes. Our old ones are dropping like flies and they were more travel videos rather than culture (this is what life is like) and getting dated. I had a glimpse of Families of the Worl
Read more…Hello, Everyone. I am a beginning grad student in a leadership class and would like to hear from some experienced media specialists. What are your favorite resources when you research? One of our assignments is to redesign an existing school library.
Read more…I am nearly packed for Reno. I'll be presenting at Treasure Mountain and on Friday afternoon. Please say "hello"! Please also share your best discoveries with our Ning in this forum!
Read more…we are a private library in oregon (MULTNOMAH LAW LIBRARY) that is searching for unneeded shelving either wood or medal if you may know of any schools or public libraries willing to get rid of any we would be interested in the shelving. if you know o
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