Using wikis and credit to engage teachers in the library

Using wikis and credit to engage teachers in the library By Michelle Epstein and Robin Walters The Epstein School

Professional Development How do we provide the PD teachers need when…

It is just one more thing to fit in… http://scusememiss.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html

And they are being asked to do so much… Teacher Breaking Down - FunnyTeacher

Then, An Idea… The Curriculum Director had an idea and shared it with the Media Director and with their shared vision, they created…

A collaborative Library PD Project

The situation Robin was looking for a way to offer PLUs to teachers without taking too much of their out-of-school time. As the Media Specialist, Michelle was looking for a way to collaborate with classroom teachers. “Committed to the process of collaboration, the library media specialist works closely with individual teachers in critical areas of designing authentic learning tasks and assessments and integrating the information and communication abilities required to meet subject matter standards.” - AASL • Teachers must earn 10 PLUs every 5 years. • The school provides professional development opportunities, but not always for credit. • Many times, teachers have to take their own time to obtain credit hours.

The Solution

Details • Teachers attended 20 library lessons (1/2 hour each). • They read and responded to prompts on the wiki, creating a discussion about the lesson and methods for classroom integration.. • By flipping the prompts and discussion, teachers could choose where and when best fit their schedule to respond. • A resource area was created for teachers. • An observation of teachers integrating a resource or idea from the library lesson was used as the evaluation tool.

The balanced literacy Wiki www.epsteinschoollibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/45180664/FrontPage

Outcomes • More engagement from teachers during the library lesson • More teacher collaboration and integration • Library staff invited into the classroom • Teachers using the library resources • Message is being transferred to new teachers entering the grade • Staying power two years passed the PLU

Now it is your turn…Go to http://bit.ly/17AUICj for an idea forum What other integration strategies could you use? What other platforms?

Resources • State website for PLU information and creation: http://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Pages/Professional-Learning.aspx • www.Pbworks.com • www.epsteinschoollibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/45180664/FrontPage • www.edutopia.org

citations • American Association of School Librarians. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.Chicago: American Library Association, 1998. Print. • FunnyTeacher.. YouTube - Teacher Breaking Down. May 22, 2007. Web. 10/21/2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrBQ6AGo_g&feature=share&list=PL925BF4ECDE142D55. • unknown: Cartoon. Scusememiss. Web. 10/21/2013. http://scusememiss.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html

Questions? Contact us Robin Walters Director of Elementary School General Studies The Epstein School robin.walters@epsteinatlanta.org (404) 250-5625 Michelle Epstein Media Director The Epstein Schoolmichelle.epstein@epsteinatlanta.org 404-250-5648 @epsteinlibrary

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Using wikis and credit to engage teachers in the library

Using wikis and credit to engage teachers in the library

Presentation Transcript

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Using the Learning Cycle in Library Instruction to Engage Students

Using Wikis in the Classroom

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Teaching Teachers to Navigate the Library

Using Wikis in Teaching

Using Technology to Engage Parents

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Using Wikis in Library Instruction

Wikis for Students and Teachers in Science

Using Wikis to Promote Your Library Resources and Programs

Using Wikis in the Classroom

Using Wikis in Literacy to Engage Students in Text Studies

Quick Using Wikis in the Classroom

Getting Organized: Using Del.icio and Wikis to organize library content “Wikis”

WELCOME TO TEACHERS ENGAGE COMMUNITY

USING TECHNOLOGY TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING

Engage Learners and Teachers too!!!

Using Wikis to Promote Your Library Resources and Programs

Wikis 4 Teachers

Using Wikis in the Classroom