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Turning Flips in the Media Center. Why every library media specialist should be an active proponent of flipped learning, and some tools to help with the process. O. P. Cooper Phyllis Snipes Dawn Putney School Library Media @ UWG. Status of school libraries. Budget cuts Materials, staffing
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Turning Flips in the Media Center Why every library media specialist should be an active proponent of flipped learning, and some tools to help with the process O. P. Cooper Phyllis Snipes Dawn Putney School Library Media @ UWG
Status of school libraries Budget cuts Materials, staffing Creative, non-library duties No specific advocates at DOE Charter school uncertainties In short, we’ve been getting hammered…
http://youtu.be/cKj6NT0KGOo Created by students in EDES 545 Information Technologies For Learning, as part of the Teacher-Librarianship by Distance Learning Masters Program through the University of Alberta.
Ask yourself: Am I doing the right things to stay relevant in the digital age?
Digital divide “The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet” William Gibson
“Get a read on this: Libraries bridging the digital divide” Andrew Roskill, TedX Charleston, May 2014 http://youtu.be/J198u5HK0pY
http://flippedlearning.org/cms/lib07/VA01923112/Centricity/Domain/46/FLIP_handout_FNL_Web.pdfhttp://flippedlearning.org/cms/lib07/VA01923112/Centricity/Domain/46/FLIP_handout_FNL_Web.pdf
Flipped learning in the library media center • Move toward digital resources, 24/7 access • Ebooks • GALILEO & other information resources • curated resources • How-to tutorials for students and staff (e.g., screencasts of new apps) • Innovative services • Virtual reference, beyond school day • Virtual author/expert visits, field trips • Brand your library media center • Website, social media • Take photos and more photos, videos and more videos • Enlist student help
6-8 Grade Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Subjects: ELACC6-8WHST8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (ELACCGPS)
Book trailers Divergent, Veronica Roth http://youtu.be/J4UJTbHGAw8 Created by Sandy Horne, librarian, Atlanta, Texas, Middle School On My Honor, Marion Dane Bauer http://youtu.be/h2zqmTC2w4s Created by Codie, a 6th grader from Pettus, Texas From Book Trailers for All YouTube Channel; https://www.youtube.com/user/booktrailers4all
Book trailers Some options for creating book trailers (and lots of other stuff…) Animoto for educators FlipSnackedu Explain Everything (iPad, Android)
Screencasts Some options for creating screencasts (and other videos) Screencast-o-matic (PC, Mac, Linux, web-based) Jing (TechSmith)(PC, Mac) Explain Everything (iPad, Android)
Video conferencing GoToMeeting free(PC & Mac using Chrome browser only) Google Hangouts / Hangouts on Air (PC, Mac, Linux, Chrome) Skype(PC, Mac, Linux) Vsee (PC, Mac, iOS, Android Beta)
Make a difference… Embrace the digital world Claim your role as a technology leader Be an active part of the instructional life of your school
Make a difference… Easy, elegant, engaging Create the future – the future is now!