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LIB 5050 Information and Management Technology in Libraries and Educational Media Centers. Class 5 of 8 Fall 2009. Agenda. For the Common Good AL Projects? Readings? Learning Sets? Discussions? Blogs? Other? Case Study Cross Program Collaborative Project – IMPACT Panel
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LIB 5050Information and Management Technology in Libraries and Educational Media Centers Class 5 of 8 Fall 2009
Agenda • For the Common Good • AL Projects? Readings? Learning Sets? Discussions? Blogs? Other? • Case Study • Cross Program Collaborative Project – IMPACT Panel • Action Learning Review: • Action • Reflection • Learning Sets • Core Learning – XXX • Learning Set Meeting • Preparing: Portfolio and Expo • Homework
Revisiting Action Learning Action
Action Learning McKeown, L. (2005) Action Learning Cycle [Online]. Available at http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/agqtp/jcqta
Action Learning McKeown, L. (2005) Action Learning Cycle [Online]. Available at http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/agqtp/jcqta
Action Questions and Considerations • What action is the most appropriate response to the issue, topic, or opportunity I’ve been exploring? • What do I hope to achieve through this action? • How will I know if/when I’ve been successful? How can I assess the impact of my action(s)?
Action Reflection Questions • What action have I chosen to take and why? • What impact is it having? • What questions do I still have? • What is working? • What is not working? • What changes or modifications might I make to the plan or action? What should I do differently next time? • What assumptions did I make that were incorrect? • What more do I need to know or understand?
Final Paper I. Body of Report a. Background/Context b. Problem, issue, opportunity, etc. c. Literature Review (from exploration) d. Limitations e. Importance of project II. Plan of Action a. Statement of goals and objectives b. Methodology III. Results and outcomes a. Objective #1 b. Objective #2 c. Objective #3
Final Paper IV. Conclusion and Reflections a. Findings b. Impact c. Reflections and Recommendations V. Attachments a. Impact letter (from partner or supervisor) b. Supporting documentation
Action Learning Expo • Think: “6th Grade Science Fair” • Festive, informal atmosphere • Visuals! • Posters, Multimedia, handouts, artifacts, costumes, food, etc. • Be Creative! Have Fun!
Homework • Read Wisner Text - Prepare to discuss next class • Prepare Final Paper - due December 2nd • Plan for AL Expo Presentation - due December 2nd • Action Learning Project: Planning and Action! • Journal/Blog: Reflections (once per week) • Action Learning Process • Action Learning Project • Discussion Boards (@ 3 times per week!) • Discuss Action Learning Process • Discussion of Text- continue reading! • Learning Set Meetings - Online or F2F • Once every week or every other week