"With my after school writing club (grade 7 and 8)I had a blog. Only one student had used it an only a couple of times. I now have attached to my library web page a blog of the books I have read. I'm hoping a few of my reading club members will…"
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Dana Buchanan replied to linda turrell's discussion wiiki or blog in gade 4-6 school library setting in the group LibrariansDana Buchanan posted a blog postNew month--putting ideas to work
In the library, my stats are down compared to next year. I'm not to worried yet...We did have computer problems at the beginning of the year (anyone out there using Follett). Many of my classroom teachers have classroom libraries. Some students are not checking out because they are reading a novel in class, and don't want to get the plots mixed up. Oh, did I mention the library down the street?The first 20 min of the day are at the descretion of the teacher--so the kids can be doing homework,…See More
Dana Buchanan replied to Dana Buchanan's discussion Library Assistants in the group Librarians"Thanks for taking the time to respond. I was unaware of the Lance's research! It sounds like quite a presentation..."
Shannon replied to Dana Buchanan's discussion Library Assistants in the group Librarians"My district came close to losing our elementary library paras 3 years ago, in a somewhat well-meaning but misguided admin move to fund a reinstated to full-time professional position. When we heard of the budget proposal, we pulled out Keith Curry…"
Dana Buchanan replied to Dana Buchanan's discussion Library Assistants in the group Librarians"I think that our assistants had relied on their union, and it didn't help them. Wow, assistants pulled for all of the other things. Our elementary librarians are also being used for "Prep" time. The two that don't have as many…"
Denise Fischer replied to Dana Buchanan's discussion Library Assistants in the group Librarians"Our school district is using the library assistants to do intervention with young students and stretching them where ever they can. The assistants are stretched all over, and there are times when I'm not there and neither is the assistant.…"
Dana Buchanan added a discussion to the group LibrariansLibrary Assistants
There is a strong possiblity that I will not have a library assistant next year. Last year the elementary school librarian lost their assistants. This is just one of many types of cuts that the district has been making. Are there schools out there going through the same situation? Are there schools that have lost and then regained their assistants back? What things have you done to get the assistants back?
Dana Buchanan replied to Leslie Witten's discussion To Stay VHS/DVD or Go Digital: The Audio-Visual Collection in the group Librarians"Our school uses all three. The teachers have slowly been introduced to streaming video's. So they are too busy, too scared or they don't have the smartboards and such to try the digital materials. Currently the teachers are using mainly…"
Dana Buchanan commented on Rhonda Crim-Tumelson's group Librarians"HI. I'm a Library media specialist (still labeled school librarian) at a middle school (7th-8th grade) in Missouri. Although I feel a little overwhelmed by all of the technology ( I thought that it make my life easier--don't get me wrong…"
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New month--putting ideas to work
Posted on October 3, 2009 at 11:19am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the library, my stats are down compared to next year. I'm not to worried yet...We did have computer problems at the beginning of the year (anyone out there using Follett). Many of my classroom teachers have classroom libraries. Some students are not checking out because they are reading a novel in class, and don't want to get the plots mixed up. Oh, did I mention the library down the street?
The first 20 min of the day are at the descretion of the teacher--so the kids can be doing… Continue
The first 20 min of the day are at the descretion of the teacher--so the kids can be doing… Continue
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- At 8:18am on October 11, 2009,
Kathy Martin said… - Dana, I keep all my user names and passwords in a spreadsheet on my Google Docs. Naturally, I have kept the file private. Now I only have to remember the password for my Google Docs. My para keeps all of hers in a file folder. She has written all over the folder and has also filled it with slips of paper that she prints out. Both ways work. I think mine is better. You will have to decide which works best for you.
- At 10:28am on September 26, 2009,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi Dana,
With your work in Technology and Library Media, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording you might find of interest.
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