What Does It Mean to Be "Political"? By Russell JohnsonLeading up to Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl performance, countless bloggers wondered about whether or not she would “go political,” and whether or not she should. After her performance, many debated whether or not it was “political,” including one memorable op-ed that argued precisely by being apolitical she made the perfect political statement.Classic Gaga.We’ve all heard people get frustrated when a TV show gets political or a company makes a political statement or a Facebook friend makes too many political posts. The general sense is that in these contexts one should stay non-political and if one does address politics, one should do so in a non-partisan way (e.g. saying “make your voice heard, get out and vote” is fine, but telling people how they should vote isn't). The obvious sense of “political” in these contexts is “making reference to a topic that is currently disputed by politicians or a bone of contention between the right and left.”
New school librarian? 10 things you should do first... point you in a direction, but now, you are it. A team of one. Uno. Honey, we have all been there. Hang in there--it will get better! 1. Librarians wear many hats, but let's face it, when most people think of librarians, they think of book circulation first. Free equipment sign-out sheet shared by University of Washington-Tacoma Institute of Technology. Free download from TPT seller Totally Teaching: SaveOrganized Classroom2K+Brandy CorreiaActivities to try at school.... 2. Your library will change much in your time there, and you will want to document that. If you are really feeling adventurous, take a video as you walk through the library, commenting on what you like and don't like. From my first middle school library opening... 3. The library handbook may be difficult to find. Once you find the handbook, take it home and read sections on collection development, circulation policies (may differ from what's on the website), and procedures for challenged materials. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Curation and the School Librarian It’s one of AASL’s Shared Foundations in the new National Standards. It’s identified as a leadership area on the Future Ready Librarians Framework. But what does it look like when the school librarian really dives into digital curation? A little while back I had the opportunity to create a video on school librarians and social media curation with our Rutgers’ School of Communication and Information’s Social Media and Society Cluster. School Librarians as Social Media Curators shares my personal vision of what curation might look like for the school librarian and how we might engage and model the practice for our learners. You may also be interested in:
Knowledge Quest | AASL On building learning playlists We create them on Spotify and YouTube and iTunes. Before music went digital, some of us made CD or cassette mixtapes and shared them as gifts. With our ability to ethically curate content and unglue it from its containers, and a growing array of digital tools and open education resources, many of us are engaging in a creative new form of the remix. Learning playlists are a thing, and that thing is emerging as a subgenre of digital curation in a variety of flavors. Playlists can be powerful. I create little magazines of continually updated outside reading beyond our texts for my grad students offering them opportunities to explore and contribute. More powerfully, we can use playlists to differentiate and individualize learning and allow students to work through content at their own pace as they return and review at the moment of need. Let’s explore a few playlist possibilities. Passion-driven playlists: Of course, playlists might also be created for passion-driven interests.
Term Project Hello! Welcome to my final project for Information Technologies for Libraries and Information Agencies. Isn't that a mouthful? We learn about: 12 Best Libraries in the US and Why You Should Visit | The Storage Space Libraries are a precious resource. They've helped advance culture and knowledge for thousands of years. They've moved from ancient archives of the written word to sources of free multi-media information. You might say they—and the knowledge they hold—are Made to Keep. Part community gathering grounds, part educational mecca, part architectural wonder, libraries often reflect the heart and soul of a city better than anything else. We've chosen to explore some of the best libraries in the U.S. that not only do all of the above but go beyond. 1. With San Diego Central Library at the core, this system of libraries serves the many neighborhoods of the sprawling city, with 36 branches. Other notable San Diego librariesThe San Diego State University Library is architecturally stunning and has an impressive collection and resource center. 2. The Kansas City Central Library stands out with its giant "bookshelf" parking garage, featuring 25-foot-tall book spines. 3. 4. Martin Luther King Jr. 5.
Book & Media Awards | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) 2018 ALSC Book & Media Award winners 2018 Award Acceptance Speeches 2017 Book and Media Awards 2017 Award Acceptance Speeches Watch the 2017 Newbery-Caldecott-Wilder Banquet View Reaction Videos from the 2017 Youth Media Award Winners 2016 Book and Media Awards 2016 Award Acceptance Speeches Watch the 2016 Newbery-Caldecott-Wilder Awards Banquet View Reaction Videos from the 2016 Youth Media Award Winners Past Newbery, Caldecott, and Legacy Banquet Acceptance Speeches List with downloads of Newbery, Caldecott and Legacy Award Winning Speeches ALSC fosters values of respect and equality, and therefore accepts media award submissions from all. Frequently Asked Questions Click on the red Publisher Information button for easy, one-stop access to rosters, terms & criteria, submissions process, and more. The ALSC media awards below are announced every January at a Monday morning press conference that takes place during the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. (Mildred L.) (Robert F.)
Awards, Grants and Scholarships | Awards & Grants Every year, the American Library Association and its member units honor people and institutions through an awards program that recognizes distinguished service to librarians and librarianship. Award seals are available for some winners. Book, Print & Media Awards ALA and its member units honor books, print and other forms of media through a variety of awards. These awards are given to publications, and the authors, illustrators, and publishers who create them. General Award Information Includes the ALA Awards Manual and instructions about how to establish a new award. Grants & Fellowships A variety of grants and fellowships that provide funding or material support for present or future activities. Professional Recognition Awards Given to individuals, groups or organizations that have shown outstanding leadership in one of the many areas of great importance to the mission and goals of the ALA. Recommended Lists ("Best of") Scholarships Youth Media Awards
The Hub - Today’s Quick Picks nominees are filled with thrills and chills. Breaking by Danielle RollinsBloomsbury USA Children’sPublication Date: June 6, 2017ISBN: 9781619637405 Charlotte has never been a top student at her prestigious, expensive, academically rigorous boarding school. Her best friends Ariel and Devon, however, are true Weston Prep material – freakishly smart and incredibly talented at a multitude of things. Selected books in European languages | Children's books in languages spoken in Europe
Phonics-based Reading vs. The Whole Language Approach - Educational Connections Reading is an essential developmental skill. That is a statement that just about every educator can agree upon. However, in terms of reading instruction, that’s about as far as the agreement goes. Over the past three decades a “reading war” has waged on in the field of education, leaving many parents confused as to what theory they should subscribe to for their child’s development. The two most popular terms tossed around in this reading war are phonics-based reading and the whole-language approach. Phonics-based Reading In short,phonetic-based reading attempts to break written language down into small and simple components. Whole Language Approach In the simplest terms, the whole-language approach strives to teach children to read words as whole pieces of language. The two methods are apparently different, but what are the long-term effects of each approach? What the Research Says about Reading This led many educators to subscribe to the blended approach, which research most supports.