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Mary Fran Daley
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New SLMSs
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Authors in the Schools?
19 members
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Librarians 2.0
53 members
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ISTE - SIGMS
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New/YoungTLs
142 members
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Mary Fran Daley replied to Carina Gonzalez's discussion Interview Task in the group Middle School Librarians - Teachers"That's what I read at first, but I think it might be more of a co-teaching/collaboration thing, ie "Our teachers are: scared of computers / too busy to change the lessons they have used for decades / using technology in superficial and…"
Mary Fran Daley replied to Carina Gonzalez's discussion Interview Task in the group Middle School Librarians - Teachers"Just re-read your post and think I missed the mark. Read twice, post once, right? I would just pick a tool you have used effectively in your classroom. Provide your lesson or unit. Show an example of how you would use it, how you assessed it, what…"
Mary Fran Daley replied to Carina Gonzalez's discussion Interview Task in the group Middle School Librarians - Teachers"Hi, Carina. I think we're nearly neighbors. Anyhoo, I started something like this once, but it's a closed resource and hasn't really gotten off of the ground. I would consider using a Livebinder, Wikispace, or Google Site to create a…"
Mike McQueen left a comment for Mary Fran Daley"Greetings Mary,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher…"
Mary Fran Daley joined Anne Brusca's group
New SLMSs
We are a group of new school library media specialists, either working in the field for a few years only, or soon to graduate from library school.
Mary Fran Daley joined Barb Odanaka's group
Authors in the Schools?
I'm curious, from an author's standpoint, what teachers and librarians hope for when an author comes to visit the classroom. Do you wish mostly for inspiration? Entertainment? Academic info?See More
Mary Fran Daley joined Glynis Fletcher's group
Librarians 2.0
A group for those transitioning from classroom teacher to librarian or those new to the profession. A place to share ideas, ask questions and grow our wings as librarians in a digital society!See More
Mary Fran Daley joined Joyce Valenza's groupNew/YoungTLs
I thought it would be cool to group together many of the new voices we are hearing in the Ning. Hope you don't mind if from time to time older folks come in and mentor a bit!See More
Mary Fran Daley is attending Joyce Valenza's event
AASL09 Charlotte at Charlotte
November 5, 2009 at 6pm to November 8, 2009 at 7pm
Start your engines and rev up learning @ AASL's 2009 National Conference in Charlotte!From the National Conference Co-ChairsAre you ready to “Rev Up” learning?In the pages that follow, we hope you will see that the conference planning committee is focused on designing a conference to help all school library media specialists with the implementation of the new standards, to raise the level of learning in our school library media programs, and to address the needs of a new generation of students.…See More
Mary Fran Daley replied to Pat Ropchan's discussion Looking for a new OPAC"I am leading a similar investigation. I have Spectrum Winnebago and am generally not happy. A few people I have talked to seem happy with Follett's Destiny on a number of fronts, particularly the add-ons. You can add Webpath to suggest relevant…"
Mary Fran Daley posted a discussionQuestions: Pandemic Preparation- Google Apps- Personal Learning Environments- Online Communities
So, the rest of the technology team and I are assigned to prepare for a plan to continue instruction in the event of school closure because of a crisis, such as a flu outbreak. I'm going to look into online learning communities and online personal learning environments. We may also use a courier system for materials and those without internet. I don't know if obtaining internet for our offline students will be considered. I'm thinking about Google Applications for Education with Gaggle…See More
Mary Fran Daley replied to Ally Thompson's discussion online plan book"I am a complete amateur, but I have found GoogleDocs to work well. I save them all named with the date theme and standard numbers. I co-teach so it would work well for collaboration if my partner wanted to share them at some point. You probably have…"
Mary Fran Daley left a comment for Joyce Valenza"Thanks for your message! Sorry I didn't reply sooner. My inboxes runneth over. I look forward to seeing you at NJASL. Have a great September!"
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- I just graduated with my MLIS, and I'm very excited about becoming a middle school media specialist in September 2009. My grades 4-8 school is in Hunterdon County, NJ. I have prior experience working with youth in NJ public libraries.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 12:15am on July 21, 2009,
Naveed Ahmad said… - Welcome!!
- At 12:18pm on August 26, 2009,
Joyce Valenza said… - Mary Fran,
I was in school yesterday and discovered your lovely note! Thank you for making my day/week! It was a pleasure to meet you too and I hope our collaboration continues.
joyce
- At 8:03am on January 26, 2012, Mike McQueen said…
Greetings Mary,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mike McQueen
Teacher Librarian at McLain HS
Lakewood, CO
PLN News!
Mightybell is a new platform for curation and conversation.
Let's test drive it.I've set up a TLChat space. Stop in and play. Add your favorite resources. Invite friends. Post questions. Start chats. I'd be happy to make any TL who asks a host. (Joyce)
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Teacher Librarians of the 21st Century Curated by Mrs. N Ideas and Resources for the 21st Century Teacher Librarian
Libraries as Sites of Enchantment, Participatory Culture, and Learning Curated by Buffy J. Hamilton Ideas and resources to develop the concept of libraries as sites of participatory culture and learning
Personal Learning Networks for Librarians Curated by Donna Watt
Staying ahead of the game, managing your own professional development, joining the dots
SchoolLibrariesTeacherLibrarians Curated by Joyce Valenza News for teacher librarians
What is a teacher librarian? Curated by Tania Sheko Defining the role of teacher librarians for those who think we just look after books
Teacher librarians and transliteracy Curated by Sue Krust Explore the evolving role of the teacher librarian
Teacher-Librarian Curated by Librarian@HOPE Best sites and resources on the web for teacher-librarians
ResearChameleon on School Libraries Curated by Kathy Malatesta Teaching, mentoring & leading in today’s school libraries
Student Learning through School Libraries Curated by lyn_hay Building evidence of impact through research and professional practice
SCIS Curated by SCIS News and resources about school libraries
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Mansfield University Scholarship Program – Begin in January 2012
In an ongoing effort to recruit a new generation of school library leaders, Mansfield University recently received a fifth Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) grant to fund scholarships for its totally online School Library & Information Technologies Master of Education degree program with school library certification. If you know of an educator or non-certified librarian seeking school library certification, please pass along the news that we are still accepting applications for the spring 2012 semester.
The Master of Education program, ideally suited for working educators
with no time to drive to a university, offers a convenient and effective path to school library certification. For detailed information and contacts please refer to the Fulfilling the Promise homepage, at http://libweb.mansfield.edu/promise/, or contact Cynthia Keller, Department Chair ckeller@mansfield.edu
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