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Updated 11-19-09
This document lists all tasks required for 6300, in the approximate order you should do them.
It's under development as the semester goes on; links will come alive here as soon as an item is available.

Calendars: 6300/C9 | MAF | SLM

Current cycle on top; old Cycles move to the bottom of the page.

Cycle 6: Oct 31-Nov 21 (3 weeks) Status: Final
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Program Development and Evaluation II	[]Read: Georgia's Exemplary Media Center Program (contains excellent, rigorous rubric!) IP itself lists many goals with indicators; the Planning Guide builds on these. (Use as relevant to your specific PDEP Goals.)	Morris, Chapter 14: has several rubrics Nancy Everhart wrote an entire book on Evaluation of SLMPs. The IP Planning Guide is invaluable here. (phasing off this list, 2009) Evaluation of goals and objectives: how you plan to do this. Data collection resources: R&Dp97: Easy data mining for school libraries - C. MacDonell R&Dp99: Making better decisions by using better data - T.E. Young R&Dp160: School libraries and evidence: Seize the day, begin the future - R.J. Todd R&Dp168: Why action research? The leadership role of the LMS - J.K. Howard & S.A. Eckhardt
Management	[]AASL Standard 4.2
Education Leader	[]Read: AASL Standard 3.3 (Educational Leader) IP pp. 52-53	Everhart, N. (2007). Leadership: School library media specialists as effective school leaders. Knowledge Quest, 35 (4), 54-57. [persistent link] R&Dp83: Leadership: What makes us tick? M.A. Anderson R&Dp168: Why action research? The leadership role of the LMS - J.K. Howard & S.A. Eckhardt
Public Relations	R&Dp108: A practical approach to marketing the school library - A. Burkman	Wasman chapter 17 [supplemental] AASL's Advocacy section of website [exploration required] Vanneman, S. (2007). Advocacy: Sparks and threads. Knowledge Quest 35 (4), 36-38. [persistent link] Baumbach, D. J. (2005). The school library media center web page: An opportunity too good to miss. Knowledge Quest, 33 (3), 8-12. [Jan/Feb; see GALILEO.] [supplemental][persistent link] Fullner, S.K. (2007). Is your fish dead? Create your library brand. Library Media Connection 25 (6), 32-33. [persistent link] R&Dp21:The principal component: Bringing your administrator on board - M.W. McGhee & B.A. Jansen R&Dp88:The power of audience: Effective communication with your principal - G. Hartzell [MAF commentary available in WebCT/Readings - 13min] R&Dp110: Come to Capitol Hill! Be a LMC advocate - S. Schuckett R&Dp113: Tools of the trade: Political advocacy "Always" list - S. Schuckett
Teaching & Learning; Collaborative Planning		Review listed readings as needed (click on link for resource lists)
Time Management	--	Review Fitzgerald & Waldrip (2004), in your R&D text.
Assignments	[]PDEP Draft due 11/8 []Field Experience due 11/22

GALILEO Hint

Here is an important survival skill: Finding a specific article in GALILEO when you know the citation. Follow the link to see a mini-video from the Library. This is about 1.5 minutes (and a great example of an information literacy resource!)

Acronyms: MC = Media Center; R&D = Repman & Dickinson text; SLM = School Library Media; SLMP = School Library Media Program; AASL = American Assn of School Librarians; ELC = eLearning Commons

Cycle 7: Nov 21-Dec 6 Long, final cycle Status: Sketched
Topics	Required	Supplemental
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Housekeeping	[]Permission document (ELC) []Course eval - coming soon
Assignments	[]Field Experience due 11/22 []PDEP due 12/6
	I will see most of you next on January 9, 9a.m.

Cycle 1: Aug 22-Sep 12 Finalized
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Course Overview	[]Read the Syllabus (every word); explore the website and ELC to figure out where things are. []Form your RLP team as early as possible. []Organize your calendar around all the dates provided, especially the meeting dates and the due dates. []Subscribe to the Cohort9 Blog using the instructions on the home page.	Open a Skype account and add me to your contact list (my ID is maryannfitzgerald). You can IM me or "call me" (for free) anytime I'm logged onto Skype.
Life in the MC; Roles & Responsibilities; MC Mission	[]Explore a SLMS's blog; see hints on the agenda. Highly recommend that you "watch" a good one of these all year. []Information Power (IP) chapter 1 []IP/Mission and Goals of the SLMP []Role of the School Library Media Program (AASL Position Statement) []Value of Library Media Programs in Education (AASL Position Statement) []R&Dp166: Impacting school improvement - C.A. Harvey (MAF's commentary in ELC/6300/Readings; problem fixed)	Loertscher, D. (2006). What flavor is your school library? The teacher-librarian as learning leader. Teacher Librarian 34 (2), 8-12.[See hint below]
Reading & Literacy in the SLMP	[]AASL Standard 1.2 (Literacy and Reading) []Integrated concept: AASL Standard 2.1 (Knowledge of Learners and Learning) []Grimes, S. (2004, May). The search for meaning: How you can boost kids' reading comprehension. School Library Journal, 50 (5), 48-52. (This article is available through GALILEO.)[persistent link][See hint below] []R&L Audio: go to the content outline first. Then, in a new window, go to ELC 6300/Resources and start the Reading & Literacy Pt. 1 audio. Follow along with the outline.	Experiment with the skill of finding full-text articles within GALILEO. Hints here. Krashen, S. (2005). AR: Evidence still lacking [Home Run Research Column]. Knowledge Quest, 33 (3), 48-49. [GALILEO] [persistent link][See hint below]
Assignments	[]by 8/30: Submit Student Profile: in ELC Assignments. []Get going on your R&L Draft. Study it carefully. Group time will be provided on 9/12, but time is short. The assignment is more thinking than doing, really. Try to come up with your basic idea in this Cycle. []By 9/13, choose your Exhibition topic and submit to Cristina. Here's the list so far. [this bit tweaked but not really changed on 8-27-09]	Graphic that shows entire RLP: ELC 6300/Resources - if you want the big picture. Beside it, there's a brief audio that explains the graphic. Explore Google Sites (or whatever webhosting tool you plan to use) in preparation for launching your Assignment Page.

Cycle 2: Sep 12-Sep 26 Finalized
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Standards & Flexible Scheduling	[]School curriculum: be ready to consult a standard school curriculum, such as the Georgia Performance Standards IL - our curriculum []Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning []IP, chapter 2 []AASL Standard 1.1 (Efficient and Ethical Information-Seeking Behavior) []Integrated concept: AASL Standard 2.1 (Knowledge of Learners and Learning) Rationale for Flexible Scheduling []AASL Position Statement []R&Dp45:It's all about learning: Ensuring that students are effective users of information on standardized tests - M.B.Eisenberg [MAF's commentary available in ELC/6300/Readings]	YATK Standards section (follow the links) - see blog clarification here Rowe, G.S. (2007). Collaboration: It's a gamble on a fixed schedule. Knowledge Quest, 35 (4), 44-46. [persistent link] R&Dp28: Integrating library programs into the curriculum: Student learning is the bottom line - D.Miller R&Dp9:Tools of the Trade: Library schedule and attendance statistics form by J.Henry (interesting form for discussion) R&Dp53:Collaborating from the center of the school universe - T.Buzzeo (MAF's audio commentary in ELC) R&Dp157: The synergistic attributes of SLMC standards - J.E.P.Misakian
Keeping Up	[]AASL Standard 3.1 (Connection with the Library Community)	Wasman chapter 18 YATK Services and Resources and Professional Organizations sections [for exploration] Cohen, S.M. (2004). Eight steps for keeping current. Knowledge Quest, 33 (1), 40-41. [GALILEO] [persistent link] R&Dp144: Are you ready to go digital? The pros and cons of electronic portfolio development - M. Heath (of course you would do the digital version. Overlook that part, look at what it tells you about prof. portfolios.) National Board certification: R&D articles p. 148, 150 R&Dp141: Journaling: Telling your professional "story" - D.Miller
Information Ethics and Copyright	[]IP pp166-170 - MAF's commentary available in ELC (6min) []Confidentiality of Library Records AASL Position Statement []Copyright: Fitzgerald's copyright notes []R&Dp65: School library ethics--A battle of hats - C.Simpson []R&Dp68: Plagiarism in an electronic age - J.D. Fisher & A.Hill	MAF's ethics bookmarks MAF's copyright bookmarks Simpson, C. (2006). Copyright do's and don'ts. Library Media Connection, 24 (6), 45. persistent link Simpson, C. (2005). Copyright for schools: A practical guide (4th ed.) Worthington, OH: Linworth. [supplemental: I highly recommend this book! Previous editions are excellent; this one is even better.] Connie Yearwood's Copyright Powerpoint (also in ELC/6300/Resources/Info Ethics) R&Dp10: Tools of the trade: Copyright do's and don'ts - C.Simpson (MAF's audio commentary in ELC/Readings) R&Dp67: Tools of the trade: Copyright suggestions for administrators - C.Simpson McKenzie, FNO May 1998:The New Plagiarism: Seven Antidotes to Prevent Highway Robbery in an Electronic Age (this is old but considered a classic approach to this problem) Hamalainen, M. (2007). Useful tips on avoiding plagiarism. Library Media Connection, 25 (6), 40-41. persistent link See ELC/6300/Resources/Info Ethics for several copyright resources.
Assignments	[]Draft RLP due 9/20

Cycle 3: Sep 26-Oct 3 Short cycle Status: final
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Assignments	[]Exhibition Preparations: Finish your Exhibit and submit your link to Cristina by 9/30 Make sure you know how to login to Google Documents. Prepare to use Wimba Classroom:` You will need a headset microphone (cheap at BestBuy, will have multiple uses in the longrun) Your task: login, run the setup wizard Tour the interface ahead of time, if you have not already. [] Submit your Exhibition documentation into the ELC Dropbox by Sunday night.	Although the Exhibition takes center stage this Cycle, don't forget about the big RLP. Watch for my feedback on your Draft, and proceed accordingly.

Cycle 4: Oct 3-Oct 17 Final
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Info Ethics	[] Look back over Cycle 2 readings for Information Ethics/Copyright
Life in the MC	[] Think about what life might be like as a high school media specialist. Prepare one possible question to ask our guest speaker.
Advisement	[] Study the Advisement Notes (available sometime during the week of Oct 5; wait until the "Updated" portion is more recent than 8-6-09).
Assignments	[] Submit your Exhibition documentation into the ELC Dropbox by Sunday night. [] Of course, the "elephant in the living room" this cycle is the RLP, due 10/18

Cycle 5: Oct 17-Oct 31 Status: final
Topics	Required	Supplemental
Program Development & Evaluation	Start thinking about PDEP Draft (due 11/8): [] AASL Standard 4.3: Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment [] YATK Program Development section; (written by Cohort 1) [] Fitzgerald, M.A., & Waldrip, A. (2004, August/September). Not enough time in the day: Media specialists, program planning, and time management, Part I. Library Media Connection (23), 1, p. 38-40. [GALILEO] [persistent link - use EBSCO Prof. Dev. Collection] This is in your R&D text - p.12. [] Read through the PDEP Project and the PDEP Draft [] Listen to audiolesson from 2007 to prepare for draft - it contains essential info. Gives you specific start-off info. [] EL: Planning and Evaluating the SLMP (p30-31): audio in ELC 6300 Resources/Empowering Learners. Updates PDE process from IP.	R&Dp7:Essential documents for school libraries: Do you have them? - C.MacDonell (MAF's audio commentary in ELC 6300 Readings.) R&Dp103: Leverage your library program: What an administrator needs to know - A.P. Church
Copyright reprise	[] Bring your questions for our guest - at least one.
Stimulating Learning Environments (Facilities)	[] AASL Standard 1.4 (Stimulating Learning Environment) [] R&Dp90: Re-designing a SLMC for the 21st century - M. Moyer & R.M. Baker [MAF commentary available] [] R&Dp95: Planning considerations for LMC facilities - S. Baule [MAF commentary available] [] EL p. 10 "The 21st-century learning environment." MAF's audio: ELC/Resources. [] Diggs, V. (2009, April). From library to learning commons: A metamorphosis. Teacher Librarian, 36 (4), 32-38. I challenge you to find this in GALILEO!	[] Subel, S. (2007). Facility design as an agent of learning. Knowledge Quest, 35 (3), 38-41. [persistent link] While reading this, ask yourself: Even if I'm not going to be designing a new media center any time soon, what principles in this article can I adapt for an existing media center? Use a Makeover mindset. [] Walster, D. (1990). Promoting appropriate behavior in the media center. School Library Journal, 36 (8), 26-29. [persistent link][supplemental, but especially helpful to those who have not taught] [] YATK Media Facilities
Human Resources	[] YATK: Media Support Personnel; Technology Team [] Appropriate Staffing for School Library Media Centers (AASL Position Statement) [] Dickinson, G. (2006). The question ... should I correct those who refer to my library clerk as the librarian? Knowledge Quest 35 (2), 60-61. [persistent link] [] R&Dp106: Perks, rewards, and glory: The care and feeding of volunteers - S.K. Fullner [] Lagesten, C. (2007). Students as library leaders: Student team builds leadership skills while helping to battle budget cuts. Teacher Librarian, 34 (5), 45-47. [persistent link] [] Management of Media Staff - Beth Clark, Dana Turner	[] Davis, S.K. (2004). Harnessing the power of parent volunteers. Knowledge Quest 33 (1), 30-31. [persistent link](supplemental) [] Schipman, M. (2006). It's cool to work in the library: Student library aides. Library Media Connection 25 (3), 26-27. [persistent link](supplemental) [] Fontichiaro, K. (2008). Staffing has been cut … Now what do you do? School Library Media Activities Monthly 24 (8), 28-30. [supplemental; no online version known]
Assignments	[]RLP due 10/18
Housekeeping	[] Midterm Survey (due 10/31)

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