LM 550 Technology inCentersLM 550 Technology inCenters
Course RequirementsCourse Requirements
TEXTSTEXTS
Scheeren, W. O. (2010). Technology for theschool librarian: Theory and practice. SantaBarbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.Scheeren, W. O. (2010). Technology for theschool librarian: Theory and practice. SantaBarbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
On Reserve in the Library:On Reserve in the Library:
Craver, K. W. (2002). Creating cyber libraries:An instructional guide for library mediaspecialists. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.Craver, K. W. (2002). Creating cyber libraries:An instructional guide for library mediaspecialists. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
First AssignmentFirst Assignment
Student Information Sheet--Due May 10,Student Information Sheet--Due May 10,
Group responsibilities due, May 10Group responsibilities due, May 10
Readings–To be done to answer questions at endof chaptersReadings–To be done to answer questions at endof chapters
Provides background for assignments and othercoursesProvides background for assignments and othercourses
1st Assignment1st Assignment
Group responsibilities : Due May 10Group responsibilities : Due May 10
Group evaluations: Due after each projectGroup evaluations: Due after each project
Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22
Written reflective summary: May 29Written reflective summary: May 29
Expectations for StudentsExpectations for Students
Attend all Wimba class sessions.Attend all Wimba class sessions.
Do own original work.Do own original work.
Turn in all assignments on LiveText on due dates.Turn in all assignments on LiveText on due dates.
Work harmoniously with group/team members.Work harmoniously with group/team members.
Each person is to post their own copy of theassignment.Each person is to post their own copy of theassignment.
All students need to get their work to team/groupmembers before assignment is due and to read itbefore it is posted. This procedure allows you tolearn information written by other students as well asyourself.All students need to get their work to team/groupmembers before assignment is due and to read itbefore it is posted. This procedure allows you tolearn information written by other students as well asyourself.
Expectations for Students inGroupsExpectations for Students inGroups
Each group/team member is to communicate with thetheir partner/ group leader and other membersregularly.Each group/team member is to communicate with thetheir partner/ group leader and other membersregularly.
Groups/teams are to plan how they will do projectsthat is equitable among all members.Groups/teams are to plan how they will do projectsthat is equitable among all members.
All projects done by the group/team are original.All projects done by the group/team are original.
Attend all group meetings held by group outside ofclass.Attend all group meetings held by group outside ofclass.
Get work together ahead of submission time so it canbe compiled for the professor.Get work together ahead of submission time so it canbe compiled for the professor.
Team/Group WorkTeam/Group Work
All students are expected to do equitable workfor the group/team.All students are expected to do equitable workfor the group/team.
All group/team members are expected to readthe final draft of assignments.All group/team members are expected to readthe final draft of assignments.
All group/team members are expected to beactively involved in all assignments.All group/team members are expected to beactively involved in all assignments.
A student who is not actively involved in allassignments will not get an A in the course.Each student must do acceptable quality work.A student who is not actively involved in allassignments will not get an A in the course.Each student must do acceptable quality work.
Team/Group WorkTeam/Group Work
Develop a plan within the group/team fordoing assignments.Develop a plan within the group/team fordoing assignments.
First, look at assignment. Read carefully.First, look at assignment. Read carefully.
Look at rubric for gradingLook at rubric for grading
Look at textbooksLook at textbooks
Divide the work among group/team membersDivide the work among group/team members
Search Internet and textbook for information.Search Internet and textbook for information.
Posting Documents for Team/GroupPosting Documents for Team/Group
All students are responsible for posting their group’sassignments on Livetext. It should be the wholeassignment, not just your part. You might label theparts done by team members only if you think agroup member ‘s work is not high quality.All students are responsible for posting their group’sassignments on Livetext. It should be the wholeassignment, not just your part. You might label theparts done by team members only if you think agroup member ‘s work is not high quality.
Submit a group evaluation sheet for each projectfinished. (Found under participation & attendance onthe syllabus home page)Submit a group evaluation sheet for each projectfinished. (Found under participation & attendance onthe syllabus home page)
Readings from TextbooksReadings from Textbooks
Readings are done according to the tentativeclass schedule.Readings are done according to the tentativeclass schedule.
It is crucial that you do readings.It is crucial that you do readings.
The questions at the end of each chapter willhelp you in the class discussion each week.The questions at the end of each chapter willhelp you in the class discussion each week.
Project 1.1 Class Participation &AttendanceProject 1.1 Class Participation &Attendance
Participation in all class sessions and all classprojects.Participation in all class sessions and all classprojects.
Submit a formative evaluation form to let meknow how you’re doing in the class.Submit a formative evaluation form to let meknow how you’re doing in the class.
Submit a written reflective summary at the endof the course.Submit a written reflective summary at the endof the course.
Project 1.1 Class Participation &AttendanceProject 1.1 Class Participation &Attendance
Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22
Written Reflective Summary Due: May 29,Written Reflective Summary Due: May 29,
last class session.last class session.
Project 1.2 Technology ResearchPresentationProject 1.2 Technology ResearchPresentation
Students in team/group work collaborativelyon project.Students in team/group work collaborativelyon project.
PowerPoint Presentations will occur in classaccording to the dates listed on the tentativeclass schedule. PowerPoint Presentations will occur in classaccording to the dates listed on the tentativeclass schedule.
A separate handout will be provided for classmembers of important facts to remember.A separate handout will be provided for classmembers of important facts to remember.
The handout will also be posted on Livetext.The handout will also be posted on Livetext.
Project 1.2 Technology ResearchPresentationProject 1.2 Technology ResearchPresentation
Group 1: Virtual library using wiki or weeblyGroup 1: Virtual library using wiki or weebly
Group 2: Video streaming (including Livetext)Group 2: Video streaming (including Livetext)
Group 3: Blogging & podcasting in media centersGroup 3: Blogging & podcasting in media centers
Group 4: New technologies: E-books ( Compare Kindles, Nooks, &Group 4: New technologies: E-books ( Compare Kindles, Nooks, &
Ipad)) Ipad))
Group 5: Social networking tools: Facebook, Twittering ning andGroup 5: Social networking tools: Facebook, Twittering ning and
others others
Group 6: Animoto and other Web2.0 programsGroup 6: Animoto and other Web2.0 programs
Group 7: Movie Maker or Photo StoryGroup 7: Movie Maker or Photo Story
Group 8: Other Web 2.0 tools approved by professorGroup 8: Other Web 2.0 tools approved by professor
Group 9: AppsGroup 9: Apps
Group 10: Virtual learning (Webinars, virtual conferences, onlineprofessional developmentGroup 10: Virtual learning (Webinars, virtual conferences, onlineprofessional development
..
Technology PresentationsTechnology Presentations
If the class is small, the presentations will bedone by individual students. For this class, theprojects will be individual. If the class is small, the presentations will bedone by individual students. For this class, theprojects will be individual.
Project 1.3 Networking ProjectProject 1.3 Networking Project
Individual or team projectIndividual or team project
Each student will gather a diagram of anetwork identifying significant componentsEach student will gather a diagram of anetwork identifying significant components
Group/team will look at all networks gatheredand design a network for a hypothetical mediacenter.Group/team will look at all networks gatheredand design a network for a hypothetical mediacenter.
A two-page feasibility report will accompanythe network design.A two-page feasibility report will accompanythe network design.
Project & Oral presentation: Due May 22.Project & Oral presentation: Due May 22.
Project 1.4 Networking ProjectProject 1.4 Networking Project
Requirements for turning in project:Requirements for turning in project:
A copy of a network from each groupmemberA copy of a network from each groupmember
Hypothetical network designHypothetical network design
Feasibility report (2 pages)Feasibility report (2 pages)
Groups will share orally hypotheticalnetwork and feasibility report in class onMay 22.Groups will share orally hypotheticalnetwork and feasibility report in class onMay 22.
Project 1.5 Cyber LibraryProjectProject 1.5 Cyber LibraryProject
This project is a group of planning documentsThis project is a group of planning documents
Group/team will work together to plan how toimplement a cyber library in a media center.Group/team will work together to plan how toimplement a cyber library in a media center.
This plan will be a long range planThis plan will be a long range plan
A time schedule for meeting deadlines will bea part of this plan.A time schedule for meeting deadlines will bea part of this plan.
Project 1.5 Cyber Library ProjectProject 1.5 Cyber Library Project
Turn in following documents for project:Turn in following documents for project:
Status of current media centerStatus of current media center
What is needed to be a cyber library?What is needed to be a cyber library?
Long range plan to become a cyber libraryLong range plan to become a cyber library
Time schedule for becoming cyber libraryTime schedule for becoming cyber library
20 websites as a beginning cyber library20 websites as a beginning cyber library
Project Due: May 29Project Due: May 29
Cyber Library Presentation: May 29Cyber Library Presentation: May 29
Project 1.5 Technology GlossaryProject 1.5 Technology Glossary
The whole class will develop a technologyglossary related to computers, automation andthe Internet.The whole class will develop a technologyglossary related to computers, automation andthe Internet.
A list of terms will be given to the groups toinclude in the glossaryA list of terms will be given to the groups toinclude in the glossary
This project will require each group member toresearch the terminology.This project will require each group member toresearch the terminology.
Project Due Date: May 22Project Due Date: May 22
Project 1.6 Case Study ofAutomation SystemsProject 1.6 Case Study ofAutomation Systems
Individual or Group/team ProjectIndividual or Group/team Project
Case study will involve comparison of threeautomated systems studied in class plus the one inyour school.Case study will involve comparison of threeautomated systems studied in class plus the one inyour school.
Instructor will provide scenario and questions thatneed to be answered in the case study.Instructor will provide scenario and questions thatneed to be answered in the case study.
Graded mostly for thoroughness andcomprehensiveness.Graded mostly for thoroughness andcomprehensiveness.
Start at beginning of semester to work on projectwhile doing other projects. Time-consuming.Start at beginning of semester to work on projectwhile doing other projects. Time-consuming.
Project & Presentation Due Date: May 29Project & Presentation Due Date: May 29
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
Expectation that students treat colleaguesExpectation that students treat colleagues
and professor with respect in and out ofand professor with respect in and out of
classroom. classroom.
Display a positive attitudeDisplay a positive attitude
Professionalism Shown By:Professionalism Shown By:
All interactions in class & online done in apositive manner.All interactions in class & online done in apositive manner.
Collaborating and working equitably.Collaborating and working equitably.
Active participation in each class.Active participation in each class.
Turning in assignments on time.Turning in assignments on time.
Arriving and leaving class punctually.Arriving and leaving class punctually.
Eliminating interruptions in class.Eliminating interruptions in class.
Working in groups as an active team player.Working in groups as an active team player.
Consequences of BeingNonprofessionalConsequences of BeingNonprofessional
Students who display nonprofessional behaviorwill be contacted by the professor immediatelywhen violation occurs.Students who display nonprofessional behaviorwill be contacted by the professor immediatelywhen violation occurs.
Threatening or bullying the professor orclassmates will not be tolerated.Threatening or bullying the professor orclassmates will not be tolerated.
2nd violation—Student meets with departmentcommittee and may be dismissed fromprogram for 1 year.2nd violation—Student meets with departmentcommittee and may be dismissed fromprogram for 1 year.
Academic HonestyAcademic Honesty
Students are expected to do original work.Students are expected to do original work.
When using work from others (evenclassmates) cite that information in references.When using work from others (evenclassmates) cite that information in references.
Students violating academic honesty will begiven F on the assignment and an F in thecourse.Students violating academic honesty will begiven F on the assignment and an F in thecourse.
Kinds of Academic Dishonesty &Problem BehaviorsKinds of Academic Dishonesty &Problem Behaviors
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Uses other people’s work as own.Uses other people’s work as own.
Uses ghostwritten papers.Uses ghostwritten papers.
Borrows other student’s work from anotherclassBorrows other student’s work from anotherclass
Disruptive behaviorDisruptive behavior
Disorderly ConductDisorderly Conduct
Tentative Class ScheduleTentative Class Schedule
Can change with notice if needed.Can change with notice if needed.
Look on LiveTextLook on LiveText
CyberCafe DiscussionCyberCafe Discussion
Place on Livetext where students & professorcan discuss anything related to the course.Place on Livetext where students & professorcan discuss anything related to the course.
Place to help you get acquainted with otherpeople in class.Place to help you get acquainted with otherpeople in class.
Place where you can share resources, such aswebsites, magazine articles, books and soforth that are helpful to you.Place where you can share resources, such aswebsites, magazine articles, books and soforth that are helpful to you.
Student QuestionsStudent Questions
Post to the Livetext so others in class whohave the same question can see the answer.This procedure helps everyone in the class.Post to the Livetext so others in class whohave the same question can see the answer.This procedure helps everyone in the class.
Personal questions need to be posted toprofessor’s private e-mail.Personal questions need to be posted toprofessor’s private e-mail.
AnnouncementsAnnouncements
Posted on Livetext. Check frequently.Posted on Livetext. Check frequently.
Check JSU e-mails frequently for messages.Check JSU e-mails frequently for messages.
Looking for a Great Semester!Looking for a Great Semester!
We will have a great time together.We will have a great time together.
I look forward to working will each of you. I look forward to working will each of you.