cchs learning commons
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How we use technology in the library.TRANSCRIPT
Concord Carlisle Learning Commons
Concord-Carlisle High SchoolConcord, MA
United States
New England
Concord, Massachusetts
Library
Library & Learning Commonsa new learning model
• Books & magazines only
• Card Catalog
• Archival Media, microfiche
• Research Only
• Very Quiet!
• Collaboration• Online Databases• Tech & Media Support• Access to Social Media,
Web 2.0, web-based communication
• Games, groups, classes• A bit louder!
CCHS Library is……..
Robin Cicchetti Head LibrarianInformation Specialist
Ellie Benos Accounts Specialist
LouAnn Franke Student ServicesJane-Sarah MacFarlane
Media Production Specialist
1st Floor & Computers
2nd Floor
3rd Floor & Media Lab
How We Use Technology
• Wikis – Online open –access website for collaboration and resources
• Research – Both books and databases are supported
• Databases – Vast networks of approved resources for academic purposes
• Presentations– Web 2.0 Tools
• Computer Lab – open for projects• Flip Cameras – for sign out to students• Video Book Reports – Write a song, make
video
Library Website
Online Catalog
Catalog Search
Library Website
Wiki & Databases
Databases
Research
Search for articles, media, video
Search Results
Search Results
Wiki & Databases
Websearch – Is your Information Accurate?
Websearch – Is your Information Accurate?
Wiki & Databases
What is Web 2.0?
Online websites that support:
– Interactivity between users– Online Media Storage– Presentation Tools– Communication Tools
Web 2.0 Tools
Presentation Tools
Prezi.com
Glogster.com
Animoto.com
Media Lab
• 8 Computers for creating Multimedia Projects• Students make Music, Video, Wikis, and more as an alternative
to writing papers• Students prepare videos for University Admission• Best Student work is broadcast on local Concord TV Station
Flip Cameras
iMovie
DEMO
Garage Band
DEMO
Recent Changes Before / After
Before / After
Before / After
Before - After
Before / After
Before / After
Before / After
Grants for Student Support
Grants for Furniture
Art in the Library
2009 - 2010Evidence of ChangeCirculation Statistics
2006 - 2007 3167
2007 - 2008 3417
2008 - 2009 5308
Patron Visits
Wiki Stats
Professional development - effective+ 23% users
+106% increase in wiki creation+ 308% course related communication
9/21/09 1/14/10
Thank You for Watching!
Data - Standards
Data - Skills
Data - Technology
Data - Assessment
Next Steps…Continue to develop
• our virtual space• collaborative 21st
century curriculum• as the center for
professional development and innovation
• plans for our new facility
Evolution
• Planning for new space
• National Library Week• Addressing emotional
connections
CCHS Library - before
CCHS Library - after