LM 550 Technology in Centers

Course Requirements

TEXTS

Scheeren, W. O. (2010). Technology for the school librarian: Theory and practice. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

On Reserve in the Library:

Craver, K. W. (2002). Creating cyber libraries: An instructional guide for library media specialists. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

First Assignment

Student Information Sheet--Due May 10,

Group responsibilities due, May 10

Readings–To be done to answer questions at end of chapters

Provides background for assignments and other courses

1st Assignment

Group responsibilities : Due May 10 Group evaluations: Due after each project Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22 Written reflective summary: May 29

Expectations for Students

Attend all Wimba class sessions. Do own original work. Turn in all assignments on LiveText on due dates. Work harmoniously with group/team members. Each person is to post their own copy of the

assignment. All students need to get their work to team/group

members before assignment is due and to read it before it is posted. This procedure allows you to learn information written by other students as well as yourself.

Expectations for Students in Groups

Each group/team member is to communicate with the their partner/ group leader and other members regularly.

Groups/teams are to plan how they will do projects that is equitable among all members.

All projects done by the group/team are original. Attend all group meetings held by group outside of

class. Get work together ahead of submission time so it can

be compiled for the professor.

Team/Group Work

All students are expected to do equitable work for the group/team.

All group/team members are expected to read the final draft of assignments.

All group/team members are expected to be actively involved in all assignments.

A student who is not actively involved in all assignments will not get an A in the course. Each student must do acceptable quality work.

Team/Group Work

Develop a plan within the group/team for doing assignments.

First, look at assignment. Read carefully. Look at rubric for grading Look at textbooks Divide the work among group/team members Search Internet and textbook for information.

Posting Documents for Team/Group

All students are responsible for posting their group’s assignments on Livetext. It should be the whole assignment, not just your part. You might label the parts done by team members only if you think a group member ‘s work is not high quality.

Submit a group evaluation sheet for each project finished. (Found under participation & attendance on the syllabus home page)

Readings from Textbooks Readings are done according to the tentative

class schedule. It is crucial that you do readings. The questions at the end of each chapter will

help you in the class discussion each week.

Project 1.1 Class Participation & Attendance

Participation in all class sessions and all class projects.

Submit a formative evaluation form to let me know how you’re doing in the class.

Submit a written reflective summary at the end of the course.

Project 1.1 Class Participation & Attendance

Formative evaluation: Due May 15 or 22 Written Reflective Summary Due: May 29, last class session.

Project 1.2 Technology Research Presentation

Students in team/group work collaboratively on project.

PowerPoint Presentations will occur in class according to the dates listed on the tentative class schedule.

A separate handout will be provided for class members of important facts to remember.

The handout will also be posted on Livetext.

Project 1.2 Technology Research Presentation

                            Group 1: Virtual library using wiki or weebly Group 2: Video streaming (including Livetext) Group 3: Blogging & podcasting in media centers Group 4: New technologies:  E-books ( Compare Kindles, Nooks, & Ipad)) Group 5: Social networking tools: Facebook, Twittering ning and others Group 6: Animoto and other Web2.0 programs Group 7: Movie Maker or Photo Story Group 8: Other Web 2.0 tools approved by professor Group 9: Apps Group 10: Virtual learning (Webinars, virtual conferences, online

professional development.

Technology Presentations

If the class is small, the presentations will be done by individual students. For this class, the projects will be individual.

Project 1.3 Networking Project

Individual or team project Each student will gather a diagram of a

network identifying significant components Group/team will look at all networks gathered

and design a network for a hypothetical media center.

A two-page feasibility report will accompany the network design.

Project & Oral presentation: Due May 22.

Project 1.4 Networking Project

Requirements for turning in project: A copy of a network from each group

member Hypothetical network design Feasibility report (2 pages) Groups will share orally hypothetical

network and feasibility report in class on May 22.

Project 1.5 Cyber Library Project

This project is a group of planning documents Group/team will work together to plan how to

implement a cyber library in a media center. This plan will be a long range plan A time schedule for meeting deadlines will be

a part of this plan.

Project 1.5 Cyber Library Project

Turn in following documents for project: Status of current media center What is needed to be a cyber library? Long range plan to become a cyber library Time schedule for becoming cyber library 20 websites as a beginning cyber library

Project Due: May 29 Cyber Library Presentation: May 29

Project 1.5 Technology Glossary

The whole class will develop a technology glossary related to computers, automation and the Internet.

A list of terms will be given to the groups to include in the glossary

This project will require each group member to research the terminology.

Project Due Date: May 22

Project 1.6 Case Study of Automation Systems

Individual or Group/team Project Case study will involve comparison of three

automated systems studied in class plus the one in your school.

Instructor will provide scenario and questions that need to be answered in the case study.

Graded mostly for thoroughness and comprehensiveness.

Start at beginning of semester to work on project while doing other projects. Time-consuming.

Project & Presentation Due Date: May 29

Professionalism

Expectation that students treat colleagues

and professor with respect in and out of

classroom. Display a positive attitude

Professionalism Shown By:

All interactions in class & online done in a positive manner.

Collaborating and working equitably. Active participation in each class. Turning in assignments on time. Arriving and leaving class punctually. Eliminating interruptions in class. Working in groups as an active team player.

Consequences of Being Nonprofessional

Students who display nonprofessional behavior will be contacted by the professor immediately when violation occurs.

Threatening or bullying the professor or classmates will not be tolerated.

2nd violation—Student meets with department committee and may be dismissed from program for 1 year.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to do original work. When using work from others (even

classmates) cite that information in references. Students violating academic honesty will be

given F on the assignment and an F in the course.

Kinds of Academic Dishonesty & Problem Behaviors

Plagiarism Uses other people’s work as own. Uses ghostwritten papers. Borrows other student’s work from another

class

Disruptive behavior

Disorderly Conduct

Tentative Class Schedule

Can change with notice if needed. Look on LiveText

CyberCafe Discussion

Place on Livetext where students & professor can discuss anything related to the course.

Place to help you get acquainted with other people in class.

Place where you can share resources, such as websites, magazine articles, books and so forth that are helpful to you.

Student Questions

Post to the Livetext so others in class who have the same question can see the answer. This procedure helps everyone in the class.

Personal questions need to be posted to professor’s private e-mail.

Announcements

Posted on Livetext. Check frequently. Check JSU e-mails frequently for messages.

Looking for a Great Semester!

We will have a great time together. I look forward to working will each of you.