https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i A Plan for Our Library's Future en-us 2018-05-01 17:58:59 UTC 2018-09-21 00:33:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256977922 Maker-Spaces- I am so fortunate that right after I took over as our school's teacher librarian the school put us in a temporary space so they could tear down the old library and build a new, state-of-the-art library.  This means I get to help plan the spaces and what I want to have in them.  One thing I want to have is three small rooms for maker space rooms.  The architectural plans were pretty much done when I came to the table, but what the various rooms are used for is pretty much up to me.  I want to have things like a lego room, a 3-D printer room, a dismantling and rebuilding room, etc.)  So I need to do more research to see what is feasible and some surveys to see what the students would like to have.  These articles will help guide me. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/03/everyone-is-a-maker/473286/ and https://www.slj.com/2015/01/technology/creating-a-school-library-maker-space-the-beginning-of-a-journey-tech-tidbits/]]> 2018-05-01 18:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256977922 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980305 As we plan for our new library, it is time for me to start thinking about the furniture we should buy for the space.  I want the furniture to be comfortable and flexible, but have a lot of research to do in order to find what will be right for us.  I definitely plan on using Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/joycevalenza/school-library-design-safari/?lp=true and other articles, such as https://www.slj.com/2011/04/industry-news/divine-design-how-to-create-the-21st-century-school-library-of-your-dreams/ to help me make the best choices.]]> 2018-05-01 18:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980305 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980501 I definitely want to plan for a quiet zone in the learning commons we are building, so I am working with the archititect to make sure that one of the rooms in the design has the wall changed from solid wall to a glass wall.  This way I can have the library be a learning commons with all sorts of collaboration and discussions happening, and still provide a quiet room for studying and reading where I can see what is happening. I want to be conscious of the introverts among us and take care of them as well, so I will need to read articles such as http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2015/06/quiet-in-the-library-working-with-introverted-personalities/ to make sure I am meeting the needs of all students in the new learning commons environment.]]> 2018-05-01 18:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980501 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980695 I would like to work with the art department to have changing exhibits in the new library.  I am going to have to figure out where the right wall space is, etc., but would love to have student work be part of the decoration in the new space.]]> 2018-05-01 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256980695 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256983917 Although I have done some teaching of units for teachers (an Existentialist unit, a few days of Hamlet, teaching database lessons), I have not truly co-taught with a teacher. I would like to make a goal of co-teaching an entire unit with a teacher, integrating technology in the unit, and every year adding new partnerships.This blog has some great ideas of how to work with teachers. https://www.middleweb.com/34240/why-teachers-school-librarians-should-unite/ This next article is really informative about how to co-teach controversial topics, such as civil liberty type issues, which seems like a good fit for a librarian and a teacher. http://www.schoollibrarianleadership.com/category/coteaching-2/]]> 2018-05-01 18:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256983917 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984117 I am in a PLC for the next three years, and we are dealing with Depth of Knowlege (DOK) questions, and integrating as many 3 and 4's into our teaching.  This takes a conscious effort, but it is amazing when you see kids succeed with the deeper level questions. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/webbs-depth-knowledge-increase-rigor-gerald-aungst]]> 2018-05-01 18:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984117 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984415 I would like to work with other district librarians on programming.  So far at our quarterly meetings we are dealing with things like databases, what our technology needs are, our circulation system issues, and summer reading lists. It would be great if we could have meetings that were purely dealing with programming we could collaborate on and carry out at our varying sites. Blogs like this one would be helpful in getting our creative juices flowing: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/blog/my-favorite-things-school-library-programming-resources]]> 2018-05-01 18:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984415 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984606 I would love to hold creative writing workshops during some of our support periods. We have two one-hour blocks of time each week where kids can makeup work, study, or do homework. They can get passes to go to other teachers, or to the library, so it is a perfect time for me to hold these workshops. So far I have not had the time to plan and organize these workshops, but I am hoping that next year I will have the opportunity to make it happen.http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/publicawareness/campaign%40yourlibrary/sponsorship/hostwritersworkshop]]> 2018-05-01 18:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984606 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984756 It would be really cool to use the support periods for periodic sharing of projects, music, artwork, etc. We could choose a theme and then invite students to attend during the support period to support their fellow students and to be inspired by them. This article has some great ideas of projects and useful resources: https://wegrowteachers.com/moving-students-consumers-creators-contributors/]]> 2018-05-01 18:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984756 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984878 I currently am the advisor to several clubs on campus, which meet weekly in the library: Operation Smile (helps raise money to fix the cleft lips and palates of kids around the world), the Environmental Club, the Zanmi Club (helps women in Haiti support themselves), and the Stop Human Trafficking Club. These clubs require the students to be creative in thinking of ways to help their various causes, which are all real world problems. I would like to have more time to reserach new ideas and sites like this could be very helpful: https://www.frontstream.com/71-fast-fundraising-ideas-for-schools/]]> 2018-05-01 18:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256984878 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985020 Maker spaces: I want to use some of the space in the new library for Legos, 3-D printers, dissemblibg and reassembling electronic equipment, etc. There are loads of great ideas out there, and I need to carve the time to do the research to plan ahead. https://www.pinterest.com/dianalrendina/makerspace-ideas-inspiration/?lp=true and https://www.edutopia.org/blog/starting-school-makerspace-from-scratch-colleen-graves are examples of places to start.]]> 2018-05-01 18:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985020 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985326 Work with other district librarians to evaluate databases and other online relevant content. There are many articles that are helpful guides for this type of curation, and http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/docs/KQNovDec12_OE_TAGS.pdf is an example we could use.]]> 2018-05-01 18:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985326 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985875 I have a goal of researching the coolest and most helpful new tech trends, as well as tips to use our current databases, and then sending out an email to the staff each week with one cool/useful thing. I would also find a board or some other way to share these tips with students, when applicable. This requires time and I plan on carving out quarterly goals for next year so my many ideas are less overwhelming and actually are actually implemented. There are heaps of sites out there with great ideas, so I really just need the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsT9QHyOeMc]]> 2018-05-01 18:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256985875 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256986014 I would like to teach students how to use databases and how to research before they begin large projects so I can focus on the resources we have which will best for the particular project. http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/09/school_libraries_are_still_abo.html]]> 2018-05-01 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256986014 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256987304 I want to do more to support students as pleasure readers. There is all sorts of evidence about why silent sustained reading in school is valuable, and our school is looking at ways to work time into the schedule each week to make this happen as an entire school activity. The library needs to keep current with books the kids are interested in, and curate books they might not have heard of. This article is a good one on the topic: http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/articles/singapore.pdf]]> 2018-05-01 18:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256987304 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256987675 I would like to meet with each department, yearly, to explain the different databases and their various values for the various disciplines and projects that teachers assign each year. This will take some organizing and buy in from teachers, as not all teachers are interested in technology or the databases which would enhance their students' learning. Articles such as https://www.slj.com/2017/04/opinion/from-teacher-librarian-to-thought-leader-take-the-lead/#_ will help me find ways to connect with teachers and create the buy-in needed.]]> 2018-05-01 18:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256987675 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256988083 WASC is visiting our school in the spring of 2019 and I have been assigned to work on the curriculum group. This is a collaboration with people from all over the campus, including teachers, security, nurse, and admin.  For suggestions and help we can refer to http://www.acswasc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Tasks-1-5-ACS-WASC-FOL-2016-1.pdf]]> 2018-05-01 18:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256988083 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256989748 I would like go to conferences and professional development so I can bring it back to staff. We tried to find funding to go to the AASL conference last year in Arizona, but the district never responded in a timely manner and thus we were not able to go.  I am hoping that in the future we are able to find the money to attend these types of professional development in order to share what I learn with the staff and make our library even stronger. http://www.ala.org/aasl/conferences/annual

]]> 2018-05-01 18:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256989748 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256992021 I want to work to get a 1:1 laptop to student ratio so that there is more equitable access. If some students bring smart phones and some bring laptops, there is an imbalance of access. If each student were able to have a digital device provided by the school it would help even the playing field. This article is helpful in showing how this can work: http://digitalpromise.org/2014/10/01/teacher-librarians-chart-a-new-course-in-vancouver-public-schools/ and https://thejournal.com/Articles/2017/05/24/Equity-Through-Access-21st-Century-Learning-and-the-Necessity-of-1to1.aspx?Page=1]]> 2018-05-01 18:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256992021 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256992230 Promote the middle school needs so the high school does not get an unfair advantage. I want to be on the committee that is currently being formed to help shape the new middle school we are slated to create in the 2019-2020 school year. Our facilities are in flux as we remove PCBs, combine elementary schools, and then create a separate middle school. Until this happens, I will fight for equity for middle and high school students while we are on the same campus.

]]> 2018-05-01 18:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256992230 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256995358 In addition to wanting a 1:1 ratio of students to laptops, I would also like to have a color printer for students to use.  Right now we have a black and white one and a color one for the staff, but we don't let the kids use it because the ink is so expensive. It would be great to have a budget for phone charging docks, ink, and a copy machine. http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/PB19_Technology08.pdf]]> 2018-05-01 18:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/256995358 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257002318 The library would like to find funding to have more SAT prep software and courses available in the library to help students have a more equitable access to test preparation. https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-are-college-prep-courses-and-classes]]> 2018-05-01 18:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257002318 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257002441 The library would like to purchase more Playaways for students learning English and those who struggle with reading.  It would be great to have a couple for every text we require at this school.  The district is working with the teacher librarians to see if there is a way to find funding for Audible.com or some service where the audio books are available to simultaneous users. http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslpubsandjournals/slr/vol16/SLR_Use_of_AudiobooksV16.pdf]]> 2018-05-01 18:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257002441 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016620 Until we have a 1:1 ratio for students to laptops, it would be great to have laptops to rent out for kids who don't have computers at home as well as hotspots for kids who don't have internet at home. http://archive.jsonline.com/business/schools-lend-out-mobile-hotspots-to-get-all-students-online-b99702752z1-375195281.html and https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/48526]]> 2018-05-01 19:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016620 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016745 We are really lucky to have the Boys and Girls Club on our school's campus. We work together on a variety of projects (tutoring, programming, The Wellness Center)  but it would be amazing to have more collaboration.  http://bgcmalibu.org/]]> 2018-05-01 19:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016745 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016971 Wildlife refuge, Professionals in the community, environmentalists, etc. will be welcome to come speak during our support periods.  I will work to get a variety of speakers with a range of student interest. https://www.slj.com/2015/04/programs/turning-the-school-library-into-a-community-hub-heres-how/]]> 2018-05-01 19:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257016971 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019342 Malibu Public Library  is a great partner with Malibu High School's library.  We have done joint programming with topics that range from resources, arts & crafts, and resume building.  We recently met at the MPL's Needs Assessment committee and agreed that next year we will find more time and topics to work together on. https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1033&context=grp]]> 2018-05-01 19:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019342 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019838 Our district has provided @Smmk12.com  email accounts that run through Google and documents created on Google with these logins are only are accessible to the District, so the students' information is protected. https://tech.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Student-Privacy-and-Online-Educational-Services-February-2014.pdf]]> 2018-05-01 19:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019838 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019905 Explain to the students that the district has filters so they don't go to inappropriate sites that might hurt their online presence. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship]]> 2018-05-01 19:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019905 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019983 We need to update the Acceptable Use Policy for new technology. https://www.eff.org/wp/school-issued-devices-and-student-privacy]]> 2018-05-01 19:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257019983 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020077 The district librarians feel that meeting only quarterly is not often enough to work together to be leaders in the district.  Part of the reason we meet only quarterly is the cost of subbing us out, but I want to fight for the funding to make this happen so we can be ahead of trends and share great ideas for programming, all while working towards the district's vision as well.https://www.libgig.com/technologies-librarians-need-know/]]> 2018-05-01 19:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020077 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020123 Have the District Director of Technology come quarterly to the District Librarian meetings to report on new happenings with the district. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/frankie-rendon/how-innovation-and-techno_b_5244601.html]]> 2018-05-01 19:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020123 tinbather https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020159 Ask for staff meeting time to report on what is happening with the district and technology and how it affects the library. https://www.ebsco.com/blog/article/outreach-strategies-for-promoting-school-libraries]]> 2018-05-01 19:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tinbather/s7etn4ll5j4i/wish/257020159