Fascinating change: In 2013, I'll be "ripping" DVDs to make clip compilations for media literacy. And I'll be encouraging K-12 teachers, school librarians, and technology educators to do the same.
Libraries and big six publishers are at war over eBooks: how much they should cost, how they can be lent and who owns them. If you don't use your public library and assume that this doesn't affect you, you're wrong.
The Information Fluency Continuum, developed by the New York City School Library System, provides a framework for the instructional aspects of a library program. The framework is based on three standards that form the basis for the skills and strategies that are essential for students to become independent readers and learners.
Below you will find sites to assist you in teaching research skills for all ages.Use the Teacher-Librarians tab at the top to find a megalist of stuff for you.
Each is a short presentation, less than 10 minutes. All are effective and provide an important resources that I integrate into lessons. I have used these videos here with upper-elementary students, middle school students, and even high school students. The key is to include enriched content in a short, attention-grabbing way. You will find that the formats and styles I use work with very wide and diverse age groups.
The library is an important resource for English language learners and their families. While serving a diverse, bilingual population presents a number of challenges, the library can be a lifeline for students and families who are new to this country or who speak multiple languages.