Transcript Technology.chapter_10

Technology: The Crucial
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Chapter 10
Technology Competencies of
Media Specialists
 Read
pages 401-403 and see if you
already have the competencies for today’s
school library media specialist.
 Which competencies do you think you are
missing.
What is a Virtual Library
 A system
by which users access
information that resides in an electronic
format on computer networks without
respect to the physical location of
information
Reasons for Needing a Virtual
Library
 High
cost of books & magazines
 Struggle to keep aging collections up-todate.
Signs that Virtual Library Might Be
Possible
 E-books
 OPAC
 Books
(Online Public Access Catalogs)
will exist side-by-side with e-books
and computers
Keeping Abreast of New
Technological Trends
 Develop
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a plan
Attending professional conferences
Reading professional journals
Ask vendor representatives to do an onsite
demonstration in slmc when buying new
products
Visit media centers that possess state-of-the
art technology
Taking college courses
Technology Plans
 Need
to develop a plan for your school
and slmc
 Allocate funds for technology
 Need to develop a technology budget for
school and slmc
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3 year plan, revisions annually
Technology Affects School Budgets
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slmc has no other source of funds for
technology, then the media center budget
is adversely affected.
 Because technology is costly, slmc
budgets may not get the materials needed.
 Good time to write grants for technology
needs.
State Networks
 Galileo
in Georgia
 Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)
 Numerous networks in other states as well
Technology-Rich Environment and
Student Learning
 Studies
by Keith Curry Lance (Colorado)
 Shows that student achievement is
improved when technology-rich learning
environment is available.
 As slms, we need to always advocate a
technology–rich learning environment for
our students
Electronic Pathfinders
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Pathfinders are sheets or directions that direct
students to different sources on a particular
topic.
Saves slms time and provide an introductory
map to library and Web resources.
List relevant reference books, journals,
databases, and Web resources.
Assists students in asking good research
questions.
Helps to narrow down topic for students doing
resarch.
Teaching Students to Evaluate Web
Sites
 One
of your jobs as a slms
 Teach reliability and credibility of web sites
 Look at the web sites for information on
pages 422-423.
Technology Management
 Media
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specialists are frequently asked to:
manage the entire school network.
help others to move into a new automation
system within the school.
Perform a weekly maintenance of slmc
computers.
Managing the technology peripherals, such as
printers, photocopies, digital cameras.
Managing reading motivation programs
Technology Management
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Managing online electronic databases
Teaching students and staff to use online
electronic databases.
Performing annual inventory
Managing instructional technology in
computer labs and slmc
Creating a Media Center
Web Page
 Good
public relations tool for slmc
 Shows that you are on cutting edge of
technology.
 What you include on this web page should
be information that puts you out front in
the teaching and learning arena.
 Some suggestions on topics are included
on page 435.
Internet Use Issues
 Acceptable
Use Policies: Need to be
developed to ensure that students do not
search inappropriate web sites.
 E-Rate Funding: Mandates the use of
filters in the school setting.
 Copyright of Items on the Internet:
Issue is becoming more sticky daily
Acceptable Use Policies
 A written
agreement
 Entered into by students, parents &
teachers.
 Outlines the terms and conditions of
Internet use.
 Sets rules for online behavior and access
privileges.
 States consequences of inappropriate use
 Web sites for writing AUPs on page 444.
E-Rate and Internet Filters
 E-rate
provides discounts to schools and
media centers to obtain Internet and
telecommunication access.
 In order to receive e-rate discounts from
CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act),
schools are required to install Internet
filters or blocking software.
 Purpose of e-rate funding is to reduce the
digital divide.
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