tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.comments2023-11-05T04:40:41.701-05:00CCHS Library Learning CommonsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-36002560482397414992014-01-04T18:08:51.473-05:002014-01-04T18:08:51.473-05:00Susan,
These students are absolutely clear that th...Susan,<br />These students are absolutely clear that they love the kinesthetic experience of reading physical books. They like covers, paper quality, and using bookmarks. They talk about book spines and even the joy of reading library books, and looking at the date due stamp. There is a visceral connectedness that they only get through print books. At the same time, they are skilled digital readers and utilize databases for research. It is all about multiple literacies, and students need broad exposure. Just make sure they still have print options for deep reading!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-63209805867287700672014-01-04T16:11:54.060-05:002014-01-04T16:11:54.060-05:00Interesting post Robin. I am interested in your t...Interesting post Robin. I am interested in your thoughts on why you think your voracious readers prefer the hard copy versus a digital copy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559355182161904630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-56769134607405780592013-04-22T15:35:26.471-04:002013-04-22T15:35:26.471-04:00Thanks for articulating the way I was preparing or...Thanks for articulating the way I was preparing orders. I send a list of unlimited view Follett ebooks to the chair of the science department and asked her to give input. I figure they'll get used more frequently if the teachers feel some ownership of the process. Mary Reilley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813103725312625333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-76504511563381636022013-04-22T12:22:56.327-04:002013-04-22T12:22:56.327-04:00Love the figures in the LC! And I'm with you o...Love the figures in the LC! And I'm with you on how I order now. Print for high-interest fiction and narrative non-fiction, digital for all the reference. Thanks for pointing out the articles by JV and about the Reading Brain; will check them out soon.DCOwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376717496567388464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-4411947203843335122012-12-09T03:09:32.933-05:002012-12-09T03:09:32.933-05:00stopbullyingquotes I believe the greatest educatio...<a href="http://www.stopbullyingquotes.com" rel="nofollow">stopbullyingquotes</a> I believe the greatest educational gift "we" (librarians/teachers/mentors/parents) can give to young people is the confidence and skills to be effective self directed learners.devidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051249653982660822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-41090556997834793082012-10-14T00:44:01.784-04:002012-10-14T00:44:01.784-04:00Stunning story there. What occurred after? Good lu...Stunning story there. What occurred after? Good luck!<br /><i>My page</i>: <b><a href="http://www.noticias24.com" rel="nofollow">venezuela</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-8466898757344922792012-04-20T06:16:21.257-04:002012-04-20T06:16:21.257-04:00I would like you to keep up the good work you know...I would like you to keep up the good work you know how to make your post understandable for most of the people.Alluriahttp://www.consumerproductsreviews.org/alluria/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-34779684258885921852012-01-31T15:31:08.289-05:002012-01-31T15:31:08.289-05:00You might find the TRAILS program useful for some ...You might find the TRAILS program useful for some assessments. They are at www.trails-9.org. I've just started using it to focus my instruction and like it so far. @hroycroftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-29891374847526620652012-01-24T07:31:55.427-05:002012-01-24T07:31:55.427-05:00Thanks, Alida. Your NoodleTools tutorials will be ...Thanks, Alida. Your NoodleTools tutorials will be a big part of this!<br />Our discussions about formative assessment were really helpful. It is amazing how collaboration has a wonderful, cumulative effect! <br />Miss you!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-52262856110806655302012-01-23T19:50:21.757-05:002012-01-23T19:50:21.757-05:00Wow Robin this is brilliant! Not only are you sav...Wow Robin this is brilliant! Not only are you saving valuable classroom time, you're also doing formative assessment. Thank you so much for sharing your thinking.<br /><br />If you're planning on doing a lot of screencasting, I hit on a good method that relieves me of the urge to poke my eyes out when I've had to re-record the same thing 30 times and finally have to settle for just o.k......<br /><br />Break the instruction down into the tiniest bits possible. Record only tiny bits (I use Screenr), ideally less than 1 minute 30 seconds. Under 30 seconds is *magic.* Then download the mp4 videos, upload them into iMovie and edit them into a wonderful, "um" and "uh" free video.<br /><br />Then upload finished videos to your CCHS LC YouTube Channel. Voila, on demand information literacy! (Inspiration courtesy YALSA Academy).Alida Hansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-33537179476015043052012-01-21T11:55:35.515-05:002012-01-21T11:55:35.515-05:00I definitely want to work towards flipping my libr...I definitely want to work towards flipping my library as well. I would love if you could share an example of one of your online lessons and quizzes.Jane Loftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220406251710676077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-36115144177389124252011-12-23T01:10:01.494-05:002011-12-23T01:10:01.494-05:00The CCHS community is lucky to have you! Happy New...The CCHS community is lucky to have you! Happy New Year!RevitaDerm Reviewhttp://www.revita-derm.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-1438374808833856872011-11-16T11:56:22.647-05:002011-11-16T11:56:22.647-05:00Thanks for posting CHHS Library Girl! I appreciate...Thanks for posting CHHS Library Girl! I appreciate the feedback : )Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-65744835465939157792011-11-15T08:35:40.549-05:002011-11-15T08:35:40.549-05:00Well said Robin. As the TL at my high school, I st...Well said Robin. As the TL at my high school, I struggle to make those IL skills relevant and authentic for students. I used to teach a separate IL course to grade 7 students, but I find that the skills just don't transfer over into 'real world' inquiry. And assessing these skills in isolation seems wrong. <br /><br />Teaching this skills within the already existing curriculum (embedded, not in isolation), has been much more successful. However, finding the time to collaborate with teachers and leave the Learning Commons (it's just me and the library assistant), is a challenge. As well, being a part of the assessment process of those skills is tough, but not impossible. I am interested to hear how your journey goes, and I hope to continue to follow in your footsteps!MuelDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07016400359418581673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-34074826039089702472011-09-10T16:01:45.937-04:002011-09-10T16:01:45.937-04:00Such a powerful post Robin. Thank you! ~ AnitaSuch a powerful post Robin. Thank you! ~ AnitaAnita Celluccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360580304031014753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-47237750965179409132011-06-25T14:36:40.415-04:002011-06-25T14:36:40.415-04:00The change also began with one dedicated individua...The change also began with one dedicated individual, committed to look at things in a different way. Your last slide on the Prezi says it all.....Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350722746674707495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-42768270256366670362011-06-11T19:08:23.902-04:002011-06-11T19:08:23.902-04:00Joyce Valenza recently said that in the 21st centu...Joyce Valenza recently said that in the 21st century the library has gone from being a grocery store to being a kitchen. We are MAKING stuff! And to make great stuff--you need a master chef--and that would be us.Ms. Paradishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069580879009874798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-37646263952269862862011-06-11T12:42:17.405-04:002011-06-11T12:42:17.405-04:00Thank you for pointing this out Robin! So many peo...Thank you for pointing this out Robin! So many people still don't understand that it doesn't matter how many books, computers, databases etc that a school library owns if there is not a library teacher in place to teach students how to navigate it!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10820127592898118755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-36227741110305645152011-05-17T05:50:05.013-04:002011-05-17T05:50:05.013-04:00Thank you also for paying attention yourself Mrs. ...Thank you also for paying attention yourself Mrs. Cicchetti. Your thoughtfulness has propelled the CCHS Learning Commons into a new level.Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350722746674707495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-61973722825596727672011-03-28T20:46:12.634-04:002011-03-28T20:46:12.634-04:00I love it! Think I will also try the "One Th...I love it! Think I will also try the "One Thing System" as well tomorrow as my to do list is also growing to be rather unmanageable!Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350722746674707495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-80574635294440032482011-02-25T13:33:49.495-05:002011-02-25T13:33:49.495-05:00Thanks for providing the opportunity to revisit “T...Thanks for providing the opportunity to revisit “The Cushing Effect” after things have settled down a bit. Your blogpost has engendered a lively discussion among independent school librarians.<br />Cushing has moved away from a ‘Collection Maintenance Philosophy’. Personally, I’m a firm believer in the ‘Collection Development Philosophy’, and the primary value of our collection (both print and digital) is that it is carefully crafted to support the curriculum at our school. We weed old materials, purchase new materials (print and digital), and work closely with teachers to make sure we have what our students need. Format is not an issue; content is.<br />Cushing’s print art books are kept because they are hard to get in digital format; in spite of this perceived value in print materials there is no intent on maintaining that collection or adding to it. This must eventually lead to a gap in resources, as the art world is decidedly not static. If a particular area is not easily duplicated in electronic format, doesn’t that emphasize the need for a complete collection consisting of print AND digital resources? <br />All the work our students do is to prepare them for their future lives, with an immediate goal of success in college. We need to be aware of the resources at the colleges and universities our students will attend and make sure we prepare them to navigate those resources productively. We also must support our students as they do their work here on campus, and our teachers require a variety of different resources for this purpose. We work hard to make sure it is ALL available.<br />I do love the information literacy curriculum as presented by Cushing—indeed I’m jealous. We are working on defining our 6-year information literacy program, moving ahead a bit at a time, but I’m inspired by what they are doing at the Fisher-Watkins library. <br />Conclusions <br />• The library at Cushing is neither a pariah nor (imho) a powerhouse—it’s a library with its own strengths and weaknesses<br />• There are aspects of the space and program at Cushing that I can benefit from<br />• The value of a library collection is based on its content and not on its format; format is important only as it impacts access<br />• One of our most important roles in the Independent School world is to prepare our students for success in college; to do so we must teach them how to use libraries like the ones they will see in college.<br />Thanks again for inspiring a lively debate on a very timely topic.<br /><br />Shannon Acedo<br />Library and Information Technology Department Head<br />Harvard-Westlake Upper School<br />North Hollywood, CAShannon Acedohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652486567490427007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-19333983674348822262011-02-08T22:44:08.777-05:002011-02-08T22:44:08.777-05:00Education. Definitely. By way of delinquency - in ...Education. Definitely. By way of delinquency - in a good, educational way.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935321655820447077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-37787088496739455262011-02-08T18:40:32.113-05:002011-02-08T18:40:32.113-05:00so...am I contributing to education or delinquency...so...am I contributing to education or delinquency?Thomaaaaassssssnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-33631002587404869982011-01-03T08:33:17.634-05:002011-01-03T08:33:17.634-05:00With all the demands on the classroom teacher, thi...With all the demands on the classroom teacher, this has been my philosophy as well. I try to approach them with things that will fulfill their curriculum needs while, at the same time, integrating all different types of technology (including books). Thanks for putting it so eloquently! Cindy Erle, Luther Burbank MS Librarian, Lancaster, MACindy Erlehttp://burbank.nrsd.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074939281852833754.post-31644105966055721192011-01-02T12:17:20.877-05:002011-01-02T12:17:20.877-05:00Robin, I have to admit this is the first time I...Robin, I have to admit this is the first time I've read your blog. When posted, I assumed (you know what assuming does) it was a link to some work interest. Your writing is impeccable, and your obvious devotion to your work and client base admirable. I am very, very impressed. Thanks for the great and conscientious work you are doing. You are like a tree: deeply rooted and flexibly respondent. Great job. You make me proud. Love, Cuz'n KathyKathy Crowley-Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322707095575786159noreply@blogger.com