Our last class was tonight for 5020. It feels great. We shared our vision statements with our classmates first and then discussed them. My group's vision statement was different from the other groups in that we kept ours limited to a general or broad statement - like an umbrella - and thought the details would be taken care of perhaps in a mission statement or within the school improvement plan. Ours was not as detailed as others.
Then we went over our SD 5 and 6 questions. I got all of them correct!!! First time in three sets for this to happen.
We finished our class with the pathfinders. We rotated to different computers to see what our classmates had accomplished. I did not get to see everyone's project but I did get to see Crystal's, Leigh's, Heather's, Veronica's, Kim's, and Laura's. They were all very good. It is nice that the pathfinders will be on the MediaPedia for us to refer to and/or use with our classes.
All in all it has been a good class, but a lot of work to complete in a short period of time. I am just glad it is over for now.
Monday, July 27, 2009
FINISHED :)
I am so giddy right now..... I want to stand up and laugh and dance around - but I can't because I am sitting in the cafe at Barnes & Noble. I just completed my third journal entry - which was my last item to complete....besides blogging and end of course evalution. What a wonderful feeling!!!!!!! Hopefully tonight's class will move smoothly. We have our SD questions 5 and 6 to go over, vision statement and process to share, and pathfinder to present. Yipeeeeeeee :)
Journal Article #3
Reference
Ballard, T. (2008, May 15). The VERSO solution. Library Journal, 133(9), 30-32. Retrieved July 27, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
This is an article about the Virtual Electronic Reference Source (VERSO) at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT and the process of creating and launching it. Reference resources are going from print to online more and more every year. They have become an important collection in their own right and are wonderful for an institution with a growing distance education program. This gives students access to reference materials no matter where they live. The idea came about due to limitations in the library catalog in terms of remote access to reference materials.
Oh my goodness......unbelievable. It is so amazing to me that there are people who are so techy-savy to create such awesome programs. There wasn't a template to be followed, it was created as they went. They knew what they wanted and they found a way to make it!!!!! I'm not sure if App had a template or if they developed their own virtual reference library, but either way, it is a lot of work with numerous benefits for all. I am so appreciative to be able to search App's library for reference information (like finding my journal articles). It is such a tremendous help because I do not have to travel to App to get the information. I have access to it 24/7 - as long as I know my banner ID. As I stated in a previous summary, technology is evolving at such a rapid rate. I am in awe of those who can create programs, and to have those programs become lifelines for so many people that are in school.
Ballard, T. (2008, May 15). The VERSO solution. Library Journal, 133(9), 30-32. Retrieved July 27, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
This is an article about the Virtual Electronic Reference Source (VERSO) at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT and the process of creating and launching it. Reference resources are going from print to online more and more every year. They have become an important collection in their own right and are wonderful for an institution with a growing distance education program. This gives students access to reference materials no matter where they live. The idea came about due to limitations in the library catalog in terms of remote access to reference materials.
Oh my goodness......unbelievable. It is so amazing to me that there are people who are so techy-savy to create such awesome programs. There wasn't a template to be followed, it was created as they went. They knew what they wanted and they found a way to make it!!!!! I'm not sure if App had a template or if they developed their own virtual reference library, but either way, it is a lot of work with numerous benefits for all. I am so appreciative to be able to search App's library for reference information (like finding my journal articles). It is such a tremendous help because I do not have to travel to App to get the information. I have access to it 24/7 - as long as I know my banner ID. As I stated in a previous summary, technology is evolving at such a rapid rate. I am in awe of those who can create programs, and to have those programs become lifelines for so many people that are in school.
Journal Article #2
Reference
Casey, M., & Savastinuk, L. (2006, September 1). Library 2.0: Service for the next- generation library. Library Journal, 131(14). Retrieved July 8, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
Library 2.0 is physical service or virtual service that successfully reaches users, is frequently evaluated, and uses customer input. Many libraries have made advances in the electronic offerings by providing access to top-quality databases, downloadable audiobooks and music, and instant messaging reference services. Library 2.0 encourages the development of a schedule that includes regularly soliciting customer feedback, evaluating, and updating services. New and existing services should be visited routinely to make sure they are still meeting expected goals.
This was a good article that tried to get the librarian thinking about ways to work toward Library 2.0. The main idea that I got from this article was to evaluate what services your library is offering that could be improved and what new things could be added, both technology-based and nontechnology services. It is very important for libraries to evolve to keep up with the needs of our patrons. Always looking for new ideas and evaluating old ones will be more helpful and appealing to the users. Libraries that offer the same programs and services will lose users.
Casey, M., & Savastinuk, L. (2006, September 1). Library 2.0: Service for the next- generation library. Library Journal, 131(14). Retrieved July 8, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
Library 2.0 is physical service or virtual service that successfully reaches users, is frequently evaluated, and uses customer input. Many libraries have made advances in the electronic offerings by providing access to top-quality databases, downloadable audiobooks and music, and instant messaging reference services. Library 2.0 encourages the development of a schedule that includes regularly soliciting customer feedback, evaluating, and updating services. New and existing services should be visited routinely to make sure they are still meeting expected goals.
This was a good article that tried to get the librarian thinking about ways to work toward Library 2.0. The main idea that I got from this article was to evaluate what services your library is offering that could be improved and what new things could be added, both technology-based and nontechnology services. It is very important for libraries to evolve to keep up with the needs of our patrons. Always looking for new ideas and evaluating old ones will be more helpful and appealing to the users. Libraries that offer the same programs and services will lose users.
Journal Article #1
Reference
Carlson, S. (2007, April 1). Are reference desks dying out? Chronicles of Higher Education, 53(33), A37. Retrieved July 8, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
This article discusses the possibility of there being no reference librarian sitting behind a desk in the near future. While proposals to get rid of the reference desk have been around since the 1980s, some argue that the reference desk will disappear by 2012. The reason for this is due to mobile technologies. These technologies allow the reference librarians to help patrons without sitting behind a desk. Some colleges and universities do not have a reference librarian/desk in the library. The librarians are answering the questions from the cellphone, email, instant messaging, facebook, wireless paging devices, and blogs. Since the origination of the Internet, use of the reference desk has dropped as much as 48% since 1991. This leaves some to wonder if reference desks are needed at all.
I am truly amazed how technology is so quickly evolving. It is now becoming the Darwin's "survival of the fittest" between technology and a librarian, and looks as if the technology may win out (it has in certain institutions). I still think that nothing compares to a face-to-face interaction, no matter how great the technology. I think the reference interview is so important, that while a face-to-face may only take a few minutes, a virtual interaction could take longer. Also a face-to-face allows for the librarian to question to make sure that what the patron is looking for is actually what is needed for the search. Another factor is that not everyone can afford the technology, so librarians are still needed for those who go to the library to complete their research. If no one is available, who will help those patrons? It will be interesting to see what happens in the near future. I just hope that the jobs aren't lost. Our economy is bad enough now.
Carlson, S. (2007, April 1). Are reference desks dying out? Chronicles of Higher Education, 53(33), A37. Retrieved July 8, 2009, from ERIC database.
Summary and Reflection
This article discusses the possibility of there being no reference librarian sitting behind a desk in the near future. While proposals to get rid of the reference desk have been around since the 1980s, some argue that the reference desk will disappear by 2012. The reason for this is due to mobile technologies. These technologies allow the reference librarians to help patrons without sitting behind a desk. Some colleges and universities do not have a reference librarian/desk in the library. The librarians are answering the questions from the cellphone, email, instant messaging, facebook, wireless paging devices, and blogs. Since the origination of the Internet, use of the reference desk has dropped as much as 48% since 1991. This leaves some to wonder if reference desks are needed at all.
I am truly amazed how technology is so quickly evolving. It is now becoming the Darwin's "survival of the fittest" between technology and a librarian, and looks as if the technology may win out (it has in certain institutions). I still think that nothing compares to a face-to-face interaction, no matter how great the technology. I think the reference interview is so important, that while a face-to-face may only take a few minutes, a virtual interaction could take longer. Also a face-to-face allows for the librarian to question to make sure that what the patron is looking for is actually what is needed for the search. Another factor is that not everyone can afford the technology, so librarians are still needed for those who go to the library to complete their research. If no one is available, who will help those patrons? It will be interesting to see what happens in the near future. I just hope that the jobs aren't lost. Our economy is bad enough now.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Final CPCP Meeting
There was a preplanned meeting with our CPCP group tonight, but no one except me showed. I guess everyone was satisfied with the completed vision statement that a meeting was not necessary.
Our work (copied from our buzzword document)
We used Buzzword within our group to assist with composing our vision statement. Attached are our notes from Buzzword so you can see how we worked together in addition to using AET Zone.
Please see the last page with our current version of the Vision Statement and make changes that you feel are necessary! :) Anita
I made some notes at the bottom in green on 6/26/2009 - Betsy
I made some notes at the bottom in purple on 6/26/2009 - Jerri
I made up a different version of the Vision. See it in pink below -
6/26/09 - Jerri
Here are a few websites on the demographics of NC:
http://www.nccareeroutlook.com/career_pathways/trends/trends02.01.pdf-windows
Rough Draft of Vision: _____________ is to enable students to function as responsible citizens by providing them opportunities to construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop attitudes. By integrating technology within the curriculum we can equip and encourage our teachers, staff, and students to be successful citizens the 21st century.
________________ is devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will begin their journey as lifelong learners and develop technological skills to prepare them for their next step along their educational pathway. These skills, using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead to prepare them to become effective citizens in the 21st century.
I found this website with examples of vision statements that we can model when we write our statement: Anita
http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/visions.html
Rosemary Middle School
Our Vision for Technology Integration
Students, parents, and educators will use communication and information technologies to enhance and expand the traditional role of education in the Andrews community. We believe the basic goal of education has not changed, that is to prepare our students for life-long learning and success in a change society. However , the tools and instructional methods to achieve these goals have advanced dramatically. Technologies such as computers, networks, and wide area communications offer tremendous opportunities to students and educators as a way to improve life within our community and a link to a world outside of Andrews. Rosemary Middle School has the responsibility for developing curriculum and applying instructional methods enriched with technology and in ensuring that our students and teachers are proficient users of these new technologies. This technology integration plan will outline our strategies for turning this vision into reality.
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The following 3 links posted by Betsy Jones:
This is the link Dr. Tashner posted - great example of a vision statement!
http://www.siia.net/visionk20/index.html
Long-term occupational projections 2006-2016 in North Carolina:
http://www.ncesc1.com/lmi/occupational/Statewide_Long-Term_Projections.pdf
The State of North Carolina
An Assessment of the State's Labor Force
Supply and Demand
2007- 2017
http://www.nccommerce.com/NR/rdonlyres/CE53BE9D-DDF7-4AA9-9430-B9ACF559B197/0/StateoftheNorthCarolinaWorkforceFinal.pdf
Following are the eight key trends identified in the report:
• Many of North Carolina’s traditional manufacturing industries continue to shed jobs as part of an on-going economic transition.
• North Carolina’s traditional “middle jobs”—those that paid a family-sustaining wage and required minimal formal education or training—are disappearing as part of this transition.
• New job creation is concentrating In certain fast-growing metropolitan areas.
• Many areas of North Carolina are not prospering from the economic transformation.
• The future prosperity of all North Carolinians depends on achieving higher educational attainment levels for all citizens.
• Impending baby-boom retirements will exacerbate an emerging skills gap among experienced, skilled workers.
• High-skill in-migrants will help fill part, but not all, of this skills gap.
• Low-skill in-migrants present both opportunities and challenges in meeting the state’s workforce needs.
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The following standards for the 21st Century Learners is from a publication of the American Association of School Librarians:
1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
The entire document which has many objectives under each goal is available for download at http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards
Wendy Davis
_____________________________________________________________________________
The following info is respectfully by submitted by Jerri M. Sigmon
The sites below have information we may be able to use for our project. I will keep looking for more and post again when I find something.
http://www.ncptsc.org/boardrecsandgoals.pdf
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm
http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/21stCentury/default.html
http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/21stCentury/Articles/nc_2_pager.pdf
http://www.education.com/topic/academic-subjects-21st-century/
http://wvde.state.wv.us/21stcenturydigitalresource/EconDev.pdf
http://connectivity.fi.ncsu.edu/resources/reports/jttechreport.pdf
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~dedech/Dede_21stC-skills_semi-final.pdf
I think we need to take this draft vision statement and make changes as a group. We discussed last meeting as having this as our framework for our group vision. We have found numerous resources to enrich our background. Now, we have the knowledge to construct our group vision. Please add/change to this vision for our group.
Anita--June 25th
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will begin their journey as lifelong learners and develop technological skills to prepare them for their next step along their educational pathway. These skills, using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead to prepare them to become effective citizens in the 21st century.
I am not sure students will "begin" their journey as lifelong learners. Maybe we should say "students will be lifelong learners, developing technology skills to prepare them...."
Betsy
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will be become lifelong learners, developing technology skills to prepare them for their the next step along their educational pathway. These learned technology skills using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead catalyst to prepare them students to become effective citizens whom are globally competitive in the 21st century.
I like what you have, Betsy.
See below................... I came across this in one of the sites I have listed above. I didn't know if we wanted to try to incorporate any of this into our statement. Jerri
The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and will be prepared for life in the 21st century.
What about this version? Jerri
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Through the development of technology skills, students will be better prepared to successfully complete his/her education as well as become life-long learners. These learned technology skills will be the catalyst to prepare students to become effective citizens whom are globally competitive in the 21st century.
I think it is perfect! - Betsy
I like what we have created. Anita
Our work (copied from our buzzword document)
We used Buzzword within our group to assist with composing our vision statement. Attached are our notes from Buzzword so you can see how we worked together in addition to using AET Zone.
Please see the last page with our current version of the Vision Statement and make changes that you feel are necessary! :) Anita
I made some notes at the bottom in green on 6/26/2009 - Betsy
I made some notes at the bottom in purple on 6/26/2009 - Jerri
I made up a different version of the Vision. See it in pink below -
6/26/09 - Jerri
Here are a few websites on the demographics of NC:
http://www.nccareeroutlook.com/career_pathways/trends/trends02.01.pdf-windows
Rough Draft of Vision: _____________ is to enable students to function as responsible citizens by providing them opportunities to construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop attitudes. By integrating technology within the curriculum we can equip and encourage our teachers, staff, and students to be successful citizens the 21st century.
________________ is devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will begin their journey as lifelong learners and develop technological skills to prepare them for their next step along their educational pathway. These skills, using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead to prepare them to become effective citizens in the 21st century.
I found this website with examples of vision statements that we can model when we write our statement: Anita
http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/visions.html
Rosemary Middle School
Our Vision for Technology Integration
Students, parents, and educators will use communication and information technologies to enhance and expand the traditional role of education in the Andrews community. We believe the basic goal of education has not changed, that is to prepare our students for life-long learning and success in a change society. However , the tools and instructional methods to achieve these goals have advanced dramatically. Technologies such as computers, networks, and wide area communications offer tremendous opportunities to students and educators as a way to improve life within our community and a link to a world outside of Andrews. Rosemary Middle School has the responsibility for developing curriculum and applying instructional methods enriched with technology and in ensuring that our students and teachers are proficient users of these new technologies. This technology integration plan will outline our strategies for turning this vision into reality.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following 3 links posted by Betsy Jones:
This is the link Dr. Tashner posted - great example of a vision statement!
http://www.siia.net/visionk20/index.html
Long-term occupational projections 2006-2016 in North Carolina:
http://www.ncesc1.com/lmi/occupational/Statewide_Long-Term_Projections.pdf
The State of North Carolina
An Assessment of the State's Labor Force
Supply and Demand
2007- 2017
http://www.nccommerce.com/NR/rdonlyres/CE53BE9D-DDF7-4AA9-9430-B9ACF559B197/0/StateoftheNorthCarolinaWorkforceFinal.pdf
Following are the eight key trends identified in the report:
• Many of North Carolina’s traditional manufacturing industries continue to shed jobs as part of an on-going economic transition.
• North Carolina’s traditional “middle jobs”—those that paid a family-sustaining wage and required minimal formal education or training—are disappearing as part of this transition.
• New job creation is concentrating In certain fast-growing metropolitan areas.
• Many areas of North Carolina are not prospering from the economic transformation.
• The future prosperity of all North Carolinians depends on achieving higher educational attainment levels for all citizens.
• Impending baby-boom retirements will exacerbate an emerging skills gap among experienced, skilled workers.
• High-skill in-migrants will help fill part, but not all, of this skills gap.
• Low-skill in-migrants present both opportunities and challenges in meeting the state’s workforce needs.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------v---------------------------------
The following standards for the 21st Century Learners is from a publication of the American Association of School Librarians:
1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
The entire document which has many objectives under each goal is available for download at http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards
Wendy Davis
_____________________________________________________________________________
The following info is respectfully by submitted by Jerri M. Sigmon
The sites below have information we may be able to use for our project. I will keep looking for more and post again when I find something.
http://www.ncptsc.org/boardrecsandgoals.pdf
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm
http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/21stCentury/default.html
http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/21stCentury/Articles/nc_2_pager.pdf
http://www.education.com/topic/academic-subjects-21st-century/
http://wvde.state.wv.us/21stcenturydigitalresource/EconDev.pdf
http://connectivity.fi.ncsu.edu/resources/reports/jttechreport.pdf
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~dedech/Dede_21stC-skills_semi-final.pdf
I think we need to take this draft vision statement and make changes as a group. We discussed last meeting as having this as our framework for our group vision. We have found numerous resources to enrich our background. Now, we have the knowledge to construct our group vision. Please add/change to this vision for our group.
Anita--June 25th
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will begin their journey as lifelong learners and develop technological skills to prepare them for their next step along their educational pathway. These skills, using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead to prepare them to become effective citizens in the 21st century.
I am not sure students will "begin" their journey as lifelong learners. Maybe we should say "students will be lifelong learners, developing technology skills to prepare them...."
Betsy
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Students will be become lifelong learners, developing technology skills to prepare them for their the next step along their educational pathway. These learned technology skills using technology as a learning tool, will be the beginning of what lies ahead catalyst to prepare them students to become effective citizens whom are globally competitive in the 21st century.
I like what you have, Betsy.
See below................... I came across this in one of the sites I have listed above. I didn't know if we wanted to try to incorporate any of this into our statement. Jerri
The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and will be prepared for life in the 21st century.
What about this version? Jerri
Educational leaders are devoted to providing a student-centered educational program that strives for excellence. Through the development of technology skills, students will be better prepared to successfully complete his/her education as well as become life-long learners. These learned technology skills will be the catalyst to prepare students to become effective citizens whom are globally competitive in the 21st century.
I think it is perfect! - Betsy
I like what we have created. Anita
Pathfinder completed
After about 16 hours I have completed my pathfinder. I am so excited. It is good to have it completed. It was a good learning experience. I definitely like the format of working on the pathfinder vs. Dr. Truett's method. I feel I will now be able to create a pathfinder in the future....whether for the library or for my classes. I hope my classmates and Dr. Rob like my pathfinder.
That's all for now..............
That's all for now..............
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