2010 ALA Emerging Leader Group A Melissa Ahart Kristie Miller Amy Rominiecki Kara Smith Steven Yates

Team A will develop resources and materials for use by the L4L State Coordinators Development of a hot linked list of resources for pre-service, new or returning school library media specialists to use in developing implementation strategies

Final Product: Brochure of web links correlated to each L4L Standard

Final Product: Bookmarks with best websites correlated to each standard

For more resources and an annotated list of hotlinks, go to:

STANDARD 1: INQUIRE, THINK CRITICALLY, AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE.

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subject, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life Concept to Classroom Everything you need to know to implement an inquiry-based unit from start to finish!

1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context Critical Evaluation Surveys and Resources http//school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/eval.html Evaluation surveys for different grade levels and media projects Surveys have been translated into Spanish! Extensive list of websites provided

1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information Copyright Kids http// Aimed at middle school students Easy to understand Additional information for parents & teachers

1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly BrainPOP http// Highly interactive site includes movies, quizzes, and articles Subscription based

1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly Stop Cyberbullying http// Breaks down lessons for every age group!

STANDARD 2: DRAW CONCLUSIONS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SITUATIONS, AND CREATE NEW KNOWLEDGE.

Graphically interesting and easy to make word maps Standards & 2.1.4

Easy to use, drag and drop, digital poster/storyboard platform that allows for image, video and audio uploading to be used in conjunction with stock graphics. Standard 2.1.6

A site created by the US Department of Patent and Trademark, allows young inventors to flesh out ideas, communicate with other young inventors, share what they are working on and apply for a patent on their idea. Standard 2.1.1

Animoto is awesome! Use their licensed songs, videos and images to created a customized video with your content. Standard 2.1.6

STANDARD 3: SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICATE ETHICALLY AND PRODUCTIVELY AS MEMBERS OF OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.

3.1.4 (3.2.2, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, etc.) Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess. C-Map software

3.1.5 Connect learning to community issues. National Mock Election

3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly. Digital Copyright Slider

3.4.2 Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product. Zoomerang Survey Monkey

STANDARD 4: PURSUE PERSONAL AND AESTHETIC GROWTH.

4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, world, and previous reading & Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres. Social Networking for Readers Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing Online reviews Community discussions Reading logs Reading challenges

4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience. 23 Things Dip your toes into learning! Model technology study project for staff and students.

4.1.7 Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information. Feed Readers GoogleReader and NetVibes Keep your personal learning network updated!

4.1.8 Use creative and artistic formats to express personal learning. The Unquiet Librarian Buffy Hamilton rocks! Model school library program for teaching media literacy and web 2.0 skills

Questions? Melissa Ahart— Kristie Miller— Amy Rominiecki— Kara Smith— Steven Yates—