Using Centers to Support Differentiation in the School Library Julie-Renee Hale GTE 537 Spring 2013

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 My Mission Statement The mission of the Warren Elementary Library Media Center is to encourage students to choose books that promote a lifelong love of reading, to teach students to be effective users of information, and to encourage and prepare students to be lifelong learners.

What is the purpose of a school library? Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 What is the purpose of a school library? The school library should Embrace the needs of all learners Actively collaborate with teachers Create a rich learning environment for all students (Raysonho, 2008)

What is Differentiation? Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 What is Differentiation? "The adaptation of classroom learning to suit each student's individual needs, strengths, preferences, and pace by either splitting the class into small groups, giving individual learning activities, or otherwise modifying the material." (Differentiation, n.d.)

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 What is a center? "A learning model that places the student (learner) in the center of the learning process. In student-centered learning, students are active participants in their learning; they learn at their own pace and use their own strategies; they are more intrinsically than extrinsically motivated; learning is more individualized than standardized." (Center of Learning, n.d.)

Why use centers in a school library? Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Why use centers in a school library? Centers provide opportunities for students to: Review Create Connect Collaborate Experience Choose learning opportunities Stay actively engaged (Rocket000, 2007)

Center Specifications & Disclosures Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Center Specifications & Disclosures All centers listed in this presentation are modeled on my elementary school library. I see each of my 31 homerooms for 45 minutes per week. Each centers is aligned with either Common Core Standards, International Society for Technology in Education Standards or Standards for the 21st Century Learner.

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Available Resources I have a unique library situation in that my principal fully supports technology in our building. These resources are available to me each day: 9 iMac computers ActivBoard 4 iPads 30 4th generation iPods 30 iMac laptops available by reservation * If you do not have a library with technology resources, be creative! Save book fair money, talk with your PTO or host a fundraiser.

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Computer Center Purpose : To allow students to review technology skills as well as to use gaming for educational purposes. Standards: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. (International Society for Technology in Education, 2007). Time Needed : 15 - 30 minutes Grade Levels : Kindergarten - 6th grade # of students : 9 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Computer Center This list of websites are excellent sites to begin with when incorporating a computer center into a school library. A school librarian should continually evaluate and explore new websites that best fit the needs of her students. www.starfall.com (K,1) www.cookie.com (K, 1) www.turtlediary.com (K, 1, 2) http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ (2, 3, 4) www.abcya.com (K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) http://hyerlinks.weebly.com/ (4, 5, 6) http://interactivesites.weebly.com/index.html (4, 5, 6) www.mission-us.org (5, 6) (Hale, 2013)

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Smartboard Center Purpose : To allow students to work cooperatively while exploring technology skills, and to use gaming for educational purposes. Standards: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. (International Society for Technology in Education, 2007). Time Needed : 15 - 30 minutes Grade Levels : 2nd - 6th grade # of students : 5 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Smartboard Center (Boling, 2011) A Smartboard Center is an excellent way for students to work in a center and use a computer cooperatively. As the computer screen is magnified on an interactive board, the Smartboard Center allows students to collaborate with other students while being engaged more effectively with the Internet. Suggested Smartboard Websites: PBS Kids Interactive Whiteboard games http://pbskids.org/whiteboard/ (2, 3) I-Spy http://www.scholastic.com/ispy/games/ (2, 3, 4) Interactive Sites for Education http://interactivesites.weebly.com/ (3, 4, 5) Utah Education Network http://www.uen.org/3- 6interactives/index.shtml (3, 4, 5, 6) Word Game Time http://www.wordgametime.com/ (3, 4, 5, 6)

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Reading Center Purpose : To allow students to read a variety of materials that interest them. The main purpose of this center is reading for enjoyment. Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. (National Governor's Association, 2012) 1st 3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others 4.1.1 Read, view and listen for pleasure and personal growth (American Library Association, 2007). Time Needed : 15 - 30 minutes Grade Levels : 2nd - 6th grade # of students : 5 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Reading Center A Reading Center gives students the opportunity to discover and explore literature through a variety of reading materials. A reading center allows students free choice in their reading and encourages students to read for fun. All books in a reading center should be available for checkout. The books in a reading center should be constantly moving and circulating. Suggested Reading Materials: Picture books Chapter books Biography Non-fiction Magazines (Hale, 2013)

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 iPad / iPod Center Purpose : To allow students to work cooperatively while exploring technology skills, and to use gaming for educational purposes. Standards: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. (International Society for Technology in Education, 2007). Time Needed : 15 - 30 minutes Grade Levels : 2nd - 6th grade # of students : 4 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 iPad / iPod Center (Hale, 2013) An iPad/iPod Center is an fun way for students to learn through gaming. Students are able to reinforce classroom skills by playing a variety of apps. Because of licensing issues, I suggest only "buying" free apps. These are a few of my favorite apps: Math Science Social Studies Strategy Word ArithmeTick - Math Flash Cards Animal Kingdom HD National Parks by National Geographic Lego Creationary Chicktionary for iPad Challenging Timestable Brain Pop States-N-Capitals Mancala Mad Libs Counting Money Weird but True by National Geographic US State Quiz Mahjong Poetry Creator

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Lego Center Purpose : To allow students to work cooperatively while building and creating with Legos Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. (National Governor's Association, 2012) 1st CCSS.Math.Practice.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically. (National Governor's Association, 2012) 2nd Time Needed : 30 minutes Grade Levels : 2nd - 6th grade # of students : 8 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Lego Center In a Lego Center, the goal is learning through play. Students will be encouraged to create, build and share which inspires language development and problem solving skills. Lego Challenges: Build something monochromatic Build something using 20, 30 or 40 bricks Build a creature Build food Build a tool Build _____________ - students should be encouraged to create anything they want! (Hale, 2013)

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Games Center Purpose : To allow students to work cooperatively and learn through play. Standards: 3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others. 3.4.3 Assess own ability to work with others in a group setting by evaluating varied roles, leadership, and demonstrations of respect for other viewpoints. 4.2.1 Display curiosity by pursuing interests through multiple resources. 4.3.3 Seek opportunities for pursuing personal and aesthetic growth. (American Library Association, 2007) Time Needed : 30 minutes Grade Levels : 2nd - 6th grade # of students : 4-8 students

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Games Center In the Games Center, the goal is learning through play. Students will read directions and participate in favorite classic games as well as new games. Games to include: Checkers Chess Connect 4 Puzzles (24, 50 & 100 piece) Sorry Uno * The possibilities are truly limitless . . . ** Students should also be encouraged to create their own games (Splattne, 2007)

How to Manage & Implement Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 How to Manage & Implement Implementation Introduce one or two centers each week As centers are introduced, be sure to let each student participate Management There are two choices: Create a rotation so every student visits a center at least once per month Let students choose their center with the understanding they need to visit each center at least once per month

How is the Library Supporting Differentiation? Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 How is the Library Supporting Differentiation? FREE CHOICE Students are told all day long what they can & cannot do . . . Allowing students to choose learning activities provides them with an opportunity to control their learning environment while working cooperatively with their friends and classmates.

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 Another Perspective (Centered School Libraries, 2011) This school librarian has awesome centers to checkout!

What's Next for My Library Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 What's Next for My Library As I have worked on this presentation, I have been implementing centers these centers into my own school library. I want to step library centers up a few levels. I am interested in researching extended projects for students to complete in their centers. What I'm looking into . . . Ways to implement a research project in the computer center Book reviews and book talks for the reading center Grade level or school level wide lego quest competition

Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 A CRAZY Center Idea! (Library Centers, 2013) Not sure I'm ready to implement a snake center however I'm sure it would be a BIG hit!

References Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 American Library Association (2007). Standards for the 21-Century Learner. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/AASL Boling, J. (2011, August 8). [Photograph, Public Domain]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AUSMC-110816-M-7621B-001.jpg Center of Learning: Definitions. (n.d.). IN TIME: Home. Retrieved from http://www.intime.uni.edu/model/center_of_learning_files/definition.html Centered School Libraries (2011, December 3). Library Centers Tour.wmv [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/rJZ97NMc0v0 Differentiation | Definition. (n.d.). Education.com | An Education & Child Development Site for Parents Parenting & Educational Resource. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/definition/differentiation/ Hale, R. (2013). Original photograph: Computer Center. Hale, R. (2013). Original photograph: iPod Center. Hale, R. (2013). Original photograph: Lego Center. Hale, R. (2013). Original photograph: Reading Center.

References Julie-Renee Hale, GTE 537 International Society for Technology in Education. (2007). Nets for student resources. Retrieved fromhttp://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Library Centers (2013, February 10). Library Center Snake [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/SCFOVyPQQJI National Governors Association (2012). Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards |AnchorStandards | College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading. Common Core StateStandards Initiative | Home. Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/CCRA/R National Governors Association (2012). Common Core State Standards Initiative | Mathematics | Mathematics | Standards for Mathematical Practice. Common Core State Standards Initiative | Home . Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice Raysonho (2008, November 12). Steacie Library [(Photograph, Public Domain]. Retrieved from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/SteacieLibrary.jpg Rocket000 (2007, October 18). Question Book [Graphic, Public Domain]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AQuestion_book.png Splattne (2007, July 2). Stern-Halma (Chinese Checkers) board [Photograph, Public Domain]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHalma-Spielfeld.jpg