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Collaboration: Advocacy For School Change, Cynthia Strong
Collaboration: Advocacy For School Change, Cynthia Strong
Cynthia Strong
Adolescent literacy is a looming issue in secondary schools. Being able to read, comprehend, and write is imperative for students to understand the content of their classes and textbooks. According to Michael Kamil, professor of psychological studies in education and learning at Stanford University, "we almost need a trauma center to take care of this problem, it's that serious for kids that can't read...It's the number-one factor standing in the way of their graduating" (Manzo-Kennedy). Given the importance of literacy, this article provides a story of how a high school media specialist on the east coast sought to collaborate with …
Importance Of School Library Programs, Cynthia Strong
Importance Of School Library Programs, Cynthia Strong
Cynthia Strong
Within the discipline of library science, over 20 research studies have been done in the United States attesting to how quality school library programs contribute to improved academic achievement. On the other hand, in the fields of education, school counseling, administration, and school leadership, and so on, there is a dearth of scholarship and recognition of the positive impact librarians and library media program have on student success. This conceptual paper first presents an overview of the empirical research on school library programs and the positive impact they have on the academic achievement of students in the United States. Second, …
Partnering With Information Technology At The Reference Desk: A Model For Success, Jeffrey A. Franks
Partnering With Information Technology At The Reference Desk: A Model For Success, Jeffrey A. Franks
Jeffrey A Franks
Learning Spaces For The New Way Students Work, Helen Y. Chu
Learning Spaces For The New Way Students Work, Helen Y. Chu
Helen Y. Chu
Ten Tips For Implementing A Successful Embedded Librarian Program, Kelly Heider
Ten Tips For Implementing A Successful Embedded Librarian Program, Kelly Heider
Kelly Heider
Google Tools: Google's Not Just For Searching Anymore, Jennifer Kelley
Google Tools: Google's Not Just For Searching Anymore, Jennifer Kelley
Jennifer Kelley
Learn how to use several of Google's free online tools and applications to write papers on the go, work on group projects from a distance, collect information from the internet automatically, and much more. After creating a Google account, attendees will learn how to set up a public calendar in Google Calendar, draft a document and collaborate using Google Documents and collect content from blogs and online news services using Google Reader.
Introducing Learning Commons Functionality Into A Traditional Reference Setting, Jeffrey A. Franks
Introducing Learning Commons Functionality Into A Traditional Reference Setting, Jeffrey A. Franks
Jeffrey A Franks