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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.
Teamwork: Crucible For Learning About Collaborative Leadership, Lisa Deangelis, Sherry H. Penney, Maureen A. Scully
Teamwork: Crucible For Learning About Collaborative Leadership, Lisa Deangelis, Sherry H. Penney, Maureen A. Scully
Sherry Penney
In teaching leadership development we have developed and revised a model of teamwork and collaboration, which has yielded innovative and positive results. Our study draws on insights from more than 90 project teams, gathered over twelve years of a mid-career executive education program designed specifically to teach collaborative leadership. The teams work on a strategic dilemma with a business association or community organization, highlighting the civic engagement aspect of collaborative leadership. Teams devise their own operating procedures, refine (not simply manage) the project, create working relationships with multiple stakeholders, and present a deliverable within the nine-month span of the program. …
Collaboration In Learning: Partnering Academic Support Services For Esl Student Information Literacy, Vickie L. Mix, Nathan Ziegler, Nathan Serfling, Maria Ramos-Garcia
Collaboration In Learning: Partnering Academic Support Services For Esl Student Information Literacy, Vickie L. Mix, Nathan Ziegler, Nathan Serfling, Maria Ramos-Garcia
Vickie Mix
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, …
Entrepreneurial Leadership And Teamwork: The Key To Innovation In The 21st Century, Connie I. Reimers-Hild, Susan N. Williams
Entrepreneurial Leadership And Teamwork: The Key To Innovation In The 21st Century, Connie I. Reimers-Hild, Susan N. Williams
Connie I Reimers-Hild, PhD, CPC
Entrepreneurial leadership and continuous innovation are vital components of 21st century communities and organizations. Entrepreneurial leaders must realize the importance of environmental, social and global issues while creating an atmosphere of innovation designed to help followers become more entrepreneurial themselves. Entrepreneurial individuals and teams have the ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities, innovate, take risks, adapt to rapid change and marshal resources to achieve their goals. When individuals come together as an effective team, they can produce a synergy to meet the demands of a rapidly changing and competitive work environment. Therefore, entrepreneurial leaders must develop entrepreneurial individuals and …
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