Hacking School Libraries-10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community
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At long last there is a book study that is designed for you! Learn how a school library can have a meaningful impact on the culture of a school. School libraries have the potential to be more inviting and innovative which will ultimately lead to more use by students and their families, staff and community members. This book will change the way you view school libraries, and includes tips on how to set up the space, how to get students more involved in the library and how to advocate the importance of the library.
Required Reading: Hacking School Libraries-10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community, By Kristina A. Holzweiss and Stony Evans
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1) Purchase and read Hacking School Libraries - 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community, By Kristina A. Holzweiss and Stony Evans.
You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. Type answers directly into the document. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3) For educators seeking clock hours or professional development hours: In addition to Assignments 1 and 2 above...
There are 10 specific strategies in this book designed to transform the library space and make it more welcoming and innovative. These strategies can be put into practice right away and they have the potential to help the library become an integral part of any K-12 school. Your assignment is to write a 3-4 page paper where you identify at least 3 strategies (hacks) that you will implement into your own library or educational setting. Be sure to communicate your role, why you chose those three particular strategies and how you think they will have a positive impact in your school.
Turn in the 3-4 page paper. It should be 10-12 pt font double-spaced.
Effective July 1, 2024:
For educators seeking college credit rather than clock hours, here is the modified requirement: In addition to Assignments 1 and 2 above...
There are 10 specific strategies in this book designed to transform the library space and make it more welcoming and innovative. These strategies can be put into practice right away and they have the potential to help the library become an integral part of any K-12 school. Your assignment is to write a 5-6 page paper where you identify at least 5 strategies (hacks) that you will implement into your own library or educational setting. Be sure to communicate your role, why you chose those three particular strategies and how you think they will have a positive impact in your school.
Turn in the paper. The paper should be 10-12 pt font double-spaced.
All 3 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload completed handout and paper to your Dashboard on the website or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
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Grading Criteria - Hacking School Libraries
1) All three assignments must be completed within one year. Upload your documents to your Teacher Study Dashboard or Email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
2) The rubric for the Book Study Handout is broken down into five goal areas.
The first goal area pertains to questions #1-7 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The second goal area pertains to questions #8-22 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The third goal area pertains to questions #23-37 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The fourth goal area pertains to questions #38-53 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The fifth goal area pertains to questions #54-60 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The maximum number of combined points that can be earned is 24 (4 points on each of the 5 goal areas for the answers to the questions on the handout and 4 points for the paper).
3) The rubric for the Hacking School Libraries paper explains how to earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”.
“A” grade = 22-24 points
“B” grade = 19-21 points
“C” grade = 17-18 points
“D” grade = 14-16 points
“F” grade = 13 points or less
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all three assignments are not completed within one year.
Pass/NoPass Grading System (for clock hours or continuing education credits)
Pass = 17-24 points
No Pass = Less than 17 points
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