Presents directions and handouts for analyzing a topic, researching it on the Internet, evaluating the Web sources, and making a printed publication, a PowerPoint presentation, a slide show, or a movi
This handbook will provide librarians and technology specialists with the tools to understand the issues and challenges related to their counterparts' jobs, and find ways to work together for the bett
Collects articles from the "Big6 newsletter," dealing with a technique for teaching students information literacy, involving six broad skill areas necessary for successful information problem-solving.
New Hampshire school librarian Keane presents a resource guide to children's fiction that can be used to support middle school curricula. She begins with chapters covering alphabet, picture, poetry, m
This readable and practical book examines the changes in school libraries brought by the digital revolution—and describes how new and experienced librarians can take advantage of them.
This book helps teachers and teacher librarians effectively collaborate to teach students the concept of the Big6 and complete research projects in meaningful and memorable ways.
The vital importance of literacy is underscored by ongoing study that continually refines the understanding of best practices. Both research and results fuel this updated edition. Insisting that liter
Created by the library services staff of the Santa Clara County Office of Education and revised by the staff of its Learning Multimedia Center, this handbook overviews several aspects of the operation
Harrington, a high school librarian and part-time lecturer at Rutgers U. in the management of school library programs, uses role-playing and mystery to get students ages 10-14 involved in a problem-so
A step-by-step guide explores the concept of virtual school libraries, summarizes the latest information about student and teacher use of electronic resources, and addresses the concept of virtual sch
After over twenty years of teaching, and especially after taking a hard look at the realities of budget cuts and jobs losses in education, Milam decided she needed to do more to make a difference in s
In addition to presenting the conceptual process of portfolio development, the book offers a practical guide for teachers, administrators, and teacher educators. Chapters are sequenced from conceptual
A concise, authoritative guide to civil liberties issues in American society, from freedom of speech and religious liberty to due process, equal protection, and privacy.20 photos, a list of further re
Teaches how to create stories using any of five software applications: KidPix, Pinnacle Studio, PowerPoint, Adobe Premiere, and Macromedia Flash, and includes information on copyright and fair use.
This practical guide walks through the process of creating an annual budget for a school library media center. Dickinson (University of North Carolina) overviews the history of school libraries, outl
This resource for primary and secondary teachers outlines the advantages of using digital photography in the classroom and gives tips on selecting a digital camera, photography basics, engaging studen
This book is designed to enable special education students to extend their appreciation of quality, grade-appropriate literature while they develop higher-level thinking skills. The bulk of the book i
Suggests ways to develop and evaluate relationships between librarians and teachers, and offers sample teacher surveys, ideas for program planning, and models of successful partnership plans.
Discusses the shift toward technology in education, covering such multimedia issues as assessment, authorship, resources and projects, the classroom of the future, and the schoolwide learning communit
The authors present an in-depth investigation of a powerful approach to integrated library and iformation skills instruction that defines the Big Six skills and discusses how to implement. Also includ
