College of Education Cardinal Stritch University CED 575: Collection Management, Access, and Effective Use Instructor: Dennis Allmon Spring 2011 - 3 Credits
Instructor:Dennis R. Allmon Address: 705 Meadow View Lane Mukwonago, WI 53149 Work Phone: 414-423-7251 Home Phone and Fax: 262-363-4453 Cell Phone: 414-899-7406 Email: allmon@wauknet.com Course Description
The primary topics of this course include Access, Collection Management and Use, and Technology and Design and Production of Instructional Resources. The topics included are a partial list of the qualifications needed to complete the 902p Professional license.
Knowledge Base of the College of Education
The College of Education is devoted to bridging knowledge, practice and service. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, each student should be able to: 1. Create strategies for organizing, disseminating and promoting access to materials that best meet staff and student information needs, and select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access. 2. Advocate for and provide instruction in copyright law compliance. 3. Gain advanced knowledge of the content and evaluation of children’s and young adult literature. 4. Monitor, assess and apply new developments in collection techniques and technologies, and monitor, assess and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access and delivery systems, networks, telecommunications, and multimedia. 5. Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs and participate in the curriculum process and in staff development by providing instruction on the effective use of technology and information resources.
Access: the ability to develop a school library media program dedicated to providing access to information and ideas. The candidate can: · Create strategies for organizing, disseminating and promoting access to materials that best meet staff and student information needs. · Advocate for and provide instruction in copyright law compliance. · Gain advanced knowledge of the content and evaluation of children and young adult literature.
Collection Management and Use: the ability to build and maintain resource collections that include both internal and external access points to support the educational goals of the school and the personnel, developmental and curricular needs of students and teachers. The candidate can: · Monitor, assess and apply new developments in collection techniques and technologies. · Select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access.
Technology and Design and Production of Instructional Resources: the ability to use technology effectively with students and faculty. The candidate can: · Monitor, assess and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access and delivery systems, networks, telecommunications and multimedia. · Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs. · Participate in the curriculum process and in staff development by providing instruction in the effective use of technology and information resources.
These course objectives directly support the following competency areas required for the 902p license: · Principles and theories of general elementary, middle, and secondary level curriculum development and educational psychology. · Promotion of effective use of media, the new technologies, and other resources by providing inservice instruction for teaching staff. · Establishment and maintenance of effective interpersonal relationships with the entire educational community, including pupils, administrators, parents, and school personnel.
Methods of Assessment Each student in this course is expected to:
1. Through assigned readings, Internet and community research and class participation, become more familiar with current topics and trends in technology and copyright law. (Directly supports Overall Course Objective 4.) 2. By means of preparation and presentation of individual projects,
3. Through class participation, evaluate appropriateness, readability and new developments in literature. (Directly supports Overall Course Objective 3.) 4. Using logs of experiences.
Weight of Assessments:
Class participation 40%
Each student is to come to class prepared to discuss the material. Articles will be assigned for class discussions and projects completed for the course will be presented in class. Students will participate in a role-play activity to explore the roles of the individuals involved in technology implementation.
Evaluation of class participation includes quality, not necessarily quantity, of contributions to class discussions, sharp insight of course concepts, and participation in presentation activities.
Students will work with one teacher on a library/Technology project involving their students. You should keep a log of the activities and share the results with the class.
Individual Homework 20%
Students will read assigned articles, prepare multimedia projects for presentation to the class. They will develop an appropriate technology access and implementation plan for their schools. Each student will conduct research on the web and in the community on current trends in technology and children’s literature. Students will also keep a log for research and development activities. Evaluation of homework is based on the accuracy of the information presented, the incorporation and use of technology, and the overall appearance and language.
Examination 10%
Each student will take an examination on copyright, trademark and plagiarism. The exam will be self-corrected and discussed.
Logs 10%
Students will keep a log of suggested new books, software, web sites, trends and activities. They will keep a log of meetings with faculty and staff. Students are also expected to maintain a log for the visits to bookstores, libraries and electronics stores. Logs are evaluated based on relevancy of entries as well as showing evidence of critical thinking and reflection.
Major Google Doc Project 20%
Present to the class a project based on one of the major core areas of the class. The presentation, which should be professional in appearance, will be shared during the class.
The relevant support materials and resources should be posted on their google Doc.
Grading Guidelines 100-93%-A 92-91%-A- 90-88%-B+ 87-85%-B 84-82% -B- 81-78% -C+ 77-75%-C 74-70%-C-
Lower than 70% D/F Suggested Texts Helping Teachers Teach A School Library Media Specialist's Role Third Edition Philip Turner, Ann Marlow Riedling 2003| Pages: 308 Paperback | 159158020X | $44.00
Supportive References: Evaluating the School Library Media Center Analysis Techniques and Research Practices Nancy Everhart 1998| Pages: 262| Size: 81⁄2x11 Paperback | 1563080850 | $37.00
As of Fall, 2003: No grade lower than a B- will be counted towards the Masters program. Policy on Attendance
Attendance at all class meetings is mandatory.
Students in the College of Education are expected to attend all scheduled classes and meetings. The following apply to all enrolled students:
Promptness:
Prompt arrival at each class is critical because of the limited time available to conduct in-class activities during the course. Instructors may take actions they deem appropriate if consistent tardiness is observed. Please emphasize this will all instructors. (Coaching responsibilities are not acceptable excuses.)
One Absence: Class
Any absence from either a scheduled class or study team requires that the student notify the instructor. You must contact the instructor before class so that arrangements may be made to make up the missed work. The student is required to make up all "missed" work as determined by the instructor, by the next class meeting. Assignments due on a missed class must be emailed to the instructor by the class time to receive full credit. Missed labs and class activities must be made up within 1 week of the absence for credit, missed class materials and assignments will be emailed to you when you contact the instructor.
Two Absences: Class
If a second absence occurs, the student has to option of officially withdrawing from the course. Subsequent failure to withdraw will result in a grade of "F" for the course, and the student must later enroll and pay for the course. Students may not request an "incomplete" grade at this time.
For purposes of this policy, "class"is defined as the scheduled instructional time with the instructor.
The Program Chair will recommend a student repeat the class if a student misses more than one class or study team meeting. An appeal of this decision will be directed to the Program Chair. The decision will be documented and filed in the Educational Computing Office.
Withdrawal from course. The last day for withdrawal from the course this semester is Sept. 23, 2009 Policy on Late or Missing Assignments
All original course assignments and additional assignments described above should be completed within the course time limits. Work that is submitted after the course has been completed is subject to the provision of the policies and procedures relating to in-completes.
University Policies Statement of Academic Integrity
Inherent in the mission of Cardinal Stritch University is the strong belief in the principle of academic integrity. Student's actions reflect their moral character and, by extension, to University's reputation. Therefore, all students are expected to recognize and to abide by the policy on academic integrity found in the student handbook.
Statement of Compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Cardinal Stritch University and this instructor wish to positively affirm the intent of the American Disability Act. Any person enrolling in this course who may require alternative instructional and/or evaluative procedures due to a disability should feel free to discuss these needs with the instructors so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cheating and plagiarism will be treated on an individual basis. Any use of another person’s work or ideas must be documented. See academic integrity policy in student handbook. · Cardinal Stritch University wishes to positively affirm the intent of the Americans with Disability Act. Any person enrolling in this course who may require alternative instructional and/or evaluative procedures due to a disability should feel free to discuss these needs with the instructors so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Department of Instructional Technology
College of Education
Cardinal Stritch University
CED 575: Collection Management, Access, and Effective Use
Instructor: Dennis Allmon
Spring 2011 - 3 Credits
Instructor: Dennis R. Allmon
Address: 705 Meadow View Lane
Mukwonago, WI 53149
Work Phone: 414-423-7251
Home Phone and Fax: 262-363-4453
Cell Phone: 414-899-7406
Email: allmon@wauknet.com
Course Description
The primary topics of this course include Access, Collection Management and Use, and Technology and Design and Production of Instructional Resources. The topics included are a partial list of the qualifications needed to complete the 902p Professional license.
Knowledge Base of the College of Education
The College of Education is devoted to bridging knowledge, practice and service.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, each student should be able to:
1. Create strategies for organizing, disseminating and promoting access to materials that best meet staff and student information needs, and select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access.
2. Advocate for and provide instruction in copyright law compliance.
3. Gain advanced knowledge of the content and evaluation of children’s and young adult literature.
4. Monitor, assess and apply new developments in collection techniques and technologies, and monitor, assess and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access and delivery systems, networks, telecommunications, and multimedia.
5. Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media
and instructional programs and participate in the curriculum process and in staff development by providing instruction on the effective use of technology and information resources.
Access: the ability to develop a school library media program dedicated to providing access to information and ideas.
The candidate can:
· Create strategies for organizing, disseminating and promoting access to materials that best meet staff and student information needs.
· Advocate for and provide instruction in copyright law compliance.
· Gain advanced knowledge of the content and evaluation of children and young adult literature.
Collection Management and Use: the ability to build and maintain resource collections that include both internal and external access points to support the educational goals of the school and the personnel, developmental and curricular needs of students and teachers.
The candidate can:
· Monitor, assess and apply new developments in collection techniques and technologies.
· Select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access.
Technology and Design and Production of Instructional Resources: the ability to use technology effectively with students and faculty.
The candidate can:
· Monitor, assess and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access and delivery systems, networks, telecommunications and multimedia.
· Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs.
· Participate in the curriculum process and in staff development by providing instruction in the effective use of technology and information resources.
These course objectives directly support the following competency areas required for the 902p license:
· Principles and theories of general elementary, middle, and secondary level curriculum development and educational psychology.
· Promotion of effective use of media, the new technologies, and other resources by providing inservice instruction for teaching staff.
· Establishment and maintenance of effective interpersonal relationships with the entire educational community, including pupils, administrators, parents, and school personnel.
Methods of Assessment
Each student in this course is expected to:
1. Through assigned readings, Internet and community research and class participation, become more familiar with current topics and trends in technology and copyright law. (Directly supports Overall Course Objective 4.)
2. By means of preparation and presentation of
individual projects,
3. Through class participation, evaluate appropriateness, readability and new developments in literature. (Directly supports Overall Course Objective 3.)
4. Using logs of experiences.
Weight of Assessments:
Class participation 40%
Each student is to come to class prepared to discuss the material. Articles will be assigned for class discussions and projects completed for the course will be presented in class. Students will participate in a role-play activity to explore the roles of the individuals involved in technology implementation.Evaluation of class participation includes quality, not necessarily quantity, of contributions to class discussions, sharp insight of course concepts, and participation in presentation activities.
Students will work with one teacher on a library/Technology project involving their students. You should keep a log of the activities and share the results with the class.
Individual Homework 20%
Students will read assigned articles, prepare multimedia projects for presentation to the class. They will develop an appropriate technology access and implementation plan for their schools. Each student will conduct research on the web and in the community on current trends in technology and children’s literature. Students will also keep a log for research and development activities.Evaluation of homework is based on the accuracy of the information presented, the incorporation and use of technology, and the overall appearance and language.
Examination 10%
Each student will take an examination on copyright, trademark and plagiarism. The exam will be self-corrected and discussed.Logs 10%
Students will keep a log of suggested new books, software, web sites, trends and activities. They will keep a log of meetings with faculty and staff. Students are also expected to maintain a log for the visits to bookstores, libraries and electronics stores. Logs are evaluated based on relevancy of entries as well as showing evidence of critical thinking and reflection.Major Google Doc Project 20%
Present to the class a project based on one of the major core areas of the class. The presentation, which should be professional in appearance, will be shared during the class.The relevant support materials and resources should be posted on their google Doc.
Grading Guidelines
100-93%-A 92-91%-A- 90-88%-B+ 87-85%-B 84-82% -B- 81-78% -C+ 77-75%-C 74-70%-C-
Lower than 70% D/F
Suggested Texts
Helping Teachers Teach
A School Library Media Specialist's Role Third Edition
Philip Turner, Ann Marlow Riedling
2003| Pages: 308
Paperback | 159158020X | $44.00
Supportive References:
Evaluating the School Library Media Center
Analysis Techniques and Research Practices
Nancy Everhart
1998| Pages: 262| Size: 81⁄2x11
Paperback | 1563080850 | $37.00
Information Power
Building Partnerships for Learning
AASL; AECT
Price: $35.00
ALA Member Price: $31.50
224 pages 6" X 9" Softcover
ISBN: 0-8389-3470-6 © 1998
General Course Expectations
· As a class member you are expected to complete all reading assignments, attend all classes and complete all assignments by due dates. If absence from a class is necessary, you should call instructor as soon as possible. In any event, you must contact other class members to discuss the class and obtain any relevant notes.
· If you do not already have one, you should set up an email account as part of this class. Students are encouraged to communicate with each other and with me by email outside of class.
· Demonstrated understanding of course content
· Successful completion of the examination as directed
· Completion of assigned activities and presentations.
· Post relevant support materials on a Goggle Doc
As of Fall, 2003: No grade lower than a B- will be counted towards the Masters program.
Policy on Attendance
Attendance at all class meetings is mandatory.
Students in the College of Education are expected to attend all scheduled classes and meetings. The following apply to all enrolled students:
Promptness:
Prompt arrival at each class is critical because of the limited time available to conduct in-class activities during the course. Instructors may take actions they deem appropriate if consistent tardiness is observed. Please emphasize this will all instructors. (Coaching responsibilities are not acceptable excuses.)
One Absence: Class
Any absence from either a scheduled class or study team requires that the student notify the instructor. You must contact the instructor before class so that arrangements may be made to make up the missed work. The student is required to make up all "missed" work as determined by the instructor, by the next class meeting. Assignments due on a missed class must be emailed to the instructor by the class time to receive full credit. Missed labs and class activities must be made up within 1 week of the absence for credit, missed class materials and assignments will be emailed to you when you contact the instructor.Two Absences: Class
If a second absence occurs, the student has to option of officially withdrawing from the course. Subsequent failure to withdraw will result in a grade of "F" for the course, and the student must later enroll and pay for the course. Students may not request an "incomplete" grade at this time.For purposes of this policy, "class" is defined as the scheduled instructional time with the instructor.
The Program Chair will recommend a student repeat the class if a student misses more than one class or study team meeting. An appeal of this decision will be directed to the Program Chair. The decision will be documented and filed in the Educational Computing Office.
Withdrawal from course. The last day for withdrawal from the course this semester is Sept. 23, 2009
Policy on Late or Missing Assignments
All original course assignments and additional assignments described above should be completed within the course time limits. Work that is submitted after the course has been completed is subject to the provision of the policies and procedures relating to in-completes.
University Policies
Statement of Academic Integrity
Inherent in the mission of Cardinal Stritch University is the strong belief in the principle of academic integrity. Student's actions reflect their moral character and, by extension, to University's reputation. Therefore, all students are expected to recognize and to abide by the policy on academic integrity found in the student handbook.
Statement of Compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Cardinal Stritch University and this instructor wish to positively affirm the intent of the American Disability Act. Any person enrolling in this course who may require alternative instructional and/or evaluative procedures due to a disability should feel free to discuss these needs with the instructors so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cheating and plagiarism will be treated on an individual basis. Any use of another person’s work or ideas must be documented. See academic integrity policy in student handbook.
· Cardinal Stritch University wishes to positively affirm the intent of the Americans with Disability Act. Any person enrolling in this course who may require alternative instructional and/or evaluative procedures due to a disability should feel free to discuss these needs with the instructors so that appropriate arrangements can be made.