[CALIBK12] CALIBK12 Digest, Vol 23, Issue 43

Sat Feb 21 23:40:47 PST 2009

One of my friends is asking me about teaching English in Vietnam, China, Thailand, etc.  Anyone has any info on how to get a summer teaching job in a foreign country. Please advise. Thank you.

Xuong Steven Ma
District Transition Services Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Division of Special Education
Phone: (323) 568 5638   Fax: (323)249-0237
email: xpm1939 at lausd.net <mailto:xpm1939 at lausd.net>  or xdma62 at aol.com <mailto:xdma62 at aol.com> 

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   1. Re: Advocacy opportunity (Blanche Woolls)
   2. AASL Longitudinal Study 3 (Barbara Jeffus)
   3. Re: CALIBK12 Digest, Vol 23, Issue 41 (XUONG STEVEN MA)
   4. Inventory form (Ma, Xuong)
   5. AASL info: stimulus package (Connie Williams)
   6. Re: Our children need a quality education (RLibbe at aol.com)

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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:53:44 -0800 (PST)
From: Blanche Woolls <bwoolls at slis.sjsu.edu>
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Advocacy opportunity
To: "Stanley, Deborah" <dstanley at rusd.k12.ca.us>
Cc: Calibk12 <calibk12 at listproc.sjsu.edu>, calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
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Deb,

This could be a great program for CSLA -- and a great way to get your
principal to attend and let all of us applaud him. Ask him to co-present
with you! He asked all the right questions, you gave all the right
answers. Then maybe he would want you to co-present at the next conference
of school administators?

Blanche

On Fri, 20 Feb 2009, Stanley, Deborah wrote:

>
> Hello CAlibbers;
>
> ????????? With so much sharing about advocacy for teacher librarians floating around
> these days on CAlib and in our district, I?m sharing the response (below) to my
> principal?s questions (at far bottom). He saw me in a science teacher?s room when he
> came for the usual CWT (classroom walk-through observation), and he naturally wondered
> how the teacher?s lesson, which he was there to observe, was affected by my presence
> teaching information literacy. (We were in the classroom and not the library so we
> could use the laptop lab AFTER our library book phase was over.) Since Pablo is a new
> principal, I wanted to grab the opportunity to advocate!
>
> ???????????????????????????? Deb Stanley
>
> ???????????????????????????? Teacher Librarian
>
> ???????????????????????????? Central Middle School, Riverside USD
>
> ?
>
> Pablo;
>
> ??????????? I?m delighted to take a few moments to address your key questions (far
> below). The answers are good advocacy for the value of library teachers.
>
> The Research Process system that I have created stays the same, it?s the unit that
> changes. All students get the same research packet based on Cornell-style notes,
> except for certain units where I?ve created special note sheets or charts, comparable
> to when teachers choose to use Darrell?s note adaptation.
>
> For example, in the 7th grade science lesson you observed, I do not teach science. The
> science teacher and I meet and the teacher tells me what unit he?d like for a library
> research project. We then use his standards to create the topics and subtopics that
> students use to learn about the unit material. I teach only research. In the course of
> pursuing their topics that fulfill the content-area unit and standards requirements, I
> teach the students how to cite sources using MLA style citations, I teach them reading
> strategies for information that are different from reading a library book for
> pleasure, I teach them how to write good notes so they don?t just copy and plagiarize,
> I teach how to turn good notes into good writing, etc. But it was the teachers
> ?Objectives? that appeared on his classroom
>
> ??????????? In the course of performing those research tasks, the student is actually
> learning about the teacher?s science requirements. For example, the 8th graders this
> week will come away developing a PowerPoint for their element of the Periodic Table
> and so they will learn a LOT of science in a very hands-on way from doing all the
> individual research and then the final project. The Web site I created is:
> http://elementsunit.blogspot.com <http://elementsunit.blogspot.com/> 
>
> The 7th graders are studying evolution and each has a modern creature about which they
> learn to trace its evolution using the Web site and special chart note sheets I
> created. The note sheets are downloadable from the Web site:
> http://evolution4you.blogspot.com <http://evolution4you.blogspot.com/>  ?They are learning information skills while learning
> science.
>
> Your first question is a good one, but is also one reason why outsiders don?t
> understand the importance of library teachers. Although we have information literacy
> standards, they are not taught in isolation like a classroom teacher?s content-area.
> Our standards are BEST learned by being completely embedded in a teacher?s course of
> study. This prepares them for high school, college, and the world of information
> management in life.
>
> Your second question about Bloom?s is very insightful: By performing research steps
> and strategies, students automatically perform an array of higher lever skills:
>
> 1. They use subtopics to read for information, meaning they must first actually read
> authentic materials, then comprehend what was read, process and select information,
> and also know which information is NOT useful! This is problem solving at its best.
>
> 2. They read for information, which uses the skills of comparing/contrasting and
> selecting.
>
> 3. They learn fact-only note-taking, which requires critical thinking to decide which
> facts match their subtopics to support the topic.
>
> 4. After research is over, they re-read their notes, which further internalizes the
> information = LEARNING!
>
> 5. They prioritize their notes for writing, which requires the problem solving skill
> of sequencing.
>
> But having done all this during research, when I tell people that my students NEVER
> plagiarize, I really mean it! They must turn in their research packets along with a
> final project to validate their work.
>
> ??????????? Deb J
>
> ??????????? http://theresearchprocess.blogspot.com <http://theresearchprocess.blogspot.com/> 
>
> ?
>
>
> ______________________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> From: Sanchez, John (Pablo)
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:27 AM
> To: Stanley, Deborah
> Subject: CWT Reflection
>
> ?
>
> Deb,
>
> ?
>
> ??????????? Just wanted to touch base with regarding the CWT observation of your
> lesson, first I have to reiterate how impressed I am with your blog site and the
> amount of preparation that goes into what you do to support the programs. ?Thanks
>
> ?
>
> Reflections:
>
>  *  How do you differentiate your instructional content from 7th grade Science to 8th
>     grade Science?
>
> ?
>
>  *  Bloom?s:? In teaching the research process, is there an appropriate point to
>     incorporate higher order thinking strategies?
>
> ?
>
> Thanks Deb, you do not have to reply any answers to me, this are just reflections.
> ?Have a great Day!
>
> ?
>
> Pablo
>
>
>

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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:17:43 -0800
From: Barbara Jeffus <BJeffus at cde.ca.gov>
Subject: [CALIBK12] AASL Longitudinal Study 3
To: "CALIB (E-mail)" <calibk12 at listproc.sjsu.edu>
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In addition to the CDE online school library survey, it's time for the national survey. The national one gives us something to compare ourselves to. The CDE survey is at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/schlsurvwelcompage.asp until the end of April. The national is open only until March 12. Barbara

School Libraries Count!
AASL's longitudinal survey

AASL has just launched our third year of the longitudinal study "School Libraries Count!" All K-12 schools, public and private, are invited to participate on a voluntary basis. Past participant's continued involvement is crucial when examining trends over time, as well as new participants so that an accurate reflection of the US educational demographics are represented.

Additional questions were added to last year's study that focused on the use of social networking in the classroom. Findings showed that the majority of public and private schools were incorporating social networking tools into the classroom to aid in collaborative learning. This year's study will include additional questions regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and resources made available to them through school library media programs.

The number of participants between years one and two of the survey almost doubled, in large part due to the collective efforts of AASL volunteers getting the word out. We hope to double again in 2009.

Please spread the word now! Post to your Web site, listservs and blogs! The survey may be accessed directly at http://www.aaslsurvey.org <http://www.aaslsurvey.org/> <http://aasl.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9011bdd5ff860316c0afae3f0&id=ca5e431cd4&e=d955b9a42f>. The last day to complete the survey is March 12.
Thank you for your support.

Barbara Jeffus
School Library Consultant
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 3207
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.319.0445
FAX 916.319.0172
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb

READ Green. Borrow a Library Book!

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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:31:13 -0800 (PST)
From: XUONG STEVEN MA <xdma62 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] CALIBK12 Digest, Vol 23, Issue 41
To: calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
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Anyone has a library inventory list that can be shared with us? Please advise. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Mr. Xuong Steven Ma
District Transition Services Counselor/Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District/Baldwin Park Unified School District

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: Question about an assembly bill (Susan Pennell)
   2. Re: Question about an assembly bill (Thomas Nixon)

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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:25:00 -0800
From: "Susan Pennell" <spennell at maderacoe.k12.ca.us>
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Question about an assembly bill
To: "Deb Dooley" <debdooley at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
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Hello Deb,

It is required to be taught as part of your district's technology use
plan. Your CTAP folks at the Stanislaus COE can give you lots more
details about those requirements. Cyber safety and copyright law are now
required to be in the plans and to be taught as well.

Susan Pennell

Manager, Library Media Services

Madera COE

559/673.6051 x263

www.madERS.org 

From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu
[mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Deb Dooley
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:34 AM
To: CALIBK12 at lists.sjsu.edu
Subject: [CALIBK12] Question about an assembly bill

Wasn't there an Assembly Bill that was passed that required schools to
teach information literacy. My memory is sketchy on this. Can the
wonderful collective mind help me?

Thanks

Deb Dooley

Ustach Middle School

Modessto

ddooley at sylvan.k12.ca.us

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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:53:38 -0800
From: Thomas Nixon <Thomas.Nixon at fresnounified.org>
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Question about an assembly bill
To: Susan Pennell <spennell at maderacoe.k12.ca.us>, Deb Dooley
        <debdooley at sbcglobal.net>
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In addition, some districts were selected in California to be part of
additional required training for e-Rate funds. The U.S. Department of Justice
selected 10 districts in the state to offer instruction to students regarding
online behavior, including social networking, chat rooms, cyber bullying, and
for students 10-17, sexual solicitation.  Eventually, I believe that will be
required throughout the state (and elsewhere).

In my district, six teacher librarians were selected to be trainer of trainers
for the program.

Tom Nixon
--
Teacher Librarian
Tehipite Middle School
630 N. Augusta Street
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 457-3420, x. 570
Web: http://www.tehipitelibrary.org <http://www.tehipitelibrary.org/> <http://www.tehipitelibrary.org/>
Blog:
http://notyourmotherslibrarian.blogspot.com <http://notyourmotherslibrarian.blogspot.com/> <http://notyourmotherslibrarian.blogspot.com/>

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From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu [calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On
Behalf Of Susan Pennell [spennell at maderacoe.k12.ca.us]
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 12:25 PM
To: Deb Dooley
Cc: calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Question about an assembly bill

Hello Deb,

It is required to be taught as part of your district?s technology use plan.
Your CTAP folks at the Stanislaus COE can give you lots more details about those
requirements. Cyber safety and copyright law are now required to be in the plans
and to be taught as well.

Susan Pennell
Manager, Library Media Services
Madera COE
559/673.6051 x263
www.madERS.org<UrlBlockedError.aspx>

From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu [mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu]
On Behalf Of Deb Dooley
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:34 AM
To: CALIBK12 at lists.sjsu.edu
Subject: [CALIBK12] Question about an assembly bill

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Wasn't there an Assembly Bill that was passed that required schools to
teach information literacy. My memory is sketchy on this. Can the wonderful
collective mind help me?
Thanks
Deb Dooley
Ustach Middle School
Modessto
ddooley at sylvan.k12.ca.us<mailto:ddooley at sylvan.k12.ca.us>

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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:17:47 -0800
From: "Ma, Xuong" <xpm1939 at lausd.net>
Subject: [CALIBK12] Inventory form
To: <calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu>
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Anyone has a school library media center inventory form. If so, please share with us.  I am looking for one now. Thank you very much.

Xuong Steven Ma
District Transition Services Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Division of Special Education
Phone: (323) 568 5638   Fax: (323)249-0237
email: xpm1939 at lausd.net <mailto:xpm1939 at lausd.net>  or xdma62 at aol.com <mailto:xdma62 at aol.com>

Positive thinking evokes more energy, more initiative and more happiness.

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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:34:45 -0800
From: Connie Williams <chwms at mac.com>
Subject: [CALIBK12] AASL info: stimulus package
To: Calibk12 <calibk12 at listproc.sjsu.edu>
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Hello Calib folks,

This message came from AASL to me as an Affiliate Assembly 
Representative.  Check out this link [below] for more info about the 
stimulus package and libraries.  I"m not sure how much applies to 
school libraries- but it's important to know the "big picture".  :)

Connie

Connie  Williams
NBCT
President
California School Library Assn
CSLA 2.0 Team

chwms at mac.com

Hi everyone,
I hope you have all been following District Dispatch as the stimulus 
package moved through Congress. The ALA Washington Office has created 
a new Web page www.ala.org/knowyourstimulus as a one-stop source with 
resources on how to make sure libraries benefit from the package and 
the most up-to-date information on the stimulus. Please distribute 
this information widely.
Thank you!
Melanie

Melanie Anderson
Associate Director, Office of Government Relations
American Library Association
1615 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 628-8410 (Main)
(202) 403-8216 (Direct)
(202) 321-0727 (Cell)
manderson at alawash.org
www.ala.org

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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:42:32 EST
From: RLibbe at aol.com
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Our children need a quality education
To: rtooley at pausd.org, calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
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At a time when our District is consider laying off the entire library  staff,
its encouraging to know that others will step in and get the job done and 
not get paid.
Phyllis Libbe

?Information is the currency of democracy.?   Jefferson

**************Need a job? Find an employment agency near you.
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