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Librarians/Media Science Chatboard

Book Repair

by Shannon Hobbs

Jan 14, 2016

Has anyone used the "Cover One" book repair system. Wondering if it is worth the money.

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NB, component 3

by shaelynn

Nov 17, 2015

I'd like to connect with any LMS' who are working on component 3 for National Boards. I'd really like to join a cohort of other ECYALM candidates but haven't found any in my area. Please let me know if you'd like to talk!

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Elizabeth Davis On 11/17/15, shaelynn wrote: > I'd like to connect with any LMS' who are working on > component 3 for National Boards. I'd really like to join a > cohort of other ECYALM candidates but haven't found any in > my area. Please let me know if you'd like to talk! Hi! I am in the middle of Component 2 right now. I hope to be finished writing ...See More

Nov 18, 2015

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shaelynn On 11/18/15, Elizabeth Davis wrote: > On 11/17/15, shaelynn wrote: >> I'd like to connect with any LMS' who are working on >> component 3 for National Boards. I'd really like to join a >> cohort of other ECYALM candidates but haven't found any in >> my area. Please let me know if you'd like to talk! > Hi! I am in the m...See More

Dec 16, 2015

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Is teaching experience necessary?

by lequinta

Nov 20, 2015

Hello,

I am currently a Master's degree college student in a School Library Media program, and I am debating on the subject of whether a school library media specialist should have teaching experience prior to becoming a SLMS.

I am looking for viewpoints from those who were teachers before becoming a SLMS and those that are now a ...See More

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Susan Kempel Yes, a school library media specialist needs teaching experience. As an undergraduate, you will learn the theories and methods of instructing students. You will be given practice in using those techniques and designing your own lessons. As a school librarian, most of your activities will include some kind of teaching. You may teach an entire class ...See More

Nov 23, 2015

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Yes! Dear Lequinta, In Washington State the WAC language was updated last year to change our job title from "Library Media Specialist" to "Teacher Librarian" for the reasons already listed in the other response. As well, a solid foundation in child development is also important. I plan my lessons using the same standards and curricul...See More

Nov 30, 2015

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renewal

by Candi Vaughn

Oct 27, 2015

Are you starting initial certification or renewal. I am starting renewal , am a media specialist, and would love to have some company,

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Dream Flag project for classrms, Langston Hughes poetry

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 14, 2015

The Dream Flag project goals are high academic standards, promoting citizenship and good character and respect for others.

With more than 70,000 dream flag K-12 student participants in 38 US states and 18 countries including Australia, Belize, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwa...See More

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Flexible Scheduling in Elementary?

by michelle3or

Aug 22, 2015

Hi All,

I'm new to this board and haven't posted on TNet in several years.

I'm entering my 8th year as Library/Media Specialist at a K-5 school that has 950 students. I want to finally have a flexible schedule this year. Does anyone have any experience with this type of schedule at the elementary level? We have 37 regular ed. cla...See More

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computer classes

by jan

Aug 22, 2015

Hello, I am making the switch from the classroom to media specialist where I will be teaching computer classes, to k,1 and 2. Any ideas for curriculum and lesson plans? I sure hope someone out there is teaching computer classes, too. thanks much,

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Relfections on a Week Without Laptops

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 12, 2015

It used to be "turn off the tv week." This time, the students and their teacher attempted a week without connection. A seventh grader wrote, “I don’t know how people in the early days did without laptops."

How did it go? Click below to read about the experience, lessons taught, and some lessons learned.

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