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Building Bridges Between Students and Practitioners
Dr. Odin Jurkowski
Dr. Patricia Antrim
Dr. Jennifer Robins
Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
Juried Papers Session 6.4 - 01.13.2005
http://faculty.cmsu.edu/libraryscience/ALISE2005
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Agenda
Introduction and Background Benefits to Students Benefits to the Community Highlights of Presentations Motivation / Volition Challenges / Recommendations
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Introduction and Background
LIS Program NCATE approved School Library Program
Courses LIS 5712: Integration & Utilization LIS 5660: Government Publications LIS 5850: Using Online Resources
Conference Missouri Association of School Librarians
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Benefits to Students
Engages students in learning Reflects varied learning styles Provides real world experience Involves students in a community of
practitioners and conference work Demonstrates the value of the coursework Builds a closer relationship with fellow
classmates and teacher
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Benefits to the Community
Engaging newcomers as presenters benefit the community Discuss applications of research Share resources Present strategies to support community
objectives Introduce future colleagues and
association leaders
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Highlights from Integration & Utilization
Conference was an alternative to the final in-class presentations with both built upon the concept of librarian/teacher collaboration
Faculty member provided overview of collaboration, levels, importance, and structure of presentation
Students alternated and shared techniques, tips, and lesson ideas that audience could later model or use
Specific examples of lessons were created to demonstrate how collaboration can be achieved
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Highlights from Government Publications
Built connections between government resource content, students’ abilities, and curriculum
Developed a brochure describing a government resource
Tested resources against K-12 campus firewalls and filters
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Highlights from Using Online Resources
Process for using information to enrich lessons
Observations about teaching and learning
Using online databases versus Internet sources
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Motivation / Volition
Cross the Rubicon Students implement intentions Faculty facilitate their success Students benefit
Develop meaning and mastery over content
Extend their understanding of professionally engaged school librarians
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Challenges
Time frame requires advanced planning and dealing with uncertainty
Logistics (time and money for students)
Number of students will vary Faculty ensures student success
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Recommendations
Choose an in-state conference Give students autonomy Relieve presentation anxieties Keep students on track / time Modify presentation techniques Provide handouts / URLs Rethink equipment
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Selected References
Lyn Corno, “Introduction to the Special Issue Work Habits and Work Styles: Volition in Education,” Teachers College Record 106, no. 9 (2004): 1669-1694.
Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1991).
David Loertscher, Carol Koechlin, and Sandi Zwaan, Ban Those Bird Units! 15 Models for Teaching and Learning in Information-rich and Technology-rich Environments. (San Jose, CA: Hi Willow, 2004).