EDUC 744 958 Innovations and Opportunities for Media Specialists
Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Mary Alice Anderson
Tuition and Registration
Dates
Spring 2010 January 25 - March 26, 2010
Summer 2010 June 14 - August 6, 2010
Description
Examination of critical issues facing the school library media profession. Strategies for coping with and impacting change, program advocacy, qualitative and quantitative data collection, planning and implementing staff development programs, becoming a leader in technology integration and applying new technology skills.
Textbook
There is no required textbook. Recommended web-based readings will be available in each module.
Learning Outcomes
Get recharged and energized to deliver a media program that has an integral role in today’s changing education environment. This a great refresher course and focuses on examination of current critical issues facing the media profession. Topics include understanding, surviving, and impacting change, program advocacy, data collection and becoming a leader in technology integration.
Activities include harnessing the power of Google, applying innovative web 2.0 technology tools to support engaged student learning, and examining online professional development options for your staff. Participants will complete practical course projects that meet the unique needs of their own professional growth and their media program.
Media specialists just beginning their careers and those currently in the field will gain new ideas to apply in daily work and program development.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze trends that impact media programs
- Integrate practical strategies for coping with change
- Summarize how media specialists can become influential agents of change
- Analyze case studies and explain changes in job expectations
- Implement strategies for becoming a technology leader, a technology integrationist, a technology staff development leader and demonstrate an understanding of new and emerging technologies
- Demonstrate the role of a media specialist as a curriculum partner
- Analyze the role of the media specialist in school accountability measures, become knowledgeable of changing information and technology literacy standards and recommend methods media specialists can implement to help students achieve content standards
- Analyze evidence-based scientific research on the impact of library media programs on student achievement
- Document evidence supporting the role of school library media programs in supporting improved student achievement
- Design advocacy activities and demonstrate the importance of advocacy and community partnerships as a professional responsibility
- Apply strategies for coping with misperceptions and misunderstanding of the job of media specialists, balancing multiple job roles, and improving job security
- Reflect on professional experiences and create a professional growth plan
Alignment with Teaching Standards
Course objectives are aligned with the following teaching standards:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure
(WI DPI) 6,9,10
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for Library Media Specialists (NBPT) (IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X)
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (I, II, III, V, VI)
No travel to campus required
Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.
The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions.
What Our Students Say...
"After completing an activity, a reading, or discussion, I went back to my school and tried out what I learned. It was awesome! I actually felt like this course was worth my time and money." ~ Media Specialist from Michigan
"... at a time when our district has created stress by cutting positions and increasing class numbers, this course has given me a feeling of renewal. I have new ideas and perceptions that I am eager to share with my co-workers."
~ Media Specialist from Rhode Island"My challenge has been to ignite my enthusiasm. This class has ignited that for me. Through this class I have been required to investigate and come to understand Web 2.0."
~ Media Specialist from Illinois"Mary Alice Anderson's dynamic teaching style, incredible dedication, and preparation are inspiring and kept me on track at all times. I feel I was very lucky to take this course; I was stretched by this course, and that was good."
~ Media Specialist from Illinois
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The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
Accreditation
University of Wisconsin-Stout is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
(NCA) located at 30 LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602.
Phone: 312-263-0456 or 800/621-7440 fax #312/263-7462.
The School of Education is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and national specialized program associations.
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