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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater LIBMEDIA 641 Fall 2010

Course Competencies and Artifacts

 * ===**Program competency**=== || ===**WI DPI standards for professional licensure**=== || ===**AASL/ NCATE Standard**=== || ===**NBPTS**=== || === Possible artifacts === ||
 * 1. Demonstrate an understanding of technological systems (e.g., hardware, networks, distance technologies, assistive technologies) and software applications || P5a || 2c (A), 4b (T) || 3, 5 || This diagram created with Inspiration 7[[file:Fileserver.isf]] ||
 * 2. Monitor, assess, and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access, and delivery systems, networks, telecommunication, multimedia || P3a, P4a, P5a || 1a (T), 2c (A), 4b (T) || 3, 5 || [[file:Grant Proposal_KelliB_SarahL_TinaS-2-1.docm]] ||
 * 3. Identify issues and programs in technologies and related areas, and begin to develop strategies for solving these problems || P5a || 2c (A) ||  ||   ||
 * 4. Explore electronic networks and resources sharing systems that expand access to networking || P3a, P5a || 1c (T), 1d (A), 2c (A), 3a (A, T), 4a (A, T), 4b (T) || 5 || [[file:Group 1 Network Summary641.doc]] ||
 * 5. Monitor, assess, and employ existing and emerging technologies for collection development || P4a || 1c (A, T), 2c (A) || 3 || [[file:Delicious Bookmarking_Ballwahn641.doc]] ||
 * 6. Select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access || P3a, P4b, P5a || 1c (A, T), 2c (A) || 3, 5 || [[file:BallwahnILSActivity641.docx]] ||
 * 7. Develop long range plans for information technology in a school through systems analysis and collaboration with others in the school || P5a || 1c (T), 1d (A), 2c (A), 4a (A, T), 4b (A, T) || 3, 6 ||  ||
 * 8. Seek funding sources and develop grant writing skills || P6b, P6d || 4b (T) || 6 || [[file:GrantApp_KelliBSarahTina641.doc]] ||
 * 9. Explore partnerships and outsourcing for technology ||  || 3a (A), 4b (T) || 10 ||   ||
 * 10. Develop evaluation methods for information technology ||  || 4a (T), 4b (A, T) || 3, 6 || [[file:WebsiteReviewUWSSLEC641.docx]] ||
 * 11. Examine support structures needed for information and instructional technology ||  || 4b (T) || 6 ||   ||

Final Reflection
Computers and the Internet have always seemed like magic to me. Meeting with the technician at school to go through the wire closet and look closely at the servers and set up helped dispel some of that notion. Understanding more of how the technology is set up has helped me to reconfigure my computer situation in the library and made it easier for me this year when we got our wireless cart. I feel more confident when using technology terms and can communicate more clearly with the technician. I am able to attend the district's Computer Contacts meetings and understand more of what is being said. However, I don't think I've got it all down, as my diagram shows, and I need to periodically refresh myself. A big part of my job is troubleshooting technology issues. I've learned to keep a notebook of how a problem was solved so that I can refer back as needed. I'm hoping to add some of these tips to a wiki and share with teachers and other librarians in the district that may be interested. They could then add their comments or their tips.

The grant proposal project gave me an appreciation and hands-on knowledge of what it takes to apply for a grant. The collaboration involved was an important aspect to me. I worked on this proposal with two classmates that live hours away. Through Skype and GoogleDocs we were able to effectively work together. When writing future grants I would want to collaborate with someone as I did with this project; there are so many areas to consider that another brain is essential.

Through the examination of the library catalog in the ILS activity I feel that I am using Destiny to its fullest. By providing students with the features like putting books on hold themselves, writing reviews, and providing friends with recommendations, library catalog use has increased. Students are comfortable using online catalog because the Destiny Quest interface is intuitive and interactive. Best of all, more students are logging on from home, so it becomes a 24/7 resource for them.

Much time was spent working on developing my Drupal site. Drupal is what is used in Madison for our school webpages and I was the only person in the school who knew how to use it (kind of). I was able to discover many more features that can be incorporated, like polls and suggestion boxes and other widgets.

The timing of this class coincided with the start of the Technology Futures committee that I chaired. In this committee we started the process of looking at our current situation and deciding what our technology priorities and goals are and how we can attain those goals. Grant writing will be a major area that will need to be explored if we are to meet our goals. Unfortunately I will not be part of this committee anymore as I head to my new school. The school I'm going to does not have a committee like this so one of my goals will be to start a similar committee.