Technology Training Wheels Announces March Module on ISAIL: Navigating Between Library and Classroom
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
- Beth Duttlinger
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I-SAIL (Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries) is a K-12 library skills curriculum that is tied to state and national standards. It was originally created for Alliance Library System members, but with its adoption by the Illinois School Library Media Association in 2009, it has become a state-wide model. This module reviews the history of I-SAIL, introduces the components of I-SAIL, and includes standards divided by grade level. Click here to learn more about ISAIL!
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Going Green Workshop Series
Monday, March 01, 2010
- Suzanne Baschieri
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As part of the 2010 per capita grant, libraries will be asked to submit a plan that will make the library more environmentally friendly as envisioned by the Green Governments Illinois Act. ALS will be hosting a series of online green workshops designed to help you answer this question. This first workshop on March 22nd at 10am, will provide you with an overview of ways to become more environmentally friendly. Topics discussed will include: heating and cooling, green cleaning, recycling, water conservation, air quality, computers, and programming. All of the workshops in this series are designed to give you tips and ideas to make your library a little greener without spending a lot of money. Some actions might even save you money. The purpose of this series is to show you that small changes can make a big impact and going green can be fun! For more information or to register, please see L2
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Teaching Technology in Libraries - February 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
- Beth Duttlinger
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Libraries, especially public libraries, are finding that they still need to teach the basics classes on computer literacy to their patrons. Where do you find the resources to teach these classes? Through Technology Training Wheels, of course! The Teaching Technology in Libraries module provides materials and resources for library staff members with training responsibilities and online tutorials and websites for patrons working to improve on their skills. Staff members can view actual scripts, handouts, and other resources to assist with the design of computer classes in their own libraries. To visit Teaching Technology in Libraries click here!
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Florence Nightingale Bookmark
Monday, February 08, 2010
- Beth Duttlinger
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Florence Nightingale is still regarded as the founder of modern nursing, but she made many contributions to society. As a hospital reformer, she focused on health promotion and disease prevention. As a “passionate statistician”, she grounded her work on the quantitative data she collected, and as a social reformer, she targeted social welfare as a means to improve public health care systems. On the 100th anniversary of her death, Michelle Quinones-Director of Library Services at Graham Hospital School of Nursing, created this bookmark to celebrate Nightingale’s visionary and scientific approach to medical care. The bookmark is customizable; there is a space at the bottom front of the bookmark where libraries can add their contact information and hours. It is available in the Library Toolkit.
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The new TTW module for January 2010 is on Reading 2.0
Friday, January 22, 2010
- Beth Duttlinger
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Web 2.0, the popular term for the second generation of Internet technology, emphasizes open communication and content sharing. Reading 2.0 was developed as schools discovered the benefits of adapting Web 2.0 technologies for reading. Find out some of the innovative ways that librarians are helping their students develop a love for reading with Reading 2.0!
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Great Free Webinars from BCR!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
- Genna Buhr
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Shelly Drumm will be hosting a 3-part “drive by” webinar series called Hot Tools for Tough Times and will focus on a selection of cool and cheap or free tech tools that can help you and your patrons weather the current economic storm just a little bit better. The series was specifically designed for small and rural libraries. The webinars are completely free but do require registration; space is limited.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Facebook Module Added to Technology Training Wheels
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
- Suzanne Baschieri
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With over 2,000,000 active users, Facebook is the number one social networking site in the world. It allows you to connect with family, friends and colleagues. This module covers the basics of Facebook, setting up your own personal profile, and using Groups and Pages to promote your organization. Click here to learn more about Facebook and how you can use it to promote your library!
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