ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Information Seeking and Avoidance Behavior in School Library Distance Learning
Author: Du, Yunfei
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Distance Education,Cooperative Learning,Coping,School Libraries,Library Science,Information Seeking,Surveys,Web Sites,Barriers,Computer Mediated Communication,Trust (Psychology),Graduate Students,Educational Technology

Library science students in school librarianship were surveyed to determine their information seeking and avoidance behaviors in Web-based online environments. Two coping styles were identified among students. Barriers to student online collaboration, such as individual preferences, concerns on efficiency, and lack of mutual trust, were observed. Collaborative learning survey is appended. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Inquiry Learning with Senior Secondary Students: Yes It Can Be Done
Author: Stotter, Jill
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Inquiry,Lifelong Learning,Active Learning,Foreign Countries,National Curriculum,Teaching Styles,Teacher Workshops,Educational Principles,Instructional Improvement,Student Development,Information Skills,History Instruction,Teaching Skills,Educational Strategies

This workshop will model for classroom teachers, one way to plan, teach, resource and assess inquiry-based learning which encompasses the guiding principles of a newly gazetted curriculum. The vision of the New Zealand curriculum is to produce &quot;...young people who will be confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learners&quot; (p. 8). This is further supported by a strong focus on the importance of student attitudes and values, plus the five Key Competencies that need to be embedded into all learning and teaching in New Zealand schools. (Contains 3 figures.)
Assessing School Libraries as Learning Environments: Examining Students' Perceptions in Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades
Author: Schultz-Jones, Barbara
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Science Programs,School Libraries,Grade 5,Grade 3,Grade 4,Comparative Testing,Effect Size,Academic Achievement,Standardized Tests,Evaluation,Correlation,Librarians,Elementary School Science,Science Education,Science Instruction,Science Curriculum,Library Services,Research and Development,Research and Development Centers

This paper presents the full results from a 2008/2009 research study examining the application of a &quot;learning environment&quot; paradigm to the school library setting. The preliminary results from the examination of the Fifth Grade science classes were presented at the IASL 2009 Research Forum. We now report the process of completing our comparative examination of the relationships among student perceptions of science programs and library programs with Third (ages 8 and 9), Fourth (ages 9 and 10) and Fifth (ages 10 and 11) Grades. In addition, we extend the assessment of these relationships to a correlation with student achievement on the standardized State tests for Texas. (Contains 20 tables.)
A Study of Secondary Students' Decision-Making Processes with Respect to Information Use, Particularly Students' Judgements of Relevance and Reliability
Author: Watson, Curtis L.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Grounded Theory,Search Strategies,Foreign Countries,Data Analysis,Secondary School Students,Information Skills,Information Literacy,Decision Making,Decision Making Skills,Cognitive Style,Protocol Analysis,Information Seeking,Value Judgment

This report details an ongoing investigation of the decision-making processes of a group of secondary school students in south-eastern Australia undertaking information search tasks. The study is situated in the field of information seeking and use, and, more broadly, in decision making. Research questions focus on students' decisions about the relevance and reliability of information. Data collected include video screen captures, think-aloud reports, and interviews. Qualitative data analysis developed a preliminary grounded theory to describe decision-making processes. Students depended on system-provided relevance cues, rejected particular resource categories, examined remaining items for general and specific relevance, and primarily used a process of corroboration to assess reliability. Selected implications for educators are raised. Interview topic guides are appended. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Learn to Read-Read to Learn @ Your Library: Developing Creative and Literate Learners
Author: Stewart, Paulette
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Adolescent Development,Young Adults,Foreign Countries,Library Services,Reading Programs,Reading Skills,Creative Activities,Creative Development,Library Role,Learning Activities,Program Descriptions,Literacy

Against a background of low literacy among many Jamaican children and young adults, the Learn-to-Read-Read-to-Learn @ Your Library was launched by the Jamaica Library Service and the Library and Information Association of Jamaica. The year-long program seeks to develop creative and literate learners through reading, writing and artistic expression. It is hoped that by the end of the year participants would have improved their literacy and creative skills and be better able to cope with the communication demands of everyday living. (Contains 3 footnotes.)
MLC Libraries--A School Library's Journey with Students, Staff and Web 2.0 Technologies: Blogs, Wikis and E-Books--Where Are We Going Next?
Author: Viner, Jane
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Web Sites,Electronic Publishing,School Libraries,Internet,Professional Development,Technological Literacy,Technology Education,Technology Uses in Education,Influence of Technology,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Library Automation,Library Development,Library Services,Foreign Countries

This workshop paper explores the Web 2.0 journey of the MLC Libraries' teacher-librarians, librarian, library and audio visual technicians. Our journey was initially inspired by Will Richardson and supported by the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) Web 2.0 professional development program. The 12 week technological skills program &quot;23 things&quot; assisted in motivating the MLC Libraries' team to adopt Web 2.0 technologies into their daily work with students and staff.
Valuing the Impact of the Teacher Librarian from an Evidence Base
Author: Gillespie, Ann
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Evidence,School Libraries,Librarians,Teachers,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Models,Library Science,Information Science,Foreign Countries

Evidence-based practice as it applies to the Library and Information (LIS) sector and in particular teacher librarians is the focus of this research investigation. The context for this research is Australian school libraries and teacher librarians. This is a research in progress and the report here will include some very early findings and lessons learned from the initial pilot study. The contributions of this research will be in developing a framework for the library and information sector with a particular application for teacher librarians. Providing meaningful evidence of work practices that demonstrate contributions to the schools goals and mission statements in conjunction with contributions to student academic, social and cultural achievements are crucial for the future of the teacher librarian.
Through the Lens of New School Librarians: The Application of Standards to Delivering Excellence to the Profession
Author: Schultz-Jones, Barbara
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Assignments,School Libraries,Media Specialists,Librarians,Library Services,Librarian Attitudes,Performance Factors,Standards,Content Analysis,Delivery Systems,College Graduates,Best Practices

We examined the issues related to delivering service excellence through the lens of 39 graduating school librarians in written assignments for the final course of their certification program, as they focus on what is needed to apply standards to become an effective school library media specialist in the 21st century. Of the 16 issues identified, the concern over technology and their role as a technology specialist dominated the ranking. The results reinforce the ongoing need for education program coursework that continues to emphasize the role of technology in the 21st century school learning environment. (Contains 4 tables.)
The Leadership Role of the Teacher Librarian in Technology Integration: Early Results of a Survey of Highly Certified Teacher Librarians in the United States
Author: Everhart, Nancy
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Technology Integration,Educational Technology,Library Services,Librarians,Leadership,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Teachers,Certification,Information Literacy,Academic Achievement,Surveys,Libraries,Partnerships in Education,Technology Uses in Education

In 2008, the United States' Institute for Museum and Library Services funded Project Leadership-in-Action (LIA) that included surveys of the technology integration practices of teacher librarian leaders with National Board Certification. Preliminary 2009 survey results suggested that the 295 respondents worked in well-resourced libraries with personnel assistance as well as numerous computers and devices. Respondents reported that they led school technology integration in many areas but also had areas in which to improve such as services to special needs learners, participation in student assessment, and transferring their leadership success to professional and local communities. Project Leadership-in-Action (LIA) Survey Questions are appended. (Contains 1 table and 6 figures.)
Why Did a U.S. Secondary School District Retain Teacher-Librarians in a Time of Economic Crisis? A Case Study
Author: Ewbank, Ann Dutton
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: School Libraries,School Districts,Advocacy,Values,Governing Boards,Library Services,Librarians,Case Studies,Economic Climate,Teachers,Stakeholders,High Schools,Labor Turnover,Urban Schools

The number of U.S. teacher-librarians has greatly diminished despite advocacy efforts by stakeholders. This case study investigated the factors that led governing board members in a mid-sized urban high school district to retain certified teacher-librarian positions despite a major economic crisis. Themes constructed through the analysis were: stakeholder involvement; transparency in communication; trust between district leadership and the governing board; a commitment to the district's core values; and the value placed on the school library program by the district's stakeholders. Future research should investigate school districts' decision-making processes in the retention of teacher-librarian positions during economic crises. (Contains 1 figure and 2 footnotes.)
Preliminary Insight of Information Literacy Competencies among School Library Media Teachers
Author: Tan, Shyh-Mee
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: School Libraries,Information Literacy,Library Instruction,Program Implementation,Performance Factors,Media Specialists,Questionnaires,Skill Analysis,Foreign Countries,Teacher Surveys,Librarian Attitudes,Minimum Competencies

This study examines library media teachers' perception of information literacy, their current levels of information literacy competencies, and the factors affecting information literacy implementation in secondary schools. 36 library media teachers from Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur participated in this self-report questionnaire-based survey. Respondents knew what information literacy is and perceived it as much needed skills. Skills to identify information needed obtained a mean of 3.94 and skills to synthesize information scored the lowest mean of 3.47. They need continuing education opportunities, professional development, information literacy and LIS training. The country needs a national information agenda, policy and guidelines to implement information literacy. (Contains 7 tables.)
Smart Collections: Can Artificial Intelligence Tools and Techniques Assist with Discovering, Evaluating and Tagging Digital Learning Resources?
Author: Leibbrandt, Richard
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Intelligence,Efficiency,Artificial Intelligence,Classification,Foreign Countries,Researchers,Educational Resources,Higher Education,Partnerships in Education,Metadata,Technology Uses in Education,Experiments,Library Materials

This paper reports on a joint proof of concept project undertaken by researchers from the Flinders University Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in partnership with information managers from the Education Network Australia (edna) team at Education Services Australia to address the question of whether artificial intelligence techniques could be employed to help with creation and consistency of learning resource metadata and improve the efficiency of digital collection workflows? The results show some success with automated subject categorisation on a small sample, and the researchers conclude that automated classification based on artificial intelligence is useful as a means of supplementing and assisting human classification, but is not at this stage a replacement for human classification of educational resources. (Contains 2 tables.)
Traditional Tales and Contemporary Art to Promote Multiple Literacies
Author: Blackrose, Morgan Schatz
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Tales,Social Values,Expressive Language,Language Skills,Story Telling,Foreign Countries,Art Education,Art Expression,Receptive Language,Art Activities,Childrens Art,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Emergent Literacy

Storytelling-based arts projects offer a universal and inclusive pedagogy; challenging prejudices, celebrating diversity and promoting tolerance and resilience in participants. In addition they assist in the development of receptive and expressive language skills, provide a credible basis for understanding folklore, cultural traditions and social values, as well as offering a sound foundation for the pursuit of, and competency in, reading and writing. The contention that art and storytelling are global languages, lies at the heart of the storytelling based arts projects conducted by Australian storyteller, author and musician, Morgan Schatz Blackrose and Swiss Australian artist Roman W. Schatz.
Using Social Networks and ICTs to Enhance Literature Circles: A Practical Approach
Author: Walker, Andrea
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Reading Ability,Social Networks,Reading Improvement,Technology Uses in Education,Information Technology,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Change Strategies,Educational Strategies,Program Implementation,Library Services,Reading Programs,Foreign Countries,Literature

The purpose of this paper is to describe and demonstrate how social networks such as &quot;Facebook&quot; and &quot;Goodreads&quot;, and information and communication technologies (ICTs) tools like laptops and iPods can support and enhance literature circles. The innovation described is implemented by the library and aims to promote reading for all students regardless of their reading ability. The approach seeks to encourage and support language learning through the use of ICT tools and social networks. It aims to stimulate participation and discussion outside the classroom. Literature circle feedback from 7D is appended.
Invited Guest or Wedding Crasher?: School Librarians' Involvement in National Initiatives
Author: Everhart, Nancy
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: School Libraries,Foreign Countries,Information Literacy,Information Skills,Librarians,Library Role,Information Technology,National Curriculum,Computers,Standards

Nationwide education initiatives are underway in various parts of the world, including a push for national curricula in the U.S. and Australia. In Australia, school librarians have been invited guests to provide input into the integration of digital/information literacy across curriculum areas. Conversely, U.S., school librarians crashed the wedding by actively responding to the Common Core Standards initiative by highlighting areas where information literacy skills, dispositions, responsibilities and assessments are integrated--even though they weren't asked. Other examples of successful and not so successful national school librarian involvement to infuse 21st century skills and implications for professional practice are discussed.
The Plato Program: An Innovative Information Skills Curriculum
Author: Stanton, John
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Multiple Intelligences,Electronic Publishing,Research Methodology,Learning Strategies,Information Sources,Research Skills,Information Literacy,Information Skills,Program Descriptions,Critical Thinking,Classification,Course Descriptions,Metacognition,Instructional Innovation,Foreign Countries

The Plato Program is an innovative and dynamic subject that was introduced to explore &quot;learning how to learn&quot; in Year 7. In response to observations by staff that students lacked critical thinking and research skills, it has metamorphosed into a vehicle for the delivery of information literacy within the curriculum, with a particular focus on electronic information sources. The course is structured using the well-known matrix combining Gardner's Multiple Intelligences with Bloom's Taxonomy, populated by tasks exploring information-based &quot;Essential Questions&quot;. (Contains 1 table.)
&quot;Guitar Hero&quot;? My Hero!
Author: Way, Judith
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Video Games,Numeracy,Music,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Grants,Literacy Education,Student Motivation,Program Effectiveness,Grade 8,Grade 9,Females,Secondary School Students,Single Sex Schools

&quot;Guitar Hero&quot; is a video game where one or more players use a specially made game-style guitar to play along to popular and well-known songs. Players need to match the correct notes and timings of the sings. An on-screen guide shows players which notes to play, when. There are levels of difficulty in the game, as well as the choices to play with or against other players. Players can select from bass, rhythm or lead guitar and the program adjusts the difficulty of play accordingly. In February 2009, the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's Collaborative Research and Learning Program called for schools interested in trialling gaming for learning via a $4000 grant: $2000 for software and hardware, and $2000 for CRT release time. After the authors' Principal's endorsement, she applied for the program. The timeline was tight and there was no time to propose involvement in the trial to other teachers. So the decision was made for her to trial the use of the &quot;Nintendo DS&quot; and the &quot;My Word Coach&quot; program for a small literacy class of five students for a period of eight weeks. This trial was very successful and saw increases in attendance, punctuality, attitude and achievement. The success of the program and the concept of using video games for learning were introduced as a real and important way to address learning engagement in my school, Preston Girls' Secondary College. After this successful trial with Year 8 and 9, the author introduced the idea of using gaming at the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) level (alternative Year 12) to teacher Les Kyle as a possible way of approaching the literacy and numeracy aspects of the course in a totally different manner. By using a program such as &quot;Guitar Hero: World Tour&quot;, they knew that students would be learning while enjoying themselves. As they know, that's when they best learn. So rather than trying to teach dry literacy and numeracy tasks with students often 18 years of age, they decided that the use of the video game and extended responses using social networking and other Web 2.0 tools would be ideal for this audience.
High Standards or a High Standard of Standardness?
Author: McWilliam, Erica
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Evidence,National Standards,Information Management,School Libraries,Professional Services,Accountability,Library Science,Teachers,Librarians,Librarian Teacher Cooperation

This paper explores the difference between "high standards" and a "high standard of standardness" of professional service provision in teacher-librarianship. That is to say, it explores the difference between a demonstrated deep commitment to 21st century learning ("high standards") and demonstrated compliance with a pre-determined checklist of skills and capacities ("a high standard of standardness"). A case is made for maintaining skepticism about all schema for defining "standards" at the same time that professionals should work for their advancement and improvement. Educators of all stripes find themselves working within an increasingly regulated, system and accountability-driven education environment. The "audit explosion" has brought with it new accountabilities and new demands for contributing to the flows of information on which the effective management of our organisations is increasingly dependent. This threatens the collapse of "high standards" into a demand to provide evidence that risks to institutional performance have been avoided--the risk of declining standards, of wastage of resources. The implications that flow from this are that school libraries, like other educational service sectors, are under greater pressure than ever to consider cutting back on certain services and functions that are not directly "auditable" by means of standard quality measures. The argument advanced in this paper is that building and maintaining high professional standards is a more complex issue that involves, among other things, learning from the historical antecedents of such service provision. It is posited that the skills and dispositions relevant to the cafe and/or the coffee shop of old are as relevant to the professional standards of teacher-librarians as are teacherly and information management capacities. The paper concludes by suggesting that, through reconnecting with the capacities of successful cafe be possible to inform in a more contextualised way our on-going debates about what counts as high standards of teacher-librarianship. (Contains 2 footnotes.)
In Schools that Face the Future: Libraries Matter
Author: Hough, Michael
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Information Technology,Foreign Countries,Information Networks,School Libraries,Librarians,Educational Change,Partnerships in Education

This address will provide an overview of the societal and economic pressures that are driving change in post industrial economies and their schools, review the characteristics of selected societies such as Australia, USA and Hong Kong, summarise the current trends in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their impacts on learning and schooling, review the impacts of generational differences on schooling, and provide focused advice on the features of a school and its library that fully incorporate digital technologies. There will be a final section developing an example of a &quot;preferred future&quot; for the librarian as the chief information officer of the school, and the library as the Information Network Hub, so that its school remains central to the needs of a modern Australian society and its learning community. (Contains 1 table.)