Reserve the IDEA place for your students or your team. Or drop-in . Call Kathy Spedale @ 7959.

Student are always welcome.Drop-In or reservations welcome.

Drop-In tech support - Check the OLHMS PD calendar for availability.

Lear

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COMMONS

Welcome.

Reserve a timeor

drop in.

Learning that fitsyou.

Plan your course... here.

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School is committed to creating and maintaining a collaborative library space aligned with your teaching and learning goals.

Because of it’s intentional, flexible design, the space can be utilized for many purposes, including:

• Formal PD• Informal Learning• Classroom• Meetings• Student Projects• Audio/Visual Lab

Top 5 Ways the Library Serves You

1. Research help Database help, citation assistance and research tools all available when needed.

2. Differentiated ProjectsSend your kids to us! Meet the needs of all your students. We can guide your students through a successful learning experience. Let us be your partners!

3. Facility UseDue to the flexible nature of the space, we can provide a facility that can accommodate small or large groupings.

4. TrainingWe have variety of offerings that both students and staff will benefit from. See the catalog on page three for more information.

5. BooksFrom fiction to non-fiction, professional resources to magazines, we can find books or e-books that fit you and your students’ interests.

Your new library commons!

The library commons is the creative heart of the school.  Large and small groups can meet to read, research, or create.  Individual students are also welcome to study, take a test, or just enjoy a blue chair reading experience.

How can we help you?

Technology or curriculum help is here, all in one place.

Sheila Lettiere District Math FacilitatorAvailable Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday by appointment.

Michelle MaloneDistrict Reading FacilitatorAvailable Thursdays in the IDEA place. Drop-ins welcome.

Kathy SpedaleMedia SpecialistAvailable by appointment or drop-in.

Laura FerrellInstructional Technology CoachAvailable by appointment or drop-in.

Peg KeinerInstructional Technology CoachAvailable by appointment.

Technology Rental

• external microphones• iPods with book titles• cart of iPods• document cameras• digital cameras• Flip cameras

Research Supportpresented by Kathy Spedale

-Citations-Databases

-Search Strategies - “How do I find...?”-Google Search Tips

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Level 1Foundations

Level 2Tech Connections

Level 3Innovations

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Creativity and Collaboration Strand

-Google Apps-iMovie-Audacity/GarageBand-Record My Desktop-other online tools

Designing Student Movie ProjectsLearn the tools, implementation techniques and assessment strategies for this meaningful learning experience.

BYOD in your roomCell phones in class? Yes. How? Come learn how to leverage personal technology in your classroom.

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Creativity and Collaboration Strand

-Google Apps-iMovie-Audacity/GarageBand-Record My Desktop-other online tools Pod/Screencasting for

LearningBuild and design audio and visual tutorials for/with students.

Innovation UWe welcome innovation. Stop by anytime to discuss your idea. Let’s work together to bring it to life!

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Communication Strand

-Google Apps-Campusuite-Edmodo-iMovie-Twitter-iTalc-Sound Recorder

Backchanneling in the ClassroomExplore how backchanneling can give every student a voice in your classroom.

Tool ExchangeBring a new tool to the Tool Exchange. A digital version of the make-and-take, we’ll brainstorm ways we can use these tools in the classroom.

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Communication Strand

-Google Apps-Campusuite-Edmodo-iMovie-Twitter-iTalc-Sound Recorder

Blogging for AllMake writing more collaborative in your classroom and promote digital literacy with blogs. We’ll explore KidBlog in this session.

TechnologyCatalogNavigationLevel 1: Foundations

Understand the tool first with these functional sessions.

Level 2: Tech Connections

Target specific learning outcomes by using the tools in classroom practice.

Level 3: Innovations

We welcome creative thinking. These discussion-based sessions are primarily exploratory, pilot-based sessions.

*Sessions led by Laura Ferrell, Instructional Technology Coach

Research Strand

-Diigo-Livebinders-Digital Portfolios-Wallwisher-other online tools

Writing Through VisualsWant to create short, digital stories? Learn how in this session.

Research Strand

-Diigo-Livebinders-Digital Portfolios-Wallwisher-other online tools

Writing Through VisualsWant to create short, digital stories? Learn how in this session.

Research Strand

-Diigo-Livebinders-Digital Portfolios-Wallwisher-other online tools

Google Apps and LearningLearn how the Google Apps suite works together to maximize potential in your classroom.

2012-2013

Curriculum & Resource

Acquisition

Data Design and Collection Co-Teaching Co-Planning

find resources that align with CCSS

formative and summative assessment

analysis

in-class instruction one-to-one planning

create resources that align with

CCSS

choosing the best tool to analyze

data

teacher-led lesson and support

asynchronous planning (email, Google Doc, etc.)

asynchronous planning

(Education Exchange)

aggregating, interpreting, sharing and

collecting datatool instruction

small group grade level or subject area meeting

Technology Coaching Options

Principal’s Understandings - sessions targeted for administrationPrincipal’s Understandings - sessions targeted for administrationPrincipal’s Understandings - sessions targeted for administration

Communication Tools Professional Development Tech in the Classoom

Google Apps (Mail, Calendar) Twitter Diigo

Campusuite Blogs/Blogging Edmodo

Basic Video /Podcast Creation Social Bookmarking CCSS documents

Flickr/Photo Editing Organizing Your Digital Self Technology Assessment

Blogs & Blogging Livebinders