CSULB
Credential Connection
Newsletter
February, 2000
Technology Class Reaches
Out
This spring the Library Media Teacher Services
Credential Program is offering two sections of LI570: Library Media
Technologies. Part of their coursework
is offered online using the campus's CourseInfo software.
Students began the semester by participating
at an all-day technology fair sponsored by Orange County CUE (Computer-Using
Educators). Bernie Dodge of WebQuest
fame was the keynote speaker, and Dr. Farmer gave two presentations: one on
gender issues and one on LMT competencies in the 21st century. Students attended sessions on e-mail, Web
resources, multimedia, automation systems, new products, and lessons
incorporating technology.
On
another Saturday Dennis Orloff, ComputerBath president, demonstrated basic
computer maintenance techniques. His
company is developing a videotape on these tips, which will air via Orange
County Office of Education. Sites who
wish to contribute to the videotape should contact Dennis Orloff at http://www.computerbath.com.
During
the semester students will be assessing school libraries in terms of technology
and will work on technology plans. They
are very interested in knowing about good sites to visit. Contact Dr. Farmer with suggestions.
Master's in Ed Technology OKed
Under the auspices of the CSULB Interdisciplinary
Studies program, a master's degree program in Technology-based Learning is now
offered. This specialty allows students
to become more proficient in educational technology, and leverage their degree
for more options in educational settings.
More than half of the current library media courses
can be applied to the program, although only up to nine credits can be
completed before submitting the program application to the Interdisciplinary
Studies Program Director for approval.
Students take courses in statistics and research, technology-based
learning, cognition, and multimedia/interface design. They also carry out a capstone project.
This short-term opportunity gives the Department of
Educational Psychology the time to explore more substantive Master's programs
that address LMT needs.
For more information, contact Dr. Farmer or the
Interdisciplinary Studies Program at isp@csulb.edu
(http://www.csulb.edu/~isp).
Are You Y2K
Compliant?
As of January 1, 2000, the
Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires incoming teachers to demonstrate
technology competence. At the
preliminary credential level, teachers need to show:
·
General
computer knowledge and skills
·
Internet
knowledge and use
·
Email
knowledge and use
·
Word
processing and publishing skill
·
Database
knowledge and application
·
Spreadsheet
knowledge and use
·
Presentation
software knowledge and application
·
Evaluation
of electronic resources
·
Instructional
technology incorporation
·
Information
literacy and its instruction.
Level II / professional clear credential holders
also need to demonstrate:
·
Lesson
design for all kinds of students and needs
·
Assessment
of student learning
·
Collaboration
to support technology integration, including the use of electronic
collaboration tools
·
Site-based
planning
The LI570 course incorporates those competencies,
and the overall credential program expects that students can do basic
computer-related activities. Other
teacher preparation curricular will be infusing technology into their
coursework. Dr. Farmer taught EDP443
Educational Technologies Winter session to help bridge the gap between
classroom teachers and LMTs. The next
step will be to explore ways to help practicing LMTs become more comfortable
with technology as well.
CSULB Showcased
CSULB's LMT Services Credential Program was featured at
three recent conferences: the fall
Computer-Using Educators (CUE) conference in Sacramento, the annual California
School Library Association (CSLA) conference in Palm Springs, and the Orange
County CUE technology fair in Orange.
Dr. Farmer was also able to give presentations about current LMTs at the
two CUE gatherings. Thanks go to Nancy Slusher, Richard Moore and current credential program
candidates for helping at the booth during these meetings.
Dr. Farmer has been presenting
at other conferences as well, getting CSULB's name out into the fore. She keynoted at the Virginia Educational
Media Association conference, presented at the California Library Association
conference in Palm Springs, and is slated to give talks at the TechEd 2000
conference in March and at the spring CUE conference. The latter session is being co-presented with Raynette Sanchez who has been affiliated with the CSULB Center for Language
Minority Education. CLMER is part of
the Pacific Southwest Regional Technology in Education Consortia (R*TEC)
program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Education. The program provides guidance in using new
technologies to improve teaching and learning (http://psrtec.clmer.csulb.edu).
Department Changes
With the growth of the program,
adjunct faculty are helping deliver course offerings. Joyce Roth will be supervising some of the
students doing field experiences this spring.
Joyce will also be teaching the LI 530A Children's Literature course
during the 3rd summer session.
Marsha Davies, who teaches EDP 443, is co-teaching
the lab sessions of LI570 this spring.
Dr. Claudia Wright is serving as acting Department Chair for Educational Psychology. A university search for a permanent
successor to former Chair Dr. Robert Berdan
will commence this spring.
Dr. Berdan now
coordinates the technology initiative for the College of Education. Under this program a new software evaluation
center is being established.
Tiffini Travis is
the new Library liaison for the department.
She spoke to the LI 570 class about the impact of technology on academic
librarianship.
Welcome to
the newest LMT credential candidates: Muriel Bourke, Mary Byrne, Margaret
Hackett Chandler, Carolee Christy, Margaret Clark, Shannon Donnelly, Cheryl
Driggs, Eileen Ekinada, Susan
Grady-Baranich, Linda Guthrie, Shan Jia, Hal Morris, Peggy Thill, Helen
Werner-London, Ellen Whelpton, and Linda Zamojski. They represent many fields and
cultures. For example, Shan Jia
graduated from Beijing University. Hal
Morris has a doctorate in computer technology.
Linda Zamojski is a reading specialist.
Welcome these fine folks into the program!
Beverly
Simmons, LMT at Channel Island High School, won a national Milliken
Education Award. Beverly has been a guest
speaker for the credential program.
Joyce
Roth has started a book discussion
group as an outgrowth of her successfulYA literature class last summer. The group talks about outstanding fiction
and keeps current in the field. If
interested in joining the chats, contact Joyce at jrpuzzler@aol.com.
Sandy
Schuckett is mentioned in the
February issue of American Libraries
Current
candidate Susan Lawson, who is completing her credential this spring,
wrote an article for the spring issue of the CSLA Journal about
Accelerated Reader.
The
Southern Section of CSLA is conducting a regional workshop at the San Pedro
Hilton on March 17-18, 2000. The weekend
event features:
Breakout Sessions, exhibitors,
and a luncheon are included. For a flyer with registration and hotel information,
contact Bill Stokes at (805) 928-1783 x233.
The Play's the Thing!
Can you identify with this
situation? A young librarian finds his
world turned upside down with the invasion of inhuman computer technology in
the beloved library where he works.
When he threatens to blow it all up, a brilliant police negotiator
engages him in a suspenseful battle of wills.
Geffen Playhouse is proud to present the theatrical debut of the play
"Defiled," a new work by Lee Kalcheim.
To complement the spring CSULB LMT Spring Gala, a
group of us will be attending the Sunday, June 4 matinee (2pm) of this play at
Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue in Los Angeles. The cost is $25 for front mezzanine seats,
and $15 for back mezzanine seats.
The details of the spring gala itself are yet to be
determined. It will probably be held at
a restaurant close to the theater at 5pm.
If you are interested in attending or helping to coordinate this
exciting day, please contact Jack Hobusch at (562) 997-7965.
Are You Recognized?
The newest AASL publication, A Planning Guide for
Information Power, includes a wonderful rubric for assessing library media
programs in light of the AASL principles.
Dr. Farmer is conducting research in this area, and would like
volunteers to self-assess their programs as well as complete a survey about the
relative importance of each principle.
On the county and state level, too, there is a great need to recognize
exemplary school libraries. Let others
know how well your program is doing! To
participate in this important work, please contact Dr. Farmer at (562) 985-4509.
AASL Wants YOU!
AASL is conducting national research projects related
to Information Power, and California has been chosen as one of the ten
states to participate. The researchers
are looking at library practices and student reading. If you are interested in being part of the project, contact Dr.
Farmer
Even
if you're not a member, you can participate.
But this is a good time to join! Go
to http://www.ala.org and see the membership
information. Marilyn Robertson,
Claudette McLinn and JoEllen Misakian are delegates to the AASL
Affiliate Assembly, and Dr. Farmer is Region VII (California, Utah, Arizona,
Nevada, Hawaii) Director-Elect. Show
your support to the association that made Information Power possible.
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Send $10 membership to
Nancy Slusher, 310 Spinnaker Way, Seal Beach 90740.
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