Beyond the Book: Technology Integration into the Secondary School Library Media Curriculum
What does the secondary school library media specialist need to know about technology in the twenty-first century? This book answers the question with a wealth of practical information. Doggett explores the pros and cons of using technology in the schools and describes how it affects the roles and interaction of media specialists, teachers, students, administrators, school system, community, and parents. She also demonstrates how to get off to a successful start with technology. Various...
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What does the secondary school library media specialist need to know about technology in the twenty-first century? This book answers the question with a wealth of practical information. Doggett explores the pros and cons of using technology in the schools and describes how it affects the roles and interaction of media specialists, teachers, students, administrators, school system, community, and parents. She also demonstrates how to get off to a successful start with technology. Various research processes, emerging technologies, filtering, and search engines are just some of the topics covered in this valuable guide. VOYA Doggett examines the pros and cons of technology, policies related to technology use, selection of electronic sources, and research process models before examining the roles of stakeholders and discussing the development of a technology plan. The author then describes technology components, offering lesson plan examples and providing an overview of the options for deploying computers. The sections related to curriculum offer outlines of common research models and online searching techniques. The balance of the book addresses the implementation of technology and is focused on the administration of technology within the school environment. The six lesson plans, two for grades six through eight and four for grades nine through twelve, are less than stellar examples of technology integration in the curriculum. Although "Exploring Health Related Careers" could provide a rich opportunity for technology integration, the lesson plan is based, with the exception of one Web site, entirely on print resources, requiring the completion of photocopied worksheets and one written paragraph for assessment. The introduction to this resource states, "This book discusses... newer technologies in a way meant to assist the library media specialist in dealing with so many changes and challenges." The book, however, does not provide a focused in-depth investigation of the integration of technology into the curriculum as the title suggests. One also might argue that not all the technologies presented are "newer." Nevertheless the book does accomplish the purpose of providing clear information regarding the changing environment of library media centers and programs in schools today and will be useful as such.Index. Biblio. 2000, Libraries Unlimited, 200p, $29.50 Oversize pb. Ages Adult. Reviewer: Kim Carter SOURCE: VOYA, October 2000 (Vol. 23, No. 4)
ForewordIntroductionA Brief History of Technology in the School1Pros of Technology81Schools to Careers Preparation82Changing Modes of Instruction83Assessment114Critical Thinking Skills125Wider Access to Information136Currency147High Motivation158Drill and Practice15Cons of Technology151Cost152Rapid Change163Compatibility164Copyright175Mix-Match Licensing Agreements186Lack of Training197Hardware, Software, Network Fragility218Equality/Inequality229Untested22What Is Technology?25AIntegration of Technology into the Library Media Curriculum26BDeveloping Acceptable Use Policies29CSelecting the Best Electronic Sources37DNew Reference Skills45Library Media Specialists60Teachers68Students75Principals/School-Based Administrators76Parents77Paraprofessionals/Library Media Assistants78Library Media Supervisors78The Technology Plan831Research Trends832Assess and Forecast Needs833Prepare Vision/Mission Statements834Create Action Plans with Alternate Future Scenarios835Process and Plan Evaluation84What You Can Do Personally84Grant Writing85The Components90The World Wide Web90Online Searching Techniques96Filters108Library Management Software110Media Retrieval Systems115Library Security Systems117Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)118Writing a Modern-Day Fable120Writing a Letter to the Editor122Exploring Health-Related Careers125Multicultural Child-Rearing128Poetry and Art Integrated137Reformers and Their Causes142Stand-Alone Computers149Local Area Network (LAN)150Wide Area Network (WAN)156What's the Difference Between an Intranet and the Internet?156Can an Intranet Replace Network Operating Software?157Beyond the School Walls158Date Lines159Conclusion161References163Index173
\ VOYADoggett examines the pros and cons of technology, policies related to technology use, selection of electronic sources, and research process models before examining the roles of stakeholders and discussing the development of a technology plan. The author then describes technology components, offering lesson plan examples and providing an overview of the options for deploying computers. The sections related to curriculum offer outlines of common research models and online searching techniques. The balance of the book addresses the implementation of technology and is focused on the administration of technology within the school environment. The six lesson plans, two for grades six through eight and four for grades nine through twelve, are less than stellar examples of technology integration in the curriculum. Although "Exploring Health Related Careers" could provide a rich opportunity for technology integration, the lesson plan is based, with the exception of one Web site, entirely on print resources, requiring the completion of photocopied worksheets and one written paragraph for assessment. The introduction to this resource states, "This book discusses... newer technologies in a way meant to assist the library media specialist in dealing with so many changes and challenges." The book, however, does not provide a focused in-depth investigation of the integration of technology into the curriculum as the title suggests. One also might argue that not all the technologies presented are "newer." Nevertheless the book does accomplish the purpose of providing clear information regarding the changing environment of library media centers and programs in schools today and will be useful as such.Index. Biblio. 2000, Libraries Unlimited, 200p, $29.50 Oversize pb. Ages Adult. Reviewer: Kim Carter \ SOURCE: VOYA, October 2000 (Vol. 23, No. 4)\ \ \ \ \ \ School Library JournalWithin the last decade, school media centers have changed dramatically as the Internet has become a vital, constantly used resource. This guide not only provides background on the history of information technology in schools, but also offers practical advice about incorporating Internet research skills into any media-center-based activity. Doggett addresses weighing the pros and cons of technology; developing acceptable use policies; selecting and evaluating electronic resources; grant writing; working with students, parents, and teachers; and writing technology plans. Especially helpful are the sources for library automation and security products as well as six ready-to-use lesson plans for middle and high school students. Although written for secondary-school situations, this well-researched and practical book is a valuable professional resource that can be used at any level.-Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\|\ \ \ BooknewsThis volume is meant to be a simple introduction to and explanation of the new technologies that may prove useful to secondary school libraries. It examines the technologies with the understanding that limited budgets require that a new technology not disappear into obsolescence shortly after purchase. It covers vocabulary, the pros and cons of technology, and advice about how to plan before adding new technologies. Doggett has spent 25 years introducing the latest computer technology to local and school libraries throughout Maryland. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
