Re: GEN: grad standards/info literacy/orientation

[Mary Alice Anderson <maryalice@VAX2.WINONA.MSUS.EDU>]

a LM_NEtter jsut wrote to me about the impact of grad standards etc on
media/tech.  I can only say that the impact is phenomenal!    Our print
circulation is up even though we are very rich in technology resources; the
media center, it's lab and all our other labs are constnatly scheduled.  As
of now there are activities scheduled in the media center and labs through
May of 1999.  (I'm not exagerating) and most of it is grad standards based.
Media spec. are more involved in curriuclum planning, etc, etc.   There is
a greater need for technology.

What is most rewarding is that the teachers are recognizing the need for
resources, media specialist, colalboration etc etc, etc   I've always
believed strongly in our curriculum  and staff development roles and this
is giving it all more credibility.

One key thing is for the media specialist to welcome this activity and for
the media specialist to be proactive in curriculum involvement.   Teachers
want and need help.  I'm not just speaking from my work at wms; I've done
training throughout the state and teachers all over want this.   I could go
on and on. . . . .




Mary Alice Anderson, Media Specialist
        & Editorial Consultant, _Technology Connection_
Winona Middle School        166 West Broadway
Winona MN 55987               Ph: 507-454-9439
home:  507-452-1180

School web site:  http://wms.luminet.net
Personal home page: http://wms.luminet.net/teachers/manderso.html
Media tech page:  http://wms.luminet.net/wmstechnology/index.html

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=
To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to
    listserv@listserv.syr.edu    In the message write EITHER:
 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST
  * NOTE: Please allow time for confirmation from Listserv.
For LM_NET Help & Archives see:  http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=