Re: Orientation

[Toni Koontz <akoontz@CDEDUCATION.ORG>]

Every fall I do an orientation for Freshmen.  This is also when I go over
the AUP and give out the sheets that must be signed by both student and
parent for computer use. I also give a quick overview of where things are in
the Media Center, the expected behavior and procedures (checkout, etc.) and
there is a hands-on worksheet that they are required to do in the period. I
can send a copy to anyone who wants one.  Very simple, step-by-step
instructions with short answers. I work with them on the part that has to do
with our Winnebago system as that way it goes faster and I can make sure
they understand what they are seeing.  The rest of the worksheet deals with
using a couple of our databases and  some things I have bookmarked from the
Internet.

The rest of the time, I do one-on-one as needed and with classes at teacher
request. For example, next week all week I will be having students for at
least three periods doing research and we will be using both print and
on-line materials.  I will be working with each group  and the teacher will
be here also.  This is the start of a very involved and extensive project
with both science and English Departments that will take approximately 8
weeks. There will be numerous work sessions here in the Media Center. The
end result will be a multi-media project, a 6 page paper and a class session
where they do a 20 minute presentation and a 5 minute quiz.

Toni Koontz
akoontz@cdeducation.org
Media Specialist
St. Charles Preparatory
www.cdeducation.org
Columbus Ohio
Carpe Diem


-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of Carol Desmond
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 7:20 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: SEC: Orientation


Hello all,

Do any of you in high school media centers do an orientation for your =
students?  If so, do you do it for all students?  Do you do it on an as =
needed basis? What exactly do you cover? =20

In the past I've just done orientations on an as needed basis, but I =
feel that my students need to know about the media center even if they =
don't have a specific project they are working on. =20

Any suggestions you could give me would be greatly appreciated. =20

Mrs. Carol Desmond
Media Coordinator
West Brusnwick High School
550 Whiteville Rd.
Shallotte, NC  28470
(910)754-4338
cdesmond@atmc.net

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