Previous by Date | Next by Date | Date Index
Previous by Thread | Next by Thread
| Thread Index
| LM_NET
Archive
| |
Hi Colleagues, Many of you are starting (or getting ready to start) school this week. I think back to my teen days in southeastern Michigan when I would HOPE that the weather was cool enough that first week of September (when we started school) to wear one of the new wool plaid skirts and tights I'd bought. I don't suppose those of you in the south starting school this week are considering any such attire :> One of our roles on the instructional partnership continuum is COOPERATION. In that role, we supply--quickly and sometimes on the spot--many resources, materials, and services at the request of our teachers. (Sometimes, WE even initiate cooperation). That role doesn't involve instruction so much as laying a groundwork of trust that we build on as we move forward to coordination and collaboration where we do instruct students. Nevertheless, it's an essential part of the job. And the start of school is rife with requests, isn't it? Do you have some examples (from now or the past) of a teacher request for materials and/or services? Why do you consider these cooperations essential to your job? And have you been able to supply the materials/services while simultaneously suggesting a way that you could be involved in the teaching? I'll post a hit! Best, Toni (working on "The Collaboration Handbook") Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com The Collaboration Handbook (Linworth 2008) FORTHCOMING -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------