Upcoming

I. Library Media Specialists PDP theme of 21st Century Research Skills for 2009-2010 includes topics such as:


 * Using Advanced Web Searching Techniques
 * Using Google Custom Searches to Teach Students Effective Search Techniques
 * Teaching and Modeling Nonfiction and Online Reading Strategies
 * Understanding Copyright: Creative Commons and Fair Use
 * Using Social Bookmarking to Gather, Store, and Share Resources
 * Using Wikipedia Responsibly and Effectively
 * Using Wikis for Collaborative Group Research Projects
 * Using a Research Method/Problem-Solving Model with Students
 * Evaluating Websites, Cross-checking References, Teaching Media Literacy
 * Managing Information with an RSS Aggregator
 * Digital Note-taking Strategies
 * Utilizing Online Citation Tools

II. Continue development of use of 21st Century Technology Tools to support instructional program with Computer Resource Specialists

III. Provide VBCPS blog and wiki solution for all students and staff through SharePoint upgrade (MOSS 2007)