metronet in 5 minutes

Metronet!1619 Dayton Avenue!

Saint Paul MN

http://www.metrolibraries.net/

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Metronet •  Started in 1980 along with six other multitypes!•  Funded by state Legislature!•  Facilitate cooperation & collaboration among all types of libraries!•  Different regions with different activities!

Current Metronet Activities

History Day @ your library

What is 23 Things On a Stick?

•  A self-directed online learning program

•  Web 2.0 Tools applied in libraries and at home

http://23thingsonastick.blogspot.com

More Things On a Stick

http://morethingsonastick.pbworks.com/FrontPage

Watch for Things On a Stick News in January 2010

•  For Teachers & LMS Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-12 • Read books recommended for curriculum or free

reading •  Blog reviews •  Attend Day Camp or Virtual Camp •  Earn CEUs

History Day @ your library

•  For teachers, LMS, & librarians who work with History Day students

•  Breakout sessions on research, reliable resources, & responsible use

•  Co-sponsored with History Day, MELSA, & History Center

•  Annually in November

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867046@N07/2754788861

http://metronetmili.pbworks.com/

Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI)

•  Professional development for teachers & LMS

•  Focus on the MN Info & Technology Literacy Standards into classroom teaching

www.flickr.com/photos/34017702@N00/74907741

MILI’s Purpose •  Influence the teaching of the research process •  Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web

2.0 tools useful in the classroom •  Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs

into teaching •  Encourage more collaboration between LMS &

teachers around the research process


MILI 3 Rs • Research Process • Reliable Resources • Responsible Use

Standards & Classroom 2.0

•  AASL-Standards for 21st Century Learners •  ITSE-National Educational Technology Standards •  MEMO-Information & Technology Literacy

Standards

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Metronet •  Design & conduct orientation + Webinars + F2Fafter

school meetings •  Maintain the MILI Ning •  Provide support via the Wiki, email, & in the F2F

sessions… •  Food! (You provide beverage)


Participants’ Responsibilities •  Attend the monthly Webinar •  Attend monthly F2F meetings--arrive on time and stay

throughout •  Participate in the Ning: maintain your blog, comment on

others’ blogs •  Create & keep up with Virtual PD •  Be responsible for your learning •  Share your knowledge •  Make suggestions--tools, topics… www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/32254027

School District

•  Manage credits for CE, Board Credits, Q-Comp, etc. •  Other incentives as determined by District •  Monitor attendance & compliance for participation

using rubric •  Make it possible for teachers/LMS to use tools in

class
