FTI 2008 - DOUG JOHNSON
LIBRARY INSTITUTE
E-Books, E-Kids, E-Flat! Three Trends Schools Will Ignore at Their Peril
https://dougjohnson.wikispaces.com/3trends
This workshop explores three major changes being evidenced today: 1) the prevalence of ubiquitous digital information sources, 2) the defined attributes of a “Net” generation, and 3) the rise of a global economy. Each change will be discussed along with strategies that schools and educators can use to stay relevant in their students’ lives.
Designing Research Projects that Kids (and Teachers) Love
https://dougjohnson.wikispaces.com/designwksp
This workshop reviews Bloom’s Taxonomy in light of designing research projects, offers strategies for teachers to determine the best places in the curriculum to integrate resource-based projects, and suggests ways technology can be a motivating factor in information processing. The workshop allows time for participants to practice revising traditional research projects and create and use some authentic assessment tools.
The Sane Teacher’s Guide to Technology Integration
https://dougjohnson.wikispaces.com/sane
This workshop explores how good teaching practices and the content area curriculum can be enhanced through the judicious use of technology upgrades that support best practice. Examples of real student technology enhanced projects are given and a staff development model based on adult learning needs is described.
Dipping One’s Toes in the Social Networking Stream: Using the Read-Write Web in Classrooms and Libraries
https://dougjohnson.wikispaces.com/Dippingguide
New web-based tools are opening exciting collaborative learning opportunities for teachers and librarians. Find out how K-12 teachers and media specialists are using wikis, blogs, feed readers, social book marking sites, and other Web 2.0 tools to increase student engagement. Tips and no-cost sites for beginners will be given.
Other URLs with Mr Johnson's materials for delegates to use as they can (posted Nov 10, 2008):
My wiki: https://dougjohnson.wikispaces.com/
My website: http://www.doug-johnson.com/
My blog: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/
Prerequisites: These workshops are suitable for all levels of library experience. A laptop is helpful, but not required. Links to the handouts or wiki for the sessions can be found and familiarly with these resources will enrich the experience.
Outcomes: Participants will. . .
• Understand and be able to deliver effective staff development opportunities for three levels of technology and information literacy classroom integration
• Be able to design and assess research projects that are meaningful, relevant and call for higher order thinking skills
• Be prepared to face the challenges of ubiquitous computing, changing demographic needs and interests of students, and growing workplace skill requirements.
• Be able to use the latest Internet tools both with students and for personal learning.
Targeted Audience: Teacher-Librarians, all grade levels
Level: All levels.
DOUG JOHNSON has been the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato (MN) Public Schools since 1991 and has served as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University since 1990. His teaching experience has included work in grades K-12 both here and in Saudi Arabia. He is the author of four books: The Indispensable Librarian, The Indispensable Teacher’s Guide to Computer Skills, Teaching Right from Wrong in the Digital Age and Machines are the Easy Part; People are the Hard Part. His regular columns appear in Library Media Connection and on the Education World website. Mr Johnson’s Blue Skunk Blog averages over 700 visits each day, and his articles have appeared in over forty books and periodicals. Mr Johnson has conducted workshops and given presentations for over 130 organizations throughout the United States as well as in Malaysia, Kenya, Thailand, Germany, Qatar, Canada, Chili, Peru, the UAE and Australia and has held a variety of leadership positions in state and national organizations, including ISTE and AASL.
<doug0077@gmail.com>, www.doug-johnson.com