Paula Heichel

ET Copyright

IL

[Copyright Clearance Center]. (2010, Sep 24). Copyright basics. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uiq42O6rhW4.

Summary: This 6+ minute animated video is a bit humorous and appealing to upper elementary and middle school students. I may even be used at the college level to review students' understanding of these concepts. It explains fair use and copyright laws in basic terminology. The description calls it a "crash course" and this is true. The information is elementary, yet it gives a clear outline for beginning to understand what fair use and copyright mean when using other people’s work.

Evaluation: This video is useful for introducing how to legally use reference materials in research. The practice of writing things "in your own words" so information isn't misused can be described with this video. The language is fast paced and the audience may require the short video be paused to review or discuss vocabulary and concepts. Included in the video are suggestions for whom to contact if the user is unclear about the laws. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uiq42O6rhW4 

Information Inquiry, evolving models

Goodman, Jana

CA

Callison, D: Baker, K. (2014). Elements of information inquiry, evolution of models, & measured reflection. Knowledge Quest. 43, 2, 18-24.

Summary: This is a very detailed but well thought out article about the five elements that have remained central in the leading informational instructional models.  They are questioning, exploration, assimilation, inference and reflection.  The authors explain the evolution of these ideas towards a model of inquiry.  The article includes very detailed and easy to read tables linking styles of inquiry with their corresponding elements.

Evaluation: The funny thing about this article is that I am still trying to make sense of it but it feels very important to me.  It was a very accessible description of inquiry and the connection with information literacy instruction models.  It is a lot to digest but a well thought out, and more workable discussion of this topic.

Mindset and Library Instruction

Goodman, Jana

CA

Folk, A. (2016) Academic reference and instruction librarians and Dweck’s theories of intelligence.  College & Research Libraries,77, 302-313.

Summary:  This article summarizes Carol Dweck's important book Mindset. Mindest lays out the idea that our intelligence is not fixed, rather it is through hard work we can achieve success and goals.  But if our mind set is fixed and we believe intelligence is something we are born with, something we cannot change, then we will not be productive.  If we instead have a growth mindset, we see ourselves as a work in progress and believe in our ability to learn things, rather then thinking we should know them already, we can achieve success.  The author discusses the application of Dweck's ideas to working with students at both the college and K-12 education level and how this could benefit our students.

Evaluation:  This article is a good starting place and it inspired me to pull out my copy of Dweck's very influential book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.  I plan to finally read it as this article inspired me, again, about its importance.  It is a way of thinking that is crucial to impart to our students and I realize valuable to apply to my own life and journey as a learner.

The SAMR Model as a Framework for Evaluating mLearning.

Frey, Jennifer

ET

Romrell, D., Kidder, L. C., & Wood, E. (2014). The SAMR Model as a Framework for Evaluating              mLearning. Journal Of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 18(2), 79-93.

Summary:

This article uses the SAMR model as a framework for learning via a mobile device. It states that substitution is made without functional change, Augmentation is made with functional improvements, Modification occurs since learning activities are redesigned and redefinition occurs since it allows for the creation of tasks that could not have been done without this technology. The SAMR model can be used to assist with decisions regarding how to use mobile devices in education.

Evaluation:

I initially read this article because I had never heard of mLearning and wanted to know what it was. This article not only defined it but gave a great example of how one of the learning models is used to help educators. I liked this article since it went into depth about the use of mobile devices and how the SAMR model relates.

Information Overload and Technology Addiction

Goodman, Jana

CA

Sullivan, A. (2016). I used to be a human being. The New York Times. Retrieved from:

http://nymag.com/selectall/2016/09/andrew-sullivan-technology-almost-killed-me.html

Summary:  This is an article about the dangers of information overload and the author's personal experience and recovery from technology addiction.  Sullivan is an amazingly skilled author who in the past has used self examination and deep empathy to write about depression and the experiences of families who have a member with a mental illness or disability.  This article is mind-blowing and an important read for everyone involved in technology and information.  He makes the argument (and he is not the first person to make it) that the overload of information and constant information seeking is robbing us of important human connection.

Evaluation: I think this is an excellent article, it is very long but I was riveted.  It raises an important idea for librarians.  Even as we show students or patrons how to access limitless amounts of information, we should remember to also teach them life skills to limit this information.  What are the daily habits they need to form to use ever-changing technology and information in a reasonable and limited way so it does not erode their person to person skills and rob them of desperately important human contact?

Mindfulness in the Library

Goodman, Jana

CA

Moniz,R. & Eshleman,J. (2016) The Mindful Librarian: Connecting the Practice of Mindfulness to Librarianship. New York: Chandos Publishing.

Summary:

This book is an excellent discussion and explanation of the importance of including Mindfulness practices in the library.  Mindfulness is not only for patrons but also for the Library Professional.  As librarians are advocates for their clients, and often on the forefront of controversial issues, along with facing numerous threats to their budgets, Mindfulness can play a key role in stress reduction.  Along with stress reduction comes greater perspective and clarity about priorities.  Also many of these techniques explained in the book are useful for relationships with co-workers and patrons.

Evaluation:

I am currently using Mindfulness in my library with each of my classes and it takes just one minute to incorporate.  I see and physically experience more productive students.  The students are settled and present and ready to work in their brief library time and I centered and ready to focus on only this one class, on what we are doing.  I find my interactions with students to be more rewarding and meaningful.  I feel less frazzled and more successful.  I highly recommend it!

Genius Hour in the Library

Frey, Jennifer

CO

RUSH, E. B. (2015). Genius Hour in the Library. Teacher Librarian, 43(2), 26-30.

Summary:

This article is about how a librarian went about implementing a librarian led genius hour for students in grades 3-5. The article takes you through the planning to the approval and implementation phase then addresses what worked and what's next. The librarian worked with teachers to lead this project so there is a lot of collaboration going on.

Evaluation:

I really enjoyed this article since I was interested in genius hours and wanted to know more. I thought this article was especially helpful since the focus was on librarians leading it. I liked how she shared her plan and what worked and the students reactions.