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Media Monday: Special Invitation for NCVR Adventure from NCDPI Media Monday: Special Invitation for NCVR Adventure from NCDPI

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Media Monday: Scholastic News on NCWiseOwl Media Monday: Scholastic News on NCWiseOwl

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Media Monday: Reminders from NCSLMA Media Monday: Reminders from NCSLMA

Dear NCSLMA Members and Friends, Time is running out!  All scholarships and awards applications are due in a little more than 24 hours...

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Media Monday: NC LIVE and ProQuest Unite! Media Monday: NC LIVE and ProQuest Unite!

NC LIVE and ProQuest have united for the next 6 years  allowing access to even MORE Digital Resources! http://nclive.org/ http...

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Media Monday: NC Reads Media Monday: NC Reads

NC Reads replaces Give 5 Read 5!  For more information on NC Reads visit  http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ncreads/ . Go to  http:/...

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Media Monday: Reading without Walls Media Monday: Reading without Walls

This April, join the  "Reading without Walls" Challenge! According to their webpage," Anyone can participate in rea...

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Media Monday: Build your PLN Media Monday: Build your PLN

Do you ever feel alone in the library world!?  Build your PLN: Your Professional Learning Network! Join the Future Ready Libra...

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Media Monday: Read Across America Week Media Monday: Read Across America Week

It's Read Across America Week!  Don't miss out on the opportunity to promote reading  in an extra special way!  After ...

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Media Monday: Emerging Leaders Media Monday: Emerging Leaders

If you have been a library media coordinator for less than 5 years, NCSLMA has an awesome opportunity for you!  They are currently a...

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Media Monday: Destiny 14.5 updates Media Monday: Destiny 14.5 updates

What's New in Destiny 14.5? Our Library Management System, Destiny was recently upgraded.  Be sure to check out the new features...

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Media Monday: World Read Aloud Day Media Monday: World Read Aloud Day

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Media Monday: Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit Media Monday: Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit

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Media Monday: Battle of the Books Teams Media Monday: Battle of the Books Teams

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Media Monday: Discarded Books Media Monday: Discarded Books

Now that we have started evaluating our library collections and weeding some of the books, what can we do with these books? Check ou...

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Media Monday: Evaluation of Resources Guidelines Media Monday: Evaluation of Resources Guidelines

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Media Monday: NC Children's Book Awards Nominees Media Monday: NC Children's Book Awards Nominees

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Media Monday: November is Picture Book Month Media Monday: November is Picture Book Month

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Media Monday: Special Invitation for NCVR Adventure from NCDPI

 

Look below for a special invitation from DPI to join their upcoming workshop in Johnston County on February 14th - lunch is provided but no substitutes.

NCVR Adventures on the Road

🚚 We’re taking the NCVR Adventures workshop to a region near you! ðŸšš

The DTL Innovative Learning Catalysts are hosting 1-day workshops that are *FREE* to NC K-12 educators, media coordinators, ITFs, guidance counselors… VR headsets are not required - we’ll use the tech tools you already have on hand. 

 

Learn how to positively impact student learning by creating innovative, literacy-rich, project-based learning experiences that will engage students in content areas from science and social studies to math and CTE using tools educators likely have in their classrooms right now. This engaging instructional strategy is applicable to all classrooms and open to anyone eager to take learners on adventures. Explore more at bit.ly/ncvrhome.

 

Registration for ALL locations/dates will go live Monday, Jan 24. 

 

Please be aware that social distancing protocols will be in place and face coverings will be required for attendees at all workshop locations regardless of local policies.

 

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

 

Dates & Locations:

  • Monday, February 14 - Johnston County Schools AG Glenn Building, 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC
  • Tuesday, March 8 - Kannapolis City Schools A.L. Brown HS, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kannapolis, NC
  • Thursday, March 10 - Onslow County Eastern NC Regional Skills Center, Burton Industrial Park, 261 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC
  • Friday, March 25 - Edenton Chowan Public Schools {school campus TBD - either John A. Holmes High School or DF Walker Elementary School}
  • Tuesday, March 29 - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Education Building, 4801 Bethania Station Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
  • Thursday, March 31 - Moore County Schools Pinecrest HS Media Center, 250 Voit Gilmore Ln, Southern Pines, NC
  • Friday, April 1 - NCCAT Cullowhee Campus
  • Monday, April 4 - Wilkes County School Board of Ed, 613 Cherry St., North Wilkesboro, NC


Sessions are from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  Space is limited per location. 

 

Participants may earn 0.7 Digital Learning Competency CEUs. 

 

For questions, please contact: Mollee.Holloman@dpi.nc.gov or Stacy.Lovdahl@dpi.nc.gov.

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Media Monday: Scholastic News on NCWiseOwl

 Media Monday: Scholastic News on NCWiseOwl

Want to save money on subscriptions? Use the Publication Search on NCWiseOwl to find popular publications including Scholastic News! As a note, some publications have a contractual delay before they can be added to NCWiseOwl


Permalink to Scholastic News (updated with editions through May 2021)


Tips for Scholastic News:
Use the "Full Text Contents" box on the left side of the PDF viewer to see all the articles in an issue
The "Choose Another Issue" link on the left side allows users to see other recent issues
Use the Google Classroom icon on the right side to add an article to your class
Using Canvas? Download the PDF and upload it in your Canvas Course...better yet, turn it into an annotated assignment and have students practice annotating text!




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Monday, June 5, 2017

Media Monday: Reminders from NCSLMA


Dear NCSLMA Members and Friends,
Time is running out!  All scholarships and awards applications are due in a little more than 24 hours!  Don't miss out on all this free money!
Awards: 
NCSLMA Media Coordinator of the Year:  Presented to a media coordinator, or team of media coordinators at one school, in recognition of outstanding performance in the school library media center. 
 
NCSLMA Frances Bryant Bradburn Distinguished Service Award : The award will be presented annually to recognize an individual or organization for contributions to NCSLMA and/or school library media programs throughout the state of North Carolina. 
 
NCSLMA Administrator of the Year:  The award will be presented annually to recognize an administrator who has made an outstanding contribution(s) to advancing the role of the school library media program in the state of North Carolina.
 
For more information and the nomination forms for the awards, please visit: http://www.ncslma.org/awards 
 
Scholarships: 
 
NCSLMA Scholarships:  Two scholarships, each in the amount of $1000, will be presented annually to increase the number and quality of school library media personnel in North Carolina. 
 
For more information and the application forms for the scholarships, please visit: 
AASL First-Time Attendee Scholarship
NCSLMA First Time Attendee AASL National Conference Travel Grant in the amount of $1000 will be given to one (1) first-time attendee to be used towards travel, hotel, and/or registration fees for the AASL 18th National Conference & Exhibition, November 9-11, 2017.
 
Grants:
 
Read 2 Succeed:  NCSLMA Read 2 Succeed grants are available to K-12 NCSLMA member media coordinators (certified or provisional) in public or private schools, in partnership with classroom teachers, for innovative projects that foster the integration of media / information skills into the K-12 curriculum.  The focus is on individual media coordinators and teachers rather than on district-wide projects. Up to five (5) one-year grants totaling $1,000 each will be awarded. 
 
For more information and the application for the Read 2 Succeed Grant, please visit: http://www.ncslma.org/read-2-succeed
 
Action Research Grant:  The North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) is pleased to offer an Action Research Grant for a school library media coordinator or an advanced library student who is a member of NCSLMA.  Applications should include research-based proposals that focus directly on the effects of innovative strategies on student learning in the school library media center.
 
For more information and the criteria for the Action Research Grant, please visit: http://www.ncslma.org/action-research
 
If you have any questions about these awards, scholarships or grants, please let us know. We look forward to seeing your applications and nominations! 
Sarah Justice
Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee - North Carolina School Library Media Association
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Monday, May 22, 2017

Media Monday: NC LIVE and ProQuest Unite!


NC LIVE and ProQuest have united for the next 6 years
 allowing access to even MORE Digital Resources!
http://nclive.org/
http://www.proquest.com/


All Johnston County Public Schools' students and staff have FREE access to this service through our Johnston County Public Libraries. Encourage them to sign up TODAY!


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Monday, May 8, 2017

Media Monday: NC Reads


NC Reads replaces Give 5 Read 5! 
For more information on NC Reads visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ncreads/.
Go to http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ncreads/bookdrives/ and 
register the Book Drives going on in your schools. 
For summer reading tips and other resources, visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ncreads/resources/.


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Monday, April 3, 2017

Media Monday: Reading without Walls


This April, join the 
"Reading without Walls" Challenge!

According to their webpage,"Anyone can participate in reading without walls — teachers, librarians, book-sellers, and readers. Just find something new and different to read — and let books open up the world around you."


For more information & to join the challenge, go to


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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Media Monday: Build your PLN


Do you ever feel alone in the library world!? 
Build your PLN: Your Professional Learning Network!


Join the Future Ready Librarians and NC School Library Media Association Groups on Facebook! 

Blogs to Follow according to NCSLMA

Twitter accounts to follow according to Future Ready Libraries

Now let's add to our JCPS Professional Learning Network, click here for more information.


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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Media Monday: Read Across America Week


It's Read Across America Week! 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to promote reading
 in an extra special way! 
After all it is Dr. Seuss' birthday!

Be on the lookout for a very special read aloud 
from Dr. Renfrow. 
It is a must share for all ages!

For ideas on how to celebrate visit:


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Monday, February 20, 2017

Media Monday: Emerging Leaders


If you have been a library media coordinator for less than 5 years, NCSLMA has an awesome opportunity for you! 
They are currently accepting applications into their Emerging Leaders Program. 
For more info, read below and visit http://www.ncslma.org/emerging-leaders-2017.

"The North Carolina  School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) is offering a special professional development opportunity for school librarians who have been in the field for five years or less. This year long program will begin with an introductory session at the 2017 NCSLMA annual conference and will conclude with the pre-conference held at the 2018 NCSLMA annual conference in October. You will have an opportunity to meet and collaborate with new and experienced librarians in North Carolina, NCSLMA Board members, NCSLMA officers, and join networks in your area of the state affiliated with NCSLMA. You will learn more about being a leader in your school and district. You will also learn what NCSLMA is, what we do, and how you can be an active part of the organization. You must be new to the profession not just new to your position. "
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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Media Monday: Destiny 14.5 updates


Our Library Management System, Destiny was recently upgraded. 
Be sure to check out the new features available.


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Monday, January 30, 2017

Media Monday: World Read Aloud Day


Coming Soon!
World Read Aloud Day
February, 16, 2017

To register to participate and find more resources visit, http://www.litworld.org/wrad/

"World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words and creates a community of readers taking action to show the world that the right to literacy belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 100 countries thanks to people like you who participate and spread the word across the globe!"


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Monday, January 23, 2017

Media Monday: Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit



The 12th Annual Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit will be held at Joyner Library's Teaching Resources Center on the campus of East Carolina University on March 25th, 2017.

The Summit provides a variety of roundtable discussions on current topics for K-12 school media personnel. Facilitated by experts in the profession, these sessions also encourage attendees to bring resources to share. Our featured speaker is award winning author and illustrator, Don Tate.

The Librarian to Librarian Networking Summit is designed to encourage K-12 school media coordinators and library science students preparing to become media coordinators to communicate with each other, and the educational community at large, in order to promote the essential role they play in student academic success. The sessions, covering a wide variety of topics, will be primarily comprised of roundtable discussions facilitated by experts in the profession. Summit attendees will be given an opportunity to attend sessions of their choice.  This year’s summit will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017.


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Monday, January 2, 2017

Media Monday: Battle of the Books Teams


Now that the New Year is upon us,
 it is time to start finalizing some plans for our 
District Battle of the Books Competitons.
Please take the time to let us know the name of your team members 
and indicate your tshirt color choices. 
First come, First serve! :)


Middle School BOB Teams

Elementary School BOB Teams


Save the Date: 
Elementary Battle of the Books Regional Competiton 
Edgecombe County
April 28, 2017

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Media Monday: Discarded Books


Now that we have started evaluating our library collections and weeding some of the books, what can we do with these books?

Check out a few ideas in the articles below...

https://www.lrs.org/documents/field_stats/weeding_LP.pdf


Find out if your teachers or students want these books?

 Daniel Barrett and Vanessa Watson simply sent an email out to teachers and they were happy to come and get books!
Turn them into something cool! Old books make great additions to Makerspaces.

 Students at Four Oaks, Smithfield Middle Cleveland Middle turn their books into holiday decorations for their libraries.
For more craft ideas, check out thousands of ideas on Pinterest! Also the articles below have great ideas.

Donate to schools affected by Hurricane Matthew

 The boys and girls club in Selma lost all of their books; contact Leta Woodall to donate to them. 
We also have contacted Edgecombe and Robeson County to see how we could help them. We are still waiting for a response to develop a plan.

Remember to communicate with your stakeholders why you are getting rid of books. 

 Emily Vann created a screencast to share her staff the Titlewise Analysis and to also include them in her collection development. Check out her video!

Save the books for the statewide, summer reading program, 








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Monday, December 5, 2016

Media Monday: Evaluation of Resources Guidelines


As you begin weeding your school's library collection, please consider the following guidelines shared below from our JCS Media Handbook and NC IMPACT standards. 
JCS Evaluation Guidelines
An important part of collection development is continual assessment of media resources. It is the responsibility of the media coordinator to develop a plan to assess the current collection annually at the end of each school year. Assessment of the collection includes taking inventory of existing materials and weeding outdated and inappropriate materials. The inventory will be completed by utilizing the automated cataloging system and checking for the actual item on the shelf. Then selected items are checked to be sure that they meet the required selection criteria.

The following criteria should be considered when evaluating the collection.

  • Materials that are damaged beyond repair should be discarded. 
  • Materials that are not current in information will be removed from the collection.
  • Materials that do not have regular circulation should be flagged and considered for removal.

IMPACT CRITERIA FOR WEEDING/SELECTING 
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA RESOURCES
Relevance to the curriculum  
Copyright date
  Condition of the material  
Date last circulated  
Enduring value (classics, rare books, etc.)  
Reading/interest level 
 Authoritative writing  
Bias/stereotypes  
Recommended in current selection tool and/or other review sources 
 Local interest/community needs (Lowe, 2001)



Next Week's edition...What can I do with these resources once I decide they no longer 
need to be part of our library collection!?
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Monday, November 28, 2016

Media Monday: NC Children's Book Awards Nominees

From the NCSLMA site,"The North Carolina Children's Book Award program is a children's choice program sponsored by school and public librarians in North Carolina and is designed to introduce children to current children's literature and to instill a love of reading."





For additional information on how to get our JCS students to participate in selecting this year's winner go to http://nccba.blogspot.com/ (Elementary) or https://sites.google.com/site/ncslmayabookaward/ 
(Middle & High)

Also, please email heatherpennica@johnston.k12.nc.us if you have these books and/or are planning to participate! 

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Media Monday: Video Viewing Reminders


It's the most wonderful time of the year...
It is that time of year when you find your staff looking for creative ways to educate our students! 
Many times this means they are looking for videos to share. 
Be sure to take a moment to review with your staff the proper video showing procedures to ensure that they are not breaking copyright laws. 
You can also share the "safe" places to locate educational "tools" 
like Discovery Education and NC Wise Owl.

From the Johnston County Schools Procedures Manual for Media Centers,
In accordance with Johnston County Board Policy, all digital media broadcasts other than those from the school media center or central office collection require written prior approval from the principal.  The approval is granted for specific classes and it never extends for more than one school year.


1. In accordance with Fair Use Standards, a video must be used for face-to-face curriculum-based instruction as part of a regular activity and may not be used as a reward or as a “filler.”
2. All videos and digital media must be previewed by the teacher prior to use in the classroom.
3. In accordance with JCS Board Policy 3330-R, Disney Entertainment films may not be shown in the classroom, unless they are purchased from Disney’s Educational division.  They will have the words “Disney Educational” on them.
4. Teachers are exempt from the public performance prohibition only if they meet ALL FOUR of these criteria:
  • The teacher must be present when the viewing occurs.
  • The video must be shown in a classroom setting and only the students enrolled in that class may attend the showing.
  • The video content must be a direct connection to the curriculum being taught and it may not be used as a reward or filler.
  • The video/digital media being used must be a legal copy, not copied from a legitimate copy.
5. Recordings of television programs on stations received by the general public may be shown to students within the first 10 days following airing and may be retained as references for a period of 45 days.
6. Privately purchased videotapes and DVDs labeled home use only may not be shown in the classroom over the media retrieval system.
7. Videos/digital media that are shown in the classroom must be purchased by a teacher or school through an educational vendor. The following vendors are recommended:
  • Follett 
  • Library Video Company 
  • PBS Video 
  • AIMS Multimedia 
  • Disney Educational Productions 
  • Teacher’s Video Company 
  • Discovery Channel 
  • History Channel 
  • A & E 
    8. All school-owned videotapes and DVDs should be housed in a central location with an organized system for checkout and return. Teachers, departments, or grade levels that have purchased collections of videos with instructional funds should place these videotapes and DVDs in this collection and identify the curriculum and grade level these videos support. All videotapes and DVDs housed within the school must be catalogued through the school’s media center.
    9. Personal video equipment may not be attached to classroom monitors. Bringing a VCR and DVD player from home for classroom use violates the technology use agreement for Johnston County School employees.

    Digital Media Guidelines

    In the Johnston County School System, the viewing of rated videos is restricted to:

    Grade Levels
    Video Ratings
    K – 4
    G
    5 – 8
    G, PG with parental permission
    9 – 12
    G, PG, PG-13

    JCS Board Policy prohibits the broadcasting of digital media that violates copyright for student viewing.

    All videos, regardless of rating, should be shown with discretion. Videos with ratings other than G, PG, or PG-13 are strictly forbidden. No R-rated videos may be shown in JCS.

    Teachers who wish to use a PG rated film for grades 5- 8 should preview the video, receive written prior approval from the principal using a fully completed Request for Prior Approval of Digital Broadcast and, upon approval, should do the following:
    • Provide written notice to parents with an alternative assignment option. Notice must include an accurate description of the contents of the videotape or DVD, the educational objective, and information on where the parent or guardian may obtain the video for preview.
    • Require a signed permission statement from the parent or guardian of each student prior to allowing students to view the video and keep the signed forms on file.
    • Offer to a student, upon parent request, a meaningful alternative activity in association with the same learning objective.

    Here is the link for the "Prior Approval of a Digital Media Broadcast" form.
    If your school has purchased the Public Performance Rights Site License here is the information on what that license allows.
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    Monday, November 14, 2016

    Media Monday: November is Picture Book Month


    November is...
    Visit the National Education Association for lessons and activities AND 
    the Picture Book Month website for more information!

    Celebrate each day with a different theme based on the calendar below!






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    Monday, November 7, 2016

    Media Monday: It's National Young Readers Week!


    Join Pizza Hut and 
    National Young Readers Week 
    from November 7th- 11th! 

    From the Book it! website, "Since 1989, National Young Readers Week has been an annual event held during the second week of November to raise awareness around the importance of reading. The event was co-founded by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. We are continuing our tradition of challenging principals across the country to become shining examples for literacy by choosing one day to read their heart out all day long, from first bell to the last during National Young Readers Week. Principals have risen to the challenge over the last several years reading everywhere from hallways, playgrounds and rooftops on their chosen school day. Choose your day. Choose your reading location. Register your school. Use our media alert to spread the word to your local media. And tag your pics on social media with #YoungReaders so we can follow along!" 
    For more information or to join in on the fun visit, 

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    Monday, October 31, 2016


    Do you need a better understanding of COPYRIGHT!?
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    DPI is offering a free, self paced course through Home Base/NCEES.
    It is entitled Copyright in the K-12 Classroom. It will take approximately 10 hours to complete the course. It is encouraged that you spread this out over days and/or weeks. Participants may earn 1 CEU for its completion.

    TO REGISTER:
    1. Go through JCS Online Connections to Homebase.
    2. Log in and then select TruNorth Logic.
    3. Go into Professional Development.
    4. Search course name as above and then get started.
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