Woodra Journal 7

07/08/03 JOURNAL
What did I learn today?

*An introduction to the digital library web institute for librarians.*

07/09/03 JOURNAL
What did I learn today?

*Reflection of FTP.*

07/10/03 JOURNAL
What did I learn today?

*How to publish to the web.

07/11/03 JOURNAL
What did I learn today?

*Reflection of first 3 days.*

07/13/03 JOURNAL
The following websites were discussed today:

*Microsoft.com

*history.com

*teachervision.com

07/14/03 JOURNAL
1. What resources and services would the ideal digital library provide for your staff and students?

The ideal digital library would provide electronic resources to support the curriculum and profesional development.

Educational resources that correlate to standards will be included in this library:

                           * Educational Web sites
                           * Web Quests
                            * Lesson Plans
                            * Staff Distance Learning Opportunities

2.    What did I learn today?

I became more acquainted with the resoucrces available from the e CUIP Digital Library. The Treasure Hunt Activity provided additional practice and time "on task" for navigating e CUIP.

I am beginning to understand FTP. I hope to master this application after a few more practice sessions.

07/15/03 JOURNAL
1. In what areas do you need to build your library's collection?

The Department of Libraries and Information Services annually updates the K-12 Recommended Reading List for the Chicago Public Schools, District 299.

Approximately 100 award winning books will be selected for each grade level. The Recommended Reading List will be disseminated at the Back to School

Orientation In Service Sessions.

2. The Recommended Reading List could be made available on the Digital Library.

3. Limitations to using the digital resources include computer accesss and the digital divide.

07/16/03 JOURNAL
1. In what areas do you need to build your library's collection?

The Department of Libraries and Information Services annually updates the K - 12 Recommended Reading List for the Chicago Public Schools, District 299.

Approximately 100 award winning books will be selected for each grade level. The Recommended Reading List will be disseminated at the Back to School Orientation In Service Sessions.

2. The Recommended Reading List could be made available on the Digital Library.

3. Limitations to using the digital resources include computer accesss and the digital divide .

07/17/03 JOURNAL
Digital Libraries will provide endless educational resources for our learning community.

I learned:

* "URL'S for two great web sites, Marco Polo and Teachingbooks.net.

* How to upload my journal.

07/21/03 JOURNAL
Today, I created background color for my web page. I tried many different color combinations and voila, I finally decided upon a pleasing and attractive contrast.

I also centered my photograph and added text to my homepage. I enjoyed the challenge and feeling of accomplisment of creating this page and look forward to continuing to developing a digital library.

07/22/03 JOURNAL
Describe your understanding of inquiry - based learning and how it manifests itself at your school.

Inquiry based learning is engaged learning. CPS is advocating more problem - based learning activities that aligns curriculum with the standards.

07/23/03 JOURNAL
What did I learn today?

I continued my e-mail reports of the readings , ftps and the journal page.

07/24/03 JOURNAL
What did I did learn today?

I continued working on pending reports/projects.

07/25/03 JOURNAL
How might I use the museum resources presented today in my library or with my teachers?

I gave extra copies of the handout packages to other librarians.

07/28/03 JOURNAL
I completed the Digital Library List, including Links.