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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
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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
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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)
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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
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