DPI Instructional Services: Information Skills

Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Grants

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:38 -0500

Lois Lenski, the 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that good books be available to all children. The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation annually awards grants to both rural and urban public and school libraries for purchasing books for at-risk children, and gives priority to applications from libraries with limited book budgets. The application deadline is September 15....

http://www.loislenskicovey.org/

Gerry Solomon, School Library Media Consultant
Instructional Technology Section
K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6364 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
Raleigh, NC 27699-6364
(v) 919/807-3286
(fax) 919/807-3290
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/div_it/

The Verizon Foundation Accepts Proposals for Literacy

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:44:05 -0500

The Verizon Foundation is now accepting proposals from
eligible institutions for literacy grants. All 501(c)3
institutions, including public and private elementary and
secondary schools that are registered with the National
Center for Education Statistics (NCES), are eligible to
apply. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2008.

For more information visit:
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml

Gerry Solomon, School Library Media Consultant
Instructional Technology Section
K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6364 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
Raleigh, NC 27699-6364
(v) 919/807-3286
(fax) 919/807-3290
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/div_it/

Mini-grant Program for Public Schools and Public Libraries

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:35:47 -0500

The Ezra Jack Keats Mini-grant Program for Public Schools and
Public Libraries supports educators, parents, and children
in their efforts to spread literacy and love of learning.
To be eligible, the public schools and libraries must be
anywhere in the U.S. or its protectorates. The maximum
award amount is $500, and the deadline to apply is
September 15, 2008.

For more information on the mini-grants visit:
http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrant.html
...from AASL Hotlinks - July 2008:

Gerry Solomon, School Library Media Consultant
Instructional Technology Section
K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6364 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
Raleigh, NC 27699-6364
(v) 919/807-3286
(fax) 919/807-3290
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/div_it/

Links to Fun Global Games From World View

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:51:48 -0500

Global Updates From World View
June 2008

Keep your mind sharp and thinking globally this summer by challenging
yourself to a quiz, game, or other online activity. The following
/Global Update/ is a combination of game and quiz sites recommended by
My Wonderful World, as well as games produced by National Geographic,
the United Nations, the European Union, and more. Fun for all ages!

**/ Recommendations from My Wonderful World:/* *www.mywonderfulworld.org

NBC News Launches Free Online Learning Community

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:11:41 -0500

NBC has launched a free, collaborative learning community for students ages 13 and up that incorporates gaming, discussion, and video resources in a safe online environment. Created by NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, the site name--iCUE-- stands for Immerse, Connect, Understand, and Excel. Its learning platform uses a patented technology, based on research from the MIT Education Arcade, called the CueCard; its a combination media player, flash card, note-taking tool, and trading card. This "flip-card" technology allows users to warch streaming videos from NBC News and then "flip" the CueCard over for additional information. Users can "snag" CueCards and store them in personal resource libraries or CueCard "stacks"), customize them using the "jot" feature to writer thoughts and opinions, and exchange comments about content with their icue friends. MIT is conducting a study to find out how iCue can help students learn and build critical thinking skills and 21st century communications skills. The websites launch has a politically themed collection of games and activities highlighting the 2008 presidential race. A U.S. History course has been added and is operational. Over the summer U. S. government and politics, and English language and composition will be added. All content is aligned with the education standards for Advanced Placement courses..from June 2008 eSchool News

School Library Collection Grants Adwardees

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:07:26 -0500

To see the recipients of this year's School Library Collection Grants, go to the following link:

http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/lsta/Awardslist08-09.htm#SLCD

Gerry Solomon, School Library Media Consultant
Instructional Technology Section
K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

"Censorship in Schools and Libraries" Exhibit

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:32:50 -0500

"Censorship in Schools and Libraries" exhibit available for Banned Books
Week - September 27 - October 4, 2008.

The Long Island Coalition Against Censorship is an association of 22
educational and community organizations (16 are public libraries and
professional library organizations). The purpose of the Coalition is to
defend challenges to the First Amendment rights of public and school
libraries when there are efforts by individuals or groups to censor
books and other materials

Support for AASL Learning Standards

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:42:56 -0500

AASL has released an initial draft of its document that is designed to
support the new learning standards released in October 2007. This first
draft addresses only Standard 1 at grades 2, 5, 8, 10 and 12+. The
committee is seeking your reactions to the format and content and will
accept feedback from AASL members. E-mail comments to
StandardsInAction@ala.org, with “Comments” in the subject line,
before June 6, 2008.

http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/standardsinaction/standardsinaction.cfm

Resources for NC Educators

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:05:39 -0500

Links to web-resources and activities developed by the Instructional Technology Division/NCDPI to support and encourage the integration of Information Skills and Computer Skills into all content areas. To help teachers better prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the 21st Century.

Information Skills Program Description

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:23:09 -0500

A dynamic relationship exists between the goals and objectives identified in the Information Skills Curriculum and all other curricular areas.

Information Skills Philosophy

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:18:59 -0500

Today's student lives and learns in a world that has been radically altered by the ready availability of vast stores of information in a variety of formats.

Information Skills Strands

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:50:55 -0500

The Information Skills K-12 Standard Course of Study Format

Information Skills Grades K-2

Sun, 29 May 2005 11:25:28 -0500

Grades K - 2

In the primary grades K-2 the curriculum provides structured, supervised learning experiences that include selection of materials for pleasure and leisure as well as for information.

Information Skills 3-5

Sat, 28 May 2005 11:43:27 -0500

Grades 3 - 5

In grades 3-5 the curriculum provides an introduction to independent learning experiences that include more in-depth research strategies and application of personal and evaluative criteria to reading for pleasure.

Information Skills Grades 6 - 8

Fri, 27 May 2005 11:59:47 -0500

In grades 6-8 the curriculum provides a transition from a more structured, supervised learning experience to more independent practice with guidance.