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Library Media Portfolio: 902 Professional

To move from the initial to the 902 professional level license from either an initial level license or a professional level with stipulations, an applicant must have

For the most up-to-date guidelines, see the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's information on licenses.

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To demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions in the AASL / NCATE Standards for Initial Programs for School Library Media Specialist Preparation competencies, the Wisconsin DPI Content Standards for the Professional License, and the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards for Library Media the applicant will create a portfolio of selected artifacts with reflections that will be evaluated by the faculty. This will be evaluated by library media faculty at the end of each course and before granting the 902 license.

Course Competencies Index Page
Administration of Educational Media and Technology Programs Competencies: LIBMEDIA 751 Index page: LIBMEDIA 751
Trends in K-12 Literature and Related Media Competencies: LIBMEDIA 715 Index page: LIBMEDIA 715
Computer Applications in Library Media Centers Competencies: LIBMEDIA 641 Index page: LIBMEDIA 641
Information, Virtual Libraries and the Internet Competencies: LIBMEDIA 756 Index page: LIBMEDIA 756
Advanced Design and Production Competencies: LIBMEDIA 754 Index page: LIBMEDIA 754
Instructional Design Competencies: EDFOUND 752 Index page: EDFOUND 752
Teaching and Learning via Video and Across Distances Competencies: LIBMEDIA 638 Index page: LIBMEDIA 638
Hypermedia Competencies: LIBMEDIA 755 Index page: LIBMEDIA 755

Competencies by Courses

Assessment Categories

  • Content knowledge (CK)
  • Service delivery knowledge / pedagogical knowledge (SDK / PK)
  • Professional dispositions (PD)
  • Human relations (HR)
  • Communications (C)

Program competency

WI DPI standards for initial licensure

AASL/ NCATE Standard

NBPTS

Possible artifacts

Computer Applications in Libraries (LIBMEDIA 641)

UWSSLEC: Information Systems

CK

Demonstrate an understanding of technological systems (e.g., hardware, networks, distance technologies, assistive technologies) and software applications

P5a

2c (A), 4b (T)

3, 5

Troubleshooting; Needs Analysis; Network Plan; Discussion

CK

Monitor, assess, and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access, and delivery systems, networks, telecommunication, multimedia

P3a, P4a, P5a

1a (T), 2c (A), 4b (T)

3, 5

Digital Ref; Collection Management; Digital Content; Grant Proposal; Discussion

CK

Identify issues and programs in technologies and related areas, and begin to develop strategies for solving these problems

P5a

2c (A)

 

Troubleshooting

CK

Explore electronic networks and resources sharing systems that expand access to networking

P3a, P5a

1c (T), 1d (A), 2c (A), 3a (A, T), 4a (A, T), 4b (T)

5

Needs Analysis; Network Plan; Discussion

CK

Monitor, assess, and employ existing and emerging technologies for collection development

P4a

1c (A, T), 2c (A)

3

Digital Content; Discussion

CK

Select appropriate electronic systems for collection management and user access

P3a, P4b, P5a

1c (A, T)

3, 5

Digital Ref Collection Management

CK

Develop long range plans for information technology in a school through systems analysis and collaboration with others in the school

P5a

1c (T), 1d (A), 2c (A), 4a (A, T), 4b (A, T)

3, 6

Needs Analysis; TechPlanAnalysis

CK

Seek funding sources and develop grant writing skills

P6b, P6d

4b (T)

6

Grant Proposal

CK

Explore partnerships and outsourcing for technology

 

3a (A), 4b (T)

10

Tech Support; Discussion

CK

Develop evaluation methods for information technology

 

4a (T), 4b (A, T)

3, 6

 

CK

Examine support structures needed for information and instructional technology

 

4b (T)

6

Tech Support

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Administration of Educational Media and Technology Programs (LIBMEDIA 751)

UWSSLEC: Administration

CK

Assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate staff development activities that make realization of program and district initiatives possible.

P5c

3b (A)

5

StaffDevCaseStudy

CK

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of leadership skills, including strategies, planning and goal setting. Apply a working knowledge of management principles and change theory.

P6a, P7f

 

3, 6, 10

ManageCaseStudy

CK

Work with faculty, administrators, and other library media professionals to review and revise as needed library media program goals to assure that they remain an integral part of the educational program in the school and school district.

P6a

4b (A), 4c (A)

6, 10

Plan Critique

CK

Design, implement and communicate policies and procedures for the management of an effective school library media program to support program goals.

P6c

4b (A), 4a (T)

3, 6, 9

Plan Critique

CK

Contribute to the development of district-level long-range plans for the library media program and other programs within the school district. (include program evaluation)

P6b

4a (T), 4c (T)

6, 10

Plan Critique

CK

Advocate for sufficient budget / resources from local, state and federal sources to meet library media program goals at the school district level .

P6d

4b (A, T)

6

FundingCaseStudy

CK

Advocate and plan for new and remodeled school library media facilities to support the instructional program of the school district

P6e

1d (A), 4b (A)

5

FacilitiesCaseStudy

CK

Introduction to vocabulary of research methods, concepts, initial practice (needs assessment)

Applies appropriate research findings to improve teaching and learning throughout the school and specifically within the school library media program

P6f

1d (T), 3c (T)

3

Issue Paper

CK

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of appropriate local, state, regional, and national professional associations and publications

P1c

3a (A, T)

8

Conf/Publ

CK

Identify legislation, legal issues, and policy at the local, state, and national levels that affect the development of school library media programs (e.g., intellectual property, Internet filtering, non-discrimination, ADA, confidentiality, privacy) and take appropriate action

P1d

 

9

StaffDevCaseStudy

CK

Advocate and promote the role and services of the school library media program regularly and purposefully within the school district and its community

P2a

4b (T)

10

FundingCaseStudy

CK

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, evaluates and provides leadership for volunteer, paraprofessional and student staff in the library media program, examining personnel issues such as hiring, progressive discipline, firing, goals, roles, and mentoring.

 

4b (T)

6

Discuss

CK

Develop strategies for problem solving in the management area.

   

6

 

CK

Access to library media programs (e.g., flexible vs. fixed scheduling). Supports equitable and flexible access to information, ideas, resources, and service both within and beyond the school.

 

1c (T)

 

FacilitiesCaseStudy

 

CK

Engage in continuous self-evaluation and self-directed learning for personal professional growth

P1b

3c (T)

7, 8

PersonalImpPlan

CK

Understands the principles, supports, and promotes the practice of intellectual freedom, free inquiry, and access to information that is requisite to effective and responsible citizenship in a democracy. Advocate for and provide instruction in copyright law compliance

P3b, P5c

1a (T), 1c (T)

3, 9

StaffDevCaseStudy

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Teaching and Learning via Video and across Distances (LIBMEDIA 638)

CK

1. Apply appropriate research findings to improve teaching and learning throughout the school and specifically within the school library media program

P6F

2A

4

Instructional unit

Research study summary

CK

2. Apply knowledge of learning theory, human development, student cultures, instructional strategies, curriculum and assessment

P6F, P6F

2a (A), 2c (A)

1,2,4

Instructional unit

Video

CK

3. Propose, develop and evaluate strategies, materials, and/or alternatives for instruction to meet varied learning needs and teaching

P2A, P2B, P7E

2A

4, 9

Instructional unit

Teacher interview on unit

CK

4. Exhibit an understanding of the role of the school library media program as a central element in the intellectual life of the school

P2A, P2B, P6

 

4, 9

Instructional unit

CK

5. Work with other faculty to identify appropriate instructional strategies and creative uses of resources to integrate information and technology literacy into the curriculum

P3A, P6F, P7B

 

4, 5

Instructional unit

Teacher interview on unit

CK

6.Apply basic principles of instructional and message design to produce resources for specific learning objectives. P5b 2c (A) 2,3

Instructional unit

Video

CK

7. Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs.

P5a, P5b

2c (A)

3, 5

Video

 

 

8. Communicate complex and abstract concepts with elegance and clarity.

  2a (A), 2c (A)  

Video

Analysis of video / commercials

CK

9. Perform as a contributing member of a group P2b    

Video

Instructional unit

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Hypermedia (LIBMEDIA 755)

CK

Perform as a contributing member of a group

     

Argument

CK

Apply basic principles of instructional and message design to produce resources for specific learning objectives.

Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs

Evaluate and plan uses of hypermedia products in support of the learning process (WTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7),

Identify and use computer programs and hardware for capturing and manipulating sound and still images,

Use basic message and screen design principles in creating a hypermedia product,

P5a, P5b

2c (A)

2, 3, 5

Webquest

Argument

CK

Apply knowledge of learning theory, human development, student cultures, instructional strategies, curriculum, assessment, and research related to instructional media and technology to improve teaching and learning.

 

2a (A)

1, 2, 4

Webquest

CK

Communicate complex and abstract concepts with elegance and clarity

     

Argument

Webquest

CK

Suggest strategies, materials, and/or alternatives for instruction to meet varied learning needs and teaching

 

2a (A)

1, 2, 4

Webquest

CK

Apply appropriate research findings to improve teaching and learning throughout the school and specifically within the school library media program

P6f

3c (T)

2

Trends Paper

CK

Use principles and theories of curriculum design to create strategies for integrating information and technology literacy into the curriculum.

.Develop an instructional use of hypermedia for problem-based learning.

Incorporate information in multiple formats (text, graphics, still or moving pictures, sound) into a WWW hypermedia product that presents multiple sides of an argument.

P5a, P5b, P7b, P7e

2c (A)

2, 4

Webquest

Argument

CK

Develop assessment criteria for evaluating hypermedia products (WTS 8).

   

4

Assessment

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Information, Virtual Libraries and the Internet (LIBMEDIA 756)

UWSSLEC: Virtual Libraries

CK

Understands the nature of information in a hybrid library

P5, P4A

1C,

3, 5

Discussions
WebSite

CK

Understands the process of content and collection management in a hybrid library

P4B, P5B

4A

3, 5

Discussions
WebSite
MyLibrary

CK

Can organize information in a virtual environment

P3

1C

3, 5

WebSite

CK

Can conceptualize and develop an implementation plan for personalized library service in a virtual environment

P3A, P5B

1D

3, 5

Discussions
MyLibrary

CK

Knows and can apply the tools and processes of digital reference

P3A, P5B

1C

3, 5

Activities
WebSite

CK

Is able to develop online access to user education in a virtual library

P3A, P4A, P4B

1B, 1D

3, 5

WebSite
MyLibrary

CK

Knows and uses the professional tools and strategies to stay current with and apply research in digital libraries and librarianship

P1C, P1A

3A

3, 8

Discussions
WebSite

CK

Understands the issues of, and is able to develop strategies for protecting, intellectual freedom and privacy in networked digital libraries

P1D

1C

3, 9

Discussions
WebSite

MyLibrary

CK

Understands the issues of, and is able to develop strategies for protecting, intellectual property rights in networked digital libraries

P1D, P3B, P4

1C

3, 9

Discussions
WebSite
MyLibrary

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Advanced Design (LIBMEDIA 754)

CK

Apply basic principles of instructional and message design to produce resources for specific learning objectives. Communicate complex and abstract concepts with elegance and clarity

P5A,

2C

5

Tutorial

CK

Apply advanced technologies to design, develop and produce media in support of the library media and instructional programs

P5B

2C

5

Tutorial

CK

Teach ethical use of information and technology and respects and complies with intellectual property rights, laws and guidelines

P4B

1C

5

Tutorial

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Instructional Design (EDFOUND 752)

CK

Apply appropriate research findings to improve teaching and learning throughout the school and specifically within the school library media program

P6F

2A

4

PBL

CK

Apply knowledge of learning theory, human development, student cultures, instructional strategies, curriculum and assessment

P6F, P6F

2A

4

PBL

Tutorial

CK

Propose, develop and evaluate strategies, materials, and/or alternatives for instruction to meet varied learning needs and teaching

P2A, P2B, P7E

2A

4, 9

PBL

Tutorial

CK

Exhibit an understanding of the role of the school library media program as a central element in the intellectual life of the school

P2A, P2B, P6

 

4, 9

PBL

CK

Work with other faculty to identify appropriate instructional strategies and creative uses of resources to integrate information and technology literacy into the curriculum

P3A, P6F, P7B

 

4, 5

PBL

Tutorial

CK

Perform as a contributing member of a group

       

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Trends in K-12 Literature (LIBMEDIA 715)

CK, C Listens to and questions students to identify their reading interests based on theories of learning styles
3, 7 1b, 2a 1 Interview
CK, HR Promotes reading, viewing, and listening guidance for children and adolescents founded on knowledge of a wide range of YA and children's literature and an understanding of diversity of culture, student development, and student interests based on critical perspectives
3, 7 1b, 3b 2, 3, 9 Essay
CK Demonstrates knowledge of new literary theories and how they impact interpretations of children's and YA literature
3, 7 1b 5 Essay
CK, C Models enthusiastic and effective use of books and other media for pleasure and information
3, 7 1b 2 Project
CK, C Works individually and collaboratively with teachers, parents and students to promote the love of reading and knowledge of available resources within the school and larger community
I3, 7 2, 3 4 Project
C Understands the principles and supports the practice of intellectual freedom, free inquiry and access to information that is requisite for effective and responsible citizenship in a democracy
3, 7 1c, 3c 9 Essay
CK Monitors, assesses and employs existing and emerging trends and technologies in the field
5 1b, 1d, 3c 5 Project
CK Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate professional publications and associations
1 3a 8 Paper
CK Collaborates with teachers to integrate literature across the curriculum 7 1d, 3b 4, 10 Project

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