EDLM 410 - Introduction to Library Media Issues

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Students will create an advisory board plan as well as a selection policy which addresses the issue of diversity within the collection and as it pertains to access.

Graduate students will write a five page paper addressing diversity issues as it pertains to access.

Instructor will review and give feedback on students’ advisory board and selection policy proposals using a standard rubric. The graduate paper will be analyzed with a specific rubric examining the diversity issues.

Students will produce a paper that examines and critiques three school Bring Your Own Device models with attention to equal access and school policy issues. Graduate students will critique five school Bring Your Own Device models with attention to equal access and school policy issues.

Instructor will evaluate student papers and provide rubric-based feedback.

Students will develop multi-media policy for appropriate age groups addressing ID theft, digital footprint, online relationships, and legal (fair) use of others’ materials. Graduate students will write a five page paper addressing fair use of others’ materials.

Instructor will assess student multi-media policy using a rubric and content questions on exam. A Fair Issue Analysis Rubric will be utilized to assess the graduate paper on fair use of other’s materials.

Students will draft a policy for staff outlining the usage parameters of internet access and school filtering (CIPA) obligations, including bout not limited to unblocking sites, BYOD, and other acceptable use issues. Graduate students will create a professional development plan on internet access to implement in a school setting.

Instructor will assess with a standard rubric the student assignment, covering a policy outlining usage parameters of internet access, filtering mechanisms and also the related professional development challenges.

Students will compose a personal philosophy/disposition paper addressing intellectual freedom and anticipated role at assigned grade level. Graduate students will analyze case studies dealing intellectual freedom.

Instructor will assess with a rubric, key elements of student personal philosophy/disposition and /or case studies addressing intellectual freedom and anticipated role at assigned grade level.

Students will develop a cope and sequence for a school library curriculum including literature, information, and technology aspects. Graduate students will develop a professional development plan for staff.

Instructor will assess with a combination of class exam questions and standard rubric, student work in composing acceptable standards for a school’s library curriculum and a professional development plan related to the staff learning the acceptable standards.

Students will demonstrate comprehension of multicultural issues that enhance cultural sensitivity and awareness. Graduate students will develop a paper on cultural proficient leadership practice and present it in class.

Instructor will assess student comprehension on multicultural issues using a presentation rubric, exam and a paper rubric assessment on cultural proficient leadership practice.