Sample Digital Advocacy Story:
Initial Meme: "Coteach: Step Out of the Box!"
Target Audience(s):
Practicing Classroom Teachers and School Librarians (who are reluctant coteachers) and principals (who may not realize the potential of coteaching to improve student learning and educator proficiency)
One-sentence Theme:
When educators step out of the box to coteach, they can improve learning and teaching in their schools for the benefit of all.
Based on the Texas Education Agency's SBEC School Librarians Standards and ALA-AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians:
Standard I. Learner-Centered Teaching and Learning: (3) model and promote collaborative planning, cooperative teaching, and direct instruction as determined by learners' needs and state curriculum standards (SBEC).
Standard I. Teaching and Learning: 1.3 Instructional Partner: Candidates model, share, and promote effective principles of teaching and learning as collaborative partners with other educators (ALA-AASL).
Works Cited
American Library Association (ALA) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Standards for the Initial Preparation of School Librarians. American Library Association. 2010. Web. 03 Feb. 2013. <http://tinyurl.com/ALA-AASL-Initial-Prep>.
SBEC. Rule 239.55: Standards Required for the School Librarian. Texas Administrative Code. 13 Dec. 2009. Web. 31 Jan. 2016. <http://tinyurl.com/TXslSBEC>.
Storyboard, Script
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Storyboard with Web 2.0 Tool Padlet (formerly Wallwisher): http://padlet.com/wall/advocacy4coteaching
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Script with PowerPoint (.pdf file) Coteaching_Advocacy_Story_Outline_0113.pdf
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DRAFT: "Coteach: Step Out of the Box," an Animoto Video: http://animoto.com/play/E3Vmk861WPIKbSmNQ83Hqg
- Beginning January 6, 2013 -Seeking Feedback
- Posted to the School Librarian Leadership Blog
- Linked posting to Facebook
- Posted to Twitter
- Posted to the AASL Forum Listserv
- Feedback Received as of 2/10/13
- from the blog post: video can help reach out to reluctant teacher - fun music!
- Linked posting to Facebook - private emails - add more secondary images, why not replace the cover for your first book with the new one, a technology coteaching situation
- Posted to Twitter - no feedback
- Posted to the AASL Forum Listserv - CA librarian "liked" - said she would add to her blog
- OWN realization: TCEA Conference Keynote Speaker Peter Sheahan - Technology integration amplifies underlying teaching proficiency. Many educators are fearful of looking "stupid" in front kids. Also, the point of my keynote presentation Teaching Teachers Technology: The School Librarian's Starring Role was to encourage school librarians to address the needs of adult learners. One way to do that is by offering to take risks -- together!
- Revised Script - Revised 2/16/13 Coteaching_Advocacy_Story_Outline_revised_021613.pdf
Final Presentation
Final Meme: Coteachers: Step Out of the Box - Together!" an Animoto Video: http://animoto.com/play/XGIyUfLHY32MGpDQdj6vKA
Reflection Script: Moreillon_A.2.3_Reflection_Script.doc