I visited the high school media center today for my practicum requirement. High school is so different from elementary school! The media center is currently preparing to undergo substantial renovations. Windows will be cut into the wall connecting the media center and computer lab in order for students to use these computers when the half-time computer lab teacher is not there. New carpet, bookshelves, and furniture designed for collaboration will be added to the facility.
Teachers come into the media center very often to do research. Even though there were no books in the media center, the computers were in use almost the entire day. The media specialist also goes into classrooms as needed to help teachers with technology projects. However, the WiFi within the school is still weak, so the laptop computers occasionally do not have Internet access at some locations in the school.
Teachers come into the media center very often to do research. Even though there were no books in the media center, the computers were in use almost the entire day. The media specialist also goes into classrooms as needed to help teachers with technology projects. However, the WiFi within the school is still weak, so the laptop computers occasionally do not have Internet access at some locations in the school.
Technology available at the high school includes:
Laptop computer cards
Motorola Xooms
Nooks
Projectors and 55"-screen TVs
Budget concerns are very similar to the elementary school where I work. Funds have been cut substantially. Most of the money for the renovations and new books/supplies come from SPLOST. Some money is occasionally provided by Partners in Education. One Partner donated several new computer tables
The media specialist is in charge of two separate committees for Technology & Media. The Media Committee screens challenged books, approves materials, etc. The Technology Committee plans technology events and purchases for the school. Technology Tuesdays are available for teacher training and led by the media specialist. However, these are not required and do not usually have good attendance.
I had some interesting experiences today. I helped weed through some old materials that went with video tapes. I helped box books for the move and transfer movies to different shelves so the shelves could be taken apart and disposed of. Some of the student aids dismantled the entire circulation desk. The desk was old and the particle board was beginning to separate.
Overall, this was such a pleasant experience. The media specialist was so helpful and answered my questions all day long. She volunteer information when I hadn't thought to ask about a specific topic. I enjoyed my time in the high school and would like to go back in the fall to see how the renovations turned out!
I had some interesting experiences today. I helped weed through some old materials that went with video tapes. I helped box books for the move and transfer movies to different shelves so the shelves could be taken apart and disposed of. Some of the student aids dismantled the entire circulation desk. The desk was old and the particle board was beginning to separate.
Overall, this was such a pleasant experience. The media specialist was so helpful and answered my questions all day long. She volunteer information when I hadn't thought to ask about a specific topic. I enjoyed my time in the high school and would like to go back in the fall to see how the renovations turned out!
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