2. Statement of Need 7th grade district Language Arts teachers are concerned students are using images incorrectly and breaking a copyright law Students included various images for prior projects and only 1 in every class noted the source of the images Allow teachers to become familiar with issues pertaining to images on the Internet and Creative Commons Licenses Teachers can use the information to instruct students on proper image use for the Journalistic unit
3. Proposal Brief Librarians propose a one hour staff development meeting at Clearview North Middle School Provide teachers information on various Creative Commons licenses Online Sources for images with clear licensing details (Creative Commons, Flickr, Google) Standard integration with both Common Core Language Arts standards and Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
4. Support StandardsCommon Core: CC.7.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner: 1.1.5Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. 1.3.1 Respect copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers 1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information 3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly 3.3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts
5. Support Cont. Big 6: step 3 (Locate and Access Information), step 4 (Use of Information), and step 6 (Evaluation) District Strategic Technology Plan Objectives: Schools will be lead by 21st-Century Professionals: 2.2 Provide online, web-based, and face-to-face resources for professional development in a). Technology b).Curriculum/Tech Integration. Students will be healthy and responsible in 21st-Century Learning Contexts 3.5 Incorporate ethical and responsible use of technology and online information in curriculum
6. Goals Empower teachers to instruct, evaluate, select, organize and present images responsibly 100% of teachers will understand Creative Commons licenses and how to use images appropriately Students will no longer randomly search images on Google with no regard for responsible use
7. Example Teachers will show students how to use Creative Commons Guidelines, Flickr and other worksheets/materials from workshop Teachers can access and use Flickr to find specific images Students will learn and practice responsible methods using Creative Commons in their journalistic unit.
8. Activity Librarians will review the 6 different Creative Commons licenses Access Creative Commons website and discuss various search image options such as Flickr and Google images Teachers will follow directions under handout
9. Allow teachers to search through pictures in Creative Commons using Flickr and Google tabs Discuss findings in large group Have teachers brainstorm ways to include Creative Commons in other lessons Answer any questions
10. Timeline 1 hour staff development: 15 minutes- talk about 6 Creative Common licenses 15 minutes- teachers will research on their own 15 minutes- discuss findings 15 minutes- questions/comments
11. Preparing 3 months ahead: Discuss with principals about meeting with 7th grade district Language Art teachers 2 months ahead: Schedule computer lab in central location 1 month ahead: Collaborate with district librarians to discuss and create workshop lessons/materials 3 weeks: contact 7th grade Language Arts teachers via e-mail
12. Week of: Remind teachers about workshop and encourage them to attend via e-mail 4 days before: Make copies of handout and activities. Make sure that all computers are working properly in computer lab. Review agenda and lesson Day of: Turn on all computers. Check Creative Commons link. Inform school security of visiting teachers. Set out materials for lesson
14. Facilitator Responsibilities Approval from principals- Meeting time/budget/teacher release from staff development day for 2 hours. All- Contact individual principals for approval, plan workshop through Skype and Google docs, and contact individual teachers for reminder.
15. Assessment Check teacher’s research to determine if they associated the correct pictures and meanings with Creative Common licenses Have teachers fill out questionnaires. Librarians will review comments and observation to determine success/changes Maintain communication with teachers during their unit to evaluate any additional support Collect data of final student products during team meetings to determine workshop impact
17. Conclusion Teachers will understand Creative Commons licenses and how to search for images on the internet for proper use Teachers will instruct their students accordingly on proper image use for all projects going forward Students will gain ethical image use and practice skills in their final unit projects
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