1. Metronet
1619 Dayton Avenue!
!
Saint Paul MN
http://www.metrolibraries.net/

2. Wordle.net

3. Metronet
• Started in 1980
along with six other
multitypes!
• Funded by state
Legislature!
• Facilitate
cooperation &
collaboration among
all types of libraries!
• Different regions
with different
activities!

4. Current Metronet Activities
History Day @ your library

6. What is 23 Things On a Stick?
• A self-directed online learning program
• Web 2.0 Tools applied in libraries and at home
http://23thingsonastick.blogspot.com

7. More Things On a Stick
http://morethingsonastick.pbworks.com/FrontPage

8. Watch for Things On a Stick News
in January 2010

9. • For Teachers & LMS Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-12
• Read books recommended for curriculum or free
reading
• Blog reviews
• Attend Day Camp or Virtual Camp
• Earn CEUs

10. History Day @ your library
• For teachers, LMS, & librarians who work with
History Day students
• Breakout sessions on research, reliable resources,
& responsible use
• Co-sponsored with History Day, MELSA, & History
Center
• Annually in November
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867046@N07/2754788861

11. http://metronetmili.pbworks.com/

12. Metronet Information
Literacy Initiative (MILI)
• Professional development for teachers
& LMS
• Focus on the MN Info & Technology
Literacy Standards into classroom
teaching
www.flickr.com/photos/34017702@N00/74907741

13. MILI’s Purpose
• Influence the teaching of the research process
• Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web
2.0 tools useful in the classroom
• Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs
into teaching
• Encourage more collaboration between LMS &
teachers around the research process
www.flickr.com/photos/50502690@N00/112295678

14. MILI 3 Rs
• Research Process
• Reliable Resources
• Responsible Use

15. Standards & Classroom 2.0
• AASL-Standards for 21st Century Learners
• ITSE-National Educational Technology Standards
• MEMO-Information & Technology Literacy
Standards
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52241821@N00/645244048

16. Metronet
• Design & conduct orientation + Webinars + F2Fafter
school meetings
• Maintain the MILI Ning
• Provide support via the Wiki, email, & in the F2F
sessions…
• Food! (You provide beverage)
www.flickr.com/photos/85966598@N00/210586449

17. Participants’ Responsibilities
• Attend the monthly Webinar
• Attend monthly F2F meetings--arrive on time and stay
throughout
• Participate in the Ning: maintain your blog, comment on
others’ blogs
• Create & keep up with Virtual PD
• Be responsible for your learning
• Share your knowledge
• Make suggestions--tools, topics…
www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/32254027

18. School District
• Manage credits for CE, Board Credits, Q-Comp, etc.
• Other incentives as determined by District
• Monitor attendance & compliance for participation
using rubric
• Make it possible for teachers/LMS to use tools in
class
www.flickr.com/photos/9223655@N07/765323437