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Future teachers roll up sleeves for Fond du Lac schools
by Dana Schwabenlander
Student WEA State Secretary
Outreach to Teach Coordinator

This April, over 200 student members of the Student Wisconsin Education Association (Student WEA) from public and private colleges and universities from around the state, joined forces to give the Fond du Lac School District a spring face lift during the Student WEA 9th Annual Outreach to Teach event. This year’s Student WEA Outreach to Teach Coordinator, Dana Schwabenlander, a senior at UW-Madison, worked closely with WEAC staff; Fond du Lac teachers, administrators, and staff; along with various members of the Association to plan and coordinate the 62+ projects. Projects completed over the course of the 24 hours were spread across 5 locations including Roberts Elementary School, Evans Elementary School, Theisen Middle School, Goodrich Nature Center, and Fruth Field. Projects included rejuvenating 2 nature centers, organizing and labeling materials, building a mobile concession stand and painting 20+ accent walls and several murals.

The Annual Outreach to Teach event is a means to educate student members as well as the community about the negative impact of state imposed revenue controls on school districts around the state. With increasing budget cuts, important programs, staff, as well as school maintenance are continually being cut. This project allowed students, current teachers, members of WEAC Retired, education support professionals and members of the community, including carpenters from the Fond du Lac Carpenters Union, to network and work together to complete projects to improve the learning environment for students in Fond du Lac. This annual event is always a great excitement for student members because of the direct means of helping a school district and the amount of networking opportunities available. Becca Patenaude, a UW-Madison Senior and President of the UW-Madison Student WEA Chapter stated, “The support from the school district and community has been amazing. There are union leaders, custodians, parents, and teachers all here helping us make Outreach a success.”

For a video overview of the several projects completed during the event, check out the video on the Student WEA website.

Related article:

OnWEAC Press Release
May 2007

http://www.weac.org/GreatSchools/2006-07/may07/outreach.htm

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2007

Anna Lewis, the CIMC's Assistant Director, has been honored as the 2007 Academic Staff Service Award winner for campus libraries. This award, presented on Thursday May 3, recognizes one academic staff member from the forty seven campus libraries who demonstrates exemplary working relationships, establishes a welcoming learning and research environment, and demonstrates leadership,creativity, initiative, and independence.

Anna's nomination papers recognized her as a leader and a librarian extraordinaire! Colleagues cited the insightful perspectives she brings to work on campus library committees and initiatives as well as her role in ensuring that the CIMC provides a welcoming atmosphere for members of the School of Education community. Student staff of the CIMC recognized Anna's excellence as a supervisor and trainer who inspires her staff with her caring attitude.

Jo Ann Carr
Director CIMC/IMDC

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2007

To mark National Library Week (April 15 - 21st), the CIMC created READ Posters for individuals wanting to be photographed with their favorite book. The CIMC then created posters using software purchased from the American Library Association. Turn-out was phenomenal! The CIMC printed more than 330 posters, many of which are currently on display in the CIMC. We even had a number of local celebrities, including Dean Julie Underwood, Associate Dean Ken Zeichner as well as numerous faculty and staff. Thanks to all of you who came in to help us celebrate National Library Week. Special thanks to CIMC Staff members Jess Williams and Amanda Manteufel who helped create many of the posters.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007

Summer will soon be here! If you would like your reserves available at the start of the summer semester, you will need to submit your request by June 1st. (Early requests are always appreciated!)

You may print the Reserve List request form at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/e_reserves/PDF_form/reserve_list.pdf
Please fill it out and return to Donna Meicher at 368 Teacher Education Building. Or, you may submit your request electronically to CIMC Reserves (cimcres@education.wisc.edu)

For guidelines on placing items on reserve at the CIMC, go to http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/e_reserves/index.html

An email with further details will be sent to all instructors.

Posted by Donna Meicher on May 1, 2007

Join Prof. Michael Connors and the virtual design team at UW-Madison on May 7 at 11 am to learn about work with Digital Printmaking students in Second Life. Prof. Connors notes, "My primary interest at this time is to explore the possibilities that online technology brings to the critique - a core element in the art curriculum. A virtual environment offers ways to visualize key concepts in the critique as well as provide a more extensive consideration of the students’ sources for inspiration. Online simulations help reveal and analyze the decision making process used by students during the development of their ideas. A primary goal of the critique is to see one's own work objectively through the eyes of others. This goal is not exclusive to the arts, but has applications in most academic fields."

Event hosted by RuArt Semaphore and Magda Voss

For more information about this Teacher Buzz evet, visit the Campus Observer news from the New Media Consortium online.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2007

Building on the success of YouTube, two veteran educators recently launched TeacherTube, a new online community for the sharing of instructional videos. TeacherTube will “provide anytime, anywhere professional development with teachers teaching teachers. As well, it is a site where teachers can post videos designed for students to view in order to learn a concept or skill.” To that end, the site provides users with subjects as varied as literature circles, mitosis, Second Life and Mrs. Burk’s Perimeter Rap.

TeacherTube users can search for videos or they can browse subject related channels like Professional Development and Student Products. In addition, they can take part in the discussions on the site’s blog, rate videos, and share videos of their own. Because it has only been around since March, TeacherTube lacks the depth of some web resources, but it is only a matter of time before it becomes a valuable asset to educators everywhere.

Posted by Jim Jonas on May 1, 2007

Between the Lions: Complete Collection 2005, by WGBH Educational Foundation and Sirius Thinking, Ltd.
(WGBH Boston Video, 2005)
70 Videocassettes + teacher's handbook
LTy LB1525 .B48 2005

A PBS Kids television series of animal stories that uses humorous characters, stories, skits, parodies, and songs to teach children how to read.

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2007

Dance Style Locator
Features illustrated descriptions of world dance styles from Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, North America, Caribbean, Oceania / Polynesia, and others. As performed by the World Art West organization.

Career/technical education statistics (CTES)
Based on analyses of existing NCES surveys, the system provides tables of data on career/technical education at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult education levels.

Word study for students with learning disabilities and English language learners
Funded by the U.S. Dept of Education Office of Special Education Programs . . . "to present effective instructional techniques and lessons for teaching word study to all students with reading difficulties, including those who are English language learners."

HighlightsKids.com
From Highlights for Children, this website features picture puzzles, online games, interactive stories, e-cards, science experiments, etc.

Discover Babylon: improving our understanding of Mesopotamian civilization through learning technology
"Uses sophisticated video gaming strategies and realistic digital environments to engage the learner in challenges and mysteries that can only be solved through developing an understanding of Mesopotamian society, business practices, and trade."

The Vega Science Trust
"Vega is a not-for-profit trust which broadcasts science programmes for free over the internet. Our programmes feature experts in science and engineering and many are or have in the past been broadcast on mainstream television."

World history for us all
A comprehensive model curriculum for teaching world history in middle and high schools, featuring teaching units, lesson plans, activities, resources, etc.

World history sources
"World History Sources is an online resource center designed to help high school and college world history teachers and their students locate, analyze, and learn from online primary sources and to further their understanding of the complex nature of world history, especially the issues of cultural contact and globalization."

MuseumKids
Features information and activities for children, including special family programs; 'My Met Calendar'; weekly email notices of upcoming programs and events; or interactive art games.

BrainPOP Jr.
Educational movies for K-3 learners. BrainPOP Jr. addresses a range of grade-appropriate topics (e.g. the food pyramid, soil, shapes) and encourages active viewing. Each has leveled quizzes, games, activities, and lesson ideas that develop students' critical thinking and inquiry skills.

Indian country Wisconsin
A project of the Milwaukee Public Museum funded by Ameritech, designed to assist teachers in meeting the requirements of Wisconsin Educational Act 31 which mandates kindergarten through grade 12 instruction in culture, history, sovereignty, and treaty rights of Wisconsin Indian tribes.

Science news for kids
For children of ages 9 to 14. . . hands-on activities, books, articles, Web resources, and other useful materials . . . offering teachers creative ways of using science news in their classrooms.

Curriki
An online environment created to support the development and free distribution of world-class educational materials via the World Wide Web. Free lessons, assessments, resources and textbooks developed by members of the curriki community. Initial focus: K-12 curricula in mathematics, science, technology, reading and language arts, and languages.

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2007

The CIMC is happy to announce that long-time CIMC student staff member, Renee Disch, is this year's recipient of the Daly Award for Student Staff Achievement in the School of Education. This award recognizes the critical roles that student hourly emplyees serve within the School of Education. Winners are selected based on demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, excellent customer service, or other activities that go beyond the ordinary expectations of their role as a student hourly staff member.

Renee has been working at the CIMC for over three years and has made multitudes of contributions. From serving on hiring committees and leading our Professional Collection weeding project, to developing many of our newest and most effective circulation policies, Renee has constantly gone above and beyond our highest expectations. We are so proud of Renee's achievements and feel very fortunate to have her on staff.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007

Multicultural education . . .

Multicultural Education, the Internet, and the New Media, edited by Roberto Muffoletto and Julie Horton. (Hampton Press, 2007)
Prof LC 1099 M837 2007

Education for Intercultural Citizenship: Concepts and Comparisons, edited by Geof Alred, Mike Byram and Mike Fleming. (Multilingual Matters, 2006)
Prof LC 1091 E464 2006

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language: A Pedagogical Grammar, by Janet Zhiqun Xing.
(Hong Kong University Press, 2006)
Prof PL 1065 X56 2006

Children's Knowledge, Beliefs and Feelings about Nations and National Groups, by Martyn Barrett in collaboration with Luciano Arcuri and others. (Psychology Press, 2007)
Prof BF 723.S6 B37 2007

. . . and other topics of current interest . . .

The Educational Rights of Students: International Perspectives on Demystifying the Legal Issues, edited by Charles J. Russo, Douglas J. Stewart, and Jan De Groof. (Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2007)
Prof K 3740 E38 2007

Education, Globalization, and the State in the Age of Terrorism, edited by Michael A. Peters. (Paradigm Publishers, 2005)
Prof LC 1091 E47 2005

School Money Trials: The Legal Pursuit of Educational Adequacy, edited by Martin R. West and Paul E. Peterson. (Brookings Institution Press, 2007)
Prof KF 4155 S36 2007

War & Peace: A Guide to Literature and New Media: Grades 4-8, by Virginia A. Walter. (Libraries Unlimited, 2007)
Prof U 21.2 W3444 2007

God in the Classroom: Religion and America's Public Schools, by R. Murray Thomas. (Praeger, 2007)
Prof KF 4162 .T44 2007

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2007

Children's lists . . .

Science Tools: Using Machines and Instruments, by Chris Eboch; illustrated by Jon Davis. (Picture Window Books, 2007)
LTy Q185.3 E26 2007

Cowboys and Coffin Makers: One Hundred 19th-Century Jobs You Might Have Feared or Fancied , by Laurie Coulter; art by Martha Newbigging. (Annick Press, 2007)
LTy HD8072 C78 2007

Sponges, Jellyfish & Other Simple Animals, by Steve Parker. (Animal Kingdom Classification series) (Compass Point Books, 2006)
LTy QL362.4 P367 2006

Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet, by David McLimans. (Walker, 2006.)
LTy QL83 M355 2006

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2007

Summer fun is just around the corner ---- although it might not seem like it right now with the crunch of end-of-the-semester assignments, classes, and exams coming up. But, it is, and CIMC staff hope to remind you of this as we focus our May displays on the aspect of fun by featuring items from the CIMC collection that celebrate summer, attempt to put a little fun in lesson planning, and provide you with some suggestions for some fun summer reading. Our staff wishes you good luck during these last few weeks of the semester and we hope you will stop by the CIMC and put some fun in your life!

Posted by Patricia Eschmann on May 1, 2007

Catherine Stephens and Jo Ann Carr both worked to produce posters for the Annual Campus Showcase. Catherine helped to present "Growing a Campus-Wide Grass Roots Community" developed in collaboration with the Community of Educational Technology Support (COMETS). Jo Ann helped to create the "Shortening Time to Impact - Engaging Diverse Stakeholders to Develop Viable Goals in the School of Education" poster along with John Nash and Dean Julie Underwood.

Jo Ann Carr also presented at the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) Conference held in Wisconsin Dells. "Staff Engagement: Discovering a Path to Success" was the title of her workshop in which she outlined the many things that we do at the CIMC that help to energize and involve staff members. Engaging all levels of staff in planning, communication, and community building is an important part of the CIMC philosophy.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007

The task of saying goodbye to graduating student staff members is a depressing process. The CIMC has the good fortune to employ fabulous staff members, and this semester we are forced to say goodbye and good luck to many of them!

CIMC Staff members who are graduating include: Katie Blunt (Special Education), Renee Disch (Elementary Education), Anna Klasen (Secondary Education and English), Laura Kroes (Elementary Education), Brigitte Menard (Political Science and Legal Studies), Deanna Olson (Library and Information Studies), Becca Patenaude (Secondary Education and Math), Ashley Shultz (Art). We know that all of these incredible individuals have very bright futures ahead of them. They have all made innumerable contributions to the CIMC, and we have been lucky to get to know them while they were completing their studies.

We also wish Naftali Beder (Art) well! He will be transferring to another institution. In addition to providing outstanding technical support, he has been a great dose of comic relief in our computer lab. Mustafa Ozkaynak will also be leaving his position as Project Assistant at the end of June in order to focus on his graduate studies. We have appreciated Mustafa's excellent work in our computer lab, work on the CIMC's documentation project, as well as his work on supporting hardware and software issues.

We will miss all of these staff members tremendously and we hope that they will come back and visit often.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007

The CIMC is happy to offer 10 new tripods to our clients - 5 for cameras and 5 for camcorders. Tripods are always a great way to stabilize your videorecordings and photographs. Questions? Please call the Circulation Desk at 608-263-4750.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007

3 week Intersession 2007 (May 19-June 17)
Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
May 28: CLOSED

Eight Week Session 2007 (June 18-Aug 12)
Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
July 4: CLOSED

Intersession 2007 (August 13-Sep 3)
Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Sep 3: CLOSED

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2007