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The last week of August we unveiled a redesigned CIMC web site. The new site is designed with a few goals in mind: First, we wanted visitors to quickly find desired information. Second, we wanted to highlight CIMC resources and services. Third, we wanted to reduce content, especially content identified as "text heavy". Finally, we wanted to brighten and add a human element to the site.

The site content was reorganized and pages were pared down to meet the the goals of improved navigation, reduced content, and emphasizing our services and resources. By the prominent placement and size of images,
we hoped to reach our other goal of brightening the site. We also applied templates shared by the UW Libraries so that we would have an appearance and labels consistent with other campus sites. This compatibility of our sites should also help visitors to navigate. Over the next few months we plan to observe and ask visitors to judge
the usefulness of the site. We invite your comments. Please write to tell us if you find the site useful and what we can do to improve it. Email messages can be sent to cimc-web@lists.education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Chris Dowling on September 1, 2007

This summer we prepared for the Fall semester by adding another computer to classrooms 346, 348, and 356. There are now 13 student stations in addition to the instructor's station. Video was also improved on the Windows computers in classroom 348. An ATI FireGL V5200 card was added to each station. This card enables the rendering of 3D animation with programs like Autodesk Maya and McNeel Rhinoceros.

A set of 8 dual-boot laptops are also available to increase the number of student computers in any of the CIMC classrooms. The laptops can be reserved with any of the four classrooms: 330, 346, 348, and 356. These Apple MacBook Pro 15" computers run on an Intel dual-core processor at 2.33 GHz. The laptops have 2 GB of RAM, a 112 GB hard drive, and an internal optical drive for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. The software installed on the laptops will be identical to those on other lab computers.

Posted by Chris Dowling on September 1, 2007

If you have visited the CIMC prior to this semester, you may notice some changes.

Our reference collection was evaluated, which means that our reference stacks have been reduced in number and size. Materials that were moved from our reference collection may now be found in our circulating collections. Our journal collection has also been reduced in physical size.

Current journals are now interfiled with previous issues. This means one stop-shopping for your print journal needs.

Dissertation Proposals are now shelved on the back side of our reference stacks.

Finally, to make room for the Technology Enhanced Learning Grant Teaching Assistants, Room 332 (small study room) is no longer available for reservations. Room 302 (seminar room by the elevators) and our 4th floor instructional space remain available for groups and classes of many sizes.

Posted by Anna Lewis on September 1, 2007

Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (Greenville, N.C.)
A peer-reviewed forum for the dissemination of articles on research, practice, and related issues relevant to teaching and learning in the preK-12 environment.

Earth Guide
Eight interactive presentations on astronomy, planetary science and geography.

Glossopedia
A multimedia online childrens' encyclopedia on nature, animals, science, and culture.

Developing the STEM Education Pipeline
Recommendations for strengthening science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in middle schools and high schools.

Maintaining a Strong Engineering Workforce
Descriptive data (by gender and by racial and ethnic group) on the background and academic preparation of high school graduates who planned to major in engineering upon entrance to college

The Promise of Baldrige for K-12 Education
This report examines improvement of school quality through implementation of the Baldrige criteria and makes specific recommendations regarding potential Baldrige K-12 implementation, evaluation, and research.

Zoom School
An on-line elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities.

Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting. Kindergarten Entry Skills
Outlines the skills kindergarten teachers consider necessary for a child entering kindergarten. Includes links to web resources and annotated bibliographies of related journal articles.

Ready Web
A school readiness virtual library of documents and articles, as well as document and journal article bibliographies from the ERIC database (updated quarterly).

Posted by Vince Jenkins on September 1, 2007

These words will be heard often this month as CIMC staff greet new and returning SoEd students, faculty, and staff. Our first collection displays of this new academic year will focus on CIMC resources and services, banned books/censorship issues, September 11th remembrances, and "You Say It's Your Birthday?" collection items.

Drop by during September so our staff can experience the pleasure of welcoming YOU to the CIMC!

Posted by Patricia Eschmann on September 1, 2007

Twist, Peter. Complete conditioning for hockey
Human Kinetics, 2007
LTy GV848.3 T85 2007

Flockhart, Dan. Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents
Jossey-Bass, 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F592 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F5921 2007 (student workbook)

Flockhart, Dan. Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents
Jossey-Bass, 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F593 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F5931 2007 (student workbook)

Flockhart, Dan. Fantasy Football and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents
Jossey-Bass, 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F594 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F5941 2007 (student workbook)

Flockhart, Dan. Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents
Jossey-Bass, 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F597 2007
LTy QA135.6 .F5971 2007 (student workbook)

Morgan Wootten's Basketball Xs & Os [videorecording]
Human Kinetics, 2004
LTy GV885.35 M67 2004
--Disc 1. Man-to-Man Offense & Defense
--Disc 2. Zone Offense & Defense Plus Inbound Plays

Posted by Vince Jenkins on September 1, 2007

Early Childhood Development

Field, Tiffany. The Amazing Infant
Blackwell Pub., 2007
Prof BF719 .F525 2007

Rous, Beth S. Tools for Transition in Early Childhood: A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, & Families
Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., 2006
Prof HQ778.63 .R68 2006

Eubanks, Shyrelle (ed.) Quality Full-Day Kindergarten: Makine the Most of It
National Education Association, 2006
Prof LB1169 .Q35 2006

Perry, D.F., R.F. Kaufmann, and J. Knitzer, eds. Social & Emotional Health in Early Childhood: Building Bridges Between Services & Systems
Paul H. Brookes, 2007
Prof RJ102 .S63 2007

Science Teaching

Stone, Randi (ed.) Best Practices forTeaching Science: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do
Corwin Press, 2007
Prof LB1585 .B44 2007

Buxton, Cory A., and Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr. Teaching Science in Elementary & Middle School: A Cognitive and Cultural Approach
SAGE Publications, 2007
Prof LB1585 .B88 2007

Posted by Vince Jenkins on September 1, 2007

It's that time of year again! CIMC and IMDC departments provide teaching labs and technology ready spaces free of charge for SoE classes and programs. Please review SoE Technology Spaces for more information about reservations, reservation guidelines, and technology spaces.

To best track requests, we ask that you submit information via our web form. Please be reminded that CIMC staff can process requests for teaching lab space for Fall 2008 for classes where the primary location is the CIMC teaching lab on or after September 4, 2007.

If you have questions about scheduling teaching space at the CIMC, please feel free to contact Catherine Stephens at cstephens@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on September 1, 2007

Visitors to the CIMC may notice the Current Journals section has disappeared. Not to worry - those interested in print versions of our journals need look no further than the Journals collection. It was created by merging the Current Journals with the Back Issues to create one collection. We hope this merger will make it easier for patrons to find what they need quickly, whether the issue is old or new.

Posted by Jim Jonas on September 1, 2007

Support for the integration of technology in SoE courses is being funded for the 2007-08 academic year through the School's Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Project. The Provost's office has funded this initiative, developed by the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee (ITPAC), which will focus on expanded use of the Learn@UW course management system. The project team includes three TA's: Alan Hackbarth, Luiz Lopes, and Brian Zoellner whose work will be coordinated by Catherine Stephens and Jo Ann Carr. This team is also ready to help support other course integrated technologies that meet the teaching and learning needs of the School.

Please visit our TEL Project site to meet the project team.
http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/services/Instruction/TEL/index.html

Posted by Catherine Stephens on September 1, 2007

CIMC instruction staff look forward to working with faculty and SoE programs to help address information and technology literacy topics. To request a session in conjunction with a SoE course, begin by reviewing our guidelines for course-related instruction or visit our list of staff focus areas online. For more information, please contact Catherine Stephens at cstephens@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on September 1, 2007

The CIMC is pleased to announce the hiring of many new and talented staff members. For those of you using the Circulation Desk, you may encounter the smiling faces of: Michelle Bass, John Beck, Emily Bouwkamp, Nick Sievert, Tara Radniecki, or Danielle Yanke. When in the computer lab, you may come across the helpfulness of Dan Hickmann or Alyssa Kroes. Each day the CIMC recognizes the critically important role that the CIMC student staff play in making the CIMC a great place for our patrons. Thank you staff!

The CIMC also welcomes Matt Jabaily. Matt is our new Course Integrated Technology Teaching Assistant. That means he is responsible for maintaining the CIMC's equipment collection, as well as for providing instruction on the use of various software and hardware to School of Education classes. Matt had previously been working for the Middleton Shelving Facility here at UW-Madison, and has recently begun his graduate studies in the School of Library and Information Studies. Matt is also a certified Secondary English teacher. The CIMC is excited to have Matt on staff!

Posted by Anna Lewis on September 1, 2007