News

As detailed in the August news, the CIMC, the IMDC, and the SoE IT have merged in order to improve access to IT services for the School of Education. Although this merger was effective July 1, 2008, we are still working to identify a name which will resonate with our users and appropriately describe the range of our services.

Members of the School of Education Community will be invited to participate in a two part Name Game survey to take place the weeks of October 20 and October 27. During the week of October 20 the School will be asked to provide words or phrases that describe the range of services provided through this merger. During the week of October 27 the School will be asked to rank potential names that emerge from the October 20 survey.

You are also welcome to drop off Name Suggestions at either of our two Drop Box locations: the CIMC, third floor Teacher Education at the Reference Collection, or the IMDC, room 109 Teacher Education.

Please contact Jo Ann Carr if you have questions about this process.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on October 3, 2008

Looking for a computer lab or classroom space? The CIMC computer labs have openings both this semester and next. And, if you have not heard the news yet, we have revised the policy for reserving the two CIMC classroom spaces. These two spaces are widely available for use, and 401b has new tables and chairs installed this month! There is also an 8 laptop cart that can be used in any CIMC computer lab or classroom.

There are also rooms and resources in Ed Sci that are available for classes or occasional events. Lecture halls 204 and 228 are well-suited for large classes and events. A 28 laptop cart is available for any class or meeting in Ed Sci.

To request a lab or classroom, please contact Jesse Winters.

Posted by Jesse Winters on October 3, 2008

In an effort to provide users better access to information, the CIMC is now circulating the books in its Reference Collection. Because the CIMC's Reference Collection contains a number of titles only available in print, this is just another step towards providing our users with better access to these valuable works. Reference Collection titles have a 1 day loan period - allowing users to read, copy or scan the items outside of the CIMC.

Posted by Amanda Manteufel on October 3, 2008

We are pleased to announce a pilot initiative designed to support current and new UW-Madison instructors using Second Life. With support from the CIO office, UW-Madison has purchased a NMC (New Media Consortium) island in Second Life - a place we can call home. Visitors to the virtual island will find the Memorial Union, Union Terrace, Library Mall, and Bascom Hall.

Second Life allows educators a 3-D web environment for teaching in a virtual world space. Class scenarios include role-playing, art reviews and exhibitions, and learning community spaces. For more information, see the current Educause Review "Back to Virtual School".

The Pilot Support group has scheduled Orientation sessions to help bring participants in world, tour the UW-Wisconsin island space, and other Second Life spaces for teaching and learning. Session participants will be invited to share course objectives for using Second Life and share examples of in world class activities.

Please feel to contact the pilot support group at virtualworlds@lists.wisc.edu with questions. Members of the support group are also available for faculty consulting around using Second Life for teaching and learning.

UW-Madison island in Second Life.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on October 3, 2008

Tunnels, by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.
Chicken House/Scholastic, 2008
Summary: When Will Burrows and his friend Chester embark on a quest to find Will's archaeologist father, who has inexplicably disappeared, they are led to a labyrinthine world underneath London, full of sinister inhabitants with evil intentions toward "Topsoilers" like Will and his father.
LTy PZ3.G65926 Tu 2008

Slam, by Nick Hornby
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2007
Summary: At the age of fifteen, Sam Jones's girlfriend gets pregnant and Sam's life of skateboarding and daydreaming about Tony Hawk changes drastically.
LTy PZ3.H7853 Sl 2007

Schooled, by Gordon Korman
Hyperion Books for Children, 2007
Summary: Homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Cap Anderson has never watched television, tasted a pizza, or even heard of a wedgie. But his grandmother lands in the hospital and Cap has to live with a guidance counselor and attend the local middle school. No education could prepare him for the politics of public school.
LTy PZ3.K84 Sc 2007

Uprising, Margaret Peterson Haddix
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007
Summary: In 1927, at the urging of twenty-one-year-old Harriet, Mrs. Livingston reluctantly recalls her experiences at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory, including miserable working conditions that led to a strike, then the fire that took the lives of her two best friends, when Harriet, the boss's daughter, was only five years old. Includes historical notes.
LTy PZ3.H1164 Upr 2007

Campy (the story of Roy Campanella), by David A. Adler; illustrated by Gordon C. James
Viking, 2007
Summary: A biography of Roy Campanella, the award-winning catcher whose baseball career was cut short by an accident which left him partially paralyzed.
LTy GV865.C3 A35 2007

Wired, Anastasia Suen; illustrated by Paul Carrick
Charlesbridge, 2007
Summary: Describes electric conductivity from a power plant to the home.
LTy TK148 .S827 2007

Race (a history beyond black and white), by Marc Aronson
Ginee Seo Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2007
Summary: He's black; she's white. They're Asian; we're Latino. We all know it's wrong to make these judgments, but they come faster than thought. Why are those feelings so powerful?
LTy HT1507 .A76 2007

Posted by Vince Jenkins on October 3, 2008

Graphic Library. Disasters in History. Depictions for young readers of historic but disturbing events using the comic book-like format of the graphic novel. Glossaries, bibliographies, and related Internet sites are included. From Capstone Press in Mankato, Minn.

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, by Kay Melchisedech Olson; illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy F548.42 .O47 2006

The Donner Party, by Scott Welvaert; illustrated by Ron Frenz and Charles Barnett III.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy F868.N5 W415 2006

The Challenger Explosion, by Heather Adamson; illustrated by Brian Bascle.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy TL867 .A33 2006

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, by Jessica Gunderson; illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy F128.5 .G95 2006

The Apollo 13 Mission, by Donald B. Lemke; illustrated by Keith Tucker.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy TL789.8.U6 L33 2006

Shackleton and the Lost Antarctic Expedition, by B.A. Hoena; illustrated by Dave Hoover and Charles Barnett III.
Capstone Press, 2006
LTy G850 1914 .S53 H63 2006

More American History . . .

Our Country's First Ladies, by Ann Bausum; with a foreword by First Lady Laura Bush.
National Geographic, 2007
LTy E176.2 .B38 2007
A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2008.

Rosa Parks: Freedom Rider, by Ruth Ashby.
Sterling Pub., 2008
LTy F334.M753 P3718 2008

Maya Angelou, by L. Patricia Kite.
Lerner Publications, 1999
LTy PS3551.N464 M39 1999

The Remarkable, Rough-riding Life of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Empire America, written and illustrated by Cheryl Harness.
National Geographic, 2007
LTy E757 .H328 2007

More Graphic Novels . . .

Travels of Thelonious, by Susan Schade and Jon Buller.
Aladdin Paperbacks, 2007
LTy PZ3.S3128 Tra 2007
Summary: At a time when animals only know myths about the talking humans who once dominated and nearly destroyed the world, a young chipmunk escapes danger in the City of Ruins and finds the Fog Mound, where all creatures live in peace and harmony.

King Lear: A Graphic Novel, by Gareth Hinds.
TheComic.com, 2007
LTy PZ3.H5774 Kin 2007
Summary: When an old king tries to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, a power struggle tears the family and the kingdom apart.

Superman/Batman. Enemies Among Us, by Mark Verheiden, writer . . .
DC Comics, 2007
LTy PZ3.V475 Su 2007
Summary: When Batman is attacked by one of his oldest and most powerful allies, he seeks the aid of Superman. Batman and Superman are ambushed by friend and foe. A madness spreads and Batman must defeat Superman to save the human race.

Posted by Vince Jenkins on October 3, 2008

With the presidential election less than one month away, we have gathered some fun resources to help teach students about the electoral process and political parties. From games and kits to authoritative websites and DVDs -- come see how we can support your next classroom lesson on Election 2008.

Mid-October presents the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. This year's festival highlights several children's and young adult book authors, including Judy Blume, Catherine Gilbert Murdock and Baba Diakite. Stop-by the CIMC to find out where and when these great authors are speaking. Our display also features a schedule for the entire festival and several author biographies with a selection of their books.

Posted by Amanda Manteufel on October 3, 2008

Jo Ann Carr delivered the closing session at the UW Madison SLIS biennial conference, Back in Circulation Again. Carr's presentation was focused on Staff Engagement .

Posted by Anna Lewis on October 3, 2008

Pete Albrecht (IT Help Desk), Stephanie Kirby (Administrative Support), and Liz Vine (Technical Services) were all honored with a WOW! Award. The award, which stands for What Outstanding Work!, acknowledges staff who have gone above and beyond our high expectations in providing excellent service. We encourage our users to nominate student staff members with whom they have been impressed. Comments can be sent to alewis@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Anna Lewis on October 3, 2008