CASL

Connecticut Association of School Librarians

THE professional learning network for Connecticut's school librarians.

Quotes

"Be present where they are." Will Richardson on Twitter

"Only one method of improving reading ability really works: engaging in a great deal of interesting (better yet, compelling), comprehensible reading." Stephen Krashen in the May/June 2009 KQ

"We have to go into their territory." by Frank McCourt in the Danbury News-Times, C3, 7/24/2009

"Don't retire---inspire." Mickey Rooney in Parade 11/15/2009

"We need to support kids in being creators of information instead of receivers of information." Marco Torres

"Find out what people want and give it to them." Paul LeClerc, NYPL president, in the NY Times 11/19/09

Members

  • Robin Lindquist
  • Erin Madeira
  • Mary Ellen Minichiello
  • Irene Kwidzinski
  • Bill Derry
  • Judy Beahan
  • Valerie DiLorenzo
  • Joan Heffernan
  • Karen Radziewicz
  • Patricia W. Colonnese
  • Juliann Moskowitz
  • Sara Scrofani
  • Nancy Shwartz
  • Mary Lou Cassotto
  • Hilary Gindi
  • Tiffany Cotroneo

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Irene Kwidzinski

National Initiatives You Should Watch

I read the Nov. 17th eSchools News article entitled "Stakeholders advise on national ed-tech plan." In the article, Susan Patrick, the person who oversaw the creation of the last national ed-tech plan, had some interesting suggestions which acknowledged an increasing electronic presence.

I decided to check out the National Educational Technology PlanContinue

Posted by Irene Kwidzinski on November 19, 2009 at 8:30pm

Irene Kwidzinski

SLMS job description

The L4L (Learning 4 Life) task force, has produced an L4L Sample Job Description.pdf based on the new AASL Standards & Guidelines. See how it fits with your perceptions and expectations.

I created a Wordle graphic of the job description:

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Posted by Irene Kwidzinski on November 14, 2009 at 7:30pm

Irene Kwidzinski

Sec. Duncan says school administrators should protect funding for libraries

A welcome comment from Arne Duncan today. He said that school administrators shouldn't cut school librarians or funds for school libraries.

Posted by Irene Kwidzinski on November 10, 2009 at 12:30am

Forum

Abbe Waldron

Library plan 5 Replies

Started by Abbe Waldron. Last reply by Irene Kwidzinski Nov 20.

Chris Barlow

Web 2.0 Tools 1 Reply

Started by Chris Barlow. Last reply by Irene Kwidzinski Nov 20.

Irene Kwidzinski

Social Networking 7 Replies

Started by Irene Kwidzinski. Last reply by Irene Kwidzinski Nov 14.

Irene Kwidzinski

Elementary 9 Replies

Started by Irene Kwidzinski. Last reply by Irene Kwidzinski Nov 13.

Ellen Nosal

CECA-CASL Conference 7 Replies

Started by Ellen Nosal. Last reply by Carrie Seiden Nov 10.

Irene Kwidzinski

AASL Standards and Guidelines 6 Replies

Started by Irene Kwidzinski. Last reply by Irene Kwidzinski Nov 2.

Irene Kwidzinski

YA Discussion 3 Replies

Started by Irene Kwidzinski. Last reply by Mary Lou Cassotto Sep 21.

 
 

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4 hours ago
Robin Lindquist is now a member of CASL
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Use the new Partnership for 21st Century Skills MILE Guide, the Design Share articles, and the ASCD issue on 21st Century learning.
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The NY Times article "Library in a Pocket" made me think about how accessible libraries need to be.
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