1. August
2008
Creekview High School Media Center
Monthly Report
August 2008
Buffy Hamilton, Media Specialist
Ruth Fleet, Media Specialist
Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk

2. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Program and Instructional Highlights
 Offered training on iGoogle and Google Reader to classroom
teachers.
 Transitioned media center website into a SharePoint site.
 Creation of http://theunquietlibrary.wikispaces.com/ for our
research pathfinders.
 Professional Development:
>Ruth Fleet completed 3 credit units, “Supervision in Curriculum”,
toward her doctoral degree in Curriculum and Teaching.
>Ruth Fleet and Buffy Hamilton attended the August 25 Cherokee
Country School District Media Specialists meeting at Little River
Elementary.
>Ruth Fleet and Buffy Hamilton’s presentation on using Web 2.0
tools for developing a personal learning network as a media
specialist was accepted for the October 2008 COMO conference in
Athens, Georgia.
>Buffy Hamilton’s presentation on the use e-books in the library
was accepted for the November 2008 GAETC Conference in Atlanta,
Georgia.
>Buffy Hamilton presented “Avant Garde Cataloging 2.0” to Dr.
Mary Ann Fitzgerald’s EDIT 6380 Cataloging class, University of
Georgia
 The Unquiet Library blog, http://theunquietlibrary.wordpress.com/,
surpasses 50,000 hits; the blog received 6,885 hits in August.
 Creation of Pageflakes Pagecasts on Environmental Science and
Election 2008.
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3. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Media Center Statistics August Percentage
2008 Difference
from August
2007
Individual Non-Class Student Visits 1500 +8%
Class Sessions Served 97 +11%
Student Patron Circulation 9th 631 +89%
Student Patron Circulation 10th 203 -11%
th
Student Patron Circulation 11 372 +70%
th
Student Patron Circulation 12 79 n/a
Total Student Patron Circulation 1285 +84%
GALE Total Sessions 1573 -39%
GALE Virtual Reference Library 811 -25%
GALE Discovering Collection 241 -34%
GALE Student Resource Center Gold 379 -23%
GALE Literature Resource Center 35 -93%
GALE Opposing Viewpoints 218 +64%
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4. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
th
9 grade students in Current Events courses introduced to database and web n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select Creativity and Mr. Foster
resources for exploring and researching current events including SIRS Researcher, appropriate sources to answer Innovation Mr. Martin
GALE Opposing Viewpoints, GALILEO databases via EBSCOhost, and GALE Student questions. Research and Ms. Guyer
Resource Center Gold. We also introduced the concept of using RSS feeds from 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Information Mr.
iGoogle and other news resources. selected sources on the basis of Fluency Rasmussen
accuracy, validity, and appropriateness Critical
for needs, importance, and social and Thinking ,
cultural context. Problem
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for Solving, and
information presented in any format Decision
(e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in Making
order to make inferences and gather
meaning.
Introduced students to Glogster for creating electronic posters; discussed the n/a 1.3.1 Respect copyright/ intellectual Creativity and Mr. Foster
ethical use of images, video, and sounds. Discussed the concept of creative property rights of creators and innovation Mr. Martin
commons license and showed students sources for copyright friendly multimedia. producers. Digital Ms. Guyer
1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal Citizenship Mr.
guidelines in gathering and using Rasmussen
information. Ms. Gravitt
1.3.5 Use information technology Mr.
responsibly. Bradford
Ms. Estapa
Ms. Salas
Mr.
Higgins
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5. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Activities Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
Introduced resources for exploring ancient civilizations and modern countries to WH 1a- 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select Creativity and Ms. Biello
th
10 Honors World History students. e, appropriate sources to answer Innovation
WH2a-d, questions. Research and
WH3a-e 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Information
selected sources on the basis of Fluency
accuracy, validity, and appropriateness Critical
for needs, importance, and social and Thinking ,
cultural context. Problem
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for Solving, and
information presented in any format Decision
(e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in Making
order to make inferences and gather
meaning.
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and
self- direction by making independent
choices in the selection of resources
and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Mini-lesson on how to use the card catalog and resources for independent book ELA9RL1 4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and n/a Ms. Carden
selection/independent reading for assigned reading and pleasure reading. ELA9RL2 personal growth. Ms. Lester
ELA9RC1 4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make Ms. Frost
connections with self, the world, and previous
Ms. Ashe
reading.
4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative Ms.
expressions of ideas in various formats and Kennedy
genres. Mr.
4.1.4 Seek information for personal learning in a Bradford
variety of formats and genres.
4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and
previous knowledge and experience.
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6. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
th
Introduced and reviewed resources for research on music and musical genres with 10 ELA 10RC1 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Orfale
Honors Literature/Composition. Resources for persuasive writing were also incorporated ELA10RC2 sources to answer questions. Innovation
into the research pathfinder. ELA10RC4 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
ELA10W1 selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
ELA10W3 validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
ELA10W4 importance, and social and cultural Critical
ELA10C2 context. Thinking ,
ELA 10LSV2 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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7. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
th
Introduced resources for literary criticism and literature research with 9 Honors ELA9R1 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Frost
Literature/Composition. ELA9R2 sources to answer questions. Innovation
ELA9RC1 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
ELA9W3 selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Introduced and reviewed resources for exploring television technology and the history of n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Estapa
television with Video Production classes. sources to answer questions. Innovation
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- Digital
direction by making independent choices in Citizenship
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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8. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
Introduced and practiced the use of Voice Thread for showing what students have learned n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Estapa
about the history of television with Video Production classes. sources to answer questions. Innovation
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- Digital
direction by making independent choices in Citizenship
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Introduced Career Cruising and resources for finding information on careers through n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Mr. Martin
databases, web resources, nonfiction books, and reference books. sources to answer questions. Innovation Ms. Guyer
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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9. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
Introduced and reviewed resources for researching biotechnology and other cutting n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Mr. Payne
edge/”future is now” technologies. sources to answer questions. Innovation
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Introduced and reviewed web resources for researching and exploring architectural styles of n/a 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Salas
houses. sources to answer questions. Innovation
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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10. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
Introduced resources for exploring viewpoints on the impact of visual media on teenagers. ELA 10RC1 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Orfale
The mini-lesson and research pathfinder focused on SIRS Researcher, GALE Opposing ELA10RC2 sources to answer questions. Innovation
Viewpoints, and GALE Student Resource Center Gold as well as nonfiction and reference ELA10RC4 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
books for research. ELA10W1 selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
ELA10W3 validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
ELA10W4 importance, and social and cultural Critical
ELA10C2 context. Thinking ,
ELA 10LSV2 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Introduced copyright friendly resources for images and sounds related to students’ 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Mr. Opitz
definitions of patriotism. Students also explored database and web resources for patriotic sources to answer questions. Innovation
songs and images including the GALE Virtual Reference Library and Library of Congress 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
materials. selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- Digital
direction by making independent choices in Citizenship
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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11. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report August 2008
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Georgia AASL Standards Supported Through Media ISTE Standards Instructional
Performance Center Instruction Supported Through Partners
Standards Instruction
Activities Supported
Through
Media
Center
Instruction
Introduced print, web, and database resources for researching current events and articles SCSH1 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Ms. Panik
related to Environmental Science. Pathfinder also included the creation of a Pageflakes SCSH9 sources to answer questions. Innovation
pagecast with RSS feeds from favorite science magazines and journals. SEV2 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
SEV4 selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
SEV5 validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self-
direction by making independent choices in
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
Introduced print, web, and database resources for researching facts about viruses to SB3 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate Creativity and Mr. Higgins
Biology students. SCSH1 sources to answer questions. Innovation
SCSH9 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in Research and
selected sources on the basis of accuracy, Information
validity, and appropriateness for needs, Fluency
importance, and social and cultural Critical
context. Thinking ,
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information Problem
presented in any format (e.g., textual, Solving, and
visual, media, digital) in order to make Decision
inferences and gather meaning. Making
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- Digital
direction by making independent choices in Citizenship
the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using
multiple resources and formats.
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