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Doctoral candidate at the University of Maryland, College Park, in the College of Information Studies. Dissertation topic: Technology integration and National Board library media specialists
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Greetings Sheri,
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We are working on a survey that will go out to ProjectLead graduates ( a Master's program fro school library at FSU specifically to prepare SLMS for National Board)
It will specifically focus on integrating technology and the leadership role of the SLMS.
Sorry so long to get back to you-just starting my PhD program-I am sure you can relate! I would love to hear about anything you have found so far in the research. Thanks!
You are correct. I am studying the digital library integration behaviors of NBCT. I haven't reached the point of findings yet, but here are my research questions:
Major research question:
How do exemplary SLMSs use technology (i.e. digital libraries) to support the curriculum in K-12 schools?
Foreshadowing questions:
How do exemplary SLMSs:
1. Provide access to digital libraries?
2. Teach effective use of digital libraries and other information resources?
3. Engage learners with digital libraries?
4. Use digital libraries to enhance learning [support the curriculum]?
I am currently working on my PhD at Florida State University. As a part of my fellowship I am working on some grant research for one of my professors involving SLMS and technology integration and the leadership role, specifically related to NBCT as well. I saw where you mentioned that you were researching in this area as well. I was curious as if you would share some of your questions, methodology and findings.