According to the eLearning Site, Capzles can be used to gather various media such as videos, images and documents. it makes teaching in a modern classroom a lot easier. It is also good for online projects. This tool is free and available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad too. According to user reviews on the site, it is incredibly intuitive, simple to understand, and easy to navigate. Give it a whirl and report back in the comments area please! Tip: Do a Google search on Capzles and get You Tube videos, PDF tutorials and of course, an iTunes Preview too!
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Welcome to New Board Members and Officers
January 22nd, marked the first CMLE Governing Board meeting for some new people, in addition to two new individuals rising into our officer ranks. Here is a snapshot of our current Board. New Board members appear in blue. Heartfelt thanks to all who serve on our Board to help us fulfill our strategic focus areas, and meet our Mission: CMLE serves as the Central MN library hub, a clearinghouse of talent, materials, and expertise for all types of libraries. CMLE leads, supports, encourages, engages, and connects library personnel with the resources they need.
New CMLE Board Officers (annual appointments)
President: Gerry Ruda
Vice President: Dr. Lin Holder
Secretary: Joanne Kudrna
Treasurer: Kathy Parker
Librarian Seats on the CMLE Board
Academic: Kathy Parker, Director of Libraries & Media, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
Public: Barbara Misselt, Director of East Central Regional Library System (ECRL)
School: Maria Burnham, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
Special: Susan Schleper, St. Cloud Hospital – Health Service Library
Citizen Appointments
GRRL Appointees ECRL Appointees
Seal Dwyer Charlotte Kramersmeier
Lin Holder Audrey Misiura
Joanne Kudrna
John Meyerhofer
Gerald Ruda
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting Seat) Interim Dean Keith Ewing, Miller Center Library (SCSU)
Board Alternates (to back up primary board members when needed)
Academic: Vi Bergquist, Library & Information Services Director, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Public: Kirsty Smith, Director of Great River Regional Library system (GRRL)
School: Kari Erickson, Milaca High School
Special: Teri Hams, MN Correctional Facility – St. Cloud
ECRL: Tom Sauer & Commissioner Genny Reynolds, Citizen Appointees
School Media Articles Worth Reading
Article One: Have you read the January School Library Journal article, Partners in Success: When school and public librarians join forces, kids win? Read the story of how Leslie Yoder, a digital literacy and learning specialist with St. Paul’s public schools and Ramsey County Library teen librarian Marcus Lowry have found creative ways to work together. We know that some schools in our region already partner with their public libraries. Please consider sharing your stories with me, and I can share them more broadly through a blog post. Your colleagues really want to hear your story.
Article Two: I know this article will really irritate some folks, but the truth of the matter is that there will be more schools considering new models or possibilities for media centers, and yes, in some cases, the hardcopy books may disappear altogether! It is an important time to make sure you are at the table when important discussions about the future of your school occur. Use the comments area to share what you think about what this Minnesota school did….The article is titled School Library Thrives After Ditching Print Collection. The Digital Shift, Jan 8.
Free WebJunction Webinars
Did you know that the WebJunction website contains a monthly list of freely available training opportunities that are available to the library community? WebJunction Minnesota, provides access to online, self-paced courses and other features, and is available to all members of the Minnesota library community.
Your professional development has never been so convenient, easy, and affordable! It can feel overwhelming, but just pick one and give it a whirl!
Titles of Free January Programs
The list below will give you an idea of the rich offerings available to you. Interested in getting more detail or attending one of these events?
Go to http://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html and scroll down to get details on any of the webinars below. If the date has already passed, no worries, you can attend the archived content. I tried the second offering on Burnout, and all it required was a short download of Blackboard Collaborate! Pretty painless…..
- Trustee Training Course: Planning, Policy Making, and Evaluation
- Burnout: Avoiding the Flames
- Better than Bullet Points
- Keeping Your Library Safe: Black Belt Librarians
- An Introduction to Facilitating Groups
- Data Privacy Month: Are You Smarter Than Your Phone?
- Louder, Faster, Funnier: Humor & Learning
- Culture: Communications, Collaboration, and Creating Core Values
- Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: Prepare for Success
- Landing Your Ideal Library Job
- Transforming Communities Through Apps: Part II
- To Evaluation and Beyond: The Evolving Role of the Embedded Librarian
- Database of the Month: Tools you can Use
- Broadband Basics for Public Libraries
- New Resources for the Common Core
- The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae
- Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In
- Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: Leverage Your Knowledge of Communication Styles to Positively Influence Work and Personal Relationships
- QR Codes: Bridging the print-to-digital divide
- Basics of Information Literacy Assessment
- Rockin’ the Virtual Classroom
- Show Me the Money: Fundraising That Taps into The 90% of All Wealth That Is Not Cash
- Reenergize Your Best Employees Before They Leave You
- Creating a Culture of Innovation in your Library and Community
- Listening Skills For Leaders: How To Conduct A One On One Conversation To Motivate Others
- Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: Build Rapport and Motivate with The Language of Influence
- Introduction to Fundraising Planning
- Managing Team Conflict Effectively
- Developing an Epic Facebook Strategy for Your Nonprofit
- Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: So, What Do You Do? Talk Up Your Value in 30 to 60 Seconds
- Your Board and Fundraising
See the WebJunction Minnesota website for more general information and an events calendar.
TIES Technical Leadership Conference in St. Cloud
Mary Mehsikomer, TIES, announces that the TIES Technical Leadership Conference will be held on February 14-15, 2013 at the St. Cloud Convention Center. Click on this link for more information and a registration link.
Or, go directly to http://tinyurl.com/avmz6rp for the conference website.
I hope to see you there! If you have questions, please feel free to call or e-mail me.
Mary
Mary Mehsikomer
Technology Integration Development & Outreach Facilitator
TIES
1667 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 999-6510
E-mail: mary.mehsikomer@ties.k12.mn.us
http://www.ties.k12.mn.us