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Original Document [[file:MCS Media Specialists 2012-13 PLC Digital Storytelling Leigh Perisino.doc|Here]]

 * 1. Goal of Activity:** To encourage Library Media Specialists to take active part in the rollout of Common Core while giving teachers to opportunity to see project-based learning in action through technology integration.


 * 2. Data used to determine need for activity?** New Common Core Standards in English and Language Arts will be rolled out during the 2012-2013 school year, and NET-S Standards were adopted by the Georgia Department of Education in April, 2011.


 * 3. Describe how the activity relates to school improvement goals.** The activity addresses two of the three goal areas for Strategic Planning Outcomes at the district level: Student Achievement, and Safe and Supportive Learning Environment. Narrative writing is a skill that students must master in curriculum, and staff members, especially library media specialists, are charged with improving the utilization of resources, especially in technology. This PLU is a bridge between those two goals.


 * 4. Description of Activity:** Each library media specialist will collaborate with either a teacher/class or work in a club setting to write stories which will be published in a digital format. Creative stories can be narrative or informational in nature and published as podcasts, digital videos, or Web 2.0 projects, as the LMS chooses. (A) The final project will be shared either through School Fusion, Safari Montage/Creation Station, or a web hosting site. (B) Students will complete a short survey once the project is finished. (C) LMSes will read and reflect on selections from Storytelling and Imagination : Beyond Basic Literacy 8-14 by Rob Parkinson for the professional learning community discussions as a part of the ten-hour contact time. Library Media Specialists are encouraged to share the final results with the administration and staff at their schools.


 * 5. What follow-up will be used to sustain this learning?** LMS will offer collaboration or training to other staff members to enhance writing instruction and encourage technology integration.


 * 6. Describe evidence/data that will be collected to determine the impact on student learning.** Each LMS will publish and share a digital storytelling project. Surveys results and feedback will be shared amongst the professional learning community. LMSes will also write and submit brief reflections on the selections of readings.


 * School:** Various
 * Contact Person:** Leigh Perisino
 * Date:** 04/24/12
 * Course/Activity Title:** Digital Storytelling to Enhance and Excite Common Core Writing
 * Agency offering course/activity:** Marietta City Schools
 * Dates and Times:** 20 hours (various)- 10 hours contact time during system professional learning days / 10 hours independent work at school sites
 * Name of Instructor:** Leigh Perisino
 * Location of Course:** Hickory Hills Arts Academy
 * Number of Participants:** 8
 * Name of Participants**: Leigh Perisino, Cindy Farr, Debbie Spriggs, Susan Foster, Sherri Kenworthy, Leha Long, Gabrielle Bohinski, Liza Curry
 * Funding Source**: Professional Development
 * Stipend**: No
 * PLU Credit**: Yes
 * If yes, how many PLUs?** 2 (10 contact hours = 1 PLU)
 * Credit for**:** __x___ Individual