Blueprinting the Virtual School Library
Virtual Library Blueprint
Web 2.0 Tools
-collaborative & interactive learning
-providing context for digital citizenship, ethics, academic honesty
-Publishing Sites (e.g., AW, storybird)
-Mind Mapping Sites (e.g., mindomo)
-Presentation Sites (e.g., glogster, prezi)
-Social Bookmarking Sites (e.g., pinterest, delicious)
-Blog Building Sites (e.g., kidblog)
Subtopic
Copyright-Friendly Tools
-images
-music
-Creative Commons
-EasyBib
Interactive/Collaborative
-contributions from school community to promote
ownership and help teach web etiquette
Match Tools to Learning
-guide students in selecting appropriate
tools for different kinds of learning
Focus on Learning
-remote access 24/7
Anchor Charts
-reinforcement of learning
Resources
-catalogue of print resources
-Ebook collections
-encyclopedias
-links to subject areas by grade
-videos
-podcasts
-child-friendly search engines
-child-friendly news sites
-copyright info
-research tools
Engaging, appealing, user-friendly
Clear Visuals & Organization
-to make navigation easy
-to direct students to needed
info at appropriate level
"One Stop Shopping"
-bring info & search widgets into site so
students don't have to leave site
School News
Information/Links for Parents
News for Teachers
Boardwide News
-link to Board news
and notifications
-link to curriculum
Schoolwide Events
-special events
-assemblies
-calendars
Links to Classroom Websites
Promote the Library
-virtual library should reflect real library
Library News & Events
-displays of student work
-book talks
-clubs
-speakers
-visiting authors
-virtual events
Gallery of Student Work
-photos
-published work
Site must be easy to maintain & update
-changing content
-easy use means more staff can share the work of updating
