Learning through Books, Media and Technology

ARTICLES THIS ISSUE:

Information literate? These Students have information power!

"We're learning, but we don't mind!"

Lots of little kids --- lots of things going on!

Building a collaborative network --- from university to local community

Shared vision, shared teaching

Budget crunch? Teamwork makes resources do double duty

Collaboration, participation, and technology

Partners for change

Redefining the library media center

Happy collaborations based on research as a process

Success through independence, integration, and interruptions

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Collaboration, participation, and technology

Perris High School

Realizing that information technology should he a key element in education today, the staff at Perris High School determined to prepare their students to use these resources as an integral part of their total learning experience. Teachers were wary of rushing headlong Into the world of technology without adequate preparation, however.

Art teacher Margret Louie (looking ghrough lens) is getting ready to tape her art class. Assisting are Karen Miller, center, and Gail Simpson, tech center staff.

S.B. 1882 funds provided opportunities for collaboration and. participation in the employment of information technology in the classroom and in the library media center. Staff members Bob Brough (English Department), Gail Simpson (Social Sciences) and Karen Miller (Library Media Center) worked as a team to plan and develop a Staff Development Center. Training has been ongoing since the fall of the 1991-92 school year.

Library information resources have experienced a surge of usage activity, largely because teachers are now able to direct students in the use of information technology. Miller also takes her "show on the road" to demonstrate these tools and to develop relationships with administration, faculty, student groups, community leaders, and volunteers.

The library media center seems to be the natural place to focus resource placement and skills training. Future plans Include upgrading the computer-based research technology in the library, and relocation of the student computer lab and career center to rooms adjacent to the library. This is planned to permit better access and increased utilization.

Through the initiative and influence of Principal Carl Phillips, there is wide support for this exciting program. Student ASB members are joined by such groups as Lions and Kiwanis clubs in a coalition to promote better educational opportunities for all students.

• Perris High School (Grades 9-12, enrollment 2,200)
  1151 North A Street, Perris 92370; (714) 657-2171
  Carl Phillips, Principal
  Karen Miller, Library Media Teacher
  Perris Union High School District