Home School	Simmons College
Class Name	Technology and the School Library Media Center
Class Number	LIS460
Course Tool	Other
Class Section	OL
Faculty	Linda Braun
Credits	3 Credit Hours
Class Description	This course will prepare the library media specialist for integrating emerging technologies successfully within the work environment. Topics include resources for curriculum development, including web 2.0 and collaborative technologies, and using content creation tools to support teaching and learning. There will be an opportunity for hands-on learning, and for discussion of issues arising from technology implementation. In-service education, with the role of the library media specialist as an active resource person and a leader in technology implementation, will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will communicate with the instructor and each other via real-time conversations using Skype software and a class wiki. View Syllabus
Seats	3
Delivery	Asynchronous
Start and End Date	6/11/2011 - 8/1/2011
Last Add Day	5/27/2011
Residency Start and End Date	No Residency
Class Disclaimer	Syllabus is from Summer 2010. The current syllabus will be added when it is ready. LIS 460 will be delivered via a class wiki. Students are required to regularly add content to the course wiki, develop podcasts and screencasts, communicate with the instructor and classmates via IM, discussion boards, and VOIP. Those in the course must have access to a computer microphone or digital voice recorder and computer speakers. Please allow 2-3 weeks for grade processing after the end date of the course. Check that this delay will not interfere with deadline dates at your school for graduation or financial aid.