Creative Commons Staff Development Plan

Creative Commons Staff Development Plan

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  Creative CommonsStaff DevelopmentBy Maricor Chang, Mindy Perry, Caitlin Manock and Paula Shapiro
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  Statement of Need7thgrade district Language Arts teachers are concerned students are using images incorrectly and breaking a copyright lawStudents included various images for prior projects and only 1 in every class noted the source of the imagesAllow teachers to become familiar with issues pertaining to images on the Internet and Creative Commons LicensesTeachers can use the information to instruct students on proper image use for the Journalistic unit
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  Proposal BriefLibrarians proposea one hour staff development meeting at Clearview North Middle SchoolProvide teachers information on various Creative Commons licensesOnline Sources for images with clear licensing details (Creative Commons, Flickr, Google)Standard integration with both Common Core Language Arts standards and Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
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  SupportStandardsCommon Core:CC.7.W.8 Researchto Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.Standards for the 21st-Century Learner:1.1.5Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context.1.3.1 Respect copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly3.3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts
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  Support Cont.Big 6:step 3 (Locate and Access Information), step 4 (Use of Information), and step 6 (Evaluation) District Strategic Technology Plan Objectives:Schools will be lead by 21st-Century Professionals:2.2 Provide online, web-based, and face-to-face resources for professional development in a). Technology b).Curriculum/Tech Integration. Students will be healthy and responsible in 21st-Century Learning Contexts3.5 Incorporate ethical and responsible use of technology and online information in curriculum
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  GoalsEmpower teachers toinstruct, evaluate, select, organize and present images responsibly100% of teachers will understand Creative Commons licenses and how to use images appropriately Students will no longer randomly search images on Google with no regard for responsible use
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  ExampleTeachers will showstudents how to use Creative Commons Guidelines, Flickr and other worksheets/materials from workshopTeachers can access and use Flickr to find specific imagesStudents will learn and practice responsible methods using Creative Commons in their journalistic unit.
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  ActivityLibrarians will reviewthe 6 different Creative Commons licensesAccess Creative Commons website and discuss various search image options such as Flickr and Google imagesTeachers will follow directions under handout
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  Allow teachers tosearch through pictures in Creative Commons using Flickr and Google tabsDiscuss findings in large groupHave teachers brainstorm ways to include Creative Commons in other lessonsAnswer any questions
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  Timeline1 hour staffdevelopment:15 minutes- talk about 6 Creative Common licenses 15 minutes- teachers will research on their own15 minutes- discuss findings15 minutes- questions/comments
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  Preparing3 months ahead:Discuss with principals about meeting with 7th grade district Language Art teachers2 months ahead: Schedule computer lab in central location1 month ahead: Collaborate with district librarians to discuss and create workshop lessons/materials3 weeks: contact 7th grade Language Arts teachers via e-mail
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  Week of: Remindteachers about workshop and encourage them to attend via e-mail4 days before: Make copies of handout and activities. Make sure that all computers are working properly in computer lab. Review agenda and lessonDay of: Turn on all computers. Check Creative Commons link. Inform school security of visiting teachers. Set out materials for lesson
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  Materials Required:ComputersInternet accessCreativeCommons access LCD projectormultiple copies of handout
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  Facilitator ResponsibilitiesApproval fromprincipals- Meeting time/budget/teacher release from staff development day for 2 hours.All- Contact individual principals for approval, plan workshop through Skype and Google docs, and contact individual teachers for reminder.
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  AssessmentCheck teacher’s researchto determine if they associated the correct pictures and meanings with Creative Common licenses Have teachers fill out questionnaires. Librarians will review comments and observation to determine success/changes Maintain communication with teachers during their unit to evaluate any additional support Collect data of final student products during team meetings to determine workshop impact
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  BudgetCost of:PaperMaterialsHandoutsTotal= $150
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  ConclusionTeachers will understandCreative Commons licenses and how to search for images on the internet for proper useTeachers will instruct their students accordingly on proper image use for all projects going forwardStudents will gain ethical image use and practice skills in their final unit projects
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  Reference: AASL. (2009). Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action. Chicago: AASL.Beare, K. (2011). Using Flickr for English Language Classes. Retrieved from http://esl.about.com/od/conversationlessonplans/a/l_flickr.htm Blakeman, K.  (2010). Finding the Right Image on the Internet. Online, 34(6), 15-18. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Creative Commons. (2011). About the Licenses. Retrieved from http://creativecommons.org/licenses/
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  Creative Commons. (2011).Pictures. Retrieved from http://creativecommons.org/pictures/ Education World, Inc. (2011). Mission Statements with Vision: Where Is Your School Going? Education World Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin229.shtml (Mountain Gap Middle School Mission Statement) Eisenberg, M. B. & Berkowitz, R. E. (2010). Big 6.  Retrieved from http://www.big6.comIllinois State Board of Education. (2010).  English- Language Arts Common Core State Standards. Retrieved fromhttp://isbe.net/common_core/pdf/ELA_common_core_standards.pdf
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  Notess, G. R.(2009). Finding Free Media. Online, 33(1), 41-43. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. October 2009. Lesson Plan 42: five card flickr story. Interface Magazine, Issue 19. Website/Retrieved from http://www.interfacemagazine.co.nz/downloads/INTERFACE%20Lesson%20Plan%2042%20-%20Five%20Card%20Flickr%20Story.pdf  Rutherford County Schools Technology Committee. (2008). Rutherford County School Strategic Technology Plan.  Retrieved from http://www.rutherford.k12.nc.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4702937/File/Professional%20Development/RCS_Technology_Plan_2009-2013_post.pdf