Purpose: To promote the use of technology in the library
media center by teachers and students; to increase cooperative planning among
library media specialists and teachers; and to enhance the acquisition of
information skills.
Award: $400.00 to be used jointly by the library media
specialist(s) and teacher(s) applicants awarded at the Fall Conference Awards
Banquet.
Application: Joint submission by a school library media
specialist who is a KSMA member and a teacher or team of teachers.
To: Committee Chairperson by June 1.
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
Ph. 270.744.4104
Complete the narrative items on separate sheets. (Total application not to exceed 10 pages.)
Name of Project:
_____________________________________________________________
Library Media Specialist(s)
_____________________________________________________
Teacher(s)
___________________________________________________________________
Principal
____________________________________________________________________
School _________________________________ Enrollment _____________________
School address
_______________________________________________________________
School phone ( ) _________________________ Grades ___________________
Number of students involved in project___________ Grades/Ages __________
Physically or mentally disabled students in project
___________________________________
Describe adaptive/assistive technology used if applicable
By submitting this application, we agree to allow publication of the project description in KSMA Newsletter with full credit given to the sources of the application.
Signed ______________________________________________LMS
Signed ______________________________________________Teacher
Signed ______________________________________________Principal
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
1. Describe the goals of the project in terms of information skills, KERA
goals, learner outcomes, curriculum and library media center technology.
2. Describe the joint planning between the library media specialist(s) and
teacher(s)
3. Describe the implementation process, including students involved and
activities using library media center technology.
4. Describe the tangible results in terms of KERA goals, specific learner
outcomes, curriculum enhancement, information skills, improved library/classroom
relationships, etc.
5. Give complete information about the library media center technology used:
hardware, software, CD-ROM application, etc.
6. Make recommendations to anyone who may wish to emulate your program-problems,
successes, changes you would make, etc.
7. Explain means of evaluating results, plans to continue or expand project,
etc.
8. Detail the costs, funding sources, outside assistance, teachers/library
media specialist time, scheduling, etc.
9. Include supporting documentation, photos, testimonials, etc., not to exceed
10 pages (double spaced, if typed) for the entire application including
documentation
10. Is the project being considered for any other award, or has it received
any other award or formal recognition? If so, give details and results.
*Reimbursement for mileage, accommodations, and banquet tickets will be made for non-KSMA member recipients.