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= __ Matt Earl's Practicum Journal __ =

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The purpose of this site is to document the tasks completed, experiences, and reflections during my media specialist practicum for FRIT 7737. I will demonstrate specific requirements of the media specialist in the roles of teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, program administrator, and leader. An ongoing log of my hours as well as reflections will displayed here. Below is a simple check list of the required tasks for each role of the media specialist, which will be checked off as they are completed. More detailed descriptions can be accessed using the menu on the left.

-Weed one section of the collection -Completely process 5-7 items, including original cataloging as needed and the entry of materials into the automated system ||= X X X || -Attend one media/technology committee meeting with cooperating media specialist ||= X X || professional learning community ||= X ||
 * = ** M.S. Role ** ||= ** Required Task ** ||= ** Completed ** ||
 * = // Teacher // ||= -School wide theme display in media center w/ virtual component ||= X ||
 * = // Instructional Partner // ||= -Attend grade/dept/team meeting(s) w/ media specialist ||= X ||
 * = // Information Specialist // ||= -Inventory one section of the media center
 * = // Program Administrator // ||= -Prepare a monthly report for the principal outlining the activities of the library media center
 * = // Leader // ||= -Establish a wiki, blog, or other appropriate Web 2.0 site to support a