Subject: RE: [ha-Safran]: Library use lessons Dear Basya, When teaching certain aspects of using the library, like how to prepare a bibliography or do research online, I will do the work on the computer and make transparencies from the computer screen. There are transparencies that work in inkjet or laser printers. I used to make a copy and then use the photocopy machine to make the transparencies using a different type of transparency (that is meant for photocopy machines). I find that using this format can help to organize the lesson. I never use transparencies for the entire lesson. I also go into the classroom to give lessons and bring materials with me. The library itself can sometimes be more distracting than being in a familiar (for the students) place. I do have lessons in the library when I want the students to have an opportunity to use the facility after I have given them some direction. There are a lot of sample lessons out there on the web. I will sometimes check out what is available and then tailor it to suit my needs. BAsically, I work from what is requested by the teacher. That becomes my aim rather explicitly and then I decide how to develop towards the goal that has been stated. I will explain a technique and then show an example to help clarify. Depending on how many points I wish to make, I will use more or less examples. I will take questions at any time although I will sometimes ask for patience until I finish a sentence and/or point. Sometimes, I do not use the entire period even if I answer questions and I will just end early without belaboring the points that I have just made. I do discuss that ahead of time that I might end early (but as a rule, I do use the full 40 minute period). Good luck. It is more fun working one-on-one, but you reach more students in the class. I always end my lesson with an invitation to come to the library for more help and individualized instruction. After you have done your first lesson, you will refine the lesson. Some lessons work better than others - sometimes it's the interest of the students, sometimes it's the group of students, and sometimes it's just that particular day that makes the lesson better or worse. You just have to go with the flow and try to get your information across in as interesting a manner as you can to keep the students' attention. I hope this helps. Lillian Steinberg HAFTR High School
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