NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK @CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY

Recently I gave a presentation at Chicago State University which was hosted by the College of Education.  This event was a celebration of National Library Week 2014.  It was really great to hear presentations about the new Archives and Record Management concentration  offered by the Department of Information Studies.  Below is the a copy of my presentation and a description:

Archiving Academic Culture & Building Community Presence on Pinterest

The Wendell Phillips Academy High School Pinterest page has been active since the fall of 2013. The page/account was established as a result of the numerous pictures, videos that have been created over the last four years by staff and students. This curation tool has been very helpful in several ways.
First, it provides students, teachers, community and interested stakeholders with a portal for information about events taking place at Phillips. Academically, the boards have served as a teaching tool during Black History Month, Women's History Month and Poetry Month. Students and teachers are able to access organized links to articles, pictures and videos are a variety of subjects. Through our history board, visitors of Wendell Phillips Academy High School are able to learn more about our illustrious history within the Bronzeville community and contributions to the city of Chicago. Lastly, the boards support all things positive at Phillips high school!
Follow us today at: http://www.pinterest.com/auslwpahs/.

Archiving Academic Culture & Building Community Presence on Pinterest from Chicago Public Schools

My Co-Workers

My co-workers know me well.  Check out this cool magnet!

Meeting a Chicago Legend

On Friday, some of the members of the Behind the Paws student news program met a Chicago legend:  Robin Robinson, FOX-32 News.  Robinson visited Phillips High School on Thursday and Friday to learn more about the Phillips Affinity Leadership Program.  Serving Chicago as a news reporter for over 30 years, Robinson states, "I am having a love affair that just gets better with time."  I think those of you who are Chicagoans will agree, we have had a love affair with Robinson.  She is a trusted and respected news reporter who highlights the positive things that are taking place in Chicago.  

Say cheese Jordan and Myiah

I can remember watching her on the news when I was a teenager.  I felt a sense of pride seeing a brown skinned woman like myself on television representing Chicago's African-American community.  She inspired me to study Television Broadcasting/Journalism in college and I'm certain she has inspired others.  #ClassAct  

Enjoy the pictures below!

Jacari, star athlete, honor student and member of the
Behind the Paws student news program is interviewed by Robinson

Shameless Plug:  My Affinity group,  The GOALDiggers, tied for first place this week!

Robin Robinson's picture and quote courtesy of WFLD-FOX 32 News

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/17121725/robin-robinson

Sneak Peek: Phillips Virtual Tour

Here's a sneak peek of the Phillips High School's 'Virtual Tour'.  Though in it's rough stages, the students still have some work to complete before they can properly use it as part of their upcoming tours.

Chatting With Dr. Joyce Valenza

Just sharing some great news.  I was recently interviewed by Dr. Joyce Valenza of School Library Journal about the use of Pinterest at my school.  

This is the first time any of my work has been recognized by School Library Journal and it is indeed an honor! 

Here's the article that Dr. Valenza wrote:   

K.C. Boyd: Archiving academic culture and building community presence on Pinterest

Here's the accompanying Google Hangout: