Behind the Paws Featured in The Chicago Citizen Newspaper

Recently, the Behind the Paws students news program was featured in The Chicago Citizen Newspaper.   I am so proud of my students.  They have worked very hard to master the use of technology, write for broadcast, and shoot/conduct interviews this year.  Here's the link to the story and enjoy!

Wendell Phillips' "Behind the Paws" Program Gives Students Unique Voice by Lee Edwards

School Librarian

I saw this on the School Librarian Workshop's Facebook page and had to share.

What do you think?

I Stand Corrected...

One of my students saw my previous post, Another Installment of e-Cards and informed me that e-Cards are called Meme's.  So I stand corrected.  Here's another installment of my favorite Meme's.  Enjoy!

For those who understand my pain living in Chicago!

That was me!

Too cute!

Repeat post...I just love this one!

So true!

Love this one!

Truth-Truth-Truth

Classic

Follow Me On Instagram!

My LMC Instagram page is still developing.  Follow me at phillipslmc and see what takes place in my busy Library Media Center.

Teens, Language & Texting

Just pulled this off of Twitter.   Very interesting....

If I were a parent, I would especially 

pay attention to this one below!

BTP Holiday Show

     Here's the latest episode of my students news program, "Behind the Paws".  This is a fun show where the students have the opportunity to capture holiday greetings from the teachers and staff members of Phillips High School.  This show is shot on iPads.
     I'm so proud of my students and the hard work demonstrated last week to produce this show.  Make sure you check out the segment produced by my two students Myiah and Rosalini.  The students used the iMovie app to create the Nelson Mandela tribute.

Behind the Paws S2 E2 6 from WPAHS Video Page on Vimeo.

Twerking and Books

I've been really busy over the last two weeks. If you are a school library media specialist you know that it's grant writing  season. I've been up to my eyeballs in writing grants and proposals.  I'm really tired and I'll be glad to finish writing  these last three proposals.

Funding is greatly needed in my library media center this year so I will continue to apply apply apply for grants. My attitude is, 'The only thing they can do is tell you no.'

My friend Rosie texted a picture to me this afternoon.  I laughed so hard that I began to cry. Forgive me if I have offended anyone, I just couldn't help but post this picture.

TV and Production Class

Sharing...

Here's a really nice video the students in my TV and Production class produced last week.  It's a promotional video for my school, Wendell Phillips Academy High School.  

Enjoy!

Flipped Math Classes

This is a repost of a "Behind the Paws" episode where the students interviewed my wonderful co-worker about her Flipped Math class.  The interview begins at the 6:43 mark in the show.  You can view a short internet pathfinder below that is full of information about flipped math classes in high school.

Enjoy!

"Behind the Paws" S1 E5 from WPAHS Video Page on Vimeo.

Flipped Math Class Internet Pathfinder

Compiled by KC Boyd, M.L.S., M.A., M.Ed.

Websites/Google Sites

DMS Flipped Math

http://www.dmsflippedmath.com/

Byron High School Math Department

https://sites.google.com/a/byron.k12.mn.us/byron-high-school-mathematics-department/flipped-classroom

PSD Schools

http://www.psdschools.org/academics/instructional-technology/teacher-resources/flipped-classroom

Google Doc

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IOI5-tXZvOEVCFhoN5hlsccnRa-8_77nx3GDdB6C-tE/edit   

Blogs

Flipping Math Blog - http://flippingmath.wordpress.com/

Math With McCarthy Blog - http://www.mathwithmccarthy.com

Flipped Learning Journal

http://www.flippedlearningjournal.org/1/post/2013/08/writing-in-my-math-class.html

Jon Bergmann

http://jonbergmann.com/before-and-afther-the-flipped-class/

Internet Groups

The Flipped Classroom

http://flippedclassroom.org/group/mathematics

Schoology Group

https://www.schoology.com/group/19069943/discussion/view/57753463

Twitter

Math Coach - https://twitter.com/mathcoach247

Dan Spencer  - https://twitter.com/runfardvs

Academic Articles/Journals

Flipped Classroom:  Pro and Con

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-pro-and-con-mary-beth-hertz

Research Says/Evidence On Flipped Classrooms Is Still Coming In

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar13/vol70/num06/Evidence-on-Flipped-Classrooms-Is-Still-Coming-In.aspx

The Flipped Classroom Boosts Grades 5%.  Why That’s As Big As We Can Expect

http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/18/the-flipped-classroom-boosts-grades-5-why-thats-as-big-as-we-can-expect/

5 Flipped Classroom Issues (And Solutions.) For Teachers

http://www.edudemic.com/flipped-classroom-issues-solutions/

Library Orientation Video

Just pulled this Flocabulary video off of my Pinterest page.  I do believe this video will get the attention of my freshman students during orientation of the Library Media Center.  Enjoy!

2013-2014 LMC Orientation

Here's my teacher orientation presentation I shared with my teachers yesterday.

2013 - 2014 Library Media Center Orientation - Teachers from K.C. Boyd

Visit from Saddleback Publishing

     Today my teachers and I were treated to a very special guest.  Tim McHugh of Saddleback Publications attended the Phillips High School 'Back to School PD."  He fit right in with my co-workers and participated in the ice-breaker activity!  The theme for today's PD was Media, Literacy and Tech. Savvy Day and his contribution was ON POINT.  He gave a really insightful presentation on struggling readers and shared Saddleback's long history/commitment for providing quality reading material for K-12 education.  Content shared really encouraged the teachers to work harder to connect students to reading material that they can relate to.

Here's a couple of pictures from the day.

Tim McHugh, Saddleback Publications

Cool Presentation!

Phillips teaching staff

Featured Speaker: CPS iPad Academy

Social Media Trailblazer - Wendell Phillips Academy High School from K.C. Boyd

I will be a featured speaker at the upcoming CPS iPad Academy.  Please enjoy my presentation below.

Also log onto the #CPSiPad hashtag to view live feeds from the day's conference.

LMC Signage: Ms Boyd's Ten Commandments

Sometimes traditional Library Media Center signage doesn't work for your program.  I learned this lesson a long time ago.   I stopped purchasing posters from the teacher's stores and began making my own.  Here's two examples of a new poster and a oldie but goodie.   These signs come in handy because like most teachers, I hate repeating myself and I just point.  Thanks Tamela for making sure I didn't 'go there' with my latest sign....LOL!

Here's the oldie but goodie....

Phillips Recruitment Video

#LATEPOST

Here's a Spring 2013 Recruitment video me and a couple of students produced earlier this year.  The video was shown to potential students during the spring recruitment visits our Admissions Department conducted.   The video (photographs and video) was shot on iPads.

So proud of the narrator Tangela, she's such a nice young lady and the #1 ranked Junior.

2013 Spring Elementary School Recruitment Video from WPAHS Video Page on Vimeo.

Phillips Wins!

     Wendell Phillips Academy High School has been awarded the 2013 Chicago Public Schools 'Spotlight on Technology Award'!  The award was given during the CPS Leadership Technology Summit is the ”Spotlight on Technology” Award.  This year’s award honored four exemplary school-based educational technology programs in Chicago Public School. The schools were recognized for visionary leadership to support program development, use of educational technology to promote standard-based learning, innovative uses of technology for instruction and assessment, documented student engagement and motivation, adaptability to meet the needs of all students, high levels of replicability and sustainability, and connections beyond the classroom. 

     Phillips High School was recognized for their ”Behind the Paws” student news program. This program targets the students, faculty/staff, and Phillips support community. Students, otherwise known as crew members, create newsworthy stories that document activities that take place at the school. Crew members serve as anchors, reporters, script writers, sound technicians, set designers, and video editors of this popular weekly program. These students also use a host of technologies, such as iPads, MacBook Pro, and an iPad Spark Digital Microphone, along with the LMC Promethean Board to produce this show. Crew members meet weekly to critique shows/projects and create new meaningful ones. 

Behind the Paws - S1 E14 from WPAHS Video Page on Vimeo.

     The ”Behind the Paws” crew members also provide technology assistance for classroom teachers. Crew members assist in highlighting special projects such as classroom lessons/units, assisting with service learning projects, and creating weekly public service announcements on a number of topics. The crew members are also responsible for maintaining a Twitter account, @PhillipsHSBTP.   Phillips is very proud to receive this award!

500th Tweet!

I'm so proud of the Behind the Paws crew. They have successfully completed their 500th tweet!

 

Meeting the Mayor of Chicago

Greeting students

The Behind the Paws crew recently attended a ground breaking ceremony at Mandrake Park, a Chicago Park District football field.  This field is part of a multi-million dollar project paid by the city of Chicago.  The field has a sophisticated drainage system and is constructed of astro turf.  Phillips High School is especially excited because we are one in several high schools in the area that will be permitted to schedule sports games/activities.  Finally, students, parents and supporters of Phillips can remain on 39th street and enjoy games in our school neighborhood.

Mayor Emanuel asked, "What are you doing with the iPads?"

Mayor Rahm Emanuel greeted students, took pictures and spoke at the ground breaking ceremony.  My students, Ariel, Orlanda and Savannah had the opportunity to speak and take pictures with the Mayor.  I'm so happy that they were able to experience meeting the Mayor.  Most importantly, they now have an interesting talking point on their resume.....  :-).   Please enjoy the pictures!

Nothing but smiles!

New Episode

I've been busy, busy, BUSY!

Much has been taking place and I haven't been able to upload a single post.
I have a new Twitter handle - @Boss_Librarian. You can view the feed on the right panel of this page. Here's the latest episode of 'Behind the Paws'. The students continue to get better and better. I'm so proud of them. Many thanks to my co-worker, Mr. Rose. The 'Boy Genius' created a smooth jazz intro for the show that sounds really good. Thank you Mr. Rose! Enjoy!

"Behind the Paws" S1 E5 from WPAHS Video Page on Vimeo.

Digital Learning Day @Phillips HS

Phillips High School participated in the 2nd annual 'Digital Learning Day' activities.  Digital Learning Day is a national campaign that celebrates students/teachers and shines a spotlight on successful practice and effective use of technology in classrooms across the country.   Students from the 'Behind the Paws' students news crew used Twitter to discuss and Tweet current events articles using the ABC and CNN iPad apps.  You can see some of the news articles that were discussed and Tweeted below:

Our very own crew member Tangela was responsible for Tweeting the attached pictures to the Digital Learning Day, #DLDT hashtag.  Both pictures were featured on the site as 'top photos'.