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Analysis of the Current Reference Collection There is a glaring imbalance between print and digital/online reference materials in the current high school's  LLC reference collection.  The print reference collection consists of only the DK Eyewitness series and a few Atlases.  There aren’t any other print reference resources to choose from. The current print reference collection is over 20 years old, which according to Reidling’s guideline for weeding, this type of resource should have been discarded years ago (Reidling, Houston,& Shake, 2013).  It takes up a small low bookshelf (see picture below) and is much underutilized, partly because the content is outdated.  The manner in which the current print reference material being display is also not conducive to usage.  It is situated in an awkward spot in the library on a low curved shelf. The district does have a good collection of online reference material and resources for students to access an...

What are the Concerns-Based-Adoption-Model (CBAM) and the Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model (SAMR)? In order for TLs to support teachers and help teachers evolve in their practice, it is necessary for TLs to have an understanding of the CBAM Model and the SAMR Model.   The CBAM is a model for change in the individual   (Nationalacademies.org, 1987). The CBAM consist of seven levels (see diagram below).  The following video further explains the CBAM model.   The following document provides ways to support a teacher through the different levels of the CBAM model, in addition to outlining the stages of concern. The SAMR Model helps teachers evaluate technology use in their learning and practice, (Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, 2018)    It consists of four levels as seen below  from Kathy Schrock’s website  ( Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything , 2018) .   Si...