Secondary TRanslation of Practice Guide

This Guide provides examples of remote practices for secondary school library programs, shared by BCPS Library Media Specialists and aligned to our Translation of Practice domains and competencies. Please note:

• Practices listed more than once are aligned to multiple competencies.

• Examples specific to middle or high school could be modified for your level.

• You must be signed in to your BCPS Google account to view any Google Drive files. Most external files are linked to the Secondary Translation of Practice Guide Schoology folder.

Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

• 1.1 Customize a Slam Dunk for remote learning.

• 1.1 Convert a lesson to remote lesson format.

• 1.4 Design remote lessons with digital content for CALS classes.

• 1.4 Create video tutorials for students and staff to address frequent needs.

• 1.4 Use knowledge of content curriculum to curate relevant print and digital resources for teaching and learning.

• 1.5 Use Google Meet to co-plan and co-facilitate remote instruction.

• 1.6 Collaborate with teachers across grade levels and content areas.

Domain 2: The Library Environment

• 2.1 Use Padlet for readers to share book recommendations.

• 2.1 Use VoiceThread & Google Classroom for virtual reader's advisory.

• 2.2 Engage students in daily reading and learning challenges.

• 2.2 Promote student and teacher use of Noodle Tools for research.

• 2.2 Design a virtual Book Tasting to expand independent reading.

• 2.3 Create and share curated eBook displays using Destiny Collections.

• 2.6 Connect BCPS students to BCPL resources.

• 2.7 Promote independent reading with virtual book-talks & beyond.

• 2.7 Promote independent reading with virtual March Book Madness.

Domain 3: Instruction

• 3.1 Create video tutorials for students and staff to address frequent needs.

• 3.1 Plan and facilitate virtual research lessons.

• 3.1/3.5 Promote student and teacher use of Noodle Tools for research.

• 3.2 Plan and facilitate online discussions.

• 3.3 Introduce students to digital annotation tools.

• 3.3 Convert a digital citizenship lesson to remote learning format.

• 3.4 Design an eBook scavenger hunt.

• 3.4 Engage students in daily reading and learning challenges.

• 3.5 Design a virtual library orientation for high school students.

• 3.5 Design a virtual library orientation for middle school students.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibility

• 4.1 Create Infographics to reinforce remote learning policies/procedures.

• 4.3 Engage in virtual professional learning opportunities for librarians.

• 4.4 Facilitate professional learning opportunities for teachers.

• 4.4 Create video tutorials for students and staff to address frequent needs.

• 4.4 Promote student and teacher use of Noodle Tools for research.

• 4.5/4.6 Engage in community outreach through social media & newsletters.

• 4.7 Design and maintain a Virtual Library/VLC by creating a Schoology Group.