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Richland School District One
Instructional Technology Services Richland County School District One
Volume 4, Issue 2 Winter 2012
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
From the Director ......... 2
Upcoming Event ............ 2
We Are Proud of ........... 3
Local Author’s Book
Featured ......................... 3
In Memoriam ................. 3
Calendar of Events ........ 4
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council, Richland County
Council, Richland County Public Li-
brary, and the Columbia Council of
Neighborhoods have launched this
year’s “One Book, One Columbia” pro-
gram. All area residents are encour-
aged to read Saints at the River by Ron
Rash between January 17 and February
29. This award winning novel is set in
South Carolina and explores the com-
pelling themes of the protection of sce-
nic rivers, the role of the media and
family relationships.
A limited number of
copies are available
from Instructional
Technology Services.
Mark your Calendar for these
Special Events February 1 - Book Signing and
discussion with Ron Rash at RCPL
Assembly Street (6:30)
February 16 -Mayor Benjamin's
Panel Discussion - RCPL
Assembly Street (6:00pm)
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
African American
Read-In
Feb. 1-29, 2012
Richland One Distance
Learning Featured in
EdTech Magazine
Winter, 2012
Technology Showcase 2012 “Making Connections for Global Learners Through Literacy
and Technology”
One Book One Columbia
Mark your
calendars for
this year’s
Technology
S h o w c a s e
scheduled for March 12, 2012 in the
C. A. Johnson High Auditorium. Rich-
land One students, parents and commu-
nity members are invited to attend the
showcase program and see first-hand
how technology is being used across
the curriculum to support teaching and
learning.
The showcase will feature special
presentations from various schools
highlighting new and emerging
t e c h n o l o g i e s ,
demonstrations
from technology
vendors and the
awards ceremony
for winners in the Visual Literacy
Technology/Video Production Contest.
Doors will open at 4:45 to the Exhibit
Gallery. Special community guests will
be in attendance and door prizes
awarded.
Throughout the month of March all schools and depart-ments are encouraged to plan events for parents and the
community to show how technology makes a difference
in our teaching and learning practices. Scheduled open house events and PTA meetings afford great opportuni-
ties for parents and community stakeholders to see
technology at work in our schools.
Richland School District One
Page 2 Instructional Technology Services
From the Director Ida W. Thompson
Upcoming Event
Our efforts in Instructional Technology Services continue to focus on information liter-
acy, research and authentic learning experiences. Engaging students through research activities
across the curriculum provides meaningful experiences and engages the learner on multiple levels.
Richland One’s information technology specialists are nearing completion on
new information literacy, and technology standards which will help guide our
practices in preparing students to meet global challenges. Each information
technology specialist has been asked to work collaboratively with their teach-
ers to ensure that research activities are integrated across the curriculum. Pres-
entations made to building-level principals on research practices and strategies
have been very well received.
The standards are based on the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st
Century Learner. These standards outline the expectations for students in response to the informa-
tion and technology experiences that lead to successful global learners. A few key reminders for strengthening research
activities are noted below:
Require authentic research activities of students at all levels
Evaluate a wide range of instructional resources to engage students
Share successful practices and showcase student work to internal and external audiences
Encourage inquiry and project-based learning
Analyze results and modify activities as needed; have students apply what they learn
Read with and to students on a wide variety of topics; design relevant research activities
Collaborate with other teachers and schools on research activities; teach correct citation skills
Harness the power of the Internet and virtual tools as resources; have high expectations for student response
Please work with your information technology specialist, technology educator and teachers to ensure that research
activities are integrated across the curriculum. Contact us here at Instructional Technology Services for any assistance
you may need.
The Twenty-Third National African
American Read-In Schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and
professional organizations, and interested citizens are
urged to make literacy a significant part of Black His-
tory Month by hosting and coordinating Read-Ins in
their communities. Hosting a Read-In can be as simple
as bringing together friends to share a book, or as elabo-
rate as arranging public readings and media presenta-
tions that feature professional African American writers.
The Read-In has been endorsed by the International
Reading Association. Over a million readers of all ethnic
groups from the United States, the District of Columbia,
the West Indies, African countries, and more have
participated. The goal is to make the celebration of Afri-
can American literacy a traditional part of Black History
Month activities. A packet of information can be
obtained from the Read-In website:
http://www.ncte.org/action/aari
To be counted as participants, simply:
Select books authored by African Americans
Hold your event during the month of February, and
Report your results by submitting the 2012 African
American Read-In Report Card
Richland School District One
Page 3 Instructional Technology Services
Dr. Dale Bosworth, (Instructional Technology Services) for being quoted in
EdTech Magazine, Winter, 2012, with reference to Richland District One’s
distance learning and video conferencing programs.
Pamela Williams (Columbia) for hosting an online visit with author LouAnn
Johnson on December 15 through Adobe Connect web conferencing software.
Ida W. Thompson, Diana Carr, (Instructional Technology Services), and
Kathy Sutusky (Eau Claire) for presenting to participants in the Department of
Education’s Leadership Program during December.
Amy Stone (SC State Library) for presenting to the district’s library media
assistants.
Julia Choate (Satchel Ford) on achieving her National Board Certification.
Betsy Russell (Bradley) for renewal of her National Board Certification.
Jackie McKnight (Bradley-Burton Pack) for her selection as classified
Employee of Year at Bradley Elementary School
Cindy Wiggins (Caughman Road) on her selection as Classified Employee of
the Year.
Ida W. Thompson on her selection as the 2012 recipient of the S. C. Interna-
tional Reading Association Literacy Award.
Local Author’s Book Featured
All Around Town, The Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts by Dinah
Johnson is the featured title for this year’s Together We Can Reading
Initiative.
Dr. Johnson’s book depicts
the work of Columbia’s
famed photographer Rich-
ard Samuel Roberts. Third
grade students across the
district are participating in
special events at the Colum-
bia Museum of Art and will
enjoy community members
reading All Around Town
to them on February 23,
2012.
Dr. Dale Bosworth was quoted in
EdTech discussing the district’s video
conferencing activities.
In Memoriam
The Instructional Technology Services
family lost a true friend and colleague in
Derick Willis on November 14, 2011.
Derick was the department’s media
clerk from 2008-2011. We, along with
his family, deeply appreciate the out-
pouring of support and sympathy from
the Richland One community.
Derick Willis
We Are Proud of:
Richland School District One
Calendar of Events DATE EVENT
January 23 Spring Technology Education Classes Begin
January 24 School Board Meeting, Watkins-Nance Elementary School, 7:00 p.m.
January 25 VLF Puppetry Entries due to ITS, 5:00 p.m.
January 31 “Our Pride is Showing” Contest Kick Off
February 13 VLF Puppetry Awards, Richland Mall, 4:00 p.m.
February 14 School Board Meeting, Stevenson Administration Building, 7:00 p.m.
February 22 VLF Technology/Video Entries due to ITS, 5:00 p.m.
February 22 - March 7 Read Around the Planet
March 1 - 30 Technology Showcase Month, “Technology In Action”
March 12 Technology Showcase and VLF Technology/Video Awards, CA Johnson,
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
March 13 School Board Meeting, Stevenson Administration Building, 7:00 p.m.
March 14 - 16 SCASL Conference, Greenville, SC
March 27 School Board Meeting, Brennen Elementary School, 7:00 p.m.
March 30 Technology Portfolios Due
Instructional Technology Services 1225 Oak Street
Waverley Annex
Columbia SC 29204
Dwayne Smiling, Chairman Board of School Commissioners Dr. Percy Mack, Superintendent
Visit the ITS
Website!
ITS Directory
Ida Thompson,
Director, 231-6803
Elizabeth Kohut, Technol-
ogy Education Coordina-
tor, 400-1684
Diana Carr,
Library Media Consultant,
231-6799
Dr. Dale Bosworth,
Distance Learning
Consultant, 231-6798
Arischa Conner,
Technology Educator,
400-1684
Emily Herbig,
Technology Educator,
400-1683
Jacquetta Morrison,
Technology Educator,
400-1679
Jennifer Thornsberry,
Technology Educator,
400-1678
Wendy Gallagher,
Technology Educator,
400– 1455
Stephanie Johnson,
TOSA,
231-6796
Darlene Montgomery,
Secretary, 231-6803
Cathy Ratliff,
Accounting Clerk,
231-6804
Queen Bell-Lawton,
Secretary, 231-6802
Larry Richardson,
DES Technician,
231-6805
Read Around the
Planet
(Feb. 22 – Mar. 7,
2012)