E=MC2
Engaged=Media Center & Classroom Connections
What is E=MC2?
E=MC2 is a new view of the media center. E=MC2 merges scheduled classes and open media. Classes will visit the media center two days in a row. The first visit will be a traditional 30 minute lesson, but on the second visit the media center will also be open for individual and group use.
E=MC2 is designed to foster independent learning; to provide opportunities for applying media skills; to utilize technology to locate and use information; and to encourage the love of reading. But, mostly, E=MC2 is about the curriculum, the collaboration, and the connections between the classroom and the media center.
E=MC2 is designed to foster independent learning; to provide opportunities for applying media skills; to utilize technology to locate and use information; and to encourage the love of reading. But, mostly, E=MC2 is about the curriculum, the collaboration, and the connections between the classroom and the media center.
Day 2, 4, 6, and 8
E=MC2 happens on even days of the schedule.
There are two concurrent strands of activities going on at the same time.
There are two concurrent strands of activities going on at the same time.
- Scheduled classes check out books, work on media center activities or classroom assignments and read. (30 minutes)
- Open Media center visitors check out books, conduct research, utilize centers, read to self, etc. (Time varies by teacher and activity)
What happens during E=MC2?
Book Exchange
Students return library books and select new books. Scheduled classes and open media visitors return and checkout during E=MC2.
Media Center Connections
Scheduled classes have time to apply library skills. Time to work on lesson follow-up activities and projects is available for both scheduled classes and open media visitors.
Classroom Connections
Scheduled classes and open media visitors can work on class assignments, readings, or projects.
E=MC2 Connect & Collaborate
E=MC2 needs you!
E=MC2 is in the planning stages and needs your input, ideas and suggestions. The projected date for launching E=MC2 is mid September. Let Judy Phalen know if you are interested in joining the E=MC2 planning team. It would be wonderful to have someone from each team help develop the guidelines and activities that will make E=MC2 a success!