Considering the Journey to NB Certification?
May 23rd, 2010 by Cathy Jo Nelson
I was asked recently to be a part of a ISTE-SIGMS sponsored webinar centered on helping librarians make that decision to get in the fray. Is this an easy process? What are the challenges? Where is there help available? What resources (people and literature) can I connect to that are helpful?
Why should I?
Many candidates have these questions long before they make the commitment and sign on a dotted line to “go for it.” But I want those who are contemplating the journey to know that the benefits are lived out long after the journey ends. My favorite fringe benefit is how every professional thought sort of goes automatically through that “nb” filter, causing me to constantly consider things like how is this going to benefit my students, what went right, what went wrong, and how could I do this better next time? I would not trade the experiences I gained from taking my journey, and I freely give back to those who ask me for help in their attempt. Why? Because I know without a shadow of doubt this process will make the person a stronger, better teacher.
Here are two friends who I’ve worked with in some capacity to convince you as well:
Frank Moore NB Tips from Cathy Nelson on Vimeo.
Jessica Felker NB Tips from Cathy Nelson on Vimeo.
Webinar details:
Want to be a Nationally Board Certified Teacher?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 8 pm ET/ 7 pm CT/ 6 pm MT/ 5 pm PT
Presenters: Wendy Stephens (Buckhorn High School, New Market, AL) and Cathy Jo Nelson (Dorman High School, Roebuck,SC)
Candidacy for National Board Certification is among the most rigorous professional development experiences any educator can undertake. School librarians working in collaborative environments can face additional logistical challenges as they assemble a series of portfolio entries demonstrating their teaching facility. Hear from National Board Certified Library media specialists who share their own experiences in pursuing the credential. The webinar will offer an overview of the certification process, share a range of resources available for candidates, and describe ways media specialists can begin work towards certification over summer break
Directions to join the SIGMS webinar event
1. Check that your computer is set up for Adobe Connect by visiting Adobe Connect Pro Connection Test
2. Use this URL to enter the webinar room 10 – 15 minutes before starting time: http://Montgomery.na4.acrobat.com/SIGMS
3. Enter as a guest and type your first and last name.
4. Here is a link to a Visual Quick Start guide (pdf) to help you if this is your first webinar event.
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