University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #4R
Change in or Deletion of an Existing Course
Type of Action (check all that apply)
Pre-requisite Change
Technological Literacy
Title Change
Writing Requirement
Add Cross-listing *
Course Deletion
Number Change
(other)
Effective Term: 2153 (Summer 2015)
Current Course Number (subject area and 3-digit course number): LIBMEDIA 641
Cross-listing (if applicable):
New Course Number (subject area and 3-digit course number):
LIBMEDIA 741
Cross-listing (if applicable):
*If adding a cross-listing, include the following:
Required in the major:
Required in the minor:
Number of credits:
Lab hours/week:
Contact hours/week:
Repeatable
Current Course Title:
Information Technology in Schools and Libraries
New Course Title:
25-Character Abbreviation (if new title):
Sponsor(s):
Eileen Schroeder
Department(s):
Educational Foundations
College(s):
Education
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List all programs that are affected by this change:
MSE-PD, emphasis in Information, Technology, and Libraries
If programs are listed above, will this change affect the Catalog and Advising Reports for those
programs? If so, have Form 2's been submitted for each of those programs?
(Form 2 is necessary to provide updates to the Catalog and Advising Reports)
NA
Yes
Proposal Information:
I.
They will be submitted in the future
(Procedures for form #4R)
Detailed explanation of changes (use FROM/TO format)
FROM:
LIBMEDIA 641. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. 3 Units.
This course prepares students to identify, critically select and use available library hardware and
software through the process of analysis of needs, design and evaluation of currently available
systems and services.
PREREQ: LIBMEDIA 634 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR
TO:
LIBMEDIA 741. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. 3 Units.
This course prepares students to identify, critically select and use available library hardware and
software through the process of analysis of needs, design and evaluation of currently available
systems and services.
This course examines the current and emerging technological systems and software used in
schools and libraries, their selection, implementation, management and evaluation as well
as legal and ethical issues involved in their use.
PREREQ: LIBMEDIA 634 LIBMEDIA 793s and 793E or LIBMEDIA 793c OR CONSENT
OF INSTRUCTOR
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II.
Justification for action
This change is part of an overall change in the MSE-PD emphasis in Information, Technology
and Libraries as well as a change to the requirements for the 902 renewable license for school
librarians. The course previously was LIBMEDIA 441/641. The undergraduate option
(LIBMEDIA 441) was dropped several years ago when this course became part of the 902
renewable license program at the graduate level. The expectations for the course have been
elevated and now require additional indepth investigation of content and application of theory
and research to practice. It will be required near the end of a student’s graduate program which is
reflected in the change in prerequisite. . Students must complete a practicum experience in the
schools and the first part of the developmental portfolio before takng this class. The course’s
competencies will be reflected in the final 902 portfolio milestone.
The course description has been changed to reflect changes in the terminology used in the field
as well as the integration of library technology with the entire school and district’s technology.
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