Journal day 3 ~ Teaching the new Lexile codes.
1. How long will it take to add Lexile levels to our collection?
2. What is the best method to begin this process?
3. Is there an app for that? (leveling books)
1. A VERY LONG TIME......after spending the majority of an afternoon reaffixing the spine label....this is a work in progress.
2. Start now with new books (Jr. Library Guild sends us books monthly) then do a shelf at a time as you can.
3. Yes there is, however it is somewhat expensive--but worth it! BOOK LEVELER
Our corporation is moving away from AR and to Lexile levels. After educating the teachers through this process, showing that it is best practice and evidenced based. We needed to inform students on how to find their current Lexile level and how to find books in that range in our library. The lesson went well, the students understand the concept. A good day it was! No ......converting the library collection over .....that is not fun and seemingly will take a long time. We decided to leave all the original info on the spine label and just add Lexile levels to keep people in order while we convert. The app really helps as you do not have to bring books to the computer and res-helve them. You can take the iPad to the shelves and not have to transport books across the library. A great find and well worth the $10.00!
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