Since learning about blogs, I really like the idea of a library blog. While serving almost 200 4th and 5th graders at my school, it is quite impossible to keep in touch with each student although I try! A blog, such as this, can help keep students responsible for their learning and it's a fun way to get your ideas shared!
As library media specialists, we are stewards of media and information technology. It is our responsibility to continue to adapt and grow as our field of advanced communication and technology evolves. We are lifelong learners and what a great opportunity awaits us everyday for learning something new! How exciting!
We are "rolling out" (just heard that new edu-buzz word) a new reading curriculum next year. I was excited to think about Library 2.0 and how it would help teachers track student use of reading levels as we are changing from Lexile to Fountas and Pinnel. And of course I L-O-V-E LOVE! students creating a virtual collection to keep track of their reading, ratings and comments. I have shared my LibraryThing with students at the circulation desk and they can't wait until I show them how to create their own shelves.
We already use podcasts and powerpoint for many project presentations. We're on the right track, but we have lacked (because I didn't know) a place for Anytime-Anywhere Share. (I just thought of that phrase...that's catchy!) We typically set aside presentation time as in Jadene's class, which I really enjoy and the kids like it too because it usually involves popcorn! But having the information available whenever (except in Lingle, Wyoming) is giving everyone an opportunity to reflect and connect with information. Example: during class an idea comes up and later I can't remember what it was, I review the class slides. Oh, now I remember! And I come up with some fab idea to develop, perhaps a Boy Corner. True story and how it works daily!
I want a "Library Powered" t-shirt!
And a banner "Engage! the JOY of READING and the POWER of INFORMATION"
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