Thing # 2 Part 1 Glogster is a new one for me. I enjoyed playing with this tool. I can see where students would be able to create a project and actually enjoy doing it without knowing that they are learning. I liked that you can add graphics and sound while also embedding the video. Teachers/students like choices when it comes to projects. So now we have a new one in our repertoire.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thing # 1
Ok after a lot of procrastination I am getting started. I watched the video and it was simplistic but powerful. I think 21st century students have the opportunity to network with others across the world. It is not just limited to the walls of their schools anymore. By being able to see and participate in lectures from professors and others, students have the chance to expand their networks and use technology in exciting new ways. I see the teacher and librarian as coaches. We will need to model and guide the students in the right direction. The librarian can also assist the student in organizing the information in a way that the student will be successful. The students are the ones who have embraced all the new technology. Now as their mentors, we need to guide them into using it for academic purposes.
Ok after a lot of procrastination I am getting started. I watched the video and it was simplistic but powerful. I think 21st century students have the opportunity to network with others across the world. It is not just limited to the walls of their schools anymore. By being able to see and participate in lectures from professors and others, students have the chance to expand their networks and use technology in exciting new ways. I see the teacher and librarian as coaches. We will need to model and guide the students in the right direction. The librarian can also assist the student in organizing the information in a way that the student will be successful. The students are the ones who have embraced all the new technology. Now as their mentors, we need to guide them into using it for academic purposes.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, April 24, 2009
Just getting back in the saddle
I am almost finished with my YA literature and cataloging classes. Just finals left to go. School has only 30 days left so all is well.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Teacher Training
We are fortunate enough at our school to have 2 teachers and our librarian participate in the Library 23 things offered through the district. That being said, we realized the need for teachers to be aware of the tools that we have found helpful in this process.
We have proposed teacher trainings this upcoming year (2008-09) differently to our principal and she gave it the thumbs up.
1. We have already surveyed the teachers and received their input on interests.
2. Everyone will bring their own laptops with them to staff development.
3. Each month we will introduce a new tool: animoto, photostory, trading cards, wiki page, etc.
4. After explaining to the teachers a quick overview, it is time to “play”. Using the projector and laptop hooked up-we will walk them through the features and allow them time to explore and create with the expertise of the teachers/librarian already trained.
5. The teachers will have the flexibility to work on the project alone or with their teams.
6. This is the ideal time to use your librarian as an excellent resource. She also is an expert on copyright and fair use.
So in short
-we listened to the teachers.
-we are going to give the teachers an opportunity to use some technology without being intimidated or overwhelmed.
-we have built in time and flexibility.
-we are also capitalizing on the strengths of others.
The major difference will be the follow up and hands on training that has been missing from the equation. Many times we go to workshops to just think, "That was neat." but never have the time or assistance needed to complete the project.
We are excited to try this.
We have proposed teacher trainings this upcoming year (2008-09) differently to our principal and she gave it the thumbs up.
1. We have already surveyed the teachers and received their input on interests.
2. Everyone will bring their own laptops with them to staff development.
3. Each month we will introduce a new tool: animoto, photostory, trading cards, wiki page, etc.
4. After explaining to the teachers a quick overview, it is time to “play”. Using the projector and laptop hooked up-we will walk them through the features and allow them time to explore and create with the expertise of the teachers/librarian already trained.
5. The teachers will have the flexibility to work on the project alone or with their teams.
6. This is the ideal time to use your librarian as an excellent resource. She also is an expert on copyright and fair use.
So in short
-we listened to the teachers.
-we are going to give the teachers an opportunity to use some technology without being intimidated or overwhelmed.
-we have built in time and flexibility.
-we are also capitalizing on the strengths of others.
The major difference will be the follow up and hands on training that has been missing from the equation. Many times we go to workshops to just think, "That was neat." but never have the time or assistance needed to complete the project.
We are excited to try this.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Thing # 23-I made it!!!
One word: Worthwhile
I am a lifelong learner and always looking for new challenges. Maybe that is why I have chosen to go back to grad school and pursue a MLS. I enjoy studying about things I never knew before and loving it.
This was an excellent way to get me to experience and learn new technology. I know this will help me in preparing for the future. Many of the tools I have already used in my classroom and look forward to implementing in a library. I will definitely participate in another technology learning experience like this one. I liked going at my own pace. I've found some things that I'll probably make use of and some that I won't, but it's good to know that these exist, even if I don't use them. My favorite exercises from this whole brouhaha were Trading cards, My del.icio.us, Animoto (I'm addicted), wikis and flickr.
Great job overall! What a wonderful learning experience this has been.
I am a lifelong learner and always looking for new challenges. Maybe that is why I have chosen to go back to grad school and pursue a MLS. I enjoy studying about things I never knew before and loving it.
This was an excellent way to get me to experience and learn new technology. I know this will help me in preparing for the future. Many of the tools I have already used in my classroom and look forward to implementing in a library. I will definitely participate in another technology learning experience like this one. I liked going at my own pace. I've found some things that I'll probably make use of and some that I won't, but it's good to know that these exist, even if I don't use them. My favorite exercises from this whole brouhaha were Trading cards, My del.icio.us, Animoto (I'm addicted), wikis and flickr.
Great job overall! What a wonderful learning experience this has been.
Thing # 22
I really enjoyed the Teacher Library Ning. I have never joined My Space or Facebook, so I didn't know what I was missing. I thought I was too old. There are so many benefits to social networking. Together we are much more powerful learners than we are as individuals. I enjoyed reading past posts from others in the same Grad program in other states. They have the same concerns that I do. I liked the advice from the practicing librarians. They have been there, done that!
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