I looked for a common craft movie on some of the learning steps for learning how to "exactly" use Rollyo--I like it all spelled out and listed--just like in Library2Play!! So I "winged" it!
I am collaborating on a book study with an 8th grade American History Teacher (the first time). We are using King George: What was his problem? by
Steve Sheinkin. So...I made a rollyo called King George: What. And put a few websites in it for the teacher to look over. I might just make a Webquest instead. This was really confusing...I could just publicize my delicious websites into a group about King George III and the American Revolution. Knowing most teachers these days, he will want something simple like the webquest. But I will show Rollyo to some of my more Techno-Savy teachers who like fun new complicated technological things!
Showing posts with label teachers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teachers. Show all posts
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Thing #16
I really enjoyed going through the AASL http://aasl.pbworks.com/ I have bookmarked in my delicious tags for future use. They were able to really collaborate on some ideas I am always needing in my school library.
Wikis I will definitely have to play with some before I put it out there for students. I saw one comment of another player who stated that she will probably do a blog rather than a wiki because of students wanting to delete or add stuff for others....a thought. In intermediate school it is all about getting attention, so I probably will do a wiki lesson for teachers but just use a blog for students so they can add their own information without disrupting others. I could see high school doing a wiki, but not middle school!
I would love to try a debate about characters, books in a series, etc using a wiki BUT as I had stated above it will probably be in blog.
Wikis I will definitely have to play with some before I put it out there for students. I saw one comment of another player who stated that she will probably do a blog rather than a wiki because of students wanting to delete or add stuff for others....a thought. In intermediate school it is all about getting attention, so I probably will do a wiki lesson for teachers but just use a blog for students so they can add their own information without disrupting others. I could see high school doing a wiki, but not middle school!
I would love to try a debate about characters, books in a series, etc using a wiki BUT as I had stated above it will probably be in blog.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Thing #15
That video was very thought provoking to say the least. Even when I was going to college for my teaching degree, I didn't receive what I needed to actually do the job. Some of the only things that I learned or "took" with me for my teaching job were games and lesson plans. So I know how those students feel. I try to do the same in my library program....have the kids take something useful from my lessons or book talks that will either help them out during school or promote them to read more.
I do use a lot of the 2.0 web devices: flickr, facebook, etc. I check my facebook probably several times a day, since now all my high school, family, and local friends are available for chatting! But being a librarian 2.0 in a public school feels restricted. I would love to have a myspace page or blog that my students could discuss or use without all the restrictions, but feel the risks along with the district in private policy.
So many things are changing too fast to keep up with, I sometimes even worry about job security. There was a local school district that "got rid" of all of their librarians, and the libraries are run by para-professionals--I guess they don't know about Keith Curry-Lance and "School Libraries and Student Success".
But it still has me worried.
One of my goals this year is to purchase more online books and reference materials for research and reading. I would also like to teach the google tools my students so that they will have their material readily available to print (the students are not allowed to access home email at our school). I would also like to have more playaways for availability (if money was not an issue)!!
After reading several of the articles I WANT to stay current and provide all the lastest technological needs for my patrons. The questions are (being in public school): how much will it cost, will it help with accountablility and state testing, and will it be in the best interest of the school? Once these answers are established then I can press on with what my patrons needs and wants are in technology.
I do use a lot of the 2.0 web devices: flickr, facebook, etc. I check my facebook probably several times a day, since now all my high school, family, and local friends are available for chatting! But being a librarian 2.0 in a public school feels restricted. I would love to have a myspace page or blog that my students could discuss or use without all the restrictions, but feel the risks along with the district in private policy.
So many things are changing too fast to keep up with, I sometimes even worry about job security. There was a local school district that "got rid" of all of their librarians, and the libraries are run by para-professionals--I guess they don't know about Keith Curry-Lance and "School Libraries and Student Success".
But it still has me worried.
One of my goals this year is to purchase more online books and reference materials for research and reading. I would also like to teach the google tools my students so that they will have their material readily available to print (the students are not allowed to access home email at our school). I would also like to have more playaways for availability (if money was not an issue)!!
After reading several of the articles I WANT to stay current and provide all the lastest technological needs for my patrons. The questions are (being in public school): how much will it cost, will it help with accountablility and state testing, and will it be in the best interest of the school? Once these answers are established then I can press on with what my patrons needs and wants are in technology.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Thing #13--Tagging
When I first started taking the tutorials, I was a little lost! Then I realized this is just like "tagging" yourself in facebook, or at least a little similar. Once I became a member, and added the delicious tools in my browser menu, I realized how great this tool really is. I was able to tag and bookmark all of my favorite and useful library web pages. I searched for more, and found many library information literacy lessons--which I am always in search of!
This will be so useful for teachers, and for students in research. One of the kids research topics that came to mind was the Civil War Prisons. They are always wanting to research this topic when doing the "Civil War Research". I also looked up some of the teachers curriculum topics to see if they had useful tools, which they did.
I am going to definitely show the teachers the social bookmarking of delicious during staff development. At least they will have something new to try for the year, and hopefully be able to find something new to USE for the year in their classroom.
This will be so useful for teachers, and for students in research. One of the kids research topics that came to mind was the Civil War Prisons. They are always wanting to research this topic when doing the "Civil War Research". I also looked up some of the teachers curriculum topics to see if they had useful tools, which they did.
I am going to definitely show the teachers the social bookmarking of delicious during staff development. At least they will have something new to try for the year, and hopefully be able to find something new to USE for the year in their classroom.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Library Thing #11
I have seen the Library Thing before, and then several of the librarians I know have used Shelfari.
It is amazing how many books I could remember that I have read, and I am sure there are more.
This program will be so helpful in reminding me what I read, and keeping track of my favorite books. When I am needing a lesson on books that I have read, I can use Library Thing as a reference tool for my library lessons. I have always wanted to keep track of these things: books I have read, books I am wanting to read, etc. Now when I am ready for my next "reading" I can go to Library Thing and find my list ( I am horrible at keeping up with lists and not loosing them).
I have joined two groups: Librarians who LibraryThing, and Read YA Lit. I even posted on one of the discussions: What is your least favorite YA Lit? I would really like to know what people think of my least favorite!
It is amazing how many books I could remember that I have read, and I am sure there are more.
This program will be so helpful in reminding me what I read, and keeping track of my favorite books. When I am needing a lesson on books that I have read, I can use Library Thing as a reference tool for my library lessons. I have always wanted to keep track of these things: books I have read, books I am wanting to read, etc. Now when I am ready for my next "reading" I can go to Library Thing and find my list ( I am horrible at keeping up with lists and not loosing them).
I have joined two groups: Librarians who LibraryThing, and Read YA Lit. I even posted on one of the discussions: What is your least favorite YA Lit? I would really like to know what people think of my least favorite!
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