Sunday, July 26, 2015
Doll Bones Book Trailer
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Click on link below to view the trailer. Also, click on full screen and at the bottom right corner, click 4 sec autoplay for the slideshow to play on its own. Enjoy!
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Blog Post 4: Technology Leadership Roles of School Librarian
Technology has
evolved into the way of living in the 21st Century. Everything around you has something to do
with technology. From washing your hands, reading a book, and driving your car,
it all stems from some form of technology to operate. In the education field, technology has helped
to improve how students learn today. It
has sparked a new interest in students to learn to read and read for fun! With the new gadgets like e-readers, students
are wanting to download the latest graphic novel or fairytale to read on their
new Nook or Kindle. It is important that
libraries stay abreast of these new advancements in technology to not lose the
patrons and to keep them coming to the library.
The library in schools and the community all have a vital part in
building education.
The 21st Century
Standards has set guidelines for educators to follow to ensure that they are
ready and able to use the latest technology.
According to the NETS, National Educational Technology Standard for
Students, students should be able to use technology to solve and analyze
problems and use creative thinking to create new ways of learning and discovery
(Smaldino et.al., 2015). There are six
total skills that they should accomplish by the time their school career is
done that will have them ready for their future endeavors. Those six skills are: “Creativity and
Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, Research and Information Fluency,
Critical Thinking, Problem solving, and Decision Making, Digital Citizenship,
and Technology Operations and Concepts” (Smaldino et.al., 2015). These skills are taught and enhanced through
teaching and experience. Students will
be able to gain access and have the hands on ability to use the skills in the
classroom and library.
The library is
now the haven for technology and librarians have the responsibility to make
sure students are aware and fully equipped with the knowledge to use the technology
that is available to them (Koechlin et al., 2008). Librarians will make sure that their
collection should reflect a 21st century learning environment with
computers, tablets, e-readers, along with the access of making podcasts, wiki pages,
and blogs. There are many ways of
creating a classroom outside of the classroom and the library has the resources
to help in teaching this concept (Koechlin et al., 2008).
Librarians can make reading and learning fun
by promoting the library through infographics and reading nights. Being an advocate for the library and
bringing parents and students in will help in making sure that the knowledge of
technology is passed along. Libraries
should be a user friendly environment for anyone to come have access to the
resources and tools needed to become successful readers (Koechlin et al.,
2008).
Lastly, with
technology being the way of communication for the 21st century, it
is important for users to practice proper behavior on the internet. Librarians have the knowledge to teach
teachers and students proper behavior on the internet. By making sure everyone is using ethical
behavior, will help in making sure the sources are being used productively
(Lincoln, 2009). The internet has a wide
range of information that can easily be passed on as someone else’s work and
teaching how cheating and plagiarism is wrong is part of molding the generation
of information (Lincoln, 2009).
Overall, technology
will be around for a while and advance through time. The world needs to make sure that it is ready and equipped with the tools needed to survive. There will come a time where all classrooms
will have laptops and computers and paper and pencil will be demolished. Online courses will be a requirement and
having a wiki page will be a must for students.
Making sure the next generation is ready is what is key to teaching in
the classroom of the 21st Century Learner.
References
Koechlin, C., Zwaan, S., & Loertscher, D. V. (2008). The time
is now: Transform your school library into a learning commons. Teacher
Librarian, 36(1), 8-14. Retrieved fromhttp://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2069/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=502956741&scope=site.
Lincoln, M. (2009). Ethical behavior in the information
age Retrieved from http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2069/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lls&AN=502978033&scope=site.
Smaldino, S., Lowther,
D., Russell, J, & Mims, C. (2015). Instructional
Technology and Media for Learning (11th
ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Blog Post 3: Technology Implementation Strategy
The article that I read was about how mobile devices are
being used to help out the library services in this century. Mobile phones, like iPhones and Androids,
have evolved by helping doctors track a patients blood pressure through
apps. This type of technology can be
helpful in the library by having an app that would allow patrons to search for
books or ask questions on references for a course. This type of information would normally be available
by going to the library. However with
the evolution of technology answers can be answered faster through mobile
technology. Three key points in this
article that stuck out to me were “Instant Messaging for References Services…Formal
Education, Distance Learning and E-learning…QR Codes on Mobiles” (Malathay
& Kantha, 2013).
Libraries can send instant message answers to questions or
provide information for books via instant messenger through a mobile
device. This will give the patrons
instant access to information they need from the library without having to
physically go there or log online to search.
This instant in-hand approach will draw more patrons to use the library
and its sources because it will be more convenient.
For people who are taking online courses or doing a research
project for school can benefit from the library mobile apps as well. Libraries can make sure that items are
modified to accommodate mobile devices for distant learning or formal education
learners. Younger individuals are now
going to their phones for instant access in for an example a history class, and by having the
library services modified to fit a phones screen they will make better use of the libraries
resources.
Finally they have invented an easier way to fit a wide range
of information into a code that has its own symbol and shape. QR codes are a “quick responses” that contain
information that can be put into a code and scanned to access the
information. The code could be to a
school’s website or it could be a barcode for a book. The mobile phones have apps that allow the
user to scan the code to receive the information instantly.
I will definitely use the QR code concept to improve how
books are scanned and process in the library.
Also, I will use them to send information to parents and keep them
informed of the services provided in the library. By displaying this fresh and new way of
communication, I feel it will draw more parents to the library and promote literacy
at home. I would also make use of IPads
and download apps that can be used at home as well to help students read and research
by using specific apps. Bringing in technology
to the library will keep the students interest because it is what they know
today. Having eBooks readily available and
showing them how to access them from home is a key part in keeping the library unique
and fresh.
References
Malathy, S., & Kantha, P. (2013). Desidoc Journal of Library and Information
Technology. Application
of mobile technologies to libraries, 33(5), 361-366.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Blog Post 2: Handheld Devices
The article that I found was a about a field test that was taken in Canada with different schools in the area. It was a time where iPads and iPod touches were introduced in the states for classroom use and finally reached Canada. After reading the article I took three main ideas from the article that are true and helpful for the library.
The first point was that the students responded positively to the iPod touches and iPads being brought into the school. On the elementary level the students were excited to work with the devices because it was as if they were working with video games. The high school students enjoyed it because they were able to research current information and receive instant feedback. The devices sparked an instant interest in the students and motivated them to learn.
Second point was because they were introducing the devices to the classroom the teachers had to become students first and learn how to use them. They could not just give the teachers the devices without training them on how to use them. The teachers realized how convenient the devices were as well. Again, they could give instant feedback and create new and innovative lessons for their students.
Lastly, the school and district would have to accommodate the devices by adding a "digital common" that would allow the teachers to add more apps and share more (Crichton et al., 2012). With iPads and iPod touch being linked with ITunes, there has to be a computer that they could use that would allow the task of syncing and sharing. ITunes is usually set-up with one main account for purchases and syncing and using this in district would require more than one account or a "digital common" (Crichton et al., 2012). Therefore, schools would have to make sure they are prepared to adapt the use of these devices by making sure their school is equipped with the proper wireless internet and support staff.
IPads and iPod touch have already been introduced in my district and I have not been able to use them because there were not enough for everyone. However, once I am in the library I am eager to begin to introduce to the students new techniques in research, presentations, reading books and more. There are apps that will help with literacy for the younger grades that I can use. Phonics apps are beneficial with my bilingual and monolingual students because it is hands-on and they can get a variety of practice without the use of pen and paper. This generation is all about quick, easy and fast and with the devices they will receive just that. Applications like iMovie will be great with my older students to present projects without using the traditional PowerPoint. With the use of these devices I can sync data to share with administrators and staff on what needs to be improved or what is working. This will indeed improve literacy on my campus which is the main focus this year.
References
Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (2012). Personal devices in public settings: Lessons learned from an iPod touch / iPad project. Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 10(1), 23-31.
The first point was that the students responded positively to the iPod touches and iPads being brought into the school. On the elementary level the students were excited to work with the devices because it was as if they were working with video games. The high school students enjoyed it because they were able to research current information and receive instant feedback. The devices sparked an instant interest in the students and motivated them to learn.
Second point was because they were introducing the devices to the classroom the teachers had to become students first and learn how to use them. They could not just give the teachers the devices without training them on how to use them. The teachers realized how convenient the devices were as well. Again, they could give instant feedback and create new and innovative lessons for their students.
Lastly, the school and district would have to accommodate the devices by adding a "digital common" that would allow the teachers to add more apps and share more (Crichton et al., 2012). With iPads and iPod touch being linked with ITunes, there has to be a computer that they could use that would allow the task of syncing and sharing. ITunes is usually set-up with one main account for purchases and syncing and using this in district would require more than one account or a "digital common" (Crichton et al., 2012). Therefore, schools would have to make sure they are prepared to adapt the use of these devices by making sure their school is equipped with the proper wireless internet and support staff.
IPads and iPod touch have already been introduced in my district and I have not been able to use them because there were not enough for everyone. However, once I am in the library I am eager to begin to introduce to the students new techniques in research, presentations, reading books and more. There are apps that will help with literacy for the younger grades that I can use. Phonics apps are beneficial with my bilingual and monolingual students because it is hands-on and they can get a variety of practice without the use of pen and paper. This generation is all about quick, easy and fast and with the devices they will receive just that. Applications like iMovie will be great with my older students to present projects without using the traditional PowerPoint. With the use of these devices I can sync data to share with administrators and staff on what needs to be improved or what is working. This will indeed improve literacy on my campus which is the main focus this year.
References
Crichton, S., Pegler, K., & White, D. (2012). Personal devices in public settings: Lessons learned from an iPod touch / iPad project. Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 10(1), 23-31.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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