So, I left this blog for last because I feel it's all over my head. I keep reassuring myself that one day I'll understand what they're talking about here. Basically the concept of this blog centers on the librarian and technology.
It lists a posting for an ALA job that seeks a Senior Usability Officer. Whoa?!
This Internet Librarian Conference sounds like a blast. Is open gaming what I think it is? Does it have something to do with video games? Gosh do I feel stupid. They mention Dance Dance Revolution and WII so I'm assuming there is a connection. Not sure how it connects to library science though?
Saturday, October 27, 2007
School wide blogging
Ironically, the second blog I visited discussed a topic that I was reflecting on in my earlier blog: how can I use it in my classroom. Duh!! SOmetimes I get so mad at myself that I didn't think of something first. Why not use the blog in a portfolio sense as the author of this blog discussed? This would be far preferable to colleges visiting students myspace accounts. I think it's an interesting idea but I'd like to see one that is fully functioning. (So, I checked out the Macbeth blog -- very interesting).
From viewing her entries, it seems like this teacher has been doing extensive research on the concept of the student blog. She's wavering between student's individual blogs or a blog that is organized by the school. The advantage of the latter is that students can see other students' work. But, she understands students will be tempted to use this to cheat.
From viewing her entries, it seems like this teacher has been doing extensive research on the concept of the student blog. She's wavering between student's individual blogs or a blog that is organized by the school. The advantage of the latter is that students can see other students' work. But, she understands students will be tempted to use this to cheat.
Book Moot
The word moot is an archaic term meaning "argue, debate, discuss." In early English history, a moot was a meeting to discuss local affairs. Moot comes from the Old English gemot, meaning "meeting."
THis is a fascinating blog of a secondary school librarian. What stood out for me the most is this librarian's obvious enthusiasm for her job. It reminds me of how I felt when I first started teaching, and it makes me yearn for the day when I can feel that again.
Her latest blog is simply a list of things she's experienced this week, from discussion with parents to commenting on her latest library display. She mentioned the "ledge of despair" associated with the AR reading program, and that is someting I can relate to as AR is a very unpopular program in my school district.
It seems that this librarian works kind of a substitute schedule. I'm not sure how to describe it. She seems to be in-between locations at the moment. I love in one particular feed where she recounts typical conversations she has with her students. They have all kinds of book suggestions for her. When students want you to read a book they've read, well, first of all, that's rare, and second of all, that really means that something in this book connected with them. It's also a testament to the type of relationship these students have with their librarian. I'll keep my eye on this blog.
THis is a fascinating blog of a secondary school librarian. What stood out for me the most is this librarian's obvious enthusiasm for her job. It reminds me of how I felt when I first started teaching, and it makes me yearn for the day when I can feel that again.
Her latest blog is simply a list of things she's experienced this week, from discussion with parents to commenting on her latest library display. She mentioned the "ledge of despair" associated with the AR reading program, and that is someting I can relate to as AR is a very unpopular program in my school district.
It seems that this librarian works kind of a substitute schedule. I'm not sure how to describe it. She seems to be in-between locations at the moment. I love in one particular feed where she recounts typical conversations she has with her students. They have all kinds of book suggestions for her. When students want you to read a book they've read, well, first of all, that's rare, and second of all, that really means that something in this book connected with them. It's also a testament to the type of relationship these students have with their librarian. I'll keep my eye on this blog.
Going crazy!!
Well, I'm a little new to this whole blog/feed thing. For my 574 Inquiry class, I had to record all of my observations/reflections in a blog. THis was my very first experience with it. I'm still toying around with the idea of using it my English classes. But I haven't quite figured out the best way to do this yet.
As far as monitoring the feeds, this whole process is also completely new. Can I say that I'm overwhelmed? I subscribe to the AP English and Literature discussion group where I get emails daily. Honestly, I'm a solid month behind on reading any of the postings. SO while the concept of reading all these feeds is great and important for a teacher, there is one problem, I just don't have the time.
As far as monitoring the feeds, this whole process is also completely new. Can I say that I'm overwhelmed? I subscribe to the AP English and Literature discussion group where I get emails daily. Honestly, I'm a solid month behind on reading any of the postings. SO while the concept of reading all these feeds is great and important for a teacher, there is one problem, I just don't have the time.
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