http://wlteam.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-is-school-library-20.html …Now let’s strip away the technology for a moment and look just at the activities that are bolded above. Are there tools beyond Web 2.0 that we can use to strengthen our school library’s importance in our students’ learning lives? Let’s try the list of important themes and concepts again, this time mapping to non-technology things we find in strong libraries: Working together (combining individual research into a group project, being part of a broadcast team, re-enacting a storytime tale through drama, contributing findings to a community “graffiti” bulletin board) Finding and sharing one’s voice (via meaningful instructional projects that call […]
Monthly Archives: June 2008
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Profiles have great potential, writes David Warlick: I’ve mentioned this in some of my presentations, that I do not believe that we – educators older than 30 (arbitrarily chosen age) – truly understand social networks yet. For instance, we’re trying to grow individual and independent social networks out of every discipline, school level, and just about any other probable community of educational interest. I’ll bet I’ve been contaced by e-mail or phone call by no fewer than ten people over the past month, each wanting me to see their social network. “This social network is going to revolutionize physical education!” What strikes me […]
Insightful post by Brian Kelly: As I described in my response “Even If We’re Wrong, We’re Right” Martin’s post gave me a fresh insight into these issues. But what, I wonder, are the implications if we’re right? Perhaps it’s now timely to ask ourselves: What if externally-hosted services do turn out to be sustainable? What if technologies such as AJAX, coupled with ARIA support, provide usable and accessible services and define the type of user experiences which our users will expect in the services they use? What if an’edupunk‘ approach succeeds in implmenting change, leaving behind the more formal approaches to IT […]
embrace, originally uploaded by Skokie Public Library. A growing collection of posters inspired by Skokie Public Library members, staff, programs, and spaces. http://www.flickr.com/photos/skokiepl/sets/72157605818740899/
I admire Steve Campion. He takes risks..gets me thinking. Don’t miss this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scampion/2602178399 Will we see the ALA version next week? I’d gladly kick up my heels.
Haunted Mansion, originally uploaded by OpenThreads. Just a note about one of many exciting things coming up at ALA2008 in Anaheim this week. The Scholarship Bash is at Disneyland! http://wikis.ala.org/annual2008/index.php/Scholarship_Bash_at_Disney So here’s my story: In 1975 when I was ten years old, I went to California with my mom for a week’s visit with relatives. The highlight was going to be visiting Disneyland to tour the Haunted Mansion! Imagine my disappointment when arriving at the park and seeing the sign at the ticket booth: The Haunted Mansion is closed for refurbishing. I learned a new word that day: […]
See the full video from the Shanachies at DOK here: http://www.vimeo.com/1208483
LISjobs.com is seeking submissions for a new logo that reflects its mission of job hunting and career development for librarians and info pros. This logo will be featured on the upcoming redesign of the LISjobs.com website, as well as in additional print and online materials. Guidelines: Please keep the design in a landscape (wider than it is tall) format, and use lighter colors to help it stand out against the redesigned site. While creating your design, keep in mind that the new LISjobs.com expands coverage of career development and library education issues, serving all stages of info pros’ career cycle. […]
Ack!, originally uploaded by Lester Public Library. Edible Fear Factor, Teen Summer Reading, Lester Public Library, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Sort Friends by Tags, originally uploaded by Amanda the Librarian. I’m at the lake but if I wasn’t, I’d be in Mississippi at the Library 2.0 Summit! http://blogs.library.msstate.edu/web2summit/index.php Last year was great. This year promises more of the same. Kudos to all planners and participants at the summit.