Library Land

As I contemplated a digital artifact many ideas went through my head. Originally I had thought I wanted to make an online 'Read Aloud'. I was excited that I could publish it online for to others to enjoy my chosen book. Copyright laws being what they are, I chose a new route. I didn't want to overstep any  intellectual property rights , as I would have to use the work in its entirety for the purpose of a real read aloud.  So I changed gears a little bit, to a tech component that I have been putting off all year long with my students. Because of my love of books and promoting literacy to my students, I wanted very badly to be able to instruct them to create their own book trailer. Teachers in my school had previously done this and I felt a little impotent and that I did not have any experience. There were several times this year when I wasn't able to help and guide the students with their projects. I wanted to learn this fun and creative medium! I decided to jump i...

I greatly enjoyed this course as it has introduced me to many new topics and in a way that was completely accessible for me. I enjoyed reading and discussing 'Why School' and thinking about the evolution and future of education. Reading about the future place of technology within our schools was enlightening and thought-provoking. I loved the challenge put upon us to explore our own ICT skills and pedagogy in moving forward as TLs, and how we will be evolving our careers moving forward. I am grateful for the gentle push to explore and dip my toe deeper into the world of technology and the tools available for me as a teacher.  I also enjoyed the conversation around developing world libraries and how grateful I am that we can access so much material. We are so privileged to have the opportunity to explore in public and school libraries as often as we wish. As Will Richardson states, "whether you’re an educator, parent, community member, businessman, elected official,...