In this class, I have learned many new ways to incorporate technology into the library. Through this 10 week course and going through the various assignments, I have mastered the use of technology like never before. Without having to use some of these tools, I would have never attempted to look at or try some of them. I have learned how to engage students more in learning, how to make things easier, and how to use technology to help students learn in many diverse ways. I have learned how to operate many technology tools that will become both lifetime and useful tools in helping my library to run smoothly.
I really enjoyed learning about all the teaching tools and how to implement and use them in the library as well as the classroom. Some I have encountered before and others were totally new to me. Some of my favorites were Screencasts, Vine, Instagram, Animoto, QR Codes, and Comic and Cartoons. I guess podcasts are my least favorite because I am a visual learner. I like to see some action with what I am listening to or learning about. However, the podcast my son did for is one of my favorite podcasts, so I can also see how it could be a beneficial tool.I think the Instagram, Jing, Vine and Screencast assignment were the most difficult for me, but as it goes: the ones that are the most difficult turn out to be your favorite or greatest strength.
In closing, I believe that the students will benefit from all of these learning tools. I believe that to be a good librarian you need to be open to new ideas in technology. I will need to look at new tools as they become available and see what the positive use would be in the classroom and learn how to use it well so students can get the most out of learning. I have really enjoyed this class. It has been fun and rewarding. Thank you Dr. Gross and classmates.
Hi Buffie!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I probably would have not thought to use any of these programs. I am so grateful to have learned about these applications. They will be very useful and beneficial to students as well as teachers.
Hi Buffie!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I probably would have not thought to use any of these programs. I am so grateful to have learned about these applications. They will be very useful and beneficial to students as well as teachers.
I also think all tools would be beneficial for students. Like you mentioned students learn in different ways. Students would enjoy seeing their work and working with others in an engaging way.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the tools we learned about and used would be beneficial to students and they would love using them. I plan on creating an instagram account for my library next year. I think it's a great way to keep parents informed and promote the library.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I was able to learn about all these tech tools. I wish I could find ongoing staff development or classes in which I could continue to learn new tools. I know that as a librarian, it will be my job to keep up with the latest developments in tech tools.
ReplyDeleteOne of the areas you can keep in mind is Google Tools in education. Also, try messing around with tools Kathy Schrock uses and blogs about. That might help!
DeleteThis course has taught me to be open as well. Even though we might not use all of the tools, it is still nice to be able to assist teachers and students with what we do know or make suggestions for how they could use it in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteIt's so awesome for you to incorporate your children as talent! You'll have that forever! And parents of your students will appreciate that, too!
ReplyDeleteYou're right! Students will benefit from using these tools. All of them are great for learning. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I hope that you have a great school year!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. Your blogs thus session have been a joy to read and I've loved reading your blogs and seeing your amazing graphics. I think you were absolutely correct in saying that these tools will be great to incorporate technology and beneficial for all students!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. Your blogs thus session have been a joy to read and I've loved reading your blogs and seeing your amazing graphics. I think you were absolutely correct in saying that these tools will be great to incorporate technology and beneficial for all students!
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