Apr
27
Teacher Librarians unite!
April 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Internet is a wonderful thing.
Teacher Librarians everywhere are having the same experiences, pondering the same questions, and collectively tackling Web 2.0. The important thing here – the beauty of Web 2.0 – is that we aren’t alone. Thanks to things like wikis and weblogs, we are able to learn and grow together.
One Teacher-Librarian I have [...]
Apr
9
Reflecting on Technology
April 9, 2007 | 1 Comment
How hard is it to incorporate some of the Web 2.0 tools into your classroom or your library program? I was looking for examples – specific examples – and I found the following:
Using blogs and wikis in Grade 1! A Social Studies Wiki
A Grade 4 Class Blog
A Gr. 8 Web Classroom (includes blog, podcast, studycast, class [...]
Apr
8
Learning 2.0
April 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
As the Internet has changed into Web 2.0, school libraries should be making to the jump into the role of Library 2.0. The problem is: there is a huge technology learning curve for many teacher-librarians, and morphing their library and school library programs into 2.0 mode requires some training. Fear not! This training is available in [...]
Apr
8
Googling Around the Web
April 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Google is so much more than just a search tool. It includes a whole family of Web 2.0 tools, including:
Google Maps: Search the world via map or satellite imagery thanks to Google Maps. You can type in an address and find directions, distances, and length of time to travel. You can even type in landmarks, like [...]
Apr
6
Library 2.0 / Librarian 2.0
April 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The more we talk about Web 2.0, the more teacher-librarians think about Library 2.0. It is a reality that is slowly taking shape as we adjust to our changing roles in this new technology-driven world. Increasingly, students are turning to the Internet and electronic sources for information. How does this change our role as teacher-librarian? [...]
Apr
5
Using Wikis in Education
April 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
One of the Web 2.0 tools that has great potential in classrooms and the library program is the Wiki.
A wiki is a website that you and a group can create and edit; that tracks your progress and history; that essentially allows collaborative construction of knowledge on any given subject. The benefits of using wikis in school [...]
Apr
5
Web 2.0 Tools & You
April 5, 2007 | 1 Comment
There are so many new tools that make Web 2.0 possible. So many, infact, that I am only skimming the surface by discussing a few here. I will discuss more as time goes on, but today I will suggest a few that may be of some use in the classroom or library program. Even if [...]
Apr
5
The Potential of Podcasting
April 5, 2007 | 1 Comment
Off the Shelf Radio presents…
Podcast #1 – Podcasting
If the link above fails to work, use this link: http://www.archive.org/details/offtheshelf_podcast
Production Notes:
Intro; what is podcasting; examples of podcasts; how to use podcasts in schools and school libraries
* podcast was recorded using a Zen Micro MP3 player
* editing, adding sound effects, and exporting an MP3 file was done using Audacity
* online [...]
Apr
5
The Wikipedia Debate
April 5, 2007 | 1 Comment
One of the best known ‘Web 2.0′ tools is Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia in which anyone can contribute, write or edit entries.It fits in well with the sharing and collaborative nature of Web 2.0. The only problem is that it isn’t necessarily a reliable source of information. Some examples that highlight the potential problems associated with anyone [...]
