For my final vision project, I chose to create a Google website using Bitmoji. I had previously seen Bitmoji classrooms throughout the province’s transition to online learning following the COVID-19 pandemic. I was very intrigued. Not only were they visually pleasing, but also quite interactive for students attempting to work from home. I already hadContinue reading “Journey to New Beginnings: Incorporating Digital Technologies into My Educational Practice”
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Developing World Libraries Using Digital Technologies
When thinking about libraries around the world, and more specifically, within developing nations, it is important to make note of how they are helping to improve equality around the world by providing users with access to information and materials. Individuals can use these materials to improve literacy and in turn, their overall well-being. It isContinue reading “Developing World Libraries Using Digital Technologies”
Inquiry Blog Post 3: Supporting Teachers’ ICT Curriculum and Pedagogy
When thinking about ICT Curriculum and Pedagogy I immediately thought back to the Australian School Library Association’s Future Learning and School Libraries in which “10 Skills for The Future Workforce” are outlined. They are as follows: “Sense-making: ability to determine the deeper meaning or significance of what is being expressed. Social intelligence: ability to connectContinue reading “Inquiry Blog Post 3: Supporting Teachers’ ICT Curriculum and Pedagogy”
Inquiry Blog Post #2: Developing a Growth Mindset
When reflecting on the ways in which I have been developing professionally the most obvious would be by working towards the completion of my LIBE diploma. So far, the courses I have taken, (and am currently working on), have been very beneficial to understanding the importance of providing optimal library services for students throughout BCContinue reading “Inquiry Blog Post #2: Developing a Growth Mindset”
Skills for the Future: Preparing Students for Lifelong Learning by Fostering a Love of Reading at Home and in Schools Inquiry Blog Post #1
This year I will be starting a new job as a teacher librarian at a rural high school. One of my goals moving into this position is to create a space where students and staff can share a united love of reading and learning. During my interview, I learned that a part of the school’sContinue reading “Skills for the Future: Preparing Students for Lifelong Learning by Fostering a Love of Reading at Home and in Schools Inquiry Blog Post #1”
Reading Assignment Part B: Literature and Data Collection
After digging around on the internet and using the key words from my previous assignment, I have collected a number of resources that have helped me to further my understanding of digital technologies and their use by educators to promote authentic learning. It comes as no surprise that when students are interested in the topicsContinue reading “Reading Assignment Part B: Literature and Data Collection”
Reading Assignment Part A: Key Words
While I know I am bound to face a multitude of issues and opportunities throughout my teaching career, one of the more obvious ones would be regarding online and/or remote learning, especially as I will be working in a rural school. Many of the students come from impoverished backgrounds. How do I, as a newContinue reading “Reading Assignment Part A: Key Words”
Assignment 3: Digital Databases for Sustainable School Libraries
The following assignment will be written from a fictitious standpoint (as I do not currently have my own library). As such, it will be written as though I am working a position as a teacher librarian returning from Spring Break hoping to ease the burden of our current global fight against COVID-19 and its implicationsContinue reading “Assignment 3: Digital Databases for Sustainable School Libraries”
Theme Three Reflective Blog Post – Technology, Leadership, and Transformation in the Pursuit of the LIBE Diploma
Reflection of Learning: After reflecting upon my experiences during the third theme of the course I am happy to report that I have learned a great deal about reference services and the importance teacher librarians play within the larger school community. Initially, when I had signed up for the course, I had a vague ideaContinue reading “Theme Three Reflective Blog Post – Technology, Leadership, and Transformation in the Pursuit of the LIBE Diploma”
Achieving Common Success (Assignment 2)
“Empowering students to learn ‘how to learn’ and to engage them in continuous self improvement is the challenge for educators” but what about the enhancement of educators themselves? (CLA 4). As with learning, ways of educating have changed dramatically. Whether at the beginning, or near end of their career, a teacher can always work towardsContinue reading “Achieving Common Success (Assignment 2)”
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