Talk about the presentations you saw in this strand this week. Discuss not only the topic but the presentation style as relates to the good and the bad of presentations.
The web conference that we attended this week was very informational. I've watched several of the videos on the k12connection.org website. There were a great many of them that I found interesting and I loved the different styles that the presenters chose. Several of them jumped out at me and have inspired me for my own presentation. I think the ones I took the most away from not only had interesting topics but melded text and audio well.
The first presentation that I found interesting was the session called Blogging with Little People. It integrated an interesting story with fun visuals but with an important topic. This presentation was a little out of the norm compared to the others. It created an introductory story for viewers to move through and then goes into the meat of the presentation. This could be a good way to capture viewers. There were a few cheesy animations and sound effects but that can be forgiven because they content is very well written and described. It discusses how blogging can be used in the classroom with all students.
There is also a very informational conference called How to Create a Wordpress Website in less than 20 Minutes. This presentation used the technique of a voiceover on with screen shots and indicators. The narrator would describe the process of creating the website and then add arrows and highlight parts of the page. This would be great for powerpoint presentations. It used simple instruction slides and made lists. The narration was also very easy to hear and follow.
These are something I would take away and use in my own presentations.
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Sunday, December 8, 2013
Google Searching and Podcasts
Podcasts were a big part of my life for several years when I had a long commute and a large library fine. They helped me through those months by accompanying me in the car on my way to anywhere. My favorites were: This American Life, Stuff You Should Know, and Radiolab. Each of these podcasts have things in common; they offer a great story centered around a theme, interesting and educational facts, and a compelling narration. Each week a different topic is discussed and examine through a variety of lenses. What a great way to learn something new! If I could teach students how to use this tool half as well it would be a resounding success.
Podcasting can be a fun tool for both students and educators. This would be a great way for students to create original, meaningful content that also tests their knowledge. Incorporating this into lesson plans could be a simple task for either individual or group projects. Podcasts have a great versatility because they can be used for many different assignments and purposes. Book reports, informational tutorials, journal reflections, and reviews can all be done through podcast and then posted to the schools webpage.
Creating online work, as we've discussed in previous weeks, can be beneficial for several reasons. The first is that it increases the sense of accountability for students. If their work is posted online for anyone to see, they may put more effort into the final product. Greater access to online projects can create 24 hour access to the classroom learning. It also gives students exposure to a different technology that could be useful in the future. This is definitely a tool I will consider using in the library. Hopefully there will be opportunities to collaborate with classroom teachers to create podcast projects.
Searching the internet has always been a tricky thing to teach in libraries. This is on reason that pathfinders have been created, to cut down on endless possibilities and wrong turns. Students need to have the skills to search successfully and evaluate websites for merit. Google is an important force on the internet but it's at the judgement of the teacher how they want to incorporate it into their lessons. A cursory lesson on safety and searching practices should be preformed at a very young age. Online school databases might aid in finding relevant materials that are also safe for students.
Podcasting can be a fun tool for both students and educators. This would be a great way for students to create original, meaningful content that also tests their knowledge. Incorporating this into lesson plans could be a simple task for either individual or group projects. Podcasts have a great versatility because they can be used for many different assignments and purposes. Book reports, informational tutorials, journal reflections, and reviews can all be done through podcast and then posted to the schools webpage.
Creating online work, as we've discussed in previous weeks, can be beneficial for several reasons. The first is that it increases the sense of accountability for students. If their work is posted online for anyone to see, they may put more effort into the final product. Greater access to online projects can create 24 hour access to the classroom learning. It also gives students exposure to a different technology that could be useful in the future. This is definitely a tool I will consider using in the library. Hopefully there will be opportunities to collaborate with classroom teachers to create podcast projects.
Searching the internet has always been a tricky thing to teach in libraries. This is on reason that pathfinders have been created, to cut down on endless possibilities and wrong turns. Students need to have the skills to search successfully and evaluate websites for merit. Google is an important force on the internet but it's at the judgement of the teacher how they want to incorporate it into their lessons. A cursory lesson on safety and searching practices should be preformed at a very young age. Online school databases might aid in finding relevant materials that are also safe for students.
Future of Technology in the Classroom
New technologies are emerging every day. The education community embraces new technologies, sometime very quickly. When thinking about what is coming, and this can only be done in the most abstract way, what considerations do you think need to be taken into account by educators and librarians as they decide whether or not to adopt a new technology.
This week focused a great deal on iPads and their use in the classroom. Tablets are a relatively new technology but they have gained traction and hold in our everyday lives. Touch screens are everywhere and can be seen on computers, phones, televisions, and tablets. Most students are use to this technology and are ready for it to be incorporated into the classroom. I think there are several concerns that teachers and librarians should address before adding such technology to their curriculum and lesson planning. The first would be the longevity of the device, the ability to supply the device to an adequate number of students, and the impact of the device on student learning.
When a new technology is released the knee jerk reaction of many is to go and buy it. We thrive on the new and popular. The question for schools when considering purchasing these items is "How long will this really last?" This question has been asked and answered for desktop computers, televisions, projector screens, and tablets. Will the cost of the item make it work the lifetime of the item? iPads are released every few years but the older models can still work for quite a while. How long would they last in a school environment though? This is something a school should consider heavily before purchasing 300 of them.
And can the school really supply 300 iPads? This is another key question. How many devices would be adequate to serve the population of students in your school? How would they have access to the devices? Does every student get one and if so how do you track their use? Do they get signed out of the library? Can they leave the library? If you can only supply 10, how would this impact curriculum? Most schools can't afford to give each student a tablet. It's important for schools to have an action plan for the devices they can buy, if they are set on it.
The third concern that should be addressed is how the devices would be used in the daily life of a teacher. Is it really beneficial to the curriculum and learning for students? A questionnaire could be sent to teachers discussing how they might use the devices. This could guide purchasing and policies.
From several discussions with school media specialists, many have said there is no budget for such devices and even less demand. This could change rapidly. We never know how the demand will change or how these devices will be used in the future.
This week focused a great deal on iPads and their use in the classroom. Tablets are a relatively new technology but they have gained traction and hold in our everyday lives. Touch screens are everywhere and can be seen on computers, phones, televisions, and tablets. Most students are use to this technology and are ready for it to be incorporated into the classroom. I think there are several concerns that teachers and librarians should address before adding such technology to their curriculum and lesson planning. The first would be the longevity of the device, the ability to supply the device to an adequate number of students, and the impact of the device on student learning.
When a new technology is released the knee jerk reaction of many is to go and buy it. We thrive on the new and popular. The question for schools when considering purchasing these items is "How long will this really last?" This question has been asked and answered for desktop computers, televisions, projector screens, and tablets. Will the cost of the item make it work the lifetime of the item? iPads are released every few years but the older models can still work for quite a while. How long would they last in a school environment though? This is something a school should consider heavily before purchasing 300 of them.
And can the school really supply 300 iPads? This is another key question. How many devices would be adequate to serve the population of students in your school? How would they have access to the devices? Does every student get one and if so how do you track their use? Do they get signed out of the library? Can they leave the library? If you can only supply 10, how would this impact curriculum? Most schools can't afford to give each student a tablet. It's important for schools to have an action plan for the devices they can buy, if they are set on it.
The third concern that should be addressed is how the devices would be used in the daily life of a teacher. Is it really beneficial to the curriculum and learning for students? A questionnaire could be sent to teachers discussing how they might use the devices. This could guide purchasing and policies.
From several discussions with school media specialists, many have said there is no budget for such devices and even less demand. This could change rapidly. We never know how the demand will change or how these devices will be used in the future.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Collaboration and presentations
You have read about what Berger said about Content Collaboration and what Harris et al said about instructional planning and technology integration. What do you think?
Content Collaboration
This week we discussed several ways to foster participation and interest in the class room through content collaboration. We've talked about several of the ways to include students in the classroom in the past. These include: wikis, blogs, diigo, and group spaces. The main objective of these sites is to draw students into a discussion outside the walls of the classroom and create original content.In the past I've voiced concerns about how technology can be troublesome in terms of privacy and conduct in the classroom. The current standards set out by the American Association of School Librarians urge librarians to foster collaboration between students and exchange ideas openly. As we progress through the course I've seen several safe ways to help achieve these goals.
The wiki is a clear contender for safe and effective collaboration. Wikispaces allows teachers to create classroom websites that are monitored by the teacher and updated by the students. Discussion forums can be created and assignments can be posted. These pages can be commented on by students and elaborated on by the entire class. Wikis are incredibly adaptive and interactive. They're able to fit the needs of the classroom. Blogs are more like journaling. They're not as adaptive but can help students find a confident voice.
Regardless of what fosters collaboration, the point is to foster it at all. Help students create new ideas through collaboration. I'm confident there are safe ways to establish interactive web spaces for students.
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TPACK
Another topic we discussed this week was TPACK or Technology Pedagogical and Content Knowledge. The diagram to the right shows the basic concept of TPACK which is identifying the various knowledge areas educators must have to competently integrate and teach technology in the classroom.These three area overlap and contribute to each other to affect the way an educator creates content. Planning around educators knowledge and how to best meet the educational needs of the students. This could mean varying lesson techniques and incorporated different types activities to reach out to different types of learners. I recently went to a training on Digital Literacy and the adult learner. The first half of this training focused on how to reach out to the learners based on the different ways in which they learn best.
Presentations
The last segment of this week was focused on presentations and how they fit into learning. The powerpoint this week focused on how to set up slides and effective powerpoint creation. I enjoy making powerpoint presentations. I'm currently teaching a series of technology classes at the library I work at and Powerpoint is a major tool I use in these classes. I try to vary the activities and how I teach them but powerpoint gives students a clean way of getting the facts. The powerpoint gave tips on slides including: creating maximum impact with few words, making bulleted lists, and using apt images.
I think Prezi is a good tool for presentations as well but they have their place. They are better for self guided presentations because they advance naturally. Powerpoint presentations feel more forced and stale but are easy to navigate for beginners.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Digital Citizenship
You have read about Digital Citizenship. Do you as the teacher librarian, school library media specialist, whatever your designation, see yourself having a role in educating students in this area? Can you see yourself as a champion for this type of education? How do you feel about student education in the area of the 3Cs?
To start I'd like to discuss cyber safety and the role of the librarian. The internet can be an unsafe place for those who don't know its dangers. Children are especially vulnerable to this danger because they don't know what it is that can go wrong or how they are in danger. Of those children, those who are most endanger are the ones who are an at risk population in reality. From the learnings this week I've discovered that a lot of the unwanted solicitation of children is through chat rooms and instant message. Some of the perpetrators are minors themselves.
The Enhancing Child Safety and Online Technologies video went over some important information regarding the current state of internet safety. As a librarian our jobs are to be part of a team that teaches children how to safely navigate the internet. Although we're part of a team, "Parents are the best intervention point for bullying and sexual solicitation" (Palfrey). This means reaching out to parents as well as educators. What we must refuse to do, is nothing at all. If we don't teach them how to prepare for a digital world we're doing them a disservice. We must "...educate our kids so that they can interact with the dangers of the world."(Palfrey)
This brings us to the nine factors of Digital Citizenship. The nine areas hope to ensure that students are able to function in a digital world and there are many ways that librarians can help with this. Hopefully our schools will be brimming with technology that students can explore and implement in their studies. We hope to be in a unique and special position of meeting students when they're on the search for information. We can assist them in their quest and teach them how to be good digital citizens at the same time. I think a good way way to do this would be to approach it in three ways: direct instruction, passive information, and outreach.
Direct classroom instruction in the library through a planned curriculum can help give students a basis of knowledge on what it is to use technology in an appropriate way. This means setting aside part of your day with students to instruct them on citizenship topics. This doesn't have to be a lengthy presentation but rather 5 minutes set aside on the topic of piracy or copyright. Passive information should be used to reinforce direct instruction. This could be in the form of handouts or book marks. This is to keep the information fresh even when they are not at the library. The third would be outreach. This means reaching out to other teachers to allow them to teach a mini unit in their classroom. Perhaps teaming up with the technology teacher to create content. It also means reaching out to parents to make them understand the basis of the curriculum and why we're teaching it. This would be my approach to teaching this in the classroom.
Contact, content, conduct, the three C's of digital citizenship. I think an overarching curriculum can address all of these issues while teaching more digital skills. The three C's can help decrease the occurrence of bullying and cyber harassment. Although the data is still pending on whether this type of bullying is increasing, it's important for students to understand there is a type of decorum and behavior they should display online.
Overall I think these are important issues for librarians to discuss but with a measured approach they can be addressed easily. We are strapped for time in the library but by teaming up with classroom teachers we might be able to reach more students.
Palfrey, John, perf. ISTTF: Enhancing Child Safety and Online Technologies. Perf. Dannah Boyd. The President and Fellows of Harvard College, 2009. Film. 17 Oct 2013. <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/5032>.
Ribble, Mike. (2008-2009) “Passport to Digital Citizenship”. Leading and Learning with Technology. 14-17.
To start I'd like to discuss cyber safety and the role of the librarian. The internet can be an unsafe place for those who don't know its dangers. Children are especially vulnerable to this danger because they don't know what it is that can go wrong or how they are in danger. Of those children, those who are most endanger are the ones who are an at risk population in reality. From the learnings this week I've discovered that a lot of the unwanted solicitation of children is through chat rooms and instant message. Some of the perpetrators are minors themselves.
The Enhancing Child Safety and Online Technologies video went over some important information regarding the current state of internet safety. As a librarian our jobs are to be part of a team that teaches children how to safely navigate the internet. Although we're part of a team, "Parents are the best intervention point for bullying and sexual solicitation" (Palfrey). This means reaching out to parents as well as educators. What we must refuse to do, is nothing at all. If we don't teach them how to prepare for a digital world we're doing them a disservice. We must "...educate our kids so that they can interact with the dangers of the world."(Palfrey)
This brings us to the nine factors of Digital Citizenship. The nine areas hope to ensure that students are able to function in a digital world and there are many ways that librarians can help with this. Hopefully our schools will be brimming with technology that students can explore and implement in their studies. We hope to be in a unique and special position of meeting students when they're on the search for information. We can assist them in their quest and teach them how to be good digital citizens at the same time. I think a good way way to do this would be to approach it in three ways: direct instruction, passive information, and outreach.
Direct classroom instruction in the library through a planned curriculum can help give students a basis of knowledge on what it is to use technology in an appropriate way. This means setting aside part of your day with students to instruct them on citizenship topics. This doesn't have to be a lengthy presentation but rather 5 minutes set aside on the topic of piracy or copyright. Passive information should be used to reinforce direct instruction. This could be in the form of handouts or book marks. This is to keep the information fresh even when they are not at the library. The third would be outreach. This means reaching out to other teachers to allow them to teach a mini unit in their classroom. Perhaps teaming up with the technology teacher to create content. It also means reaching out to parents to make them understand the basis of the curriculum and why we're teaching it. This would be my approach to teaching this in the classroom.
Contact, content, conduct, the three C's of digital citizenship. I think an overarching curriculum can address all of these issues while teaching more digital skills. The three C's can help decrease the occurrence of bullying and cyber harassment. Although the data is still pending on whether this type of bullying is increasing, it's important for students to understand there is a type of decorum and behavior they should display online.
Overall I think these are important issues for librarians to discuss but with a measured approach they can be addressed easily. We are strapped for time in the library but by teaming up with classroom teachers we might be able to reach more students.
Palfrey, John, perf. ISTTF: Enhancing Child Safety and Online Technologies. Perf. Dannah Boyd. The President and Fellows of Harvard College, 2009. Film. 17 Oct 2013. <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/5032>.
Ribble, Mike. (2008-2009) “Passport to Digital Citizenship”. Leading and Learning with Technology. 14-17.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
School Website Design
Before the readings what did you think a library website should provide, what issues did it need to address, if any? Did you have an exemplar site that you know about? Has anything you read this week changed your ideas? How? How not?
Before reading the materials I thought that school websites should provide several services. The first is that it should provide students a place to access the library catalog easily, both at home and school. Another important attribute would be a page that is a source for research information and guides. This feature would be especially important for secondary education. Additionally, school library website should give students guidance when it comes to copyright and citation.
Added features for a website would be interactive features and book discussions. Make the website both a social and educational meeting place for the library.
I've been researching a few school library websites through my course work and have come across several that I have found both useful and educational. One example would be the Canandaigua Middle School library website.
http://www.canandaiguaschools.org/webpages/mdyroff/index.cfm
I think this site does a good job of combining form and function into one. It offers students many areas to explore, but it doesn't feel heavy or over done. It includes unique options such as: book fair, library statistics, and games.
Some things the readings made me think about this week: using images in website design. I've designed several websites in the past and a few of those used images as links or scroll over images. I can see how this could be a problem for those who are visually impaired. It might also be an issue for mobile users. Often images don't load properly on tablets or phones. This would cause huge problems for those users if the images were links.
I found navigation to be a key issue in building a website. When creating the navigation features of a website you should be thinking of the ease of use. I think a lot of websites assume that people are familiar with how websites work and flow. What I've learned through my coursework is that we should never assume a student or patron knows how to do anything, ever. Make navigation simple! Make if easy and fun! make it self evident and if not make a way back to the homepage so people don't get to lost.
On my search I found this interesting website:
http://faillab.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/the-ugly-truth-about-library-websites/
This website offers great criticism and advice for school websites. In my opinion, it might not be so bad to ask librarians to take a web design class. It might help libraries become more functional and accessible to their patrons.
Before reading the materials I thought that school websites should provide several services. The first is that it should provide students a place to access the library catalog easily, both at home and school. Another important attribute would be a page that is a source for research information and guides. This feature would be especially important for secondary education. Additionally, school library website should give students guidance when it comes to copyright and citation.
Added features for a website would be interactive features and book discussions. Make the website both a social and educational meeting place for the library.
I've been researching a few school library websites through my course work and have come across several that I have found both useful and educational. One example would be the Canandaigua Middle School library website.
http://www.canandaiguaschools.org/webpages/mdyroff/index.cfm
I think this site does a good job of combining form and function into one. It offers students many areas to explore, but it doesn't feel heavy or over done. It includes unique options such as: book fair, library statistics, and games.
Some things the readings made me think about this week: using images in website design. I've designed several websites in the past and a few of those used images as links or scroll over images. I can see how this could be a problem for those who are visually impaired. It might also be an issue for mobile users. Often images don't load properly on tablets or phones. This would cause huge problems for those users if the images were links.
I found navigation to be a key issue in building a website. When creating the navigation features of a website you should be thinking of the ease of use. I think a lot of websites assume that people are familiar with how websites work and flow. What I've learned through my coursework is that we should never assume a student or patron knows how to do anything, ever. Make navigation simple! Make if easy and fun! make it self evident and if not make a way back to the homepage so people don't get to lost.
On my search I found this interesting website:
http://faillab.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/the-ugly-truth-about-library-websites/
This website offers great criticism and advice for school websites. In my opinion, it might not be so bad to ask librarians to take a web design class. It might help libraries become more functional and accessible to their patrons.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Fair Use and Libraries
When we were asked the question "What does the general population think about fair use and copyright?" It left me thinking, 'not much'. From working in libraries and taking library course I have more experience with this than most. I think most high school and college students have to deal with this topic as well but it can often be a second thought.
In general, I assume most people that if you are using something for an educational purpose than it's acceptable. I think this means they also believe they aren't required to cite most work other than those directly quoted.
This website is a great resource for teachers who are interested in using materials at the school but unsure of their copyright restrictions. Copyright and Schools
Although now that I'm thinking of it, I'm not sure how to cite this...
What I've learned through this lesson is that copyright is not a black and white issue. Fair use isn't either. Teachers should be aware that they are not allowed to just use materials because it's for education. They should check the policies of their school and plan accordingly.
In general, I assume most people that if you are using something for an educational purpose than it's acceptable. I think this means they also believe they aren't required to cite most work other than those directly quoted.
This website is a great resource for teachers who are interested in using materials at the school but unsure of their copyright restrictions. Copyright and Schools
Although now that I'm thinking of it, I'm not sure how to cite this...
What I've learned through this lesson is that copyright is not a black and white issue. Fair use isn't either. Teachers should be aware that they are not allowed to just use materials because it's for education. They should check the policies of their school and plan accordingly.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Blogging and Wikis
To be blunt, I have some problems with blogging and wikis for educational use.
I'll give some history to my own experience with blogs for perspective. I've had a personal online journal since the age of 12. That was 14 years ago. This was when Ask Jeeves was the height of sophisticated internet research. To give you some idea of what the internet was like 14 years ago take a look at this Huffington Post article:
What The Internet Looked Like In 1999
As shown in this article I used my-diary.org for several years and then eventually ended up on livejournal.com. I enjoyed blogging and journaling a lot. I was able to write down my thoughts and feelings without reservation. The problem with this was that these were public forums and that anyone would look at them. I learned at a very young age that the internet is not a friendly place. Online bullying is a huge concern for parents and should be a huge concern for educators. Although we try our hardest to make sure our kids conduct themselves in an appropriate manner there is always the chance that something they post online will be used by 'trolls' or classmates as fodder for ridicule.
Blogs are not regarded in the same manner as published journals. People are able to anonymously post comments directly to blogs and some wikis about the content of the entry. When covered with the mask of anonymity students feel they are prevented from harm or prosecution.
After reading some of the material given to us this week I can see what good that these resources can have for students I just worry about privacy.
I'll give some history to my own experience with blogs for perspective. I've had a personal online journal since the age of 12. That was 14 years ago. This was when Ask Jeeves was the height of sophisticated internet research. To give you some idea of what the internet was like 14 years ago take a look at this Huffington Post article:
What The Internet Looked Like In 1999
As shown in this article I used my-diary.org for several years and then eventually ended up on livejournal.com. I enjoyed blogging and journaling a lot. I was able to write down my thoughts and feelings without reservation. The problem with this was that these were public forums and that anyone would look at them. I learned at a very young age that the internet is not a friendly place. Online bullying is a huge concern for parents and should be a huge concern for educators. Although we try our hardest to make sure our kids conduct themselves in an appropriate manner there is always the chance that something they post online will be used by 'trolls' or classmates as fodder for ridicule.
Blogs are not regarded in the same manner as published journals. People are able to anonymously post comments directly to blogs and some wikis about the content of the entry. When covered with the mask of anonymity students feel they are prevented from harm or prosecution.
After reading some of the material given to us this week I can see what good that these resources can have for students I just worry about privacy.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Universal Design for Learning and Libraries
One part of school librarianship I have yet to get use to is the idea of assessment and measuring the learning progress of students. I've worked in public libraries for so long that it seems like a foreign concept to me. Having no real previous experience with state curriculum or learning goals, it can be a little frightening. The learning standards really put into perspective what teachers are responsible for and how important it is to teach a curriculum that assists students in reaching their personal and academic goals.
The Universal Design for Learning doesn't dictate or make suggestions for what is to be taught but rather how it should be taught. Teacher librarians, like all other teachers, must be aware of the methods they use to teach students and whether or not the methods are working. The UDL suggests that by differentiating instruction teachers can reach a wider range of students. As a librarian this means not only reading to children and helping them find books, but also engaging them with smart boards, computer programs, tablets, apps, and so much more.
Setting aside preconceived notions about how students learn helps in the implementation of new methods. Each student has a different set of abilities and having assessments that cater to those abilities helps showcase there knowledge. Teachers can gain a better understanding of some disabilities to understand how they can better helps some of their students.
The Universal Design for Learning doesn't dictate or make suggestions for what is to be taught but rather how it should be taught. Teacher librarians, like all other teachers, must be aware of the methods they use to teach students and whether or not the methods are working. The UDL suggests that by differentiating instruction teachers can reach a wider range of students. As a librarian this means not only reading to children and helping them find books, but also engaging them with smart boards, computer programs, tablets, apps, and so much more.
Setting aside preconceived notions about how students learn helps in the implementation of new methods. Each student has a different set of abilities and having assessments that cater to those abilities helps showcase there knowledge. Teachers can gain a better understanding of some disabilities to understand how they can better helps some of their students.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
My first week
School has started again and I'm ready to dive into new classes. There is always an exciting rush the first week with getting a new syllabus and meeting new classmates. Having online classes has changed this process for me and its become a very internal thing. School use to be something that was a very real thing for me, a place to go to and to learn. As I've grown older and more accustom to online learning I realize that school, and learning as an extension, happens everywhere.
This semester marks a great transition for me. I've overcome a rough patch and finished some coursework I never had any confidence I'd finish. I feel like I can start this semester renewed. I'll be studying the Management of School Libraries and Computer Applications in School Libraries. I believe my previous coursework in teaching exceptional learners will greatly assist my learning of school technology. A major focus of that class was assistive technology and how it can help students with disabilities in the classroom.
Looking forward to this semester and being productive!
This semester marks a great transition for me. I've overcome a rough patch and finished some coursework I never had any confidence I'd finish. I feel like I can start this semester renewed. I'll be studying the Management of School Libraries and Computer Applications in School Libraries. I believe my previous coursework in teaching exceptional learners will greatly assist my learning of school technology. A major focus of that class was assistive technology and how it can help students with disabilities in the classroom.
Looking forward to this semester and being productive!
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