Straight off the bat, ETL533 has drawn me into the complicated web of digital resources and expanded my horizons. Throughout this course I have felt like I was thrown in the deep end; starting and using a blog, creating a website and research guide, using new apps and technologies and while it has been challenging, … Continue reading Digital Literature 101
Unfortunately, often there can be an issue when a teacher intervenes and refuses to allow students to read a book as they believe that it not the appropriate reading level for them. I believe that choice is powerful and gives students agency to become motivated learners and readers. It is worth reminding teachers of the … Continue reading Choice and reading success
As collections morph into a digital-physical hybrid, curation will become just as, if not more important than collection development. Dr Kay Oddone I agree with Dr Kay Oddone, curation is one of the most important roles of a teacher librarian. As I have gained hands on experience as a teacher librarian in a K-12 school … Continue reading Curation tips!
This session I am commencing ETL504 and ETL512 professional portfolio. I have one more elective to go (hopefully I will do this in session 3) and then I will be done! I started in 2020 and while it has been challenging juggling study during the pandemic with family commitments, it has led to taking a … Continue reading Embarking on ETL504 (Teacher librarian as leader)