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This article highlights some more Web 2.0 tools that educators can use. Pod casting is an interesting tool to consider, especially for students who may be nervous when it comes to public speaking.  Creating a podcast could be a good adaption for students who don’t otherwise feel comfortable doing an oral presentation.

This article also provides some good points for about the Library 2.0 philosophy.  As I believe I noted in my first blog post for this assignment, I believe that behind each use of technology or use of Web 2.0 tool should be an educational sound reason and justification for doing so.

 

Works Cited

Stephens, Michael. "Web 2.0, Library 2.0, and the Hyperlinked Library."         ScienceDirect.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.         http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009879130700105  0

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If not over done, I think that pop culture can be a useful and fun learning tool for teacher librarians. In our class discussion we often talked about award winners, multicultural books and well know "teacher" books that we have used or recommended using. Indeed we read about integrated the arts across the curriculum using literature and why to use trade books and text books. Surely some of the same principles can be applied in popular culture. Friese questions with Disney books, etc.should in fact be included in the library and what purpose do they serve? (Friese 2). This is a library programming question as well as library collection question.

The article highlights the importance of reading even if it is light reading. Perhaps connecting with struggling readers via pop culture books is in fact a good thing. Hooking students is key!

 

Works Cited:

Friese, Elizabeth E.G. "Popular Culture in the School Llibrary: Enhancing       Literacies Traditional and New." School Libraries Worldwide 14.2      (2008): n. pag. Web.         http://asselindoiron.pbworks.com/f/14_2friese.pdf

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I think one of my favourite things about using Web 2.0 tools in the abillity to gether and collect formative assessment in a relatively easy, and often enjoyable way for both myself and my students. Students also have an array of interactive activities they can do online such as "focus on interpersonal sharing, information collection and sharing and problem solving" (Asselin and Doirom 106). The benefits are clearly there. This blog provides some suggestions for different tool the teacher or teacher-librarian could use above and beyond blogs and wikis.





Works Cited:

Anderson, Steven. "Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom." : Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think! N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2013

Doiron, Ray, and Marlene Asselin. Literacy, Libraries and Learning: Using Books and Online Resources to Promote Reading, Writing, and Research. Markham, ON: Pembroke, 2005. Print.

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In my research and various web surfing and tweeted I had often heard the term “flipped” classrooms and/or libraries but didn’t know what exactly the term meant. I have found that it is applicable to what we have been learning about in class. I do very much like the focus in this articles on student interaction and I believe that’s what a lot of us in our course want to achieve through the use of Web 2.0 tools (although I do wonder what this means given the ever on-going homework debate). The librarian in this article discusses, much like we have about different kinds of learners that students how are more behind can learn at their own rate and have, ideally, a much more personalized learning experience (Springen).

I also appreciate how this article discusses the pro and cons of using flipped classrooms and harnessing technology this way – while improving access could a flipped classroom or library also restrict access for a student who does not have the internet at home? It is interesting to note a similar theme here to what was in the Asselin article I blogged about that the “the current educational system is too much of a “one-size-fits-all model,” says Suhendra.” (Springen). How are we helping diverse learners if everything is the same? The article does suggest some good ideas overall and ends on a strong note with a question we faced in or class discussions when considering using any technology “Why am I doing this? Why is it beneficial to students?” (Springen) – as a teacher librarian I better me able to answer that question.

Works Cited:

Springen, Karen. "Flipping the Classroom: A Revolutionary Approach to Learning Presents Some Pros and            Cons." School Library Journal (2013): n. pag. Web.           http://www.slj.com/2013/04/standards/flipping-the-classroom-a-revolutionary-approach-to-        learning-presents-some-pros-and-cons/

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I felt that the Schwartz article was in many ways an overview to what we have been talking about throughout the course.  The role of the teacher librarian is clearly changing for those entering the profession as well as those who have been doing the job for many years. This article also suggests many blogs to follow.

 

Works Cited:

Schwartz, Meredith. "How To Become a 21st Century Librarian." (n.d.): n. pag. Library Journal. Web. 02                 Mar. 2013. Web.  http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/03/careers/how-to-become-a-21st-century-librarian

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While much debate does exist about the widespread use of Web 2.0 tools I believe it is important so reach to students on the media platforms that they are using. For example, the secondary school I worked at last year recently changed emailing student’s school updated to posting this information on the school's Facebook and Twitter page. It seems to clear that the use of Web 2.0 tools can be "increasingly important to academic success" (Giustini 56). Giustini article provides an overview for educators on what Web 2.0 are out there and how their educational value might be harnessed. Following other educator’s blogs, as we discussed in class is also beneficial whether it is focusing on different trends or providing quick and efficient "tecky tips".

In my own teaching, I have used student blogs as they are beneficial in that they a) generally catch and hold student interest and b) provide a (fairly) instant form of formative assessment.

The article also discusses wikis (something I am still learning and a bit cautious about!) as well as social bookmarking sites. As I stated in our class discussion I am a big believe in social bookmarking and have a wealth of information bookmarked from this class via my Delicious account.

All of this talk about Web 2.0 tools really does have me thinking. I have meet with the grade 5/6/7 teacher at my school a few times this month to collaborate about a research project and I can't help but think now - are we going about this a bit too old fashioned? How could I incorporate Web 2.0 tools into a traditional research project? Perhaps students could present their research findings on a wiki? Food for thought....

Works Cited
Giustini, Dean, and Jo-ann Naslund. "Towards School Library 2.0: An Introduction to Social Software Tools for Teacher Librarians." School Libraries Worldwide 14.2 (2008): 55-67. Web. <http://asselindoiron.pbworks.com/f/14_2naslund_giustini.pdf>.