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Becca Munson, Librarian, is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 24 years of experience in education. Becca is the Coordinator for Library Systems in the Blue Valley School District. Previously, she was school librarian at Blue Valley West High School. She opened two buildings in Blue Valley and spent some time as an Ed Tech Specialist before returning to libraries. Becca supports over 45 librarians and support staff as they work to fulfill the mission of flexible scheduling, collaboration, and literacy.

• School Library Website – Navigation and Site Organization

  By Becca Munson on 09/21/2023 • ( 1 )

  

  A strong navigation on your school library website is important for learners. Learners can easily move around the library site from finding a book, locating a database, or finding directions to cite a source.  As discussed in previous posts, making… Read More ›

• Working with an Instructional Coach – Year 1 Reflections

  By Becca Munson on 07/27/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  My high school added an instructional coach position this past school year. An instructional coach is a supporting role for teachers – guiding teachers through the coaching cycle or model. Click here to view the Future Ready Instructional Coach Framework. The… Read More ›

• School Library Website – Vocabulary

  By Becca Munson on 06/15/2023 • ( 2 )

  

  Words like databases, MARC records, or weeding have a specific meaning for librarians. For example, if I tell another teacher I am busy weeding, they may think I am in the school garden. Instead, I am following protocol to remove… Read More ›

• School Library Website – Layout 

  By Becca Munson on 05/04/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As we continue to find ways to improve our school library websites, a previous post about library website design discussed reflecting on the focus and purpose of your school library web page.  Click here to view the earlier post. Another… Read More ›

• School Library Website – User Friendly and Learner Centered

  By Becca Munson on 03/16/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As we work to create a welcoming atmosphere in our physical library spaces, our  school library websites should convey a welcoming and helpful online environment for our learners as well.  When students have online access from phones and other devices… Read More ›

• Dancing with Traditions: Crayola Creativity Week

  By Becca Munson on 01/25/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Crayola’s Creativity Week begins January 23rd with exciting opportunities for students and teachers to engage with literature and art.  One of the five events includes celebrity creators, Ria Thundercloud & Illustrator, Kalila J. Fuller in Dancing with Traditions. The picture… Read More ›

• Organize Breakout Boxes for Easy Use

  By Becca Munson on 12/14/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  No doubt that a breakout box engages students in learning.  Students enjoy using the provided clues to open a lock – 3 digit lock, word lock, color lock or a key lock.  Once all the locks are open, the box… Read More ›

• Welcome to the School Library – Library Orientation

  By Becca Munson on 09/29/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Each year, a new group of 9th graders arrive at my high school for the first time.   Not only do they need to learn where the library is in the building, but they also need to learn how the… Read More ›

• Working with Instructional Coaches – I have questions

  By Becca Munson on 07/18/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  For the upcoming school year, my building just added an instructional design coach.  This position will be new to the high school as we pilot for the other high schools in our district.  An instructional coach is a supporting role… Read More ›

• Summer Technology Learning

  By Becca Munson on 06/23/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  After I take a couple of weeks to relax during the summer, I begin to think about the upcoming school year.  Summer provides uninterrupted time to explore technology tools.  I recently was involved in an Apple Learning Coach training and… Read More ›