Tools are used to install ceiling fans, repair leaky faucets, plant flowers, and make other improvements. Tools can also be used to support educators’ teaching practices and students’ learning experiences. When it comes to classroom tools, people often think of… Read More ›
“Complex Library News” I previously wrote about my efforts to reestablish a library presence for my middle school’s students, starting with a website. Once I had a digital presence put together, the next step was to let folks know about… Read More ›
A Day in the Life of the Norman North Library If you ask us what a typical day at our high school library is like, the answer is always going to be “depends on the day, but it’ll be fun!”… Read More ›
Instagram Stories are a creative and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. Students can create short videos with images, text, animation, and filters in an Instagram format. Use this feature for students to create a book trailer or… Read More ›
Raising My School Library’s Profile During a renovation a couple years back, my middle school’s library closed, and it never reopened. Students and teachers were told they could access the high school library, which is literally on the opposite end… Read More ›
Like most school librarians, I love books! As a child and young adult, I spent a lot of time in both my school and local public libraries, browsing the shelves for my latest reads and leaving with bags full of… Read More ›
The AASL Member Engagement Committee is excited to invite members to join the association’s new Communities of Practice! “Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to… Read More ›
I was very sad when the Google Expeditions app was no longer available. I utilized the app with classes to virtually visit different countries, colleges and historical places. Good news! Many (not all) expeditions can now be found in Google… Read More ›
I have had difficulty finishing this post for days…I’ve been so distracted! I suppose that’s fitting considering I’m writing about The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World by Adam Gazzaley (a neuroscientist) and Larry D. Rosen (a psychologist)…. Read More ›
My high school library has seen an increase in circulation this year. This is partly due to collaborative relationships I’ve built with teachers implementing sustained silent reading. However, I’m certain that the rise in circ stats can be, at least… Read More ›