I can’t remember when I first heard the term social media influencer. Probably in the context of a reality star or the latest Internet fad. I think I rolled my eyes when I heard that someone could make a career out… Read More ›
Technology
Perfectly Possible: Library of Congress Primary Sources in YOUR Library
Beating the Summer Heat This summer, I got to beat the heat of southern Maryland by attending a very cool week-long adventure at the Library of Congress. In the spring, I applied to be a part of the Teaching with… Read More ›
Podcast and Video Studio in the School Library
Our school library could use a digital studio! The class of 2019 at my school left a monetary gift to the library. We want to honor these students by using the money wisely, so we have decided to create a… Read More ›
The 5 E’s of Inquiry-Based Learning
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 18.7 percent growth in employment in science and engineering occupations between 2010 and 2020, compared to 14.3 percent for all occupations (NSF 2019). Due to the need for STEM-skilled workers, the U.S…. Read More ›
I Earned a Badge! Now What? Keeping Track of Digital Badges
Professional development has evolved over the last few years. It’s often said that professional development should not be a one-size-fits-all or sit-and-get style any longer. Individualized professional development has been on the rise, along with individualized learning for students. When… Read More ›
Supporting All Students in the School Library with Digital Tools
As most of us take a much-needed break for summer what better time to rest, recharge, and reflect. Summer provides the perfect opportunity to make mental notes on what worked well, what fell flat, and areas of needed growth. One… Read More ›
Instagram Social Media Reboot for School Libraries
Social media is always changing From my very first post on Facebook in October of 2007, I have felt like I am just a bit behind the times in the world of social media. A student helped me create my… Read More ›
Five(ish) More “Must-Have” Google Chrome Extensions
Hurray for summer! When the school year wraps up, I like to catch up on my reading backlog. I also engage in a little summertime learning and exploring. I especially like finding new tools and ideas that will make the… Read More ›
I Earned a Badge! Now What? 3 Reasons to Earn and Save Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials
I earned a badge! I love badges and micro-credentials. They’re so much fun to earn and a great way to show off your professional learning. But, why should you even earn them, and what do you do with all of… Read More ›
Down the Rabbit Hole with Deep Fakes
Do you know what a deep fake is? A workshop I attended defined a deep fake as “the alteration of images, videos, and audio files with the intent of maliciously deceiving an audience into thinking they are real.” Workshop participants… Read More ›