Students using a dictionary or thesaurus to look up synonyms has all but become a lost art. “Why do I need to learn this when I can go to dictionary.com and have it do it for me?” To encourage students… Read More ›
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A Letter to my Colleagues
As I begin to think about the start of the school year my focus is on how to create positive momentum. I like to make sure that my colleagues view the library the same way I do. A few years… Read More ›
You Want Me to Work With Who? Tips to Collaborate with Any Teacher
Buzzwords. We all hear them. We all roll our eyes at them. One has stuck with me. Collaboration. I’ve always been a do-it-yourself kind of gal, but with technology integration and project-based learning, collaboration is a must. So, how can… Read More ›
Let’s Get Together Thursday – Supporting Teachers in Taking Risks
So, we’ve completed a collaboration activity. Now what do we do? Recruit our next customer? Not yet! One of the most important things we can do as educators is stop and reflect. School librarians, we may be master teachers, but… Read More ›
Let’s Get Together Thursday – Keys to Collaboration Part Three: Choosing a Collaboration Partner
There are many schools of thought about picking a collaboration partner. There is the appeal of being associated with a successful teacher, someone who already has clout among his or her peers on the campus, and that is respected by… Read More ›