Next week, December 8-14th, is the Hour of Code. Billed as the largest educational event in the world, it’s a week dedicated to introducing our students to learning to code, basically how to write simple computer programs or algorithms. If… Read More ›
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 ›
Did you know it’s National Friends of Libraries Week? While we often think of these groups as the ones who run the book sales for our public library counterparts, schools can take advantage of friends groups as well! ALA’s United… Read More ›
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 ›
Ever have a student say, “You used to be a teacher? I thought you were a librarian!” It might be the quickest gauge of whether we are telling our story–that we are teacher- librarians, able to shelve books, run circulation,… Read More ›
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 ›
I will never forget the time when, as a new librarian, I had that veteran 3rd grade teacher with all of the GT kids ask to collaborate with me on a unit over holidays! One of the most respected teachers… Read More ›
A new year is underway–new pencils, new students, and new staff members for most of us. Whether you’re new at your campus, or you’re one of the veterans helping mentor new teachers, don’t forget the importance of a first impression…. Read More ›