After my post last month on Why a Makerspace Isn’t a Magic Cure-all For Your Problems, the conversation in social media took off. I noticed that some in the conversation felt that they couldn’t coordinate literacy programs and makerspace programs. Others… Read More ›
Over the past two years my school has moved from having a few carts of iPads to 1:1 in kindergarten to second grade. We also use a modified version of the project approach as a part of our focus to… Read More ›
Special activities and programs in the library can often be great times for advocacy. Recently, our library hosted breakout sessions in preparation for Hour of Code. These sessions took place during our celebration of National Game and Puzzle Month. I… Read More ›
If you are an avid Twitter user or just a casual follower of other Twitter accounts, Twitter chats can be a great way to engage with other professionals. Typically, these chats are scheduled throughout the week – mostly in the evening to… Read More ›
Time! Who needs more time? Yes, me, too. I have a great tool for you! Although the website does not provide more time (sigh), it may save time by allowing us to dive deeper into promoting our library with a… Read More ›
Makerspaces and maker projects can be amazing catalysts for connecting your students with others. The Imagination Foundation’s Global Cardboard Challenge is one of my favorite maker activities to help my students feel connected to the world and see the power of… Read More ›
To celebrate the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children movie release, we decided to hold a premier party in our school library. We made tickets and asked ELA teachers to give them to students of their choosing. Tickets allowed students to… Read More ›
When we set up our libraries and classrooms, we create procedures to help keep things running smoothly. In the same way, we need to create makerspace procedures that help our students understand how to utilize and participate in our spaces…. Read More ›
In some areas of the country, school will start next week. For those of you who are starting soon, I wanted to cover some hot topics among teens and tweens so that you are ready to go “Back to School!”… Read More ›
School librarians all over the country are celebrating the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that provides for effective school library programs for students in the U.S. The AASL Board of Directors hosted a listening session with Dr…. Read More ›