Social media, while it has its share of detractors, has been great about keeping me in touch with many of my colleagues and professional friends who are turning their sights toward the end of summer and the return of another… Read More ›
Websites
Forgot Password? Password Manager Help
When I return to the library in August, I am anticipating that I will forget several of my go-to passwords for several websites. I have tried several different password storage apps, but I have had trouble deciding on one. Some… Read More ›
Engaging Readers with Bookopolis
What Is Bookopolis? I’m always on the lookout for new ways to get my students excited about reading. This summer, I came across a website from AASL’s 2015 List of Best Websites for Teaching and Learning that does exactly that…. Read More ›
January’s Featured Learning Commons: Debbie Thompson at Dousman Elementary
To kick off the 2016 Learning Commons features, I am thrilled to introduce Debbie Thompson at Dousman Elementary in Wisconsin, who is graciously giving us a peek into her Library Media Center. In our interview, she reflects on how her… Read More ›
Getting Both Sides of an Issue and Preparing for the 2016 Elections
I’ve come across a few free sites that I have linked on my library website for faculty and student use. They provide either a balance of opinions on current issues or do some fact checking. We have a subscription of Ebsco’s… Read More ›
Friday Finds – March Mayhem
There are so many ways to have fun and promote your school library during the month of March! Learning will also take place, while the fun is happening. Here are a few of the ideas for March. If you have… Read More ›
Friday Finds – Literacy Resources and Data
“Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.” This is a great website resource for literacy lessons and… Read More ›
Friday Finds – Tech & Learning Released Top 100 Sites and APPS of 2014
Tech & Learning has just released their top 100 sites and apps for the year! More mobile apps made the list this year than last, indicating a trend towards the mobile platform. The sites and apps are all new for… Read More ›