If you're trying to keep up with the Maker Movement, have a look at this article that summarizes sessions at this year's ISTE workshops. The takeaways include problem solving, small budget solutions, mobile makerspaces, as well as a list of maker/educators who blog and tweet on the subject. It's always reassuring to know that you
This Thinglink shows how library technicians (in Quebec, documentation technicians) are advancing learning in the schools in which they work. Just click on the dots or hearts, etc. to be taken to the films or websites that show how they do this. The Canadian Library Association Standards encourage library personnel to work toward collaborative engagement
“What is that on the wall?” Emilia Quintana, newly hired documentation technician at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Montreal was amused by the fact that the symbol painted on the drably coloured walls really perplexed teachers and students alike. She assured them that it had nothing to do with libraries…and then, with the help of her
Emila Quintana, newly hired documentation technician at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Montreal, describes her love of children and libraries in this film. Emila is joined by English Montreal School Board Librarian, Julia Wagner who talks about how Emilia brought spirit and warmth to the library by making it a social place through her collaboration with
“I’m a big fan of school.” “I like getting involved in things.” “I’d like more books with fun facts on history, fun facts on science.” Have a look at this movie and see why I felt like Julian Taylor interviewed a dream team of students. Yes, they’re bright. Yes, they’re good kids. No, they’re not
Source: How the Little Free Library project launched a global trend. This is a fun posting that I've seen on various social media sites: Tiny Libraries. The Little Free Libraries Project shows that stories and books are still seen as important in our society and as something that should be available to
Source: Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Good Ways to Send Text & Push Notifications to Students & Parents - A Handout This isn't the first time that I've posted a link to Richard Byrne's wonderful blog, Free Technology for Teachers. It's one of my favourite sources for finding free online tools and apps
Source: Education Week Must makerspaces have a 3-D printer? What kind of skills do they help foster in students? This article, School Librarians Push for More 'Maker Spaces' is a good summary of how makerspaces are taking off in the United States and even being used to support the curriculum's Common Core Standards. It's
These are four very funny movies by the Howard B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University. They are one minute promotional ads requesting that students protect books from leaky water bottles, dog-earring, marking up with notes and food. They could be a great model for any kind of promotional short video that you might encourage
Leading Learning, the Canadian Library Association's publication of school library standards, states that, "Our school libraries should reflect our common values of equity, diversity, and cultural identity as well as best approaches in the educational and library professions." In several standards, it stipulates that print and digital collections are inclusive and support Canadian identity as well as the information needs of all
