I remember one of our high school librarians mentioning last year that Minecraft often brought out the best and the worse in her students. At times, she was quite surprised by the vehemence and the visceral reaction kids had. The game became personal and in some ways “real” to them. The guiding question below from
These interesting suggestions from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning range from citation tools, to writing tools and collation tools. 10 Must Have iPad Apps for Librarians Photo Source: Twenty Days | LBPSB Library Resources
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
Back in November 2014, the CBPQ (Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels du Québec / The Corporation of Professional Librarians of Quebec) created their first YouTube video in a playlist dedicated to showing how librarians are making a difference. They now how three videos in that playlist and I believe they will be adding more in time. While they
If you've had a rough week in the library, here's something to make you laugh, especially if you don't have a bow tie and if you're interested in the new "breed of male librarians." Part 2 which pops up right after this video is funny as well. I hope that you enjoy it. If nothing
On an average day, at least ten students help Laura Gardner run the Dartmouth (MA) Middle School library. Altogether, over 40 seventh and eighth-grade students work there each year. She couldn’t do it without them. Source: How to Run a Library Volunteer Program that Students Love There is a category of articles that
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
