Our discussions of knowledge and constructivism often focus on the elusive idea of truth. And it’s not surprising, because so much of our lives depend on the truths that others have decided for us, and the truths we have made for ourselves. For example, when people experience conflict, we ask them what actually happened, andContinue reading “Knowledge, Learning, Constructivism”
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Learning Theories
It’s been awhile! Since finishing up my T-L post-bacc through UBC I’ve started up on my Master’s Degree, also through UBC in their Educational Technology (MET) Program. And I spent so much time putting this Learning Theory Concept Map together that it should get to see someone else’s eyes other than my instructor’s.
Deep Data, Databases, and Dictionaries – oh my!
These past five weeks have taken us on a crash course of learning, including on a multitude of topics that I will admit I hadn’t thought of before (at least when thinking about our school’s collection). Was I aware of indexes? Yes. But had I thought of ensuring that we have access to them? NotContinue reading “Deep Data, Databases, and Dictionaries – oh my!”
Making Reference a Priority
Reference collections and services are an integral part of any Library Learning Commons. The collection itself has traditionally been defined as a physical section of the library that holds print copies of materials that are not allowed to circulate outside of the library, to keep them on hand for client questions and research (University ofContinue reading “Making Reference a Priority”
Evolving Practice
Teacher-Librarians are not just student educators – they also help lead their peers to growth and development in their own practice. But just like student learning, this can be a sensitive task. Our students come to us with a wide range of background knowledge, experiences, interests, and skillsets, and so do all teachers. We know thatContinue reading “Evolving Practice”
Every Learner, Their Resources
Lesson 5, which focused on the reference interview, really stood out for me in Theme 2 and left me with lots to ponder. A reference interview is a conversation between a student and a librarian that helps determine what a student’s information needs are, and how to help students find resources that will meet their needsContinue reading “Every Learner, Their Resources”
Encyclopedia Death Match!
Although this assignment was officially supposed to be about evaluating one reference material in our collection, and then suggesting how we could upgrade that resource, with our instructor’s support I have shifted my lens slightly. Instead, I will evaluate two digital reference encyclopedias that we have access to in the division in which I amContinue reading “Encyclopedia Death Match!”
If we (re)build it they will come
The following blog post will go over my main takeaways and thoughts from the first theme of LIBE 467, which has focused on an introduction to reference services, the reference process, formats of reference materials, and their evaluation. I’m fairly certain that if you scroll back long enough on this very blog that you willContinue reading “If we (re)build it they will come”
LLED 441 – Annotated Bibliography
It’s been awhile since I last posted. I am unaware if anyone even lurks here. I completed this as my final assignment for the Introduction to Children’s Literature Course I took last fall, and it might as well see other eyes than my own. I built it using Adobe Spark, which was new for meContinue reading “LLED 441 – Annotated Bibliography”
477 – Digital Storytelling
My Final Vision project is a guide to digital storytelling, which stayed true to my brainstormed outline, which you can read in my last post here. Most of it is a curated list of apps and resources, but the most significant portion of the project ended up being an approximately 5 minute video that I storyboarded, filmed, found sound effects/music, and recorded voice-oversContinue reading “477 – Digital Storytelling”
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