Reading Review Part A: Brainstorming

The Evolution of teaching

I have to say I have never been more scared/excited for a course in my life. New media and technology in the school library are one of the main reasons why I enrolled in this program. Technology is something I am very interested in and excited by however I am personally not well equipped in the area. For my first blog post (in my entire life) I am sharing my journey through LIBE 477. To start off I wanted to share some key concepts I took after reading Richardson's book, Why school? 

How can technology and the web enhance learning? (p.267) 
How can we make school into places of more relevant, connected, creative learning? (p.289) 
Rethinking teaching, "the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write. The illiterate will be those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." (p.365)

 From these key concepts I constructed some interests and opportunities in order to grow in my teaching career. As this is such a new topic for me I have incorporated a few different areas as I am open to learning more about all possible avenues. 


Interest:

I feel it is important for me to learn how to incorporate independent learning within my classroom (when I receive my own classroom or library). This independent learning is the idea of having students responsible for their own learning through exploring, inquiry, and building.  I am interested in gaining the knowledge to help set children up to be a successful 21-century learner. I understand to run programs successfully students need help interpreting their ideas and converting that information into knowledge. I would love to explore this topic more in depth to gain a better understanding on how to scaffold this concept properly. 

Retrieved from doodleeducation.com

Opportunity:

For me, my main goal is to help out with the evolution of the learning commons area of the school. Transitioning the library into this learning hub within my school district and help with the role in digital literacy.  It is therefore important for me to understand all of the different competencies that make up digital literacy. Things have changed since I attended university for my degree in education. I am very excited to learn new tools and skills to pass on to my fellow educators to help build on student engagement, a way to showcase the power of digital technologies and how they contribute to enrich and enhance learning.

Retrieved from pdsttechnologyineducation.ie

Digital literacy within the library also leads me to Makerspace. I have seen a few libraries, including our regional library, provide students with Makerspace. I feel this is still a new concept to many schools within my district and would like to become well equipped in this movement. Teacher librarians help the school by providing them with a space with equipment and tools for hands on activities, digital media creation, and exploring and learning new technology. 

Retrieved from  leaderinme.org/blog/makerspace/             
                                                                                
 As you can see I am still unsure where to focus my energy as I have lots to learn. I am however, looking forward to sharing my journey through LIBE 477 and am excited to see where my research takes me!

Richardson, Will. Why School?: How Education Must Change When Learning and Information Are Everywhere (Kindle Single) . TED Conferences. Kindle Edition.