Well, speaking of professional development, I have been reading a book about using blogs and other technologies in your classroom. It is extremely informative, and I am glad I read it before starting a blog at my school. However, it has taught me that the what I do and most of the bloggers that I follow do is not blog but journal. Blogging is actually about reading something that interest you, writing about how it impacts you or others, and then providing links so that others can research or read about the topic, also. I was so happy to read this because it makes blogs perfect for schools. It is all about reading, thinking, and writing!
I also discovered from reading this book that the fastest growing population for Internet use is between the ages of 2-5. Well, isn't this is an eye opener for educators? If is sooo necessary for us to get on the bandwagon and start teaching our students how to interact in this global/digital environment. (Here is my soap box: It is only unsafe because we are not teaching our children how to use it safely. Don't we tell them not to get in the car with strangers. It is the same concept). The problem is that most of us are in uncharted waters because we have just recently begun to use these tools ourselves. For me personally, it is quite overwhelming. Here is the link to the book I am reading, if any of you are interested in using this in your classrooms or libraries.
Well, in addition to working hard at the library. :) many fun things have taken place, lately. 1. I hung red polka dotted curtains in the library (pictures later) that my lovely mother made. They look fabulous. 2. I created a reading area in the library with a HUGE blue rug accented with books. 3. I finished painting the growth chart for my good friend Sarah's baby girl (pic below). 4. I read My Sister's Keeper by Piccoult. It was so good and surprising, now I am ready to see the movie! 5. My in-laws cam to visit for the weekend, and we had a really great time.
Until next time. . . ..
XOXOXOXO
