Reflection

Well, here we are at the end of LIBS602.  At the beginning of the course, I didn't really know what to expect, because this is the last one in my Library Science program rather than one of the first like it was for many others.  Many of these tools I had already learned about and used in different capacities.  In a way, it made it easier since I was already experienced, but it also made it difficult because I had to find new applications to using these products!  I think it challenged my thought-processes a little bit, especially since I have recently obtained a position as a library media specialist and am now thinking in terms of everything I want to incorporate strating this fall!  In other courses I still had a bit of the mentality of an English teacher and this helped me transition the thought process.  I have always loved technology and I really like the interactive quality of all of these tools we learned about and can't wait to help the students that come into my library experience them and help the teachers in my school use them in different ways.

Conference Presentation

This week we had to create a conference presentation as if we were to present at the VaASL conference this November!  I am actually hoping to present some of these tools, if not this presentation, with another colleague!  This was an eye-opening experience, as you think about things a little differently when you're compiling information for a presentation to other educators, that's for sure! I did create a narrative that went with this, to go along in greater detail, obviously.  But you can get the general idea about these tools, some feature and limitations, and uses in classroom/library settings.  Enjoy!

McMaster LIBS602 Conference Presentation from catmcmaster