In 602, we were challenged to use our design element skills and the technology tools we learned to create a conference presentation. Here is my final conference presentation: Stop, Collaborate, and Listen! Social Learning for Elementary Students You can view my conference description and script here.
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Sandbox # 8
In order to meet the needs of 21st century learners, I will have to recognize there is more to being a librarian than the library itself. In the Ed Tech article, Educational Technology Enrichment Specialist said it well, “The library isn’t four walls,” says Holzweiss. “It’s a culture of learning, of collaboration, of working together,…
Sandbox # 7
I love seeing what the kids at our school create using the 3D printer. I personally found the Tinkercad website to be challenging. Originally, I was trying to create a sun, but I had trouble figuring out how to use any of the tools to make a straight line. Next, I was going to try…
Tidewater Community College Joint Use Library – Academic Library Visit
Tidewater Community College Library is spread throughout the Hampton Roads area, and is available in various locations in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. I chose to focus on the Virginia Beach library because it is the closest to me. The Space and Physical Access The Joint Use Library is located on the corner of…
Regent University Library Special Collections & Archives – Special Library Visit
Regent University is located a few minutes from my house. I decided to check out their library and special collections for my special library visit. The Space and Physical Access As Rubin and Rubin (2020) states, “the term special library can be applied to independent library departments within universities” (p. 160). The Regent Specials Collection…
Kempsville Public Library – Public Library Visit
It has been a while since I have visited a library in person. I chose to visit the public library near me. It was nice to take a closer look at what is available to me and my family. The Space and Physical Access The Kempsville Public Library is located off Kempsville Road in Virginia…
John B. Dey Elementary School Library – School Library Visit
For my school library visit, I decided to use the library at the school I work at. Prior to starting my degree, I have not given much thought to our library other than I enjoy checking out books, and my students enjoy visiting the library as well. This gave me a chance to look more…
Sandbox # 6
I have always wondered how to create the QR code, and it was nice to see it was so easy and fast to create! I used the QR Monkey site, and I decided to create my QR code to show the virtual field trip I explored. I chose the virtual field trip Swim with Sharks…
Sandbox # 4
I enjoyed trying several audio websites that allow you to record your voice. The first one I looked at was Voki. It was a lot of fun because it gave the opportunity to choose a character and setting. It also allowed the choice to record your own voice or type what you want your character…
Sandbox # 3
I have never once thought about what goes into making an infographic, but I do know my eyes are drawn to the information presented in one. Through my exploration, I did find it is much more difficult to make the infographics look like the ones I am used to seeing. Since I knew I wanted…