Remote Learning

As librarians, some of us spend a big portion of our "free" time finding and evaluating new resources—and we enjoy it! But, what's the best way to introduce this new technology to our teachers?

Collaborating with teachers to amp-up the rigor of their lessons via technology is a great way for media specialists to demonstrate leadership in instructional technology.

The appeal of learning over "summer vacation" extends beyond ice cream and other niceties. There are some notable supports to successful learning, like a pared down work routine that seems to afford sharper focus on new content. Without the rigor of a full set of classes to teach and meetings to attend, our minds have more room to think and grow and wonder.

I'm at the beginning of a new reality, working as an elementary school librarian from home. The structures that used to provide order to my typical school day are no longer present. Asynchronous learning, for many, is a new normal that we all must become accustomed to. With these new challenges in mind, here are some questions we can keep in the forefront to make sure we continue offering the best possible resources to our teachers and students.

Online resources are not just for conducting research. They are also excellent instructional tools for teaching information literacy skills.

Join this webinar to learn easy-to-replicate strategies that you can implement with students to help them examine their relationship with digital media and become savvy and responsible content consumers, creators, and distributors of information.

Virtual visits via Skype, Google Hangouts, or other tools like Face Time help create learning communities beyond the classroom walls. Whether connecting regionally, across continents, or internationally, it is empowering for students and teachers alike to connect with other learners.

Michael Diltz provides alternatives for the traditional literature circles for students.