For the past year, I've been on a journey of lifelong learning as I complete the Online Teaching program at Millersville University. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity I've had to take a sabbatical, too, because it allowed me to extend my maternity leave and spend more time with my daughter. As this time comes to an end, though, it's bittersweet. I've always loved being ... Read More about Lifelong Learning Meets Online Learning: What I Learned While Earning my Online Teaching Endorsement
Makerspace Centers in 40 Minutes
When I tell teacher-librarians and other educators that I fit makerspace centers and activities into a fixed library schedule, I sometimes get incredulous or skeptical looks. So I thought I'd give some background and a sneak peek at a typical library class at my school. Here's what the average 40-minute library class looks like for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade (and maybe 2nd grade in the ... Read More about Makerspace Centers in 40 Minutes
TpT Giveaway and Cyber Monday Sales
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! As we all start our holiday shopping and prepare for family gatherings, give yourself a break by purchasing some ready-to-go lessons for your library or classroom. Teachers Pay Teachers is having a Cyber Monday sitewide sale from Monday, November 27 through Tuesday, November 28. Everything in my store will be 20% off, except for my bundles which ... Read More about TpT Giveaway and Cyber Monday Sales
NoteBookCast Online Whiteboard Review
As part of my sabbatical classes in Millersville University's Online Teaching endorsement program, I'm reviewing NoteBookCast as a creative tool. NoteBookCast is a completely web-based online whiteboard tool that allows two or more people to draw, write, and create on the same whiteboard space. It doesn't even require registration to use it, which makes it particularly ideal for ... Read More about NoteBookCast Online Whiteboard Review
PA Forward 2017 Conference Presentation: “Making with Young Children”
Two weeks ago, I was honored to present at the 2017 PA Forward Information Literacy Summit. The maker-themed summit was held at the Penn State University Libraries, where I presented an hour-long breakout session on makerspaces for elementary schools and public library children's programs. Participants got to experiment and play with many of the materials that students use in our makerspace ... Read More about PA Forward 2017 Conference Presentation: “Making with Young Children”
Reflections and Realizations about Online Teaching
I'm now in the middle of my 2nd accelerated class in the Millersville University online teaching endorsement program. After finishing my first class of my sabbatical, Current Technology in Online Teaching, I realized that online teaching might not be for me. Truth be told, this wasn't too much of a surprise. As popular as 100% online learning is now as an education trend, I don't ... Read More about Reflections and Realizations about Online Teaching
Online Teaching and the Elementary School Library
I started an exciting and very different season of my life two weeks ago...a yearlong sabbatical during which I'll be earning an Online Teaching endorsement from Millersville University. In reality, I think of my sabbatical as part of my maternity leave where I'll be "working" part-time hours instead of my usual 40-50 hours a week at school. That's not to say that being a parent isn't work...but ... Read More about Online Teaching and the Elementary School Library
Independent Reading Library Center Freebie (for Your Patience)
I know it's been over 5 months since my last post, and well...life got in the way. In the past few months, my husband and I became (very happily) pregnant, and it seems like everything just went crazy from there. I know this will probably come as no surprise to the parents reading this, but things just...change. There's a gradual, but very noticeable, shift that I wasn't ... Read More about Independent Reading Library Center Freebie (for Your Patience)
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