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 elementary ... 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”
Making Reading Accessible for Learners with Dyslexia
Though my sabbatical classes are over for the semester, I still have a lot of information to process and apply to our library program. I hope to post some of my presentations and other resources over the next couple months leading up to the back-to-school season. My second class was called "Responding to Individual Learners," and it was about personalizing online and face-to-face instruction ... Read More about Making Reading Accessible for Learners with Dyslexia
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
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