This course has been, by far, one of my most favorite SLIS courses I have taken thus far! My biggest takeaway from this semester is that each week I looked forward to an in-depth learning of new concepts and technologies to save and use when I become a school librarian. I have learned a great deal about the importance of technology integration within school libraries and classrooms. Students need a voice in their learning to make meaning. I learned it is the duty of the school librarian, as a school leader, and the classroom teacher to make this possible for students through technology, whether it is assistive technology for all students, AR/VR technologies, or students creating videos with green screens, podcasts, animations, etc. that show they are learning while also giving them the power to take on their learning by creating.
This world is not going to slow down in the technology realm, so it truly is crucial our 21st century learners not only understand how to manage and maneuver in the world today, but also in the future. This cannot happen if our students are not exposed to and learning from new, relevant technologies. We, as future school librarians, cannot allow them to fall behind and we must be their technology advocates so that our world can continue to evolve and grow it bigger, better ways.
Thank you so much, Dr. Green, for a wonderful semester and the plethora of information I have gained from you and cannot wait to use!! 🙂
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