Technology Integration – All Things: School Libraries

SLIS761 Reflections

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 greatContinue reading “SLIS761 Reflections”

Take Your Class on Expeditions!

Expeditions by Google is an Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) app that not only takes students around the world to explore and learn about various places and topics related to the arts, science, history and more, it brings concepts that are abstract to reality through 360° scenes and 3D objects. I have alreadyContinue reading “Take Your Class on Expeditions!”

Adaptive Technology Resource

Freckle is a free online resource for K-12 teachers to use within their classrooms for math, ELA, social studies, and/or science. It not only engages students in their learning, but also has some great assisting features for students to use and make meaning of their learning. Freckle utilizes the Common Core State Stanadards (CCSS) toContinue reading “Adaptive Technology Resource”

Technology Hardware to Use in the Classroom

We all know integrating technology is not only beneficial to engage students in learning, but to also prepare them as productive, contributing citizens of the 21st century. One piece of technology hardware that may be overlooked but can be quite useful in promoting pedagogical functions in the classroom is a microphone. A microphone can notContinue reading “Technology Hardware to Use in the Classroom”

Technology Integration (Blogshare)

Edutopia, which is hosted by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, is a blog site that consistently provides readers with ideas, tools, and resources to promote creativity, innovation, and learning in K-12 students. Although it began with a focus on technology, the blog has expanded to other topics such as social and emotional learning, project-based learning,Continue reading “Technology Integration (Blogshare)”