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Upgrading the Booktalk
Booktalking is a standard librarian activity and there are so many different ways to do it and I have done quite a few of them. At the Middle School/High School Level this is one of the ways we can continue to inspire students to read for enjoyment. I have tried the book cafe, musical books, book-tastings, book dating, lecture style book talk, book trailer stations, #booksnaps, and Peardeck Booktalks. I will talk about all of them and the benefits and drawbacks for each one. I love books and sharing them with students is the best but even better is when they share with me 🙂 Book Tastings/Dating Let’s start with…
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Innovation of Making
Presenting at YSS tomorrow on the innovation of Making. I have been inspired by the likes of Diana Rendina and Laura Flemming who have given the library world fantastic resources on how to start a makerspace. My main challenge with makerspaces is that I see them becoming a glorified arts and crafts experience. There is nothing wrong with this but in the age of intense accountability it is imperative that we create experiences that engage deeper thinking. Creation and innovation along with creativity and authentic experiences are paramount if we are going to gain a foothold in the educational realm. Librarians are at a crossroads as to what they need…
