Blog Post #3-
Technology in School Libraries
Technology is an imperative part of instruction in today's school library and classroom. I read an article written by Khalida Mashriqi entitled Implementing Technology and Gaming Lessons in a School Library. There were three main points that I gleaned from this article:
- It is important for school librarians to teach kids to use technology the right way. "Using technology is like breathing for many students" (Mashriqi, 2011, p. 26) but they don't always know the etiquette and safety rules that go along with life online.
- One of the main responsibilities of a school librarian is to promote literacy and a love of reading. Using technology is a great way to help achieve this goal. There are many websites, games and online books and tools that enhance what a librarian already does.
- Technology allows librarians and teachers alike to differentiate lessons so that they are appropriate for students of all achievement levels.
- Help the students record and edit videos showing the different procedures necessary to keep the library running smoothly. That video could be shown at the beginning of each year and whenever refreshers are needed. It would also be helpful to have as new students enroll and need to catch up on procedural knowledge.
- Use technology to help me differentiate lessons for the students in my library. I could create scavenger hunts and online games at different levels to meet the needs of the group.
Reference
Quest, 40(1), 24-28. Retrieved from http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:/login.aspx?direct=true&
db=tfh&AN=66835817&scope=site
