Reflection

      I initially started this blog as a requirement for a course I am taking with Sam Houston State University's Masters of Library Science program. I am so glad that I took this course at this particular time. I am starting my first year as an elementary librarian and I have discovered so many great tools to incorporate  in the library media center and to share with teachers.
       My inner child loved creating and using the comics. My five year old nephew helped me to design some of the characters I created. I really believe that this could be a great tool to teach students many skills and let them have fun while learning. I didn't know that this resource existed until this class and I can think of quite a few of my formal students who would have loved to use it. I always caught them drawing in class, at least this way they could have done an assignment for me in the process.
     As an educator, I really liked the potential uses for screen casting. My new role is going to require me to instruct students and staff on how to use certain technologies. I foresee myself making screen casts for my campus and posting them online to aid students and teachers.
     I would say that the only tool that the only tool that I don't really see much use for in my library, or on an elementary campus is the QR codes. They are great for middle school and high school campuses where students carry and use cell phones, but 4-11 year olds really don't. Its a great technology to know about but I don't think it is going to be much help to me.
     I have really enjoyed making this blog and hope to continue to update it at least once a month when school starts.