Tag Clouds

Podcasting

I listened to a podcast called ABC BookReview. Two librarians, Beth and Cari, working at Twinsburg Public Library, discuss books on a specific genre or topic for each episode of a podcast. These podcasts are strictly the opinions and ideas of Beth and Cari. In the episode I watched, Beth and Cari discuss animals/pets. Each woman discusses her own pet—one has cats and one has a dog—and experiences with those animals. They also discuss different books, both fiction and nonfiction, about animals. Sometimes just book titles are mentioned, while other times the book is discussed a little more in detail. I found this podcast entertaining, and it would be a neat way to spread the word about different books in the library. I think this is a fun way that a school library could also get students interested in different books in the library.

On iTunes, I subscribed to a podcast of "Grammar Girl." This gives quick tips for various problems people encounter in writing. 

Online Educational Videos

The online video I chose is entitled: The 21^st Century Media Center Program. This is about a study done in Michigan relating to the importance of school library media programs.

This video shows ways that librarians can be helpful, suggesting ways that teachers and students can use the library and librarian to the best advantage. This 8-minute video discusses the why, what, and how of a school library media program. It states that a strong program with a certified media specialist does increase the likelihood of students performing well academically. This shows just how important school libraries and media specialists really are in a community. A school library media specialist should collaborate with teachers for classroom projects, as well as help students to use computers and the Internet safely, efficiently, effectively and ethically when doing research. Teaching information literacy skills—selecting, evaluating and using materials—is essential for students to be successful in school and careers in the 21^st Century. A librarian should also provide students with opportunities by purchasing quality books and information sources and encouraging them to read, both for information and pleasure.