User:Vtaylor/K-8 lectric library/About


 * collaboration, book, stories, ideas, quotes
 * educators, general interest
 * learning - inquiry, discovery, curiosity, exploration, self-directed, guided
 * design thinking - making, questions, iteration, innovation
 * SAMR (substitute, augment, modify, replace) - role of technology, possible, examples, transition thinking / planning * ed tech 'quintet' (social, mobility, visualization, storytelling, gaming)
 * k-8 - ability range, adaptive, progression, everyone even adult learners

Libraries are special places. They are staffed by amazing people - caring, sharing, relentlessly curious and hopelessly optimistic. And they are modest and incredibly busy. This is a collection of the stories, activities and reflections of lectric librarians who have touched the lives of so many kids and their grown-ops. They took on the challenges of morphing their libraries from shelves of books and card catalogs through media centers and maker spaces into a welcoming learning space where all the physical and hands-on library artifacts are complemented by the wealth of resources available online.

The core values remain the same.

Lectric Library - What we do here...
 * friends and family, library, media center, resources, enrichment, remediation, professional development, community of practice, meetings, parents, outreach, friend-raising, maker space, gallery
 * develop and support future-ready lifelong learners - storybook, examples - self-directed, curious, direction, range of interests, learning literacies

Libraries are special places. They are staffed by amazing people - caring, sharing, relentlessly curious and hopelessly optimistic. And they are modest and incredibly busy. This is a collection of the stories, activities and reflections of lectric librarians who have touched the lives of so many kids and their grown-ops. They took on the challenges of morphing their libraries from shelves of books and card catalogs through media centers and maker spaces into a welcoming learning space where all the physical and hands-on library artifacts are complemented by the wealth of resources available online.

The core values remain the same. It's about critical thinking, and engaging learning opportunities.

About the book...

The book is a collection of stories and examples of interesting and important learning opportunities that have something to do with science, technology, engineering and math, along with the creativity and problem solving and application of math, science and art.

Although not required, any story that warms your heart with respect, generosity, caring is a delight. Gracious professionalism is a key trait practiced by the kids participating in the US FIRST Robotics competitions. Nice concept. The kids really take this to heart.


 * collaboration, book, stories, ideas, quotes * There are so many great stories to share, a collaboration seemed to be the best way to collect and curate the information into a presentable, usable format. Of course, these busiest contributors have the best first hand experiences. So others are able to take snippets of information and turn it into actionable learning opportunities.


 * educators, general interest * Most educators are too busy to spend a lot of time researching and writing. Providing a general reference guide of practical activities with pedagogical background information seems like a reasonable approach. Flip through and find something to use in the classroom tomorrow. Read a chapter for discussion at your next professional learning community get-together. Looking for a new "you" for next school year? Read the book cover to cover, think about how you can step up the SAMR model and make some plans with actions and dates. * Not an educator? No worries. The information is intended to be readable by a general audience interested in how technology can be used to support learning. Although the primary focus is on K-8 classroom activities and in-class devices, these ideas and activities can be used more broadly. These are real-life stories. Amazing educators and media specialist and yes, libraians are actually doing this today.


 * learning - inquiry, discovery, curiosity, exploration, self-directed, guided
 * design thinking - making, questions, iteration, innovation
 * SAMR (substitute, augment, modify, replace) - role of technology, possible, examples, transition thinking / planning * ed tech 'quintet' (social, mobility, visualization, storytelling, gaming)
 * k-8 - ability range, adaptive, progression, everyone even adult learners

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