OK gang- we just found a way to help collect books at the end of the year. First, we create a list of ALL BOOKS OUT.
Then, we work with our attendance person to set up a parlant call. (Phone Home!) She helped us get our own account using the school software. We input the list of names with overdues and set up the time and date the call will go out. Then- I record a message to the parents and save it. Once we are all done, the calls go out when we specify and the books come rolling in!
Tonight will be the 3rd time we have tried it- and I am amazed it its success! Try it!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Karol S
Just a quickie to let you know Karol's presentation at the Colorado Teen Literature Conference was the best! People were flowing out in the aisles. Nobody (and I mean nobody) does book talks like Karol! She is simply fabulous :)
Joyce Valenza's New NING
Yes you read it right- I said NING. TL extraordinaire has set up a social network just for Teacher Librarians! There are only about 65 of us so far- but what a great way for Marians to read/meet and send each other great info. It is really a cool way to communicate and get ideas! TAKE A LOOK!
Longmont Makes LibVibe
Many of you already listen to the LibVibe library news podcast. When I was listening recently - I heard some news of Longmont Public Library on this national podcast about meeting space. Wow! Marv has started to do interviews and incorporate them into his podcasts too. Nicely done!
Speaking of libraries- the Longmont Pulbic Library is about to hold their spring book drive May 2nd. Make sure to contact Kim if you need books!
Speaking of libraries- the Longmont Pulbic Library is about to hold their spring book drive May 2nd. Make sure to contact Kim if you need books!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Who's your favorite librarian?
In a recent search on Askville today, I ran across a question in the top ten questions...it went something like this:
"Most people have a favorite teacher or two, but do you have a favorite librarian?"
What a cool question! There were lots of nice answers to this question (you can read them yourself! - click here)
Most of you folks ARE librarians, but how would you answer the question? Make a comment on this post and we'll all read about your fav's! ~guybrairan
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Powerpoint evil for educators?
Attention presenters! Australian researchers have found that powerpoints are not necessarily the best tool for education!
In the article Research Points the Finger at PowerPoint researcher Peter Costello presents findings that show there are limits on the brain's ability to process and information in keep it in short-term memory.
So- reading straight from the bullet points on a PowerPoint is actually supposed to be worse for education. Bummer huh- However he also says:
"It is effective to speak to a diagram, because it presents information in a different form. But it is not effective to speak the same words that are written, because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases your ability to understand what is being presented."
OK- I think I can do that!
BTW- next Marians 4/26- see you there!
In the article Research Points the Finger at PowerPoint researcher Peter Costello presents findings that show there are limits on the brain's ability to process and information in keep it in short-term memory.
So- reading straight from the bullet points on a PowerPoint is actually supposed to be worse for education. Bummer huh- However he also says:
"It is effective to speak to a diagram, because it presents information in a different form. But it is not effective to speak the same words that are written, because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases your ability to understand what is being presented."
OK- I think I can do that!
BTW- next Marians 4/26- see you there!
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