Professional Development and Classroom Activities for Teachers
I searched Google using "teachers and librarians collaborating to use technology" and found this great Web page. It offers book recommendations, examples of collaboration using technology, and professional development information related to my topic. Tabs on the screen allow users to read more about features, technology in the classroom, and learning.
Part of the reason I chose this Web page is because it obviously relates to my topic and gives examples of how to accomplish what I'm hoping to when I become a school librarian. Another reason is the surprise reassurance I gained through reading through one of the pages. I have spent this entire semester assuming and hoping I would be the expert helping teachers use technology in the classroom. It wasn't until I read a quote from this page that I realized it's okay for me to ask for help as well. This page points out that "Learning about new strategies, programs, and use of technology does not only belong to librarians. I have learned about so many different teaching tools from reading teachers, classroom teachers and especially technology teachers. As a librarian I have found that asking my colleagues, 'What has worked for you?' 'How have you done this in the past?' 'Do you know of some different ways to do this?' opens doors for collaboration. Technology teachers and classroom teachers need to be librarians' best friends!"
I feel I've learned so much about my topic and found many helpful resources by creating this blog. However, it is reassuring to know that I can seek help from others with the same goal as I have: helping students learn through technology and collaboration.
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