Minor Musings

Books, Reading, etc.

• As part of a major push to create a strong YA section in our library, we’re looking at diverse authors/characters and great NF to get us there.  Also loving this list of hybrid books and this list of women in translation.
• There are adult books that reference children’s lit – another To Get for MPOW? or just something for me to read?
• Yes, folks, there are words missing from dictionaries.

School Life

• We’re rethinking what the library is and should be, which in part means a culture change, and thinking about the website UX.  But what if we could completely rethink school? or the CMS?
• Something to share during National Coming Out Week or Anti-Bullying Month.
• Great way to talk about copyright and creative commons (something that should be done by all teachers, not just the librarians!)
• Every school I’ve worked in talks about an Honor Code or Integrity Policy – this poster should be helpful for students trying to figure it out.
• We should make “dare to suck” every school’s motto!

Tech Stuff

• MFPOW was 1:1 iPad, and MPOW is considering going 1:1 Chrome.  Time to learn from others!
• Last week GDrive had problems, but we’re a GAFE school so I guess I should learn more about Keep.  And since we also use Schoology, there’s more to learn.  Plus, obviously, decluttering my Evernote usage.
• These 10 social media tips aren’t just good for students.  And while you’re at it, look at A Cookie for Your Big Data (because yes, Facebook is stalking you) Scary stuff.

Etcetera

• So many standards to think about, and now there are International School Library Guidelines to put in the mix.
• I’ve worked in places that claim to be “all digital” – but this is a more nuanced view.
• Maybe add this to your Election 16 resources? (or not…)

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