Reflection10

Reflection 10:

This is the culminating cooperative project of the summer. Mel took the lead in adding pieces to the Lib Guide, I followed and added pieces that fit in the sections. After discussion, we decided to add a tab for Standards addressed.

This is an actual unit that Mel teaches. Last year, I did a one day project with Freshman Social Studies. We did some work that day with Ellis Island. I am thrilled that I can go back and show the teachers of this subject that I have something that was created in part by me for this topic. I love adding MentorMob to this Lib Guide. Some of the websites we used are part of the Google Custom searches we created, but I think it gives the results students will have more credibility if they see it in the MentorMob presentations.

I give Mel full credit for thinking of adding the Pinterest boards for this assignment. I was able to complete one in my part of the topic. Many of my female students use Pinterest, so I like the idea that I will be able to show them an academic use for this tool. Voki was new to me. I will use it more, especially when I am creating units for outside of the library. I can create a Voki reminding students of what they need to accomplish before they meet with me. I think it will be a great tool, because it will be unexpected.

I have learned a lot about using technology. I always had confidence in my skills as a researcher, now this project boosts my desire to add more technology to the teaching end of my job.