21st Century Strategies for
           

                  Strengthening Your                    

School Library Program

 

Searching the Web    Digital Literacy   Web Evaluation   Blogs, Wikis and Pathfinders   

 Research     Web Based Tools    Reading and the School Library  

Have you ever thought about what motivates kids to get involved in learning? This website contains practical curricular resources -- tools, strategies and resources to  support inquiry learning, teach Web evaluation,  create school library websites, access virtual libraries and use primary sources  -- to truly make the school library the center of the instructional program. Click on any of the above links to explore the workshop resources.

• Join me on my blog and share your opinions, ideas, reflections, etc. and learn many more practical ideas and strategies.
   

• Gain an understanding of constructivism and inquiry-based learning through self-paced online courses: Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning and Inquiry Based Learning.

• Login to TappedIn, a virtual environment for educators on the Web, to learn more about integrating technology into the library program and network with colleagues around the country. Look on the calendar for the "Web Tools" sessions held each month facilitated by Pam Berger.

• Read "Not Your Parents’ Library"   by Pam Berger. Technology and Learning magazine,   Part 1  Part 2.

• Explore the changing information landscape in Growing Up Digital 

• Finally, check out two of my favorite websites...at least for this month:

  • International Children's Digital Library -- join up to be an ambassador

  • MaMaMedia - be sure to check the articles in the Teacher's section
     

Thanks for joining me,
Pam