Library Transformation

When people think of teacher librarians, our roles as advocates and fundraisers are not at the forefront. With this generation of digital natives, many think our students have no need for [...]

Well, that title most certainly lacks the fervor of a Saturday Night Live opener, but I mean it with just as much gusto! Welcome to Chicago and your virtual glimpse into the highlights of my ISTE [...]

Education literature and blogs agree that teaching empathy in the classroom is difficult. “Empathy refers to various ways of being oriented and responsive to the thoughts, actions, feelings, and [...]

Over the past few years, some of the most exciting activities we have held in the library have been Skype connections. From Mystery Skype to virtual tours of national parks, our teachers and [...]

Integrating 3D printing in a meaningful way has been a challenge for me. Elementary-age students struggle with the disconnect between the finished design or model and the long print times. This [...]

When I first tell people that I teach programming and allow my elementary students to pilot drones in our library, they generally give me that look of confusion. The same one you might get when [...]

This past week I had the pleasure of presenting to the New Jersey English Language Learners Advisory Committee on behalf of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians. This group included [...]

I have been exploring the world of digital badges for quite some time now. It’s a great way to give students a sense of accomplishment and promote their learning. The most difficult for me [...]