All of the articles this week were extremely interesting and provided important information. There were two comments that were made that struck me as being important and things to always remember. The first is what Jenny had mentioned about staying up with technology and not using technology just to say that you are working with technology so you don't get left behind. I think that is very important to remember no matter what field of work you are in. It's important to stay up with the times and the ever changing aspects of your job. I also like how Kari's article reinforced the important fact that a library can't succeed without a librarian. Both of these comments/thoughts are very general, but so important in the success of a libarary, school, and competent staff.
This weeks reading talked a lot about the reference interview. It reminded me a lot of trainings I've taken through the Y called listen first where you focus on asking questions and repeating questions back while trying to help the customer/person. So many things that we read or talk about in the class are new to me so it was nice to feel a little familiar with something that we'll be discussing. Also, Mary Ann in her presentation shared about the bookclub in a bag that the library provided. I thought that was a great idea and I really loved it. I think that the programs at work could really benefit from having something like that in our programs. I can't wait to try and figure out how to incorporate book clubs into our programs.
My internet log is coming along very well. I have changed my focus to fit in with curriculum that I am more familiar with and I'm having a lot of fun putting the log together. I think co-workers will find that it's very helpful to them.
At this time I don't have any questions or concerns about the online database presention. I have ideas for the library lesson; I just need to figure out the direction I want to go with it.
Reading about the reference interview has reminded me to ask a lot of questions in my professional life. So much of my job is talking with families and figuring out solutions to behavior problems or talking with co-workers and putting together training materials. I feel like I can use the reference interview techniques in my converstations with co-workers and families to help me be successful in my job. I also really enjoyed seeing everyones presentations for the library visits. It was fun seeing all of the different programs that were used. I'm planning on working with Prezi this week to put a presentation together for work. I'm excited to try it and see what I can do with it and hope my co-worker have a positive response to it.
I too agree that technology needs to be used appropriately and not to be used just to say that it's being used. I think often times teachers tend to either not use technology at all or they use it to say they are using it when in reality they haven't really learned how to use it properly, which can be frustrating for everyone involved.
ReplyDeleteYour listen first training sounds interesting. It reminds me of professional development our staff went through we read a book called "Crucial Conversations" which was awesome. It's all about how to be as successful and effecient as possible through better communication. You might want to check it out if that sort of thing interests or would be helpful you.
ReplyDeleteThe reference interviewing skills are so important in the library but, as you've mentioned, they are very important whenever trying to come up to solutions in teaching, at the Y, or wherever one is trying to come up with an answer. I'm glad that this reading and our discussions coincide with ideas and discussions going on at your work, too. I liked the "Book Club in a Bag", too. Let me know how it works for you. And, good luck with your Prezi presentation!
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