Category Archives: 2014

20 Apps in 40 Minutes: Putting Apps to Use in the Classroom

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On October 22, 2014 Sherri Hope Culver, Associate Professor at Temple University shared a wide range of apps and online activities that many teachers are using (or could use) in the classroom. Ms. Culver provides an overview of each app or online activity, showed the basics of their use, and shared ways each app could be integrated into numerous classroom activities and subject areas. (Click the title above to see the entire description and access the recording.) Continue reading 20 Apps in 40 Minutes: Putting Apps to Use in the Classroom→

Would You Watch It? Creating Effective and Engaging Video Tutorials

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On September 18, 2014 participants enjoyed a webcast presentation and discussion with Nichole Martin and Ross Martin. Librarians have actively produced tutorials as an extension of reference services, classroom teaching, directional tools, and promotional items for years. Video tutorials provide libraries a way to meet online learners at their place and time of need. (Click the title above to see the entire description and access the recording.) Continue reading Would You Watch It? Creating Effective and Engaging Video Tutorials→

Hovious Shares Perspective on Future Librarianship at Spring BL Webcast

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On Thursday April 10, 2014 over 200 attendees joined together for a thoughtful and educational webcast on The Future of Librarianship: A Blended Perspective by Amanda Hovious. Hovious shared how she moved from a career in librarianship to her active pursuit of a masters degree in instructional design and technology. One of her sources of inspiration for deciding to shift the direction of her career was Bell and Shank’s 2004 article on Blended Librarianship. (Click the title above to see the entire description and access the recording.)
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The Future of Librarianship: A Blended Perspective

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Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 3:00-4:00pm Eastern
The library profession is in the midst of a paradigm shift, thanks to technology and its impact on literacy and learning. With it have come new leadership roles for librarians, roles that require knowledge and skills not traditionally taught in library school programs. Blended librarianship is one way to embrace these new roles. Join Amanda Hovious as she discusses her journey toward becoming blended, and her perspective on what librarianship will look like in the (not too distant) future. Continue reading The Future of Librarianship: A Blended Perspective→