Dr. Carol Adamec Brown’s WORDLE

 

Blogs are…..

Blogs can be described in many ways. They’ve become the writing journal of 21st century authors and students. I love a good blog. —Dr. Carol Adamec Brown

K12 Best Practices – Blogs

The library blog on my library website ended up being more of a comment session with neither myself or my students understanding how valuable a blog can be when set up and used effectively. The prospect of creating a space that is active and effective is exciting!

Much of my knowledge of 2.0 Digital Tools has been gained from the courses I have taken at ECU where I am completing my MLS Degree as a Distance Learner. My work in the library for the past 3 years has taught me that in order to survive in the Library Science field that I have to be digitally literate.

My administrators expect me to share this knowledge during collaboration with classroom teachers and students.

Blogs are an excellent digital tool for commentary in the K12 setting for the sharing of information, ideas, and concerns.   Since blogs are relatively easy to set up and use (like a Web page of sorts) they are an effective tool to get kids reading, writing, reflecting, and engaged.  With nearly 500 students to teach and serve each week, this Gardner’s All Things Media blog can offer the opportunity to explain a concept, introduce a book, or elaborate on a topic being discussed without the constraints of time.  More importantly students and teachers would have an opportunity to have their voices heard.

As with any Internet device or tool, precautions for digital safety must be taught, emphasized and monitored.

Let the blogging begin!

Introduction – Janice Gardner

I have created this Blog for my EDTC 6070  Digital Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom class at East Carolina University.  As the School Library Media Coordinator at Parkton Elementary School, I am excited to be learning how to use these digital tools.

It is a relief that Dr. Brown has the same educational philosophy as I do – learning should be long-lasting and is best achieved by doing.

This Blog is set up to be continued long after I have completed the requirements of my course work – all things media!   The image below shows where I serve, work, and learn every day with pleasure.

Parkton Elementary School Media Center