Reflections
I have had many changes through LIBE 477. The biggest one was that I won my very first posting as a teacher librarian which starts in September. This means that the information from this course went from being a bit theoretical for me to very realistic! However, I have also had a shift in mindset on the use of technology. I had to get a Twitter account and develop a blog to even participate in this course. I am no tech slouch but the idea of adding to the plethora of information on the internet that I see kids struggling to swim through felt weird. At first I saw it as the digital equivalent of littering. I thought: why would I take up space on the internet musing about something I know nothing about? And, who would want to read what I have to say? And, just like Richardson's son who found a community through Minecraft to build his knowledge and sense of belonging, I have too. I have learned so much from reading other people's blogs, following links they have s...