Whenever I tell friends that I've made the switch from classroom teacher to librarian, jaws drop. They have a traditional librarian pictured, and I don't fit that mold. I don't want to conform to the stereotype they are imagining. I have been deeply inspired by all the fantastic educators, librarians, and media specialists out there. I’m a wannabe!
I wannabe an effective collaborator, leader, learner, problem solver, innovator, and teacher described by Jennifer Lagarde in this ThingLink:
I wannabe an effective collaborator, leader, learner, problem solver, innovator, and teacher described by Jennifer Lagarde in this ThingLink:
I wannabe a zombie fighter, as presented by LaGarde and described by Matthew Winner in this article. Zombie librarians have stopped learning, stopped changing, and stopped putting students first. I wannabe the zombie fighter, debunking the stereotypes and exposing the value of libraries and librarians in this digital age.
I wannabe like Cari Young and Jessica Lodge! They create meaningful and engaging centers for their libraries, and SHARE them with all of us. They provide rich learning activities and opportunities for students to be creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers. I wannabe a library leader and innovator too!
I wannabe like Shannon Miller! She creates and facilitates powerful Project Based Learning activities for her students. She uses technology to support student learning, and is always trying new things. She collaborates with teachers and experts in and out of her building. I desperately wannabe a master of collaboration and technology integration.
Lastly, I wannabe like Andrew Miller and Myla Lee! They are educational leaders, and PBL gurus. They explore and share educational best practices, support others through their journey, and have a strong Personal Learning Network. I wannabe an effective promoter of Project Based Learning and model continuous learning and professional growth.
I am a wannabe and proud of it (who ever said a wannabe was a bad thing?)!! I am inspired and challenged to continuously improve myself and practices. What kind of educator do you wannabe?
I wannabe like Cari Young and Jessica Lodge! They create meaningful and engaging centers for their libraries, and SHARE them with all of us. They provide rich learning activities and opportunities for students to be creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers. I wannabe a library leader and innovator too!
I wannabe like Shannon Miller! She creates and facilitates powerful Project Based Learning activities for her students. She uses technology to support student learning, and is always trying new things. She collaborates with teachers and experts in and out of her building. I desperately wannabe a master of collaboration and technology integration.
Lastly, I wannabe like Andrew Miller and Myla Lee! They are educational leaders, and PBL gurus. They explore and share educational best practices, support others through their journey, and have a strong Personal Learning Network. I wannabe an effective promoter of Project Based Learning and model continuous learning and professional growth.
I am a wannabe and proud of it (who ever said a wannabe was a bad thing?)!! I am inspired and challenged to continuously improve myself and practices. What kind of educator do you wannabe?