Next week is the annual Texas Computer Educator's Association conference in Austin, Texas. This will be my first year to attend, and I am excited! Technology is such a big part of education today, and I am always looking for new ideas on how to use technology in the library. I hear the exhibition hall is amazing and could take several days to see everything.
I hope to bring back great ideas to use with my librarians.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Glogster
I have been playing in a new Web 2.0 tool called Glogster. In this tool, the user creates glogs which are interactive posters. You can upload videos, pictures, etc and add text, graphics, backgrounds, and sound. It is a great site for being creative! The url for the site is www.glogster.com. There is also an education version at www.edu.glogster.com. Both have free accounts or you can pay for a premium membership.
I have posted links to my glogs on the wiki http://jenniferesc3.pbworks.com plus I have embedded one below.
I have posted links to my glogs on the wiki http://jenniferesc3.pbworks.com plus I have embedded one below.
Monday, November 8, 2010
2010 Library/Technology Conference was a success!!!
The 2010 Library/Technology Conference is over and we have started planning for next year!!
Thank you to all of the session leaders, vendors, and participants for making it a great day. Our vendors donated some fabulous door prizes. I wish I could have won the iPad.
Information on the 2011 Library/Technology conference will be sent out as soon as it is available.
Thank you to all of the session leaders, vendors, and participants for making it a great day. Our vendors donated some fabulous door prizes. I wish I could have won the iPad.
Information on the 2011 Library/Technology conference will be sent out as soon as it is available.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Austin Teen Book Festival
I attended an awesome teen book fest this weekend!!!
If you know me very well you know I am a HUGE fan of Ellen Hopkins. From her Facebook post on Thursday I discovered she was headed to Texas so I checked her schedule. She was set to be the keynote speaker at the Austin Teen Book Festival at Westlake High School on Saturday.
Needless to say I got up early Saturday and headed to Austin. The day began with the keynote (ELLEN HOPKINS!!!) and then attendees heard 3 panels of authors based on their shared themes/genres: Dastardly Daydreamers (Fantasy), Moustache Twirlers (Evil Machination), and Boundary Breakers (Realistic Fiction). Book People, a sponsor of the event, provided book sales throughout the day. Four local teen bands performed in the school courtyard. There was pizza and Amy's ice cream to purchase. The day ended with an author signing.
The group of authors was amazing! Many have had books appear on state lists like Tayshas and Lone Star in addition to being national best sellers. Authors included Melissa de la Cruz, Nancy Werlin, Kiersten White, Sophie Jordan, Jon Skovron, Kenneth Oppel, Susane Colasanti, Charles Benoit, Ellen Hopkins, James Dashner, S. A. Bodeen, Pam Bachorz, Ally Carter, Catherine Jinks, and Alexandra Ardonetto.
If you are a MS or HS librarian, I would recommend taking students to this event next year. The event site is www.austinteenbookfestival.com Check it out!
If you know me very well you know I am a HUGE fan of Ellen Hopkins. From her Facebook post on Thursday I discovered she was headed to Texas so I checked her schedule. She was set to be the keynote speaker at the Austin Teen Book Festival at Westlake High School on Saturday.
Needless to say I got up early Saturday and headed to Austin. The day began with the keynote (ELLEN HOPKINS!!!) and then attendees heard 3 panels of authors based on their shared themes/genres: Dastardly Daydreamers (Fantasy), Moustache Twirlers (Evil Machination), and Boundary Breakers (Realistic Fiction). Book People, a sponsor of the event, provided book sales throughout the day. Four local teen bands performed in the school courtyard. There was pizza and Amy's ice cream to purchase. The day ended with an author signing.
The group of authors was amazing! Many have had books appear on state lists like Tayshas and Lone Star in addition to being national best sellers. Authors included Melissa de la Cruz, Nancy Werlin, Kiersten White, Sophie Jordan, Jon Skovron, Kenneth Oppel, Susane Colasanti, Charles Benoit, Ellen Hopkins, James Dashner, S. A. Bodeen, Pam Bachorz, Ally Carter, Catherine Jinks, and Alexandra Ardonetto.
If you are a MS or HS librarian, I would recommend taking students to this event next year. The event site is www.austinteenbookfestival.com Check it out!
Friday, September 24, 2010
CSCOPE for Librarians
We added a workshop called "CSCOPE for Librarians" on October 13, 2010. Register for WS#32054. This is designed for librarians working in schools using the CSCOPE curriculum. Participants will need to bring their logins for the CSCOPE web site.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Voki Avatars
If you are on my blog, you have seen my avatar. I created it using Voki, a free web 2.0 tool that allows the user to create avatars and add audio of their own voice or typed text. Check out the voki below of my favorite literary character.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Workshops Available
There are now four library workshops available for registration:
WS #31887 Book Trailer Basics-September 9, 2010
WS #31899 Empowering Learners: An Overview of Guidelines for School Library Media Programs-September 24, 2010
WS #31919 Web 2.0 in Your Library-October 5, 2010
WS #31920 Marketing Your Library-October 21, 2010
Visit http://www.esc3.net/inservice/ to register. Space is limited for some workshops.
WS #31887 Book Trailer Basics-September 9, 2010
WS #31899 Empowering Learners: An Overview of Guidelines for School Library Media Programs-September 24, 2010
WS #31919 Web 2.0 in Your Library-October 5, 2010
WS #31920 Marketing Your Library-October 21, 2010
Visit http://www.esc3.net/inservice/ to register. Space is limited for some workshops.
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