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Ticket to Reading Rewards

2011-11-28T11:24:00.002-06:00

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Keep reading!

2011-09-25T19:31:00.000-05:00

Finished reading Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis. What should Luther do, everything he has thought was going to happen in his life may not be what he thought. What will he do? Would you make the same decision as Luther?

Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

2011-07-08T17:17:00.000-05:00

I'm reading again!

2011-06-21T18:44:00.000-05:00

I have been reading throughout the school year, but not keeping up with the blog! Sorry about that. I've started on next years NTB books. So far I have read: Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes, Dirty Little Secrets by C. J. Omololu and Dragonfly by Julia Golding. In Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days Milo tries to see if he follows the directions from the book which fell on his head are true or not. Dirty Little Secrets deals with hoarding. Lucy is fed up with her mothers hoarding and her older brother and sister are no help. What should she do when something unexpected occurs? Dragonfly is full of adventure and compromise in order for alliances to be made to defeat a ruthless ruler.

2011-02-10T20:43:00.002-06:00

Gotta Keep Reading

2010-11-08T20:24:00.000-06:00

Gotta Keep Reading

Competition

2010-08-09T17:58:00.000-05:00

We will be competing in March this school year instead of May! Hope you have been doing your reading!

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Bull Rider

2010-08-09T17:54:00.001-05:00

All Cam wants to do is skateboard even though his older brother Ben and grandfather are bull riders. Everything changes though when Ben is injuried in Iraq. Money is tight for the family and Cam rides his first bull to help his brother heal. His mom does not like it or his best friend. Cam has the opportunity to win some money which would help set up Ben in a business, but he has to lie about his age.

The Season by Sarah MacLean

2010-08-02T17:59:00.000-05:00

Alex, Viva and Ella have all turned seventeen and now they will be presented to society along with other young women. The three girls just are not interested in participating in this tradition. Soon they are drawn into a mystery which deals with spies in England giving important information to the French and Napolean.

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New Reads

2010-07-31T15:45:00.000-05:00

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What happens when the communication between parent, child and best friends is not good? Will it take a major event in their lives to learn to listen to each other and hear with each is saying? Find out!

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She hoped to get out of the family business and lead a normal life, but that doesn't happen when some paintings are stolen from a private collection. If Kat can't return them to the collection in one week ....

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Is someone stalking Nora? Why are strange things happening to her? What is going on and will she be able to find out what is really going on?

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Jim is seeing and hearing children, but no one else around him is experiencing the same thing. Why is he the onlly one and why do the children want him to solve what has happened to the seventh?

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Marcus and his mom move to a new community. He was a good football player in his former town and now he wants to be on the first string here. Only problem they are undefeated and aren't eager to add a new player. Marcus meets Pop, who helps him improve his football skills, but something is wrong with Pop. Can Marcus help Pop and can Marcus make the team?

When you Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

2010-07-08T17:52:00.002-05:00

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. Miranda's favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time. Does time travel exist? Marcus and Julia seem to think so, but Mira isn't sure that it does. She starts receiving mysterious notes from someone unknown with strange messages. Can she figure them out? Will her mother win big on the $20,000 Pyramid.Why does Sal ignore her? Changes are in store!

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Fire by Kristin Cashore

2010-07-08T17:46:00.002-05:00

Fire by Kristin Cashore. She can read peoples minds and influence their thoughts, but she is considered a monster, her life always in danger. Now she has been asked to help save the kingdom, and learns more about her past and that of her best friend, Archer. Will she be able to save the kingdom from being overthrown? What will happen to her relationship with Archer? What will happen between her and the prince? Lots of action, oh and there is a Graceling which change everything.
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2010-06-23T14:34:00.002-05:00

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. Imagine that you are twelve-years-old enjoying hanging out with your friends learning to rap and dance when the village where you all live is attacked by rebels. You see people you know brutally killed and are separated from family. It is a matter of day to day survival for you and your friends until you become apart of the army and it is your life or theirs. Then all at once you are sent with some other boys to a school to become prepared to go back to a regular life. Is it possible? Did any of your family survive? Is the fighting away for good or will it come back? This is a tough read to realize this really happened and how luck saved Ismael.
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My Antonia

2010-06-23T14:24:00.002-05:00

I enjoyed this book as I grew up near where the story takes place. We get to know Jim and Antonia (Toni), their families and friends during the late 1800's. The conflicts between the families who had newly immigrated to the United States from Scandinavia and the differences the town and country folks placed on each other. We see how they change over the years, what they did and where they ended up living. Can what they experienced be similiar to the lives of immigrants today?
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Book two

2010-06-07T17:44:00.003-05:00

The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester. Have you ever wanted to fly under your own power? That's what Piper McCloud can do. She has been floating since she was a baby. Her parents have kept her isolated from her community until a Fourth of July picnic when the community sees her fly! She is taken to a special school with other children, plants and animals which have special powers. Something is not quite right with the school and Piper and the other kids try to escape and go home to their families. Will it work or will they be there forever?
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Book One

2010-06-04T07:19:00.002-05:00

Girlfriend Material by Melissa Kantor. Kate was enjoying a summer with her BFF, swimming, playing tennis and taking a writing class. Now her mom says that the two of them will be going to Cape Cod to stay with her mom's BFF. When they arrive Kate and Sarah who had fun ten years ago can't connect. Kate's mom makes changes in her life. Will Kate's parents get a divorce? Will Kate and Sarah ever get along? Will this summer go on and on and on? Read and find out!
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Thank-you

2010-05-24T18:08:00.003-05:00

Name that book 2010 - 2011

2010-05-19T18:17:00.002-05:00

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Name that book 2010 2011

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New List

2010-05-12T19:08:00.000-05:00

I have the list for our reads for next school year. What titles do you think will be on the list? Keep watching, I'll give you a few at a time!!

Almost time

2010-04-10T20:32:00.000-05:00

It is almost time for the competition! Limited practices are left due to the tests coming up. Review what you have read, read through the clues I have given you. Listen to the clues at practice and then discuss. You can do it!!

Just read

2010-01-27T18:58:00.000-06:00

I read Anthony Horowitz new book about Alex Rider, Crocodile Tears. It is nonstop adventure!

Try These Books

2010-01-11T18:47:00.001-06:00

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Try These Books

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I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I want to be your Class President

2010-01-05T21:19:00.000-06:00

I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I want to be your Class President by Josh Lieb is a book I just finished ready. Oliver doesn't exactly fit in at his middle school and yet he runs a huge cooperation. He decides he wants to be the 8th grade class president and finds out some interesting things about himself, his family and friends, or are they?

Happy New Year

2010-01-02T15:44:00.002-06:00

Happy 2010 to you all! It has been restful and peaceful time. I did a little reading during the break. How about you?

I read Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia. It deals with a girl knowing another girl is going to be jumped by others and whether she should say something or not.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner. What if you were part of a game of survival with others watching what was going on and having some control over events? What would you do?

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Two families who have spent many summers together at the beach, but this summer, which may be the last one they enjoy together has different events for each to deal with individually and with others.

Practice Before the Break

2009-12-08T09:37:00.000-06:00

We will meet, Tuesday, December 15th in the library during homeroom. Be ready to go over the books from the list.

Name That Book 123

2009-11-21T16:46:00.001-06:00

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Name That Book 123

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Challenge update

2009-11-18T17:47:00.000-06:00

I know one person is making a power point presentation on The Bad Beginning. If you want to do a flip presentation, come see me and well set up a time for you to work on it. How many books can we do?

Challenge

2009-11-15T14:37:00.000-06:00

I challenge you to make a power point or flip camera presentation on one of the books we have read. If you are interested, let me know. I know you can come up with a super fantastic presentation which will inspire others to read what you are reading.

Jenna Fox

2009-11-10T08:25:00.000-06:00

Jenna Fox leaves you thinking about possibilites in the future. What would you do if you had the opportunity to live 200 years? What if you didn't have a say as to whether you wanted to live 200 years?

Meeting

2009-10-27T17:52:00.000-05:00

We will be meeting on Monday, November 2nd during homeroom. Bring your breakfast and come as soon as you check in with they homeroom teacher. We will look at the blog and listen to a bit of a story or two.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2009-10-25T19:16:00.001-05:00

Time for a meeting

2009-10-14T17:54:00.000-05:00

Come on down to the library on Monday, the 21st, for a meeting during Homeroom. Time to share what we have been reading, pick-up some activities on some of the books and meet everyone who is interested in participated on the team.

Unwind

2009-10-06T19:09:00.002-05:00

Unwind

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Enjoy this video! Did it make you want to read Unwind by Neil Shusterman?

Sharing

2009-09-22T18:39:00.000-05:00

Add you comments to the following questions:
Airman What did Victor Vigny teach Conor? How did Boniulain gain power fo the island in Airman?
The Hunger Games What does Katnis think about the country of Panem? Why does she make her face "an indifferent mask" when she is in the public? Why is she careful about what she says in public?
The Possibilities of Sainthood What are Antonia's two main aspirations? Who is Antonia's "evil nemesis" and why?
Ansty Does Time How does Mr. Crawley uses Antsy's water pitcher fiasco as a marketing tool? What is Gunner's illness? What are the symtoms of this illness?
The Adoration of Jenna Fox When you first meet Jenna Fox and her family, what time period do you think the book is set? What clues from the story lead you to your conclusion?

Meet

2009-09-06T10:45:00.002-05:00

I will met with each grade level this week. I will give you the list and summary of the books we will be reading. If you read some already, great! Take notes, so we can discuss in the future. 8th grade - Tuesday, during homeroom, 7th grade - Wednesday during homeroom and 6th grade - Thursday during homeroom. You may bring your breakfast with you and don't forget your backpacks!

Back to Summer

2009-08-21T18:38:00.002-05:00

Hope you all had a great summer and read a few books! If you read at least five, bring your list to me in the library. Our first meeting will be in September. Listen to the announcements.

Airman

2009-08-10T19:12:00.004-05:00

Here is a bit of a tease for Airman by Eoin Colfer and Teacher Tube

The Bad Beginning

2009-08-10T19:05:00.003-05:00

If you haven't read The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket, check out this video from Teacher Tube.

2009-2010 List

2009-07-28T17:27:00.021-05:00

Here is the list for 2009-2010 NTB

Diamond Willow by Helen Frost
The Dead and Gone by Susan Pfeffer

Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

The Compound by S. A. Bodeen

Chasing Lincoln's Killer byJames L. Swanson

Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past by James Deem

The Black Book of Secrets by F. E. Higgins

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson

Airman by Eoin Colfer

Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass

Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande

Found (The Missing, Book 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Gym Candy by Carl Deuker

How Not to be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler

I, Q: Independence Hall by Roland Smith

If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

Lost Childhood: My Life in a Japanese Prison Camp During World War II by Annelex Hofstra Layson

Scat by Carl Hiaasan

Silent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg

Straw into Gold by Gary D. Schmidt

Suck it Up by Brian Meehl

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. II: The Kingdom of the Waves by M. T. Anderson

The Crossroads by Chris Gabenstin

The Dead and Gone by Susan Pfeffer

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Great Wide Sea by M. H. Herlong

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Maze by Will Hobbs

The Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas

The Red Necklace: A Story of the French Revolution by Sally Gardner

Unwindby Neal Shusterman

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

NTB 2009 - 2010

2009-06-22T17:55:00.003-05:00

No news on what the complete list will be, but here are a few that will be on the list: The Compound by S. A. Bodeen, Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande, Airman by Eoin Colfer, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Gym Candy by Carl Deuker, The Possibilities of Sainthood Donna Freitas, Diamond Willow Helen Frost, The Red Necklace: A Story of the French Revolution by Sally Gardner, Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix, The Great Wide Sea by M. H. Herlong, The Black Book of Secrets by F. E. Higgins, Suck it Up by Brian Meehl, The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson, The Dead and the Gone by Susan Pfeffer, Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman, Unwind by Neal Shusterman, I,Q.: Independence Hall by Roland Smith, and How not to be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler.

I have read a few and will share with you my thoughts on the books. Share your thought too! Keep on Reading!

Start reading

2009-05-15T05:14:00.005-05:00

I've been reading some of the books for NTB next year. Unwind by Neal Shusterman is one that stays in my mind along with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. They remind me of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. They all do with the future, The Hunger Games deals with having your name drawn to compete in a game of survival which everyone can watch on TV. Unwind deals with kids giving up their bodies, all body parts to others. These books will bring up lots of conversation. What do you think?

Contest Time

2009-04-13T18:12:00.001-05:00

It is almost time to compete against the other middle schools. We will compete on Tuesday, May 5th in the morning. If we do well, we will be in the finals on the 8th!! Reveiw those books!

What is Name that Book?

2009-02-11T17:54:00.003-06:00

Name that Book is competition team. Students read 40 books and compete in the spring against other HISD middle schools. They must identify the correct title of book from which a phrase, or sentences are read to them. Six students compete, the group includes usually less then 15 who have done the reading and work together to figure out the answers. Wanted: students who love to read and have good memories. Fun to get to know other readers and share the books with each other. Fun to go to the competition and meet students from other schools. Our best is 3rd place in the entire district. Watch out, we are going to be doing even better!!

2009-01-12T17:59:00.002-06:00

Ok, now we hit the reviewing big time. Please share any books you liked and what you liked about them. What books did you not like and what was it about those books you did not like. What have you done to help you remember the books you have read? What else can we do to get ready for the competition?

Who's been reading?

2008-11-07T17:46:00.003-06:00

Ok, I know we have been very busy with so much going on, but I hope you have been reading! We will start reviewing all the books on our list. Share your thoughts and questions you have about any of the books. Which were your favorites? Which ones did you start and not finish? Why did you not finish them? We'll be meeting more often so that we will be ready to compete in the spring.

These are the last two books I have read!!

The latest

2008-09-03T19:31:00.004-05:00

I just finished Brothers, Boyfriends & Other Criminal Minds by April Lurie. What would it be like to live in a neighborhood where many of your neighbors are involved with the Mob in New York? Your brother attracts their attention, you receive money - alot and you are trying to find yourself as a 9th grader and having a boyfriend. It reminded me abit of Son of the

Mob. Both are good reads. What do you think?

Welcome Back!

2008-08-22T23:06:00.004-05:00

Welcome back Dragon readers! I'm looking forward to hearing about what you have been reading during the summer. Are you ready to begin preparations for the contest? If you know of some other students who might be interested, bring them to our first meeting. Listen to the announcements for the day.

I just finished reading Taken by Edward Bloor. What would it be like to be rich, living in a gated community with guards and have training on what to do if you are kidnapped? That's what life is like for Charity until she really is kidnapped and her life changes.

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-07T20:57:00.005-05:00

Ok, group, I've started to read Breaking Dawn. I'm curious to hear what you all think of the book. I've been hearing pros and cons. I know you are ready to see the movie Twilight! Right?

What are you reading?

2008-07-29T21:33:00.002-05:00

Here are the NTB books I've been reading.

Thing 23 - I made it!

2008-07-27T12:21:00.002-05:00

I wasn't sure at times if I would make it through everything, but I was determined to finish and when I became frustrated I stepped away and came back to it with a clearer head for learning!

There were many things I enjoyed learning about: I was thrilled when I added my avatar, something from Teachertube and the podcast. I liked learning about Flickr and Del.icio.us and the options that are available through Google. Now my blog will be more interesting and draw in the students and staff.

It has helped me with developing another way for me to communicate with my book competition team and other students about books I am reading and books they are reading. It offers a 24 hr way to share our information with each other. I am also hopeful that this will get more students involved with sharing and pull in reluctant readers to share also. I see the blog expanding to meet the needs of the team and others.

The unexpected outcomes for me was to complete everything. I'm still working on adding speech to my podcast and when I accomplish that I will post the updated version. I will then feel that I have completed everything. I was excited when I was able to add my avatar and then deflated when I removed it and had to go back and refresh how to put it back in. I know that I will continue to review the 23 Things so it will come easily to me. I must remind myself to not give up, just step back, take a break and then try again. I would have never finished otherwise.

The main thing I would change is perhaps breaking up the 23 Things in half as it is time consuming. It might not seem overwhelming if it was divided up so that if one became discouraged we would be more likely to go back and try again if we knew there wasn't so much to do. Once half is completed then folks might be more likely to go on and finish the final part of the 23 Things.

Yes, I would like to participate in more activities like this program. I would like to see how others are using their blogs in their libraries and classrooms, plus what else I can do to make it more inviting so more will participate in my blog.

My learning for the course I would say is - Hang in there, the results are rewarding!

I am glad this was opened up to others outside of Spring Branch. Thanks!

Thing 21

2008-07-24T20:00:00.003-05:00

Here is Thing 21. I did not have a microphone on the computer I have been using. I used Photo Story 3 to do my creating. Now that I know the basics, I can do more for my next podcast. Photo Story 3 was very easy to use and I will try using a microphone on my next project.

Thing 22

2008-07-19T12:11:00.002-05:00

I've skipped number Thing 21 for abit as I'm having a hard time getting signed up to Switchpod. I'll try again later.

Nings, I like them. I signed up for middle school librarians and YA lit in teacher librarian and middle school in Texas librarians. I can discuss with peers problems or successes I am having with my age group, discuss books which may or may not be appropriate for our age group. I like being able to discuss with librarians in our state and across the country. It nice to hear the positive and negative and read that others are having the same problems as me! They will definately be used,as I have put them in my del.icio.us list so I can access them anywhere, anytime!

Now back to Thing 21! Wish me luck!

Thing 20

2008-07-16T18:02:00.002-05:00

I did it!! It wasn't as complicated as I was making it. It does work for me to back away for it for awhile and then come back and look at it again!

Thing 20 - Life As We Knew It

2008-07-16T17:44:00.004-05:00

I have been exploring Youtube and Teachertube. I had fun looking up to see if my school was on either and then I looked at different subject areas. I did find our drumline and karate group on Youtube! On Teachertube, I looked up various subject areas and found some fun things for history and math. I also looked at book promotions and found the video I hope I will get on my blog. I've been having difficulties doing that. First, I lost my avatar! I had to go back to Thing 3 and review how to save it again on my blog. I obviously need to practice adding video, pictures, and slide shows more so that it will be second nature to me! Since I know I am making progess I haven't given up. I know I can do it, so I take a breather and then come back and it falls into place.

Thing 19

2008-07-14T16:42:00.002-05:00

Two sites I liked with Awards 2.0 were Mango languages and Farecast. Mango helps a person to learn and language and has ESL programs which could be used with students. I played with learning Spanish. It will say the words outloud and give explanations as to tenses. I only did the first lesson, you have to log in to receive more. I needed to pay attention as it would give you a sentence in English and Spanish and then only give you one English word and ask for the Spanish counterpart. This program would be useful for me and others who would like to learn a language and also for students who are learning English.

Farecast was interesting as I put in two cities and it will search several sites, Expedia, Hotwire and others to look for cheap flights. It came up with some very expensive flights for these times. I could use this personally, but students can use this as we have a group who prepare a presentation on visiting another place in the world. This gives them the ability to see how expensive it is to fly to various places by having the obtion of Farecast looking at several sites to get the best deal.

Both will be sites I will be using in the future, personally and professionaly.

Thing 18

2008-07-14T16:10:00.003-05:00

I used Google Docs since I already had a Google account. I like the doc feature as I can now put items in it and then access it from wherever I am and not be concerned with losing my traveling disks I carry around. This allows for more freedom and ease at creating new documents, spreadsheets or power point activities. I am looking forward to using it more this coming school year.

Thing 17

2008-07-11T12:32:00.002-05:00

I've been playing with Rollyo and can see where it can be used to organize sites I visit frequently or not so frequently. I can organize them by various topics, i.e. health, genology, reference and so on. This would give me easy access to get to them without having to read through a bunch of information through Goggle. I would be using those sites which I like best. There seem to be many of these organizaltional helpers now which is good, but it also means that I would be losing some good places to look at if I only use them. I believe we need to be able to have the organization, but we should also not forget to go out there and see if there is something better. It is always changing and I know that is hard to be to try and keep up everything as I don't want to sit at the computer very long to check out what is new.

Thing 16

2008-07-09T17:11:00.001-05:00

I have had a good time looking at and getting familiar with Wikis. I have been learning alot with 23 Things. It has been good to have the summer and time to sit down and work through the 23 things and do more planning for the school year incorporating what I have been learning in my lessons. A coouple of Wikis that caught my attention are: http://teacherlibrarianwiki.pbwiki.com/ and http://instructionwiki.org/Main_Page They both have helpful information and ideas. Atomic also has some good slide shows which I can use to show staff and students what they can do with Inspiration and other programs. I was leary of Web 2.0 as it seemed so overwhelming, but thanks to you all, the things are letting me explore and opens my eyes to even more I can do in my library for my students and staff. Thanks.

Thing 15

2008-07-09T12:14:00.003-05:00

It is hard to shift directions when libraries have been the source of information in the same way for decades. We need to change and must be flexible. We must ask for help from our students. They can show us and help us learn and become comfortable with Web 2.0 to better our libraries and ourselves.
We need to take classes and network with others and practice, practice, practice all the new ways to obtain information and organize it. I tend to get overwhelmed with all the changes, but I need to learn to embrace it and ask for help. I need to do that by challenging myself in using Web 2.0 in my library.
I have to think outside my box and ask for help, reading and practicing what I am learning over, and over again. I need to ask questions as that is what will help me learn and not to worry that I am not as current as others.
Leaning about 2.0 and using it will make a better library for my students and better communication between my users and myself and the world.

Thing 14

2008-07-08T16:32:00.002-05:00

I spent much of my afternoon playing with Technorati. I looked at blogs, posts and tags and found with the various searches I did, I found more under posts, next came blogs and then tags. Tags were more specific concerning the various subjects I looked at which ranged from libraries, reluctant readers and my hometown! I like having the different options of searching so that if I want to go specific, I can. I like being able to tag as I can then group my interests and be able to go back after a month or two and review them. It helps me organize the web.

Thing 13

2008-07-07T16:51:00.002-05:00

I have been looking at del.icio.us, furl and ma.gnolia social bookmarking sites. Anything that can help me orgainize and group like topics together to make my life easier, I am for. I set up a del.icio.us account and started grouping information I use at home and work. Now I won't have to look and look for some sites I do not use often. I can see using this with students by giving them specific sites from which they must do their research. They will have the opportunity to not be overwhelmed by information which will help them look for just what they need from the sites they are given. I also like being able to use any computer to get to my favorites. It saves time and I can I also see what others have found on related subjects and add their bookmarks to mine. I great way to share.

Thing 12

2008-07-02T13:20:00.002-05:00

Two of my favorite blogs are: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/ and http://professornana.livejournal.com/. The first one is by Doug Johnson and the technology and library information is very, very helpful. The second is done by Teri Lesesne. I have attended many workshops which has done and I always come out enthused and knowing more about what books the kids may like. She is also good about sharing information from conventions. I appreciate going to their blogs and getting a heads up so that I can do further research on books and technology relating to the library.

Thing 11

2008-07-01T12:54:00.003-05:00

Library Thing is an interesting site. Not only can I get cataloguing information for books I have, but I can also see comments from others and discuss the books. An online book club! There are many groups listed which gives me the opportunity to talk with others from all over about like interests in book genres. I can learn from other young adult readers/librarians books my kids at school might enjoy and then add them to our library. The information is so broad you can look and discuss what I might want to order for the library along with books I might personally want to add to my collection at home. Yea!! I'm enjoying this one!

More Thing 10

2008-06-28T18:32:00.006-05:00

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/ This site is easy to work with. I again found that if I saved the image to my desktop, I could then copy in the blog. I'm still working on how to add it my html. This site has many, many options from name tags and maps to CD covers and picture cubes. Great fun for all! Making picture cubes in math class is one example as to how these can use. Of course, maps can be use in Social Studies and History. The mosaic is a good way for students to make a travel guide.

Thing 10

2008-06-28T18:10:00.003-05:00

Putting pictures from Image Chef is very easy. I can use this site in my presentations and students would also have fun using it, especially for Valentine's Day and school projects. http://www.imagechef.com/ Remember that if you download more than one picture to click on the size you would like before you download it! I didn't do that as you can tell. The first one came in as medium and I had to make it smaller.

Thing 9

2008-06-24T17:53:00.002-05:00

My favorite were Edublogs award winners. It was nice to see that some I had liked were in their award winners. I also liked Atomic Learning. The tutorial are easy to understand and helpful. This is something I can use at home and work. I was unable to get into Syndic8.com. Technorati uses subject headings for their blogs which helps narrow down the search. The more I explore it does get overwhelming, but I can see where I can use the information. I need to keep reviewing it all so it will become a habit.

Thing 8

2008-06-24T15:12:00.002-05:00

I enjoyed exploring Google Reader and learning how it works. It's a bit overwhelming to understand but I can definately use it at home and work. I can set up news and blogs so that their information comes to one source which will make it easier to review material from all. I can then share that information with coworkers or put it to use in my library with my students. I'm looking forward to using it more so that I can be more proficient using and sharing it.

Thing 7

2008-06-23T19:00:00.002-05:00

I had fun playing with the different aspects which Goggle has to offer. The calendar is a good way to keep track of things along with sharing it with others. Google Earth is a great way to show students different parts of the world and even their city as many have not gone further than their neighborhood. They can see visually places and get a good idea of where places are located and that there is a difference in a city, state, country and continent. Notebook will be way that I can keep ideas for lessons and pictures and other items I can use with that lesson.

Thing 6

2008-06-23T11:12:00.002-05:00

I had fun with playing cards using pictures I have from the library. This would be a good way to advertise the library around the school and with parents by having students, staff and parents on playing cards. I can use this now and in the fall.

I enjoyed the mosiac as there were different ways to make them. I can use them to show students how to do them and use the mosiacs in the library to promote different areas of interest.

These are fun sites and most useful to all.

Thing 3

2008-06-22T13:34:00.001-05:00

Setting up the blog isn't very hard or doing the avatar. I did have problems getting my avatar on my site. I finally did it!! I just have to not get frustrated and take my time.

Thing 5

2008-06-22T12:27:00.003-05:00

What do you think about being able to select a book from a vending machine? It could be a way to get books into more hands. They could be placed in all kinds of stores with varities of book genres or by genres of who most frequents that store. The cost of each book could hold folks back so that would have to be researched. It's an idea that just might work!

7 1/2 habits

2008-06-22T11:52:00.002-05:00

I believe the hardest habit for me is to view problems as challenges. I tend to get frustrated when there is a problem. I have found that if I take a step back and think about it I can usually solve the problem. But if someone comes to me and says they need an answer to a problem right now I usually spend more time solving it due to the pressure of it needs to be done right now or yesterday to satisfy someone other than me.

The easiest one is learning how to use technology to help me in the library and in showing others what we can do with what we know.

High school

2008-06-22T11:36:00.001-05:00

Just checking on my former students now high schoolers! I hope you are having a good summer, visiting family and friends and perhaps doing some reading! Keep in touch with us! Ms J

2008-06-22T11:30:00.002-05:00

How is the reading going? So far, I've read: All the lovely bad ones, Feathers, Go big or go home, In the cards: love, Middle school is worse than meatloaf, Peeled, Reaching the sun, Schooled, Tales of the cryptids, The Wall, Zen and the art of faking it and Revolution. Here are some things to think about: In Reaching the sun - what is wrong with Josie? There are two books which deal with communism? Which books are there and where do their stories take place? What is communism? What was the outcome in each book? Where in the United States does Go Big or Go Home take place? Why do tourists go to that area of the country?

Keep on reading. See you all in August! Ms J.

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2008-04-17T09:57:00.000-05:00

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2008-04-17T09:08:00.000-05:00

Now we will be getting ready for next year. Those of you who will be going to high school can keep in touch with us. Those of you here for next year, begin reading and we all can share comments about the books with each other. Happy Spring!

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