I liked your answer to the last question. Since most of your students probably have a MySpace or Facebook account outside of school, it is important to recognize that and teach them how to be safe with them.
In your article "Library 2.0 in Plymouth, New Hampshire," you mention how some of the teachers use class blogs where students are actually required to respond to questions. You also mention using "LibraryThing" for cataloging your 'zine collection. How are those programs working out?
Harland, P. (2009). Library 2.0 in Plymouth, New Hampshire: How one library uses web 2.0 tools to enhance services to students and staff. Library Media Connection, 27 (5), 57-58.
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Class blogs have been very successful for students and teachers alike. Teachers have found an additional alternative method of assessment and monitoring student participation. Students can participate in an academic discussion after a little bit of research, preparation, and thought. Our library is open from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. every school day- so even students without internet access at home have plenty of opportunities to work on their class blogs.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to use LibraryThing to update our 'zine collection. LibraryThing is not used very often by our students, but it helps us keep track of our small (around 100 items) collection of 'zines. It's very simple to use and to mash into other 2.0 tools (like wikis).