Episode 7: Libraries and Expanding Opportunities for Students
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Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she does day to day, how she uses the library to engage teachers and students, and ways you can interact with your librarian to expand on class instruction.
0:00 Introduction
1:00 What does a media specialist do?
1:52 Developing a curriculum for the library
2:58 Technology in the library
4:12 Curating materials for teachers and students
6:22 Partnering with the local public library
8:04 Book tasting and guided reading circles
10:48 Indiana's read aloud committee
12:19 Reading as "windows, mirrors, and doors"
Links to check out
- Scribble bot kits
- Read Aloud Book Awards
- Sora by Overdrive
- Elkhart PD
- Elkhart Instructional tech blog
- Find us @ElkhartEdTech on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
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