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Outside Activities
This afternoon, I had the distinct pleasure to practice one of the most important CEBS dispositions (if we can place one above another): Values Collaboration. In my effort to actually teach classes in the library, rather than just helping with…
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Week #5
This week, I spent time working on the display a bit further. We have a beautifully horrible graphic with a bit of hologram, the books have all been pulled, the letters printed and laminated, and the area is arranged. It…
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Full Day in the Library Media Center
Friday, 9-25, I spent my first whole day in the Library Media Center. My principal was nice enough to allow me to take a professional leave day so that I could really observe how the daily activities of the LMC…
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Surface Pros Strike Again!
During my regular observation hour this week, I worked with the LMS to continue updating the Surface Pro lab. This proved to be just as frustrating as last week, as we had to plug them individually into the network to…
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Week #3: Library Blog
Well, this week was a rousing success! Thursday, I visited the library to help the LMS update the lab of Surface Pros and spend my time observing her regular duties. I helped her remove them from their protective cases, update…
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Library Adventures Week #2
This might sound kind of nerdy to some, but I am completely excited about my weekly experiences in the library! I learned how to catalog books, create and print their spine labels, affix them onto the new books, and shelve…
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Library Media Center Observations Are Underway!
Today marked the beginning of my field experience for my Library Media Certification. I am happy to report that I picked an excellent day to start observing the goings on in our media center as there were many different projects…
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Year 9 is underway!
I began my ninth year teaching at Waggener High School just under three weeks ago and this year is off to an EXCELLENT start! I have to say, last year I got really tired and in a rut pretty quickly,…
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Practical Solutions for Classroom Teachers
Problem: Standardized-testing is sucking the life out of teachers and students Solutions: 1.Engage in positive, professional collaboration with teachers that feel the same way: you will re-energize each other. 2. Join a cohort of teachers in your professional circle, such…
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End of Year Reflections #1
It has been quite a ride! I am nearing the end of my collaborative work through the KYNT3 grant and the CTEPS cohort, facilitated by the great Lauren Hill of Franklin County Schools. The products hardly do justice to the…
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