Thoughts+on+Mike's+Presentation

Feel free to comment on and discuss Mike's presentation! I really enjoyed seeing examples of the type of theory that we have been discussing in class put into real lessons. I also liked seeing different ways he collaborated with other teachers and viewing his website gave me an idea of how to post and organize information in a format that I think suits my style of organization. It was also very kind of him to share his lessons with us! - Michelle I really appreciated Mike's technology integration examples for elementary classrooms. I also appreciated his examples of sites that were not legit (e.g. allaboutexplorers.com and PNW tree octopus). I thought it was interesting that he mentioned only doing projects with 4th- 6th. I'm hoping to find some purposeful integration ideas for K-3. Thanks for inviting him in so that we could have a K-12 perspective! - Trisha

I loved how the projects Mike shared with us were based on real-life applications...like plan a Washington State road trip...or "which of these web sites wins the gold"...how engaging and exciting for students!-Heather

I really appreciated Mike's enthusiasm about and dedication to collaborating with his colleagues on planning units. I also liked how he uploaded resources for those units on the library web page. Oh, and the Book Review Podcasts! I'm stealing that idea. Awesome!--Brie

Mike modeled true professionalism, patience, and vision for the field of SLM. I appreciated his comments about giving students control and empowering them. Mike's dedication to authentic assessments prompted me to review my ninth grade assessments more specifically. I will definitely apply the framework of finding the 'right' reading at the secondary level. -Kelly

I found the interactive lesson perfect for 2nd grade. I can't use the Road Trip project exactly as it is, but I wrote down ways I'd adapt it for second as he was talking; same for some of the other cool ideas. The Tree Octopus and Explorers.com might look like too much for my school, but I think I'll still present it very briefly, because little learners are using the internet a lot. - Kim

I was going to say something very similar to Kelly, probably not as articulate, regarding his foresight of how teachers and teacher librarians need to provide certain learning opportunities for students that empower and engage them. I think this is a message we need to promote with staffs to encourage to review assessments and integrate technology. - Debbie

I loved the mix of technology with Reading Advocacy. I want to find a way to incorporate something similar this year (even though I am not a librarian yet). The two sites he shared--The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus and All About Explorers--are going to be put to use this year with my students. I have some pretty sharp ones, so I am looking forward to their discoveries and how they share those discoveries with their peers. - Jodi