Mackie+Fritzmeier

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 * Monday **


 * Big Idea:** I am hoping to learn more about tools and solutions that I can not only use in the library/computer lab, but also with teachers in the building. Data has become such a huge part of our focus, that we are always looking for ways to glean better insights into our students needs and assessments.
 * Creating a Google Enhanced Classroom
 * This session took my knowledge of Google tools to a higher level. I hope to use Google docs for both classroom assessments and sharing information in my building
 * The easy website developments will help our teachers this year, as one of our goals in the building is to have teacher websites
 * It was great to hear ideas from other teachers, and not just the presenters
 * Thompson, D. (2009, October 6). Should We Teach Kids how to Google?. The Atlantic, Retrieved from** [] **
 *  Price, j. (2009). Digital revolution is happening outside the classroom. Univeristy of Madison Wisconsin News, Retrieved from ** [] **
 * Take This Book and Map It
 * Overview of Google Lit Trips.
 * Really cool way to integrate visual learners, and show kids the "real" places in books and stories
 * Will be using the Mem Fox "Posum Magic" Lit Trip this fall in collaboration with a first grade teacher.
 * Podcasting 101
 * While interesting, this was more instructional than presenting new ideas.


 * Tuesday **


 * Exhibits. Visiting the exhibits hall is one of the best experiences I had at the conference. I learned about new technologies, tools and had opportunities to use them hands on.**

The conference just solidified the clear and necessary need for all students to have opportunities to use new technology. While at the conference, such as at lunch, it was great to brainstorm with other librarians about ways to use new tools and share ideas. Our school is in a significant transformation, and I am excited to share what I learned with McMeen staff. And what is really great, is that our teachers are excited too!
 * Implications for your Classroom **