• CCLS

    Marketing & CCLS

    Although the Common Core is here to stay at least for now it is more important that every for librarians to continue to market themselves.  We have Common Core and…

  • Google

    Google Shortcuts

    Google Shortcuts (PDF) Google has created lots of shortcuts to help us search more effectively.  It has also included a research tool within Google Docs that has me giddy with glee.…

  • Google,  Web 2.0

    Apple vs. Android

    So I was reading a blog that did a nice job laying out public opinion on the Apple vs. Android discussion.  Should schools get iPads or Android Tablets?  Which is…

  • Coding,  Web 2.0

    HTML & CSS CodeAcademy

    Students are always asking me how to code HTML and CSS.  In the past there are very few places to send them to go step by step in understanding how…

  • Web 2.0

    Meograph: Timeline Creator

    Timelines are a staple in social studies and ela.  They help students keep track of dates and facts.  I have been searching for a good online-timeline creator for a while.…

  • Research,  Web 2.0

    Livebinders

    Quite awhile ago I talked about how I found the livebinders site a bit clunky.  Well I must revise my statement because the site has worked very well for several…

  • Gaming

    Wii in the Classroom

    So, I have been using the Wii in my library for the past 4 days and it has gone well. I must say my favorite games are those which are…