I plan on becoming a High School Library Media Specialist.
The standard I am using for this semester:
AASL Standards for the 21-st Century Learner
Incorporating technology into activities can benefit students with different learning styles.
For visual learners: having resources available for lessons filled with images, graphs and maps
Auditory learners: incorporating MP3 players into the school in addition to having a wide array of videos available
Kinesthetic learning: These types of learners "learn by doing" so incorporating role playing, games, experiments and models in addition to having students get up and get involved with lessons, not just sit still.
Hi Katherine!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in what you are pursuing because, to be honest, I am not very familiar with what Media Specialists do. I skimmed through the link with all the standards and I have a question or two about them.
You mentioned the different kinds of technology and digital images you would include to help students of all learning styles and abilities. I was wondering if you could pick one or two specific standards and elaborate on one or two lessons or projects you would do with a class? I'm asking this because I would like to learn more about what a Media Specialist does!
Thanks!
Thanks for your questions! Library Media Specialists wear many hats - they are responsible for teaching information and technology literacy with lessons on proper library use and research skills. In addition, they collaborate with other teachers to design and teach engaging lessons while integrating technology into the curriculum.
ReplyDeleteAASL standard:
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual,
visual, media, digital)in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
A lesson for a class starting research projects could be the creation of Inspiration concept maps, after seeing an example presented to them. They are ideal for visual learners because they make abstract ideas more visible and concrete.