I first have to say that I was shocked to find that Cathy Nelson herself posted a comment on my blog! So cool! I am really enjoying her blog. It is interesting to get the view of someone who is a LMS and who is also well versed on all the latest technological developments. In Cathy Nelson’s February 20th blog, she had a very interesting post (two actually…and I debated on which to comment on as both are very interesting and caused me to really think long and hard about a few things.) I decided to go with: Impossible Challenge or Roadmap for Success? The post talked about her mentor Doug Johnson challenged readers to give reasons why your school’s tech should be turned over to librarians. She said “many see it as an impossible challenge. Others see the acknowledgment as an affirmation.” The post excited me because I feel this program is preparing me to be an LMS who has the technology skills needed to help teachers and students. As a Leo, I have always been a quiet leader among friends and co-workers. I am also someone who always considers the feelings of others. I think I could be a perfect fit for any library some day, though serving in my own library (the LMS is due to retire in a few years) would be most beneficial, as I have already gained the respect of most of my colleagues. I could see co-teaching opportunities and the potential for technology to be the missing link in achievement scores. It will infuse life into the curriculum, making old lessons more exciting, more interactive. This post really inspired me to do all that! I can also see the other side: those LMS who have been in the position for years and who may not be comfortable with technology. They may possibly see learning all they need to know as a hurdle, especially if they are nearing the end of their career. So much has changed in the library and in the world in such a short time, a tech savy person can barely keep up with it, never mind someone who views technology with caution and trepidation. I am so glad I found this site!
Interesting ideas! These are certainly issues worthy of discussion for the LMS field today.
ReplyDeleteI think because you are coming from previous experience as a classroom teacher it is easier for you to get "buy-in" from other teachers when you act as an LMS to collaborate with classroom teachers - definitely an advantage for you.