Author Archives: diannawolf

CEBS Dispositions Values diversity – Willingly works with others from different ability, race, gender, or ethnic groups. Welcomes feedback and interaction with others. Listens carefully to others and respects the views of those perceived as different from self.Values collaboration. Actively … Continue reading →

Throughout all of my LME classes and field experience for my first Master’s in 2008-2010 to my Rank I in 2015-2017, I have observed in 3 different libraries from some of my favorite library media specialists.  I have taught classes … Continue reading →

Technology is my strength, and working in the library allowed me to share some of my technology resources.  While I have shared with students, I hope to continue to share with teachers in a more collaborative effort.  I have a … Continue reading →

Research begins to become a major part of education in middle school.  In 8th grade students begin using databases like the KYVL, but they do not know all the features, and need support.  This was one activity that I helped … Continue reading →

One aspect of working with students in the library includes exposing them to more resources like KhanAcademy for Math help.  This was very helpful for students needing more help with advanced Math classes.  Many of our students are taking advanced … Continue reading →

Working in the library is full of uncertainty.  You never know what you’ll be doing from day to day.  Some days I went into the library and there were 4 full classes meeting in different areas of the library, plus … Continue reading →

Many students were reading books for other classes, and asked if they could use those books for their book trailers.  I allowed them to do that, but also provided time to look for other books, as well as show what … Continue reading →

Since I was young, I wanted to read.  My mom would read to my brother and I before we went to bed, and when I was too young to read, I already had the desire to find books and dive … Continue reading →

I created a website for my school for technology integration.  It will continue to be a work in progress to fit the needs of the teachers in my school in order for the site to be used. BGJHS Tech Resources

Why Aren’t We Listening to Modern Educational Thinkers? My Prezi shows how Common Core Standards and standardized testing education is viewed in comparison to modern education reform.  One major difference is the curriculum and style of assessment.  While Common Core … Continue reading →