“Knowledge not shared remains unknown.” Luigi L. Lemoncello (p 54) Everyone should know about this book, and so I am sharing it with you, our faithful readers. Why I Picked It Up: The credit for this one goes to Amazon. It was one of those “You might like this…” selections and, intrigued by the word “library” […]
Technology
App/Website Review: Snapguide
In education, we are the kings and queens of repurposing, and in no place is that a truer statement than in the realm of technology. We are amazing at taking apps and tools that were created for the general public and manipulate them to become educational! Snapguide is one of those tools. I’m so glad […]
Book Review: Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, by Kwame Alexander
Why I Picked It Up: My youngest son is interested in music. He has been playing the guitar for a year and a half and is positive he will be a rock star when he’s older. As we were exploring Amazon’s recommendations for us, this book appeared. Rhys was automatically interested so we peeked inside. That’s […]
Book Review: Lincoln’s Grave Robbers, by Steve Sheinkin
Why I Picked It Up: To be honest, I thought I was getting an historical mystery. I LOVE a good historical mystery! But, the thing about history is that it is made up of stories, and so while it wasn’t what I expected, I loved it! Why I Finished It: Mr. Sheinkin has done what […]
Book Review: Half Upon a Time, by James Riley
Why I Picked It Up: Fairy tales. Actually, it goes back a little further than that. In preparation for one of our most popular sessions, Jessica was at the bookstore and I got a text with a picture of this book cover. Beanstalk, kid in a tunic, a play on the traditional fairy tale opener – […]
Smash-able App: ThingLink
This is quite possibly one of the most versatile apps/websites ever invented. Bold statement? Yes. But so true! Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with teachers on two different campuses during their planning periods to suggest ways to incorporate more student technology. ThingLink was at the top of the (short) list I shared […]
