Lots to do this morning, but I really couldn't help but take note of Al Smith's terrific reply to the idea of transforming our school libraries into 'learning commons'. Ever the wordsmith (no pun intended!), Al really gets to the heart of the matter--call your library whatever you want--but above all else--maintain the service and … Continue reading Part Two On Hold →

Google: The Great DisrupterCan't say I'm surprised...Buying energy rights? Releasing their own cell phone? Stealing news content from primary sources?Google is no longer your friendly little search engine and web content provider anymore.Prepare to read and laugh, cry, be appalled, overjoyed, whatever...just read.

OK. Here's another resolution that I guess is a resolution. I resolved to continue to blog once or twice a week (actually it was more like 2 or 3 times) but nevertheless I soldier on. I resolve to work towards developing my Netvibes page and my blog. While at times I get a little nervous … Continue reading Professional Autonomy is Killing Teachers…? →

To be straight up front, I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. I have never really made one or at least made one that was reasonable, obtainable and really relevant to my personal and professional lives.But... I was watching Dave Cormier go off about the semantics of definitions--specifically the use (overuse? misuse?) of the word … Continue reading Resolution? →

There area blogs and the there are blogs. Teachpaperless has had a profound influence on how I view and approach teaching, learning, students, and the future of public education (or life-long learning for that matter!). My favourite edublog every year!

This is what I've wanted to tell staff and students at LVR for the past two year, but couldn't find an effective means. Could this be it:Please feel free to see me for help using and navigating these resources for you and your classes (but basically, if you can use Google you can use a … Continue reading Electronic Resources: Your Best Bet (or Google is actually overrated…) →

Facebook is for personal. Educational (nee social) networks are for professional use. I really enjoyed Steve Hardagon's latest white paper on the role PLN and educational networks will have for educators in the years ahead. Good bye to overpriced, underperforming conferences...? A pretty quick and dirty read. Worth the twenty minutes.

Let the bookseer decide what to read next. Just punch in the author and title of a personal favourite and presto--after searching Amazon, Google, and Librarything--some suggestions. Admittedly, this hasn't worked for all titles I have entered...a work in progress, perhaps.

Leave it to 'Ideas' to stir the pot...The end of the concept of plagiarism as we know it? Maybe.Check out 'In Praise of Plagiarism'--just scroll down to November 12th broadcast to access the file.

Thanks to all the staff and colleagues that wrote and offered words of wisdom. I think that the problem with offering a 'Leave No Trace' zone is the same problem with 'Leave No Trace' while in a natural setting. Not everyone will adhere to this. Some will be looking for a place just to eat … Continue reading TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT…IN THE LIBRARY (REDUX) →