Students have returned (YEA!) and the tempo of life has picked up. I think these are good things, as it means that lots of positive social energy presides over each and every day. It must be quite different to be an office worker, or a writer, or any number of other workers who are not blessed with the energies of children in their days. Though this large family of students can bring its own set of challenges, the reality of growth and learning preside.
Back to the library world:
New titles arrived over the summer and I have placed another large order for books that will come in by mid-September. I find that I buy a bit more fiction than non-fiction now due to the increased role of Internet and database research. I cannot keep current with information about a rapidly changing world the way the worldwide web can, and there seems to be so much good fiction that will appeal to students across the board. The collection will still provide plenty of informational access to younger students looking for colorful books about animals, insects, space, geography, and more, but the delivery of information is rapidly changing.
Soon you will see many lessons being taught with the aid of Smartboards or Mimios or other interactive whiteboards. Their ability to use the Internet, as well as incorporating manipulative highlighting and other interactivity, is exciting. New lessons will be more suited to the media savvy minds of our students, and will inevitably increase their engagement.
Here's to a great new year!
