Facebook Pages and Twitter

The power of social media is undeniably strong within this generation. As I searched Facebook Pages I saw that many libraries are using social media to promote literacy in a positive and relevant manner to the public and community.

Mrs. Albert's Library-Facebook Library Page of C.C. Ronnow Elementary
Promotes their library services.
Reading books using Facebook Live.
Promotes student literacy.
Shows library staff.
Promotes author and new books.

Laredo Public Libraries
Promotes city wide literacy events
Library itenary and hours
Story time events for the public
Clubs and Social Activities
Weekly or monthly literacy events
Library Media Centers for public.

Mission High School Library
Promotes their library services.
Promotes student literacy.
Shows library staff.

Neat fact: The high school in which I teach in also has their own library page. Our Martin High School Librarian, Mrs. Deborah Garza-Garcia, who is a Sam Houston Alumni, uses social media to promote literacy in a positive manner and has transformed our library into a fun, interactive and welcoming place for our students, faculty, and community. She promotes all their activities with her Library Club: Martin High School Library Club Facebook Page

In closing, social media if used correctly can be a tremendous positive tool for libraries and librarians to use.

I found that the Ed-tech leaders all promote technology and provide tips on how to integrate it into the content or library.

@kathyschrock is an educational technologist and EdTech Presenter.
Her tweets regarded edtech websites, updates on technological programs and apps. She made references to her blogs, and TECH Share Live.

New @DiscoveryEd Kathy’s Katch blog post is live for September. “Favorite tools for schools, part 1”


@lbraun2000 is a learning consultant, educator, librarian and teen advocate.
Tweets promote youth services, shares articles, mentions workshops, technology articles, and instructional technology tools.

“As teachers [& library staff], we must setup a classrm environment where students feel safe enough and brave enough to share their ideas. They should be able to trust that their classmates & their teacher will treat their ideas w respect and curiosity.” ascd.org/ascd-express/v…

@dwarlick is an ED tech leader.
Mr. Warlick's tweets shares podcasts, tips for encouraging students, youtube playlists, conferences. edublogger, and podcasts.

It’s out, after four years of reminiscing, writing and reading and re-writing, “A Quiet Revolution,” 40 years of tech in education. goo.gl/7Ff8Zg #edtech

@GwynethJones is the daring librarian and she happens to be my favorite on the list. Her tweets encompass and promotes student services, promotes literacy, the love of reading, conferences, novel, EdChats, and Twitter challenges.

Awww this is the SWEETEST! Thank you! I'm so glad she is loving the books! Does she seen the new Illustrated #HarryPotter books yet?! They are pretty cool!

@jimlerman is an educator, designer, author, and project director.
His tweets promote the implementation of media literacy, classroom strategies, and student achievement.

Tips to enhance the impact of Content Curation in eLearning via @edumorfosis sco.lt/5O1hBp

Feed readers are great technological tools that one can use to keep track of the different websites or blogs without having to go back and forth between web browsers. The Blog Reader that I decided to use was Feedly. I chose Feedly because of its simple and user friendly features. In contrast, I felt that the feeder NewsBlur was more challenging to use, since I am not as technology savvy, as I wish I was. Moreover, Feedly is an app that is very practical and easy to use, and it made it easier for me to access content and make collections of the articles, websites or topics that are of high reading interest for me. Another feature that I liked was that you can link it to your social media accounts, making it even more relevant to use along with them.

Blog: Mighty Little Librarian

http://www.mightylittlelibrarian.com/

The “Mighty Little Librarian” is a blog created by Tiffany Whitehead, who is a school librarian, who integrates technology in the library.

 I decided to follow this blog so that I can learn and read about what she does in her library. I really liked that she uses technology, which is ever so present in our lives, to make the library a fun and inviting place for readers!

Blog: Teen Librarian Toolbox

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/

The “Teen Librarian Toolbox” is a blog affiliated with the School Library Journal and it provides updates and important information regarding the literacy world.

I chose to follow this blog because it is multifaceted, it provides book reviews. Games, new and upcoming YA Literature, Reading projects, reflections and other important and relevant resources for young adult readers.

Blog: The Daring Librarian

https://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/

This blog really captured my attention, “The Daring Librarian” is written by Gwyneth A. Jones who is a teacher librarian and Ed Tech Leader. Jones’s blog is not on informative and filled with great tips and information, it is also very interesting and a fun read!

“The Daring Librarian” has become my new favorite blog to read, which is why I decided to follow it. Her posts are always an interesting read and quite informative. I really liked that she is also friends with fellow librarian and blogger Tiffany Whitehead!

 Blog: YALSABlog

http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/

This is the official blog of the Young Adult Library Services Association and the Blog Manager is Allison Renner. The YALSABlog is all about providing the latest information and new practices for library services; it offers resources for its members and library community.

I decided to follow this blog because it is relevant for Young Adult Readers, it raises awareness and facilitates innovation to and for its members and as a future librarian it is important to be up to date and emerged in what is important to and in the literacy community.

Blog: Librarian.net

http://librarian.net/

This blog is written by Jessamyn West, who is a librarian, writer and technology instructor and consultant. This is a really unique weblog by a librarian and it offers tips and important information.

I followed this blog because it is filled with great information for new librarians and media specialists in general. This blog is great and provides information on a range of topics like recommended reading lists, tips, relevant and important literary updates, and advice on mostly everything related to library services.

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