Like it or not, the school
year is upon us. It is up to us to make
it what it is. It can be an awesome time
or a complete drag. I don’t know about
you, but my plan is to create a space that students fight to get into. That means it will look inviting, with
comfortable seating, zones for different kind of learning, even pleasing
music. I just received some new bean bag
chairs that I know will be moved all over the library as students find the
“just right” spot to work. They will sit
their with what ever device supports their leaning, their own or one of my
laptops or ipads. They will relax into
working with the background music that will be playing on the sound system I
put in. They will cluster around the
charging centers I have in several sections of the library. Some will even hang over the circulation desk
enjoying the conversation that often occurs there when my assistant and I get
together! I will be sure there are books and resources that reflect what
students want and need.
I will be sure that my
attitude is always one of interest enthusiasm and openness so that any student
will feel as though they can ask for help or even conversation. I will always
remember that the child in front of me may need a supportive adult much more
than the correct answer and that this time in the library will be the bright
spot in an otherwise every bad day. I
will approach my faculty with collegial pleasure and find tools and resources
that will make their teaching more enriching and engaging for students. In return, they will easily approach me to
ask for collaborative teaching opportunities and even play in the media center.
In short, I will make sure
that this is the worst best school year ever! I hope that you feel the same way, too.
Try and make sure you find the joy in every single day.
Try and make sure you find the joy in every single day.
Happily yours,
Liz
1 comment:
I choose joy too!
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