I came across a cool vodcast that led me to this site: http://www.mindbites.com/

Here's the argument for using it as a teacher (really cool!):
http://3.gvt0.com/videosearch?q=jonathan+bermann&emb=0#q=mastery+learning&emb=0

It might not fit every discipline and content but it turns education on its head a bit. Kids do like to veg out after school...why not watch a lecture then instead of a TV show? The video is about 21 mins. and worth every one.

This could be cool resource - check it out. http://www.mindbites.com/

I picked up The Portable MLIS from Bird earlier this week with the intent to dig into it today. As I study the cover I notice it was edited by Ken Haycock - small world. It just so happens that last month I exchanged emails with him as I collected data for Dr. Small. Now that's cool!

I came across a great book for diversity. What a Family! by Rachel Isadora. Thought it best to make a note of it lest it leave me...

As an aside - I'm in the throws of a second fieldwork with Mr. Nabinger and working with Dr. Small on a NYS study. I'm having a great time - I just need to put all my hobbies aside. My goal for next week is to join LMNet list serve and join CNYMS. $15 bucks - bam.

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So here I am on blogger.com. There's something slightly daunting about the first run - but equally satisfying. To kick things off I've come across the following video "Will Google's Book Scan Project Transform Academia?" on youtube. It features James Duderstandt, President Emeritus at the University of Michigan as a member of the Educational Power Panel Discussion in New York, NY (City University of New York (CUNY)) via FORA.tv.

Now more than ever it is imperative to consider the mission of the librarian vs. the library. Check out They Named the Building After Us: The Library as Conversation from R. David Lankes onVimeo. http://conversant.ning.com. I love it when the stars align.

Spring,

Kate