Blendspace

So I attempted to create a Blendspace to share information with second grade teachers. They are comparing texts and other forms of literature and wanted some related texts, movies, songs, etc. I was able to find sing alongs, ebooks, videos on Safari Montage, and some other things. I didn't do the best job (in my opinion) of putting the information into a Blendspace. It just didn't look very pretty. I did like how I could add text to explain what it is.

I found it similar to a Symbaloo (which I LOVE). I don't know that I will use Blendspace again. I prefer Symbaloo. : )

Google Drive Collaboration

I recently used Google Drive to collaborate with the fabulous Amy Keller and amazing Jaime Parker. They are two awesome librarians that I was grouped with by the super Suzanne Newell! We planned our 5 minute presentation for principals last week. It was so helpful to see each others' ideas, links, etc. pop up each time I visited. : ) Love collaborating!

I have worked with students using Drive, too. I share documents with them instead of having to make copies. Love it!

Google Forms

I love to use Google Forms! I have used them for so many things. I used it in the library to have students vote for books during our Tournament of Kids' Books during March Madness.
https://twitter.com/SilverLakeLib/status/446720416132788224

I also used it to make gifts for all of the teachers. I sent out a Google form to the staff. It had a list of everyone on the staff and a box where they could write one descriptive word. After I gathered all the names, I made a Tagxedo in the shape of a heart for each staff member. I hung them outside their doors as a Thanksgiving gift. It was so easy, efficient, and fun!


I have made student surveys this way as well. They help me gather information about book suggestions, experiences, genres, etc.

They are great!