Category Archives: Children & Technology

Are you listening?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jeanette Larson

I have been an avid consumer of audiobooks since I started my professional career. Secret: I never took children’s literature in library school. It was never offered at the times when I could attend classes 45 miles and a 90 … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio books, Blogger Jeanette Larson, Children & Technology, Children's Literature (all forms), Professional Development, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Resolved!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Eva Mitnick

Those of us who are both eternally imperfect and wildly optimistic tend to make New Year’s Resolutions.  When I started listing my resolutions, most of them fell into one basic category: Learn More! What do I want to learn?  Fun, … Continue reading →

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Try it! Or, Digital Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on November 24, 2012 by angelaNS

Six months ago, I was on the other side of this digital divide.  When I read posts from librarians that seem outraged about using eBooks or book apps in storytime, I can hear myself echoed in those sentiments.  But I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, Blogger Angela Reynolds, Children & Technology, Digital World, eReaders/eBooks | 11 Comments

IT People–Children’s Librarians In Disguise?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

In the tradition of My Father the Dog by Elizabeth Bluemle, I offer this observation. I’m pretty sure library IT people are children’s librarians in disguise. Unfortunately, I do tend to agree with many of my colleagues that it can … Continue reading →

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Back to school

Posted on November 8, 2012 by angelaNS

It has been a long time since I was in school; a long time since I took an actual course on anything. Tons of workshops, intensives, day-longs, etc., but not a course! Well kids, I’m back in school! I am … Continue reading →

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The Pink Aisle Invaded My Library

Posted on October 13, 2012 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

As you may have heard, getting women into STEM careers is a major concern these days. From 2008-2018, projected job growth is 17% for science, technology, engineering, and math fields, versus 9.8% for other fields. However, as of 2009, STEM … Continue reading →

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Apptastic Resources

Posted on September 8, 2012 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

How do you decide which apps to purchase? With limited time and budgets, many youth librarians are looking to app review sites and other sources to help them decide which apps are worth giving a try and possibly adding to … Continue reading →

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Early Learning and Technology

Posted on June 16, 2012 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

Nurtureshock, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, is a valuable resource for anyone who works with children.  In it, the authors look at recent studies done about children through teens, particularly ones that challenge common wisdom. In the penultimate chapter, … Continue reading →

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