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Archive for March, 2008
Just finished reading “Centers for Learning: Writing Centers and Libraries in Collaboration”
I just finished reading Centers for learning: Writing centers and libraries in collaboration / James K. Elmborg and Sheril Hook, Publications in Librarianship No. 58. I’d give it a solid B and would add it to a recommended reading list for anyone interested in the learning commons model. I was hoping for [...]
Posted by Laurie on March 31st, 2008 under Laurie speaks! | Comment now »FCU: Fact Checkers Unit
Hey, it could happen…
The Fact Checkers Unit part could happen, not the whole Bill Murray hanging out with guys who have broken into his house. Need to be realistic here.
FCU: Fact Checkers Unit on FunnyOrDie.com
More of my thoughts on the potentials of bullying in Facebook
Joan asked for some clarifications on my comments about the bullying potential of Facebook, so here it is.
With the “ignore” feature, you have the online version of the shunning and excluding technique favoured by teenaged female bullies. Unlike boys, where bullying is usually manifested through physical violence, girls who bully engage in shunning, exclusion, [...]
My apologies, I was hacked
Thanks to the quick email from Dale, I found out that I had been hacked. I’m really sorry for any inappropriate words and links that have shown up in peoples’ RSS feeds! I had no idea that they’ve been going out the last two days. EEK!!
I’ve installed the newest version of WordPress [...]
Library Alphabet — L stands for Loan Period
You thought I was going to say “L stands for libraries,” didn’t you? Nope, I’m going for “loan period” on this one. After all, the video rental stores have trained everyone to be aware of when things are due back with the lending institution! If you think our fines are tough, try [...]
Posted by Laurie on March 26th, 2008 under Library Alphabet | 1 Comment »Facebook doesn’t feel like hanging out in the library, am I missing something?
Well, I finally joined Facebook. Made lots of friends happy.
I decided to try it out after that student at Ryerson used as his defense, against charges of cheating, that an online study group with Facebook is just like meeting in the library and working on it with friends. Just like the library, huh?
Well, [...]
My Evaluation of Instruction for my Practicum
The following essay was part of my Practicum to graduate with my Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
Please note that I have purposely omitted the link to the recorded lesson to protect the privacy of those who were so willing to participate in this session. Upon request, I may provide the link provided you [...]
My Evaluation of Learning for my Practicum
The following essay was part of my Practicum to graduate with my Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
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Assignment #7: Evaluation of Learning
For a library instructor, this is the hardest part of the entire Practicum process. How do I evaluate whether or not the students learn anything when I do not assign them course marks? [...]
Posted by Laurie on March 18th, 2008 under Laurie speaks!, Published, Writings | Comment now »My Report on the Use of Media for my Practicum
The following essay was part of my Practicum to graduate with my Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
Please note that I have purposely omitted the link to the recorded lesson to protect the privacy of those who were so willing to participate in this session. Upon request, I may provide the link provided you [...]
My Description of Learners Essay for my Practicum
The following essay was part of my Practicum to graduate with my Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
Please note that I have purposely omitted the link to the recorded lesson to protect the privacy of those who were so willing to participate in this session. Upon request, I may provide the link provided you [...]
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