I have just started ETL 503 Resourcing the curriculum and have already found some of the readings intriguing. Johnson and Lee's articles are discussing the changing face of libraries.
Johnson shared some interesting ideas of where libraries are heading such as having spaces and equipment to allow the students to create their own visual and audio materials as well as spaces to present them in. This is an exciting idea and you could see children actively being involved in the library. This would rub many teachers the wrong way because if this is going on in the library there is no way that it can a quiet and silent area. But even as i reflect on this at school camp the boys were making videos for youtube and if we could curb that enthusiasm and direct it to educational and information purposes.
Some other ways that i think would be interesting but also make me cringe a little are games for recreation and information, and allowing students to bring their own device such as ipods. This seems like opening a door that could be hard to control with students able to access whatever they want and when they want. It also makes it harder to control what the students are doing. But on the other hand if we allow it will it take away a portion of the forbidden fruit aspects of playing games and surfing the web.
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