Essential PLN

[Elfin]

Building my PLN habit for a long time. Due to my own personal matters (my dissertation & Chinese wedding), I have put it down for several months... So far, I can catch up most of it since November.

I have joined the YSL Online Conference 3 and the theme is on the design of future library.

The concepts of LEARNING COMMONS really inspires me alot on setting my own vision and definition of school library. The functions and programmes can be hosted in the library are various. The functions of library have beyond my imagination! I would love my library could allow pupils to collaborate, create and perform (share) together. However, I am waiting for this opportunity to build the new 21C library model.

I would love to spend more time on helping pupils to build the IL skills. One kid asked me if I could organize the IT workshop with them and surely I would love to do it only if I am allowed to do so... I felt terribly sorry when I turned down his idea.....

I saw students who are very creative in making the flash movies. He taught his friends how to make it and honestly, I would love to ask him to teach me as well. Library should be a place to allow students to share their skills and talents. It's their place..

Today is off, I went to the K-12 Online Conference site and did my personal learning again.

Kim pointed out a lot of 21C traits for pupils who should equip with, particularly flexibility and adaptability. It is important to provide the opportunity for students to build their global perspectives. I am thinking the Horizon Project and it's a very good chance for pupils to meet other students from the other part of the world and collaborate together with the use of new technologies.