One tip, or rather a frame of mind, I have picked up throughout this course is to keep the students at the heart of the job. I learned about so many tools and resources in this class, from makerspaces to virtual reality, but is in the way the students use these resources that our true purpose lies. Students are not just making neat stuff with magnets and pipe cleaners, they are practicing and gaining skills to help them be collaborative, critical thinkers and problem solvers. Students are not just having fun with VR or AR tools, they are immersed into new perspectives and engaging in meaningful learning experiences. It's not the actual tool or resource that is most important, but what a student can do, where they can go, what skills they can gain, and what learning experiences they have that matters.
I have also picked up on other useful ideas throughout this course. I plan on using blog shares, social media, and digital curation projects to advocate for the library and support teachers and parents. I will also continue to read relevant literature to stay on top of school librarianship trends. This course has helped to steer me in the right direction as I continue my career in the school library.
