The school library is constantly evolving. Therefore, we need the most efficient technology tools to help us organize, analyze, and utilize the continuous inundation of new resources being created for leading educators and technology innovators. One of the best tools to keep abreast of the most current educational best practices is to create a Twitter PLN (Professional Learning Network). My PLN allows me to stay attuned to current trends and best practices. A Twitter PLN can be created by participating in educational Twitter chats geared to your field of expertise. Here are a few that I find to be very informative: #nctlchat, #tlchat, #edchat, #edtechchat, #tlap, and #edcamp. I also use TweetDeck to keep track of multiple and simultaneous chats. This allows me to be an active participant in chats that occur at the same time. Based on the educators and administrators that participate in various chats, I decide who to follow and allow in my PLN. A great blog about TweetDeck and educational chats can be found at http://www.theedublogger.com/2014/06/25/twitter-chats/.
Other technology sites that are beneficial in managing the school library are as follows:
Google Drive www.google.com/drive/index.html
edWeb.net www.edweb.net/LMC
Free Tech for Teachers www.freetech4teachers.com
Pinterest www.pinterest.com
Livebinders www.livebinders.com
More useful tools can be found at Edudemic: Connecting Education and Technology blog http://www.edudemic.com/50-education-technology-tools-every-teacher-should-know-about/
Technology is there to help us with a wide range of tasks, including management and professional development. And it is constantly evolving, so dive into your Twitter PLN and chats so you will have the most up to date educational information and tools for your success. I look forward to meeting you during our educhats!
