Social Networking
I must say, this assignment was so enlightening!
I learned so much just by observing how everyone expresses their individuality
and love for their careers on twitter! The passion they showed these past weeks
for their jobs and professions was absolutely admirable! Before this assignment,
I was not a big fan of twitter or any social media sites because there is so
much drama involved but, there were many educational benefits to this
assignment that I am now an active twitter user.
I started following these individuals as instructed on the first
week of our summer courses which was after May 30th of 2018. It took
a while to choose who I would follow because there were certain guidelines we had
to follow for each person we chose. I could have followed several for each position
requested but I decided I wanted to focus on one specific individual per category
for the duration of this assignment and then branch out and follow others after
the summer courses were over.
Something I saw that I liked from all the people I was following was
how much they were willing to share information
with others. All had one specific goal in mind; sharing information that would make
them better professionals, how to make students more knowledgeable, and how educators
can make this happen. They also shared informational
resources and books that will help students and teachers understand and accept
our diverse student population and even help students with issues like
depression, bullying, and sexual orientation issues. That is why I plan to
share all of these useful resources with my colleagues because together we can achieve
so much more by working together for our students.
Each person has a fulfilled a unique
purpose for me. I enjoyed how Dr. Lesesne introduced her followers to so many
new titles. I was able to get a few titles for my own children and I can’t wait to get my hands on more. There
were books titles for so many different
occasions and settings that I felt like a kid in a candy store, I wanted them ALL!
I was specifically interested in an article she tweeted titled “Reading for Pleasure”,
it was short but very informational and essential for those who don't think reading is priority for learning. Dr.
Karin Perry’s "Sketchnotes" were amazing, I was amazed with how much these ladies
do, from working at the Library department at SHSU, reading books, writing books,
promote reading, attend conferences, and much more.
Jo Knowles, a writer and college
professor who has a true gift for writing and passing on her passion of books and
reading to others caught my eye in an instant. I read several biographies and
hers truly inspired me. Just the way she
wrote about her childhood made me imagine every single word she said in my head
as I do when I read a good book. Right then and there I knew she was the author
I would follow.
Something the professionals I followed
all had in common was the ability to support fellow authors and colleagues
fame. Many people only enjoy displaying and promoting their own work, but not them!
They promoted fellow authors’ work and congratulated them for doing an amazing
job. Being able to support fellow authors is a great way to show you are confident
in your own work and that together they and change the world of reading.
Not only did this assignment expose
me to a great amount of wonderful resources but it also inspired me be the best
I can be for my students. Times and trends are changing and as teachers we need
to keep up with modern society. We must teach students to accept diversity by
setting the example first. Exposing students to diversity in schools might be a
very sensitive subject. I am glad I was able to acquire an abundant amount of resources
and learn information that will facilitate learning for both students and myself as well.
Professionals Followed
on Twitter
Library Science Department
Dr.
Teri Lesesne - @professornana
- https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/reading-pleasure-research-overview/-research -research overview about reading for pleasure.
- http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/whole_story/2018/05/why_school_librarians_are_lite.html - article about how skilled school librarians greatly benefit teachers and students.
Dr.
Karin Perry -@kperry
- https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLL1ORHima/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=12qdbfzg5nvpp -sketchnote about the cons of genrefication
School Librarian
Tamara
Cox- @coxtl
- https://www.edutopia.org/article/neuroscience-narrative-and-memory?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=twitter -link on how retention of information is proven to be better when delivered in a narrative format.
Classroom Teacher
Donalyn
Miller-@donalynbooks
- https://twitter.com/donalynbooks/status/1012359411245854721 -principles of reading achievement and learning
Publishing Company
Random
House Kids-@randomhouse
- https://twitter.com/Loveofxena/status/1019551357097869319 -a truly inspiring book that promotes acceptance amongst diversity in school
- https://twitter.com/AgentPenfold/status/1018870902656847873 -this link goes to show how inspiring all students to do their best and to never give up is always worth it.
Young Adult Author
JoKnowles-@JoKnowles
- http://www.jacquelinedavies.net/blog/2018/6/2/excuse-me-sir-did-you-forget-something -giving the credit to the correct person
Literacy Organizatioin
YALSA-
@yalsa
- https://theoutline.com/post/5503/lgbtq-students-suffer-when-schools-leave-gender-out-of-sex-education?zd=1&zi=lz7hvab5 – LGBTQ students suffer when schools leave gender out of sex education.
