https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn Chapter 4 is about beginning the job of a media specialist. What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities? en-us 2018-09-11 01:06:38 UTC 2025-12-18 17:51:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723289722 Challenges: New building, new ideas ]]> 2021-09-08 01:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723289722 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723290312 scheduling different buildings intro to library classes]]> 2021-09-08 01:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723290312 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723290566 Being pulled away from the library to help elsewhere in the school

]]> 2021-09-08 01:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723290566 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723291711 Establishing routine and relationships with teachers/faculty/students]]> 2021-09-08 01:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723291711 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723292997 After summer storage!]]> 2021-09-08 01:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723292997 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723297281 Setting the procedures & routines for the library. Working to accomodate students, staff, and families, while also setting boundaries.]]> 2021-09-08 01:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723297281 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723298220 Meeting and connecting with staff

establishing routine

learning students names 

setting up a maker space]]> 2021-09-08 01:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723298220 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723300331 Having enough time to perform library responsibilities outside of teaching time. ]]> 2021-09-08 01:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723300331 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723300939 Can't do everything or be everything for everyone. ]]> 2021-09-08 01:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723300939 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723301591 There is a lot of freedom in choosing what the lessons are to meet the standards]]> 2021-09-08 01:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723301591 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723304021 As a new staff, reset the library program!]]> 2021-09-08 01:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723304021 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723304425 Honoring previous librarians.]]> 2021-09-08 01:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723304425 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306181 Create a welcoming space that the kids enjoy spending time in.

]]> 2021-09-08 01:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306181 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306241 How the heck do I decorate this place? I'm not creative!]]> 2021-09-08 01:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306241 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306897 Doing enough research on the school district and knowing when improvement/innovations are needed. Keeping "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" in mind.]]> 2021-09-08 01:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723306897 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723308516 More flexibility in teaching the curriculum. More opportunities to implement creative learning environments. ]]> 2021-09-08 01:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723308516 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723324278 Getting to know everyone in the building and what they do -- it's highly important to figure that out if you're going to build relationships and grow your program/get buy-in]]> 2021-09-08 01:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723324278 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723326487 teaching about other language, connecting with the culture students ]]> 2021-09-08 01:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1723326487 https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1733002414 Opportunities: 

Refresh the media program and material collection with a differing perspective and new energy! 

Spend time building connections with students and staff (can also be considered a challenge but a worthwhile one!) 

Create a space that is uniquely your own while considering and accommodating your specific learning community

Challenges:

Establishing a respected presence and voice

Acclimating to a new environment, accepting new values, coming into an unfamiliar climate, etc.

Deciding what tasks, responsibilities, and projects to prioritize

Pushing/bettering/changing the program while honoring what's already been accomplished and the people who made it possible (not "stepping on toes" but not remaining stagnant for the sake of pressured decency)]]> 2021-09-11 22:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jchill/ch79my2ozzvn/wish/1733002414