https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy The pandemic has forced monumental changes in our practice this year. Are there any changes that are worth keeping when we are able to return to more normal school patterns? en-us 2021-04-27 20:36:33 UTC 2021-05-05 13:06:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493482694 We eliminated physical book browsing this year and instead put most of the collection into lists based on genre or theme that students could access via the catalog. While ultimately it will be better for students to be able to look through the shelves again, one unexpected benefit has been that many older books that likely would be passed over for better-looking new books have been checked out this year. ]]> 2021-05-05 12:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493482694 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493498788 I'm sure we'll continue to maintain the resource lists in the catalog, and continue to add digital resources (video tutorials, etc.) to the library website.]]> 2021-05-05 12:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493498788 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493517609 Many students showed strong self-advocacy, seeking us out as an extra resource for assistance with work or to cope with the difficulties or oddities of school in pandemic times.]]> 2021-05-05 12:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493517609 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493530204 Students showed an advanced level of empathy, maturity, and focus.  Students discovered that they are stronger than they ever imagined, turning to intrinsic motivation, learning how to find happiness within themselves instead of from outside sources.]]> 2021-05-05 12:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493530204 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493571022 The new website has been a huge benefit because we can immediately respond to a need of a teacher or student and update the website, allowing for everyone to benefit from the information.
Another surprise was the Learning Ally audiobook service.  Teachers and students were both using this tool.  The benefit is that it is one consistent platform for everyone to use for audiobooks.]]> 2021-05-05 12:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493571022 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493589990 Learning Ally Audiobooks
Google Sites for website
Encourage students to request books digitally.]]> 2021-05-05 13:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493589990 https://padlet.com/greatschools/d0c3u346a8970igy/wish/1493607805 Website (including instructional videos)
Learning Ally Audiobooks
Individual student support (including virtual)
Resource Lists
ILL Book Requests


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