Let's Collaborate! by Rachel Simoni

Educational Technology

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 17:50:24 UTC

I do my best to stay up to date with the most relevant (to our students and the curriculum) technology.

I can help by working with you or your class on:

A new technology platform
Understanding digital literacy and safety

Curriculum Development Support

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 17:50:24 UTC

Need ideas for your next lesson plan or project? Work with me to find resources and brainstorm creative approaches to your curriculum. Let's collaborate to make your syllabus more engaging and meaningful.

Thinking Outside the Box

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 17:59:01 UTC

As a librarian, my mission is to, "Improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in my community.” (Lankes 17)

If you have any other thoughts of how you would like to work together, please reach out.

Let's Teach a Unit Together

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 18:05:49 UTC

Anything to do with literacy or STEM, you can count me in.

To see some pictures of previous projects I have collaborated on, take a look at my page here. (note this is not yet live)

To get a sense of some of more possibilities, take a look through this link.

Inquiry

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 18:51:21 UTC

Inquiry is such a powerful learning tool, but can be challenging to do on our own. I would love to work through a unit of inquiry based learning with you and your class.

In your inquiry unit, I can help guide students to ask good questions and find personalized resources.

Professional Development

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 19:16:37 UTC

Community Connections

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 21:17:21 UTC

If you would like to include the wider community into a unit you are planning, I can help.

I have collaborated with the following communities previously and would be happy to connect you.

Agricultural education
Bear awareness
Local government
Local Library
Indigenous communities
Environmental agencies

Finding Resources

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-26 21:40:58 UTC

In a sea of information, I would love to help navigate you to some powerful resources.

Let's Work Together!

rachelsimoni — 2024-02-27 17:03:03 UTC

Two reasons for you:

Learning- Lets work together to increase student learning, reaching every student.
Fun- Having both of us work on a unit will be more enjoyable for us and the students.

Don't just take my word for it! Take a peak at some things academics are saying:

“It has been demonstrated that, when librarians and teachers work together, students achieve higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem solving, and information and communication technology (ICT) skills.” International Federation of Library Association p.60

"Collaboration has been a profound and exciting partnership that nurtures curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and celebrates diverse thoughts and expressions." Armstrong, Lila.; Coull, Sarah