That Digital Librarian

 For this week's assignment we explored podcast platforms.  It is Spooky Season so  , we decided to create a podcast focused on haunted libraries. The process was enjoyable, and we had a great time with the research and conversation involved. We evaluated three podcasting platforms (Check out the evaluation of each platform below) - Podbean, Buzzsprout, and Anchor - and found them all to be user-friendly and similar in many ways. Ultimately, we chose Podbean for its user-friendly free version. It was extremely easy. Students would easily be able to do this in the classroom, library, or in their homes. We recorded our podcast on Zoom and easily uploaded the audio to Podbean, sparking our interest in exploring editing and sound effects in the future. We used the free version of Zoom as well. Zoom does give users the option to record the audio of different users separately. We decided we would not use this option. While Podbean suited our needs well, we noticed that their...

This week's assignment was to teach my classmates how to do something, and I couldn't think of a more timely and practical topic than Edpuzzle. Edpuzzle is an innovative and highly effective educational tool transforming how teachers engage with their students, both in the physical classroom and virtual learning environments. This blog post I'll explore what Edpuzzle is, why teachers need it, and how it can be a lifesaver when creating substitute teacher plans. What is Edpuzzle? Edpuzzle is an interactive video platform specifically designed for education. It allows teachers to transform traditional videos into engaging, interactive learning experiences. With Edpuzzle, educators can customize, crop, and add quizzes, voiceovers, and audio notes to any video content. This makes the learning process more interactive and enables teachers to monitor students' progress and gather valuable insights into their understanding of the material. Why is Edpuzzle Important for Tea...

In this week's assignment, we delved into the realms of Animoto, QR codes, and the fascinating world of cartoons and comics. Each of these tools offers unique opportunities, and I had the privilege of experiencing their creative potential firsthand. Book trailers have emerged as an ingenious way for librarians to pique students' interest in literature. They provide a sneak peek into the essence of a book, helping potential readers gauge whether it aligns with their interests. For my assignment, I chose to create a book trailer for "Concrete Rose" by Angie Thomas using Animoto. The entire process was remarkably straightforward. I downloaded images from Unsplash, a platform offering copyright-compliant visuals for public use. Ensuring that only images cleared for public use are utilized to avoid copyright issues. While the images I selected were free, there is an option to upgrade for additional image choices. I arranged the visuals with captions and carefully picked o...