I some of the things I've been making as part of my Masters in Integrated School Library Media and Technology. Some of the pieces have been used in the library as part of my practicum; others are mock-ups for events I'd like to do in the future.
Most of the pieces in the portfolio were made with an amazing free program called canva.com. It is a real game-changer for anyone who makes flyers on a regular basis. I also love that you can make infographics, menus, postcards, and programs. It will make you feel like you learned how to be a graphic designer overnight!
Also included in the portfolio is a tutorial I made to solve a very specific problem. My daughter's school district bought iPads for every pre-K classroom...and then failed to provide the teachers with any training. As a result, many of the teachers have downloaded an assortment of passive apps that children can play during their free play time. This is not the purpose of tablets in the classroom! Children should be creating content with tablets, not just consuming it. Also, children should be playing during play time, not sitting in front of a screen!
I love my daughter's school librarian, but she doesn't have any more time than the teachers do to create this kind of training. So I took it upon myself to put a little something together. I hope my daughter's teacher finds it useful!
My practicum is wrapping up soon, and I'm sad for it to end. Hiring season is upon us, and I don't know where I'll end up, but I'm really excited for the next chapter (pun intended!) in my career.
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