Liz Sarti- LIS 724

 Active Learning 5/30/24                                                                              Active Learning Image Source: Vectezzy.com                                                                            My active learning introduction This week we explored on what active learning is all about. In the Center for Educational Innovation  article describes this strategy perfectly, " Active learning refers to a broad range of teaching strategies which engage students as...

Digital Space 5/23/24                                                                      My digital map                                                             Image Source: Motion Array  Generation Y or Millennials I had to research which technology generation I am in. I have been told Generation Z, but I just found out that I am not. When I look up Generation Y is we are start of the change in internet, tech-savvy and starting with social media coming to light.  An interesting thought is that Generation Y did not keep up it's name sake, the Millennials name have stayed strong...

Technology Impact: Instagram  May 19th, 2024                                                                       My personal journey with Instagram Starting point with technology I grew up with little to no technology in my house. My parents did not believe in the internet and when the internet was needed, I walked to the library. Sometimes I would stay at school to finish homework to use the internet. Back then I would need to use a dial phone to call my parents to pick me up. At a young age I did learn to work the tv and the DVD player. Which was nothing fancy, the DVD player was with the tv. One day the DVD was not working, so I played around with the DVD to make sure the movie worked. Which the movie finally then did play. Then I knew technology was for me. This new day...

Exploring Technology Integration  May 15th, 2024 Imagine the first day of school sitting at a table, look around, what is in front of you? Anything stand out? Any materials that you brought would help in the first class? Is there a chalk board? Pen and paper to write with?                                                                  Image Source: Curiosity of Dreamtimes                                                                 SAMR Model   I choose to explore on the SAMR Model. This model stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and...

Introduction May 8th 2024 Hello Everyone!  My name is Liz Sarti and I am excited for this summer class. I am currently pursing a dual masters degree in library science and youth literature. I have added in education to my degree because I love working with children and I have been in the education field for 15 years.                                                                                Author's Image A back story is that when I was in middle school, a librarian needed help with books, story time and shelving books. I was lucky enough to have some free time and I was able to help this librarian out. While helping her out, I shelved books, helped in checking out books and finally participated in a story time. I was only able to help the librari...