Monthly Archives: February 2012

Teachers’ Perspectives on Learning Technology

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

The Media Awareness Network (MNet) recently released the third part of its report, Young People in a Wired World. Phase III focuses on how teachers see the situation, and includes their perception of the state of affairs and ways to … Continue reading →

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Bursting the K-12 Bubble

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

So much has been written over the past two decades about how to put technology at the centre of learning, yet after all of these years not much has changed. Despite the breathtaking change in the social context of the … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Read Pathfinder

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Freedom to Read Week is February 26 to March 3, 2012 Libraries play a critical role in defending the freedom to read. Defending intellectual freedom is one of the foundations of librarianship. “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion … Continue reading →

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Super Conference Reflections: Knowledge-Building Centres

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Third in a series of reflections on my Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2012 experience. I have presented at Super Conference many times over the years, and many times with Carol Koechlin, whom I count as a mentor. Carol is … Continue reading →

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