Making Connections and Finding My Why
This post is week 2 of 8 in the #8WeeksofSummer Blog Challenge for educators. One thing that really changed in 2020-2021 for me, was making connections through collaboration with my peers. Since I didn't have the constraint of needing to remain in the physical space of my library, I was able to collaborate and participate in my campus's daily activities. It changed my whole outlook on how I could improve my role as librarian. I was able to reignite my passion for instructional technology and working directly with teachers on technology integration. Finally, I felt that connection; I was a pivotal part of my campus. As an ally and an asset to my team, I secured my role on campus. I pushed myself to grow beyond the role of librarian that I had always known. Role Improvement #1: Attending Weekly Teacher Meetings During our time of virtual learning, I was able to attended our weekly Teacher CLCs (collaborative learning communities.) These sessions w...