Kim Cofino on becoming a 21st century educator

I’ve recently begun following the information musings of Kim Cofino at her blog, Always Learning. Kim is currently teaching at the International School Bangkok in Thailand as a 21st Century Literacy Specialist.  She describes her positions as follows:

I see this role as a bridge between the library and technology, and therefore, a key aspect of this position, which makes it different than a traditional technology facilitation position, is the strength of collaboration between all three teams.”

Kim has a lot of very interesting and informative posts concerning optimizing the classroom setting using Web2.0 technologies.  Some of our favorites are:

• Moving a Community Forward – Some thoughts on how they’ve been fostering a sense of community – using both online an offline channels – at ISB as part of their work.
• The First Steps Towards Becoming a 21st Century Educator – A few ways that teachers can start getting themselves familiar with Web2.0 technologies.
• The Technology Tool Box: Choosing the Right Tool for the Task – How to best match your goals with the right tools.
• Libraries and EdTech: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly – Why librarians and technology facilitators are a great match.
• Making Connections: Social Networking in the Elementary Classroom – How social networking tools and techniques can be leveraged in elementary schools.

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