Kim Cofino on becoming a 21st century educator

4 June 2009 in From the Field by Kate | View Comments

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.