I spent the afternoon yesterday trying to get a projector to work in my library. I want to show videos I have found on the internet that promote new released books or have book talks by authors or to show TumbleReaders to primary kids.
I have a projector screen mounted in place from last year so it determines where I project the images. It is also in the best place in the library. Because of the distance from where the projector must sit it is a distance of about 8 feet to the nearest computer. (A circle station of 6 computers.) I went out and purchased a 15 feet long DB9 plug and 12 meter long 3mm plug for audio. (I learnt these name from the London Drugs and Future Shop computer people. I took the two pictures I have included in this blog with me on my camera.) So I got back to the school and realized I need the video information from the hard drive to go to the monitor and the projector. So back I went to the computer store but with no success. I need a specialty store. I guess what I really need is our techy. That could take 2 weeks though. I will also show my principal as he is pretty techy about these things. I am just frustrated because I want to get started with promote new released books and have book talks by authors and to show TumbleReaders!
Now I am thinking ... with the limitations I have with access to technology in my library, how can I teach multiliteracies. I am forced to think about what multiliteracies is. Are?
I will ask for a techy today (for both schools, as the problem is the same at both) and move on to Lit circles. I am doing this with one class (grade 3). I watched the fourth module last night and it had interesting information on teaching lit circles. I am going to do mine with graphic novels that I know these kids are interested in. I will let you know how this goes.
Movong on.
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