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Episode 7: Libraries and Expanding Opportunities for Students
From Let's Talk EdTech · Hosted by Elkhart Instructional Coaches
Episode summary
In this episode of Let's Talk EdTech: Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she does day to day, how she uses the library to engage teachers and students, and ways you can interact with your librarian to expand on class instruction. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What does a media specialist do?
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Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she does day to day, how she uses the library to engage teachers and students, and ways you can interact with your librarian to expand on class instruction. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What does a media specialist do? 1:52 Developing a curriculum for the library 2:58 Technology in the library 4:12 Curating materials for teachers and students 6:22 Partnering with the local public library 8:04 Book tasting and guided reading circles 10:48 Indiana's read aloud committee 12:19 Reading as "windows, mirrors, a…