Books recommended by Kim@library

[Sudha Konnanath]

Though I like browsing the internet and trying my luck at the new technologies, what I love bestest (a word frequently used by my kids – I correct them, they just ignore me) is to curl on the couch with a book. So for book lovers like me…..

We have added the following books to senior library professional collection. If you want them, please let me know ASAP. Already 2 books are loaned out.

A copy of these will be available in the primary and ECE libraries by next week.

1) Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms

Richardson, Will. 2006 SPR 371.33 RIC S166023024

2) "Don't bother me Mom-- I'm learning!" : how computer and video games are preparing your kids for twenty-first century success--and how you can help!

Prensky, Marc. 2006 SPR 794.8 PRE S166013024

3) Empowering students with technology

November, Alan 2001 SPR 371.33 NOV S165983024

4) Raw Materials for the Mind: A Teacher's Guide to Digital Literacy

Warlick, David. 2005 SPR 028.7 WAR S166063024

5) Redefining literacy for the 21st century

Warlick, David. 2004 SPR 371.33 WAR S165993024

6) A whole new mind : why right-brainers will rule the future

Pink, Daniel H. 2006 SPR 158 PIN S166003024

7) The world is flat : a brief history of the twenty-first century

Friedman, Thomas L 2007 SPR 303.48 FRI S166033024

Happy Reading!

[Beverley Stubbs]

This is great, Sudha... thanks. As well as reading Julie's name on page 501 of 'The World is Flat', she and her collaborators get a mention (though not by name) in the 'Did You Know' video http//dotsub.com/films/didyouknow20/index.php Visit her classroom to see authentic, exciting global collaboration in action!

[Julie Lindsay]

Sudha, I am so excited these books are now in the school! Thank you for posting this on the Ning.

As further encouragement let me tell you a little more about each book.
1. Will Richardson is an English teacher who gave up the classroom for consulting 2 years ago. Hos book is rich with classroom experience and wonderful information about using Web 2.0 tools. Will is also a wonderful speaker and advocate for new ways of teaching.
2. Marc Prensky is the author who coined the phrase 'digital native, digital immigrants'. He owns a software company that makes games...but don't let that put you off. I once owned a copy of this book...but it went moldy in our shipment from Dhaka.....however it is an inspiring book!
3. Alan November is one of my all time favourite authors and speakers. He is quite amazing in his concept of what it means to be a 21st century educator. You have to read this one!
4. and 5. If you do not know the work of David Warlick you cannot call yourself a 21st century educator....it is really that simple. David is a wonderfully warm person (I had dinner with him at NECC last June) and a classroom teacher also turned consultant. His roots are in finding solutions and sharing his findings. He coined the phrase 'the changing shape of information' and is owner of the blog portal 'blogmeister'. I would love to have David come to Doha as he is patient and accessible and understanding.....you have to read his books!
6. Dan Pink is promoting creativity as the new way to learn..and being a right brain person I tend to agree...read the book and see what you think. It has had mixed reviews but I think it is spot on......
7. Well, I apologize for being a little biased here, but as I was saying to Tom the other day.........Seriously, please turn to page 501 and read about our Flat Classroom Project and how if you are not doing it then it is just not happening....so come on, get inspired and do something!