Discussion Forum

I enjoy listening to Martine Ellis' Teaching Space Podcast . It allows me insight into the world of teachers which is invaluable as a librarian who works with schools and teachers. I have been interviewed by Martine a couple of times now, the first time was back in 2018 Why it's time to get to know your school librarian . The second was recently when I spent some time talking to her about the importance of understanding your own journey with Professional Development (PD). Leading your Own Professional Development Our topic for discussion this month will be how you find your PD path. What do you want or need from your own PD? How do you decide what you need to focus on? Do you have a plan? Where do you look for appropriate PD? What are your go-to resources? Do you need more? What can't you find?

This discussion took place on The FOSIL Group website. Please click this link to find out how to join in the conversation. In collaboration with The FOSIL Group , we have obtained special permission to freely download Empowering Students to Inquire in a Digital Environment by Barbara Stripling from the book School Librarianship: Past, Present and Future. This discussion is now open on The FOSIL Group forum during March. Please sign up for their forum on The FOSIL Group website to join in the discussion. This discussing will accumulate in a free webinar Q&A session with Barbara Stripling , one of the pioneers of learning through inquiry.

As “research it yourself” becomes a rallying cry for promoters of outlandish conspiracy theories with real-world consequences, educators need to think hard about what’s missing from their information literacy efforts. Please read this article in time for our April (moved from March) discussion. It can be found here. This discussion is now open. See comments below. If you want to know more about how to join in please check out my FAQ page or please just ask.