I am three weeks within my summer vacation. It is suppose to be a time of relaxation and lazy days. I do get a nap in during the day but I am on a quest. I am looking for new ideas to energize my library program and my librarian career.
I started this quest looking into Personal Learning Networks. The more I researched about PLN's the more I realized I was missing out on untapped resources. So I decided to join Twitter and Classroom 2.0. I thought I already have a Facebook page why do I need another social network to manage. These two social networks are proving to be beneficial. I am learning a lot from a network of educators, librarians and technology integrators.
I also decided to blog about my quest. While I was creating my blog, I was looking at what other librarians were blogging about. I instantly became a blog stalker. I would read one librarian's blog and that would lead me to another fabulous blog. I am eager to learn about lessons, technology and new books.
While I was reading different blogs, I came across an interesting article written by Librarygirl. She wrote about the Zombie Apocalypse. After reading the article, I quickly discovered that I was becoming a Zombie Librarian and I had to change. Life in the library was getting comfortable and easy and it is time to do something different. I need to do something different.
My quest is just beginning and I am loving the adventure. Now I spend my mornings and afternoons, reading blogs, articles posted on Twitter and joining free webinars. (I still get my nap in on occasion.) I check Twitter just as much as I check Facebook. I am getting organized and inspired. My students are in for a great adventure and I can't wait. I am learning lots of new ideas this summer from this great network of librarians. This quest is going to be awesome!
Would love to be a part of your PLN! Just followed you on Twitter. Happy future collaborating!
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