Technology: The Most Personal Challenge

Throughout my MLIS tenure I have struggled with the technology requirements. These personal and academic battles have granted me plenty of empathy and insight. That understanding has altered my teaching strategies for the better -- I have become much more skilled at explaining the underlying structure and practical applications of online programs. Furthermore, I will be glad when I can truly say that I understand the use of XML as a format for structured design on the web. Demonstrating that skill will be a personal triumph; it may be as professional boon as well.

Presenting Book Talks in Fiction and Non-Fiction to Elementary Dtudents

These book talks were created as enrichment for an elementary audience after a long talk with some reading specialist friends. As I have crafted and talked with friends who teach, a few traits have emerged as most important for kids. I feel like this was my most challenging and applicable product from LIS 565: Children's Lit.
http://students.washington.edu/ktwheels/public_media/booktalks.ppt

From there, you'll be able to see and play the presentation with individual audio in every slide.

Integrating Information and Technology Access for Multi-lingual and Disabled Patrons

This has been an issue near and dear to me, both professionally and personally. Here are two productions that I hope will aid in bridging the gap between libraries and patrons with specialized access needs.
http://students.washington.edu/ktwheels/public_media/AccessAbility.ppt
http://students.washington.edu/ktwheels/public_media/GoodSite.ppt

Finding Places Where Technology and Information Intersect

I'd be remiss if I did not include a piece on Intellectual Freedom and Accessibility.
In a country that prides itself on freedom and a profession that strives for excellence in information and providing access, this cannot be left out:
http://students.washington.edu/ktwheels/public_media/Intellectual_Freedom_and_Acceesibility.ppt

A Story Within a Story: Compiling My MLIS Years

Each of these entries expresses a portion of my learning since the MLIS journey began in 2005.

My storytelling efforts express creativity. Please click here for samples from my Spring adventures with Jenine Lillian: http://storytellingkjersti.blogspot.com/

These videos showcase my love of story, kids and teaching! It was also a challenge to learn the distinction between telling a story rather than simply reading it.