35 Hours DONE!

1.  Am I able to effectively teach a high school library lesson?
  After really questioning myself (and being very nervous about this), I found out that I can teach high school library lessons. I did it this week!  I actually taught a high school English lesson on research.  This was a huge step for me because I am an elementary teacher.  I just had to have a game plan.  I developed my lesson plan with the guidance of Ms. Becky, and I developed my lesson which turned out to be very effective.  Students were attentive and completed the work successfully.  So, I feel that I met my objectives!


2.  What do I like best about high school?

I never thought I would EVER say this, but I really do like high school.  I think it is their maturity levels.  I never realized how much students change over the summer of their 8th grade year.  I remember some of these same kids in middle school.  They are SO different than they used to be.  They are much easier to talk to, and they understand well-placed sarcasm if ever needed.  I asked Ms. Becky what she likes best about high school, and she said the flexible schedule.  I can totally see this too!  Ms. Becky is not bound by as tough a schedule as I am in the elementary library.   I am a teacher's planning period whereas Ms. Becky is a collaborative partner.

3.  Has the position of librarian become more of a technology position?

I already knew the answer to this question before I asked it.  I definitely think that the position of librarian has become more of a technology position.  I have personally witnessed this during my hours in the library with Ms. Becky.  We have been all over the high school handling various technology issues.  Ms. Becky fully agrees with my opinion.  She loves it though because she loves technology!


Today was a great day!  I realized that I'm not as scared of teaching high school as I once thought I was. Would I accept a high school librarian position?  Probably not.  I still really love teaching the younger kids!