My Digital Inventory
Jen Cheatham
ViSiOn of TeChnoLogy
Technology is changing our life. 20 years ago, the library faculty meeting was: Should we have internet connection for the computers in the library? 20 years later, we are discussing should we block the facebook? Technology infiltrates our life, it makes our life easier, it makes learning easier, quicker and more accessible. It suits for different types of learners, different types of purpose from different parts of the world. The world is changing as the change of technology, we will see where it leads us and it won't be a long wait. It is not a science fiction movie, it is REAL!
Technology is going to change the way of communication and learning. Books are going to be digital and promotion reading will move to online social media. As a 21st century learner, we have different access of learning and internet make it possible. I am ready to try different digital approach of learning and communication and apply it on all my jobs in Pinkerton.
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My Role as a Librarian
Currently our fanciest thing in our library is the Apple computer. We have projectors and of course books! Promoting reading is hard! I need social media to reach out and technology to get interests. I am trying to find a way to get more students coming for book club and boosting our circulation.
Check out my Saltmarsh Library Twitter's account
My Role as a Host Family Coordinator
I do use emails a lot. I wish to find a media or platform for more efficient communication especially easy enough for parents and host parents. I keep up with technology and used in China and that helps me to communication with parents in China.
My Role in a Cultural Exchange Program
I want more people to know China is more than just the Great Wall and pandas~ I need a platform for more exposure and promotion of the program.