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Hi, I am the "culprit" who originally dared to pass along a quote from MY ADVISOR who said we should not be reading to children; her point was that if we want to change the tide and be taken seriously as teachers we should be teaching more, reading less. Please read the original post first; it was taken out of context. BTW, I do read to all my students, but I take a project based approach to teaching and learning, so sometimes the project (as it should) takes precedent over a weekly read aloud; it has to- I don't have the luxury of a flex schedule. I see myself as a teacher first. Obviously, basic literacy is essential; it depends on what one thinks is more vital to learning in the 21st century. Were I working in a less affluent area; I'd ensure there was more a balance between reading and teaching. As for technology, if there is no tech teacher, we should be teaching it; if there is a tech teacher, we should be collaborating. Who is better qualified than an information specialist? Tech and computer teachers have the expertise in software, but last I checked not many graduate level programs in ed tech have coursework in information literacy. When you look at tech standards, where is the information literacy component? It's missing. IMO, whether we like it or not, teaching technology and info literacy are inexorably intertwined. -Laura Laura Brooks Library Media Teacher Amerman Elementary School Northville, MI brooksla@northville.k12.mi.us "Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -The Lorax, Dr. Seuss -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------