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About Deb Hanson

Always a learner...an endless seeker... educator, librarian, biologist, dreamer, innovator, mom, wife... Located in SW Florida.

Google Reader Bundles Make Sharing Resources Easy

Posted on June 17, 2011

A great way to easily find and share resources is through Google Reader Bundles. You can create them, share them, and subscribe to other people’s bundles using the “Browse for Stuff” feature in Google Reader.  If you have followers or … Continue reading →

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10 (Techy) Blogs Every Librarian Should Follow

Posted on June 4, 2011

Want to keep up with some of the best trends and thinking in library land? Start with these blogs… Tame the Web: Libraries, Technology, and People – Michael Stephens -Assistant Professor at Dominican University and soon-to-be Assistant Professor at San … Continue reading →

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Prezi Just Keeps Getting Better

Posted on June 2, 2011

I discovered Prezi as an alternative to PowerPoint about a year and a half ago. I love this presentation tool. It’s easy to use, fun to show, and breaks away from the linear, boring slides of PowerPoint. The folks at … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 14, 2011
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Can Libraries Take the Lead in Connecting Families to Nature?

Posted on May 10, 2011

Today I presented an idea to southwest Florida library folks at the SWFLN Paraprofessional Day: take the lead in connecting children and adults to nature in your communities – through partnerships, collection development, programming, facility use & design, cultural connections, … Continue reading →

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SWFLN ParaProfessional Day

Posted on May 9, 2011

I’m thrilled to be presenting two sessions at the Southwest Florida Library Network’s annual Paraprofessional Day on May 10th. One is a brand new presentation: “How Libraries Can Connect Children & Adults to Nature”, inspired in part by Richard Louv’s … Continue reading →

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Library Blogs for Librarians

Posted on May 5, 2011

The Open Directory Project has a huge and diverse collection of library weblogs that would be a helpful resource for any librarian wanting to find good blogs to follow as part of a personal learning network. Check it out and … Continue reading →

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Active Learning – Howard Gardner

Posted on April 19, 2011

Howard Gardner discusses how kids learn and what education should be like…including Multiple entry points Active learning Public display of learning What do you think?

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Collaborative Poem Challenge: Celebrate Books, Libraries, & the Earth

Posted on April 13, 2011

Join the fun… contribute to this collaborative poem! April is for celebrating a lot of my favorite things: National Library Week (April 10 – 16), Let’s G.O.! (Get Outside) Month, National Poetry Month and Earth Day. So, what better way … Continue reading →

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Students as Independent Learners. Really?

Posted on March 19, 2011

This NY Times opinion piece about students in the Independent Project at a Massachusetts high school is inspiring and an example of what can happen when students are given more control over their own education and learning. The project is … Continue reading →

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