Bitstrips Reflections

In my opinion about my experience with using bitstrips was that it was very interesting and also something particularly different! Since I've never used that sort of program so it was pretty cool I'd have to say. You could basically make a story and using comics to make it seem sort of like a comedy with all the different faces you could make. There was one problem with it. Trying to make a story means using way too many boxes! Other than that, it was pretty fun and using different faces and body placements was cool.

A socials teacher could use this sort of program VERY well. To be specific, say you were a social studies teaching a class of grade 11s. You could get the students to make a bitstrip about World War 2 about Hitler's reign of power, or maybe even another dictator. A slide could be about his giving out his powerful speeches to the people of their country. It could also show how his country invaded other countries by force.
This program can replay the whole war picture by picture if done correctly.

Other school libraries

Ryan Le                                     Johnston Heights Secondary School

Johnston Heights Secondary school is another public high school located in surrey at 15350 99 Avenue. They have approximately 87 staff members. The only main staff member in the library is one Mrs. Barden, however, she is assisted by many student aides and volunteers. The official hours that the library operates on is 8 15am to 3 15pm, however they’re usually open from around 7 30am to 3 30pm unofficially. They also do have a library catalogue online. On the left side of the homepage is many helpful links to students who may be interested, such as; online resources, educational links, library science, library club, and even library technology. The one main policy that is enforced by the staff at the Johnston Heights library is the thought that the library is a place for quiet academic study and only quiet study, the enforce the policy that if students wish to verbally quiz each other or something of that nature, they do so in the cafeteria or halls.

                                                                     North Surrey Secondary School

North Surrey Secondary school is a public high school in surrey that is commonly considered to be the neighbor of Johnston Heights Secondary school as they are similar in many ways. The school is located on 15945 96 Avenue. They have approximately 73 staff members( a little less than that of Johnston Heights). The main librarian at this establishment is one Ms. Cameron, also assisted by student volunteers. The official hours are 8 00am to 3 00pm. The policy of the library differs a little bit from that of Johnston Heights as it does not actually enforce a list of rules, as they believe that all students will behave respectfully towards the library. They do also have a library catalogue located online on the left side of the page, as well as the same helpful links that the Johnston Heights Secondary Library shows. The books there may be borrowed for a period of 4 weeks, and although there are no fines, students will automatically be charged for books not returned. North Surrey’s library also consists of 14 computers that are used for work purposes only.

Fleetwood Park Secondary School

Fleetwood Park Secondary school is a public high school also located in Surrey. Its address is 7940 156st, and they have approximately 76 staff members, almost the same as North Surrey Secondary School. The Fleetwood Park Secondary School library website differs significantly from the previous two and consists of different information. However, they do provide students with information and resources regarding many of the school courses, academic and otherwise, as well as info on government exams. They also do

Librarian

Ryan Le                                                          Librarian

Although many people do not realize it, some education and at least some experience is needed to become a librarian at a public library. Several important steps are needed to become a librarian, firstly, a bachelor’s degree of almost any kind is required, meaning that almost no degree can refrain you from a position as a public librarian, certain law degrees can enable you to be a librarian in a legal field, or science degree in a medical library field etc. After getting a bachelor’s degree, it is then necessary to enroll in a one or two year known as the library master’s program and then obtain an information studies degree.

A very common myth is that librarians only duties lie in stacking books and telling patrons where specific books are located, but contrary to common belief, librarians actually have much to do, such as sorting out specific literary materials, they must help everyone in the library locate resources they are in need of, a librarian must also use actual books and electronic equipment to ensure that the information they gather from resources is authentic and reliable. Minimal accounting goes hand in hand with being a librarian, as they must decide from time to time how to utilize their funding.

To conclude, being a successful librarian requires more dedication, work, and studying than the average person might be led to believe, numerous college and university courses may be needed as well as having the personality to deal with the numerous problems that may be faced.  And every librarian knows that even after getting a bachelor’s degree and a information or library studies degree, the learning does not end.