Happy Thanksgiving!
I woke up with a sore throat today, but still, I have MUCH to be thankful for.- 3 healthy children and a partner I adore- extended family- good friends- a pretty comfortable life- a job that I love (!)- relative good health, even with a chronic il... (Source: Diabetes Mine)
Source: Diabetes Mine - November 27, 2008 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amy Tenderich Source Type: blogs

Repetition as an Achilles' Heel
Today, after I finished teaching my second bibliographic instruction session for the day, the third in two days, the course director asked me how many times I ' d taught that or similar content in the past couple weeks. Sigh, I thought, does it show?Ideally, each group is different. I want to customize what I show for each group, target the content presented to their interests and needs. I want to reach out and ' touch ' them, get them engaged and excited, help them see how this connects with their projects and goals and life. I try (usually) to be entertaining, and think of the sessions as " song and dance shows " . I try...
Source: Marginal Space - September 14, 2006 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: libraries professional Source Type: blogs

Repetition as an Achilles' Heel
Today, after I finished teaching my second bibliographic instruction session for the day, the third in two days, the course director asked me how many times I ' d taught that or similar content in the past couple weeks. Sigh, I thought, does it show? < br / > < br / > Ideally, each group is different. I want to customize what I show for each group, target the content presented to their interests and needs. I want to reach out and ' touch ' them, get them engaged and excited, help them see how this connects with their projects and goals and life. I try (usually) to be entertaining, and think of the sessions as " song and d...
Source: Marginal Space - September 14, 2006 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: libraries professional Source Type: blogs