Reflection on Hyperlinked Communities: Belonging and Identity
For this reflection, I created a PowerPoint presentation. I’m not entirely certain of the best way to present it in WordPress so I’m including a link here: Hyperlinked Communities: Belonging and Identity
I hope it works!
7 Comments
Emily Mizokami
Maggie,
I just flipped through your PowerPoint and not only did it work, it was exceptional! I was engaged and moved with every click. Thank you for sharing these insprirational observations of middle school students. Middle school is when most humans experience some of the most overwhelming changes in their lives and school becomes almost secondary. At least that is how I felt. The way your library is welcoming but not pushy or super restrictive is an ideal environment for this age group. These kids are at such a pivotal part of their lives and to have a place to go to feel welcomed and part of a community on their own terms is amazing. I really enjoyed this post and I also appreciated it being in a PowerPoint presentation. Very easy to digest. Superb job!
Maggie Rogers
Thanks so much Emily! I REALLY appreciate your positive comments. I felt like there were so many ideas floating in my head after last week’s readings that I had trouble distilling down my thoughts. I’m pleased that they resonated with you. I completely agree about middle school being the time of so much change in people’s lives — the emotional and physical changes alone are so much to manage. Not to mention learning how to navigate a larger physical environment with changing schedules and classes! Academics have their place, but taking care of these humans and their moods and struggles seem more important than ever. Thanks again!
Ciera
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for sharing this fantastic powerpoint! I can’t tell you how much I value you sharing observations from your library in this class and breaking down some of the patterns you see. I am taking with me your examples of social identities among your students. I can’t wait to read more about this on your journey in this class!
Maggie Rogers
Thanks so much Ciera! I feel really lucky to be working in a library and going to library school at the same time. Reflecting on my practice and then trying new things is so rewarding. It’s giving me courage to try new things too. I so appreciate your support on this journey!
Roya Koutchekinia
Hi Maggie! Thank you for your brilliant powerpoint! One of my kids has extreme ADHD and struggled socially in school. Origami got him through the middle school years. He would often end up at the library and make elaborate origami pieces. I think he really appreciated the library as place to be along with “others”.
Maggie Rogers
Thank you Roya! I’m so glad to know that your son found the library as a place at school that he could feel comfortable with “others.” Origami provides a nice focal point for students who might need to settle themselves down physically and mentally — keeps the mind and the hands busy. I’m always so impressed with the kids who can make those teeny tiny stars and hearts from the long strips of paper. A lot of focused energy there! Thanks again.
Michael Stephens
@maggierogers The linking to your google slides was absoilutely the right way to do it!
This resonated with me:
A hyperlinked community is one where libraries support student identity and
provide a place for students to feel that they belong.
❤️ this!