tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post3934264919420975716..comments2024-03-27T21:25:22.349-04:00Comments on Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: txtN N d library: Ideas for Librarians Who Want to Embrace the Power of Cell PhonesLisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-63069577071575757192011-08-28T16:53:03.612-04:002011-08-28T16:53:03.612-04:00I wanted to share my sign up procedure for those i...I wanted to share my sign up procedure for those interested in sending text notifications to their students. I created a simple sign up sheet in Word for each homeroom. At the top of the sign up sheet it explains that I will send texts notifying the student of overdue books and books ready for pick up. Students write their name and number on the sheet. If you wanted an added layer of protection you could require students to have their parents sign a short permission slip stating they understand standard text messaging rates apply. Most, if not all, of our students have unlimited texts so it is isn't an issue. I tell students about the option then they sign up. I keep the sheets in a folder in my office so that other students can not see the numbers and it remains private.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786475320854134785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-45569917272213130002010-12-31T16:29:00.476-05:002010-12-31T16:29:00.476-05:00Google Voice provides some great tools to use cell...Google Voice provides some great tools to use cell phones in educational settings. One possible idea would be a special "library help line" that could be set up using Google voice. Students needing assistance with research questions can leave a message. The voicemail will then be transcribed and sent via email to someone on staff. Text messages can also be received at the same number. <br /><br />This is one of my "top 10 Google Voice tricks" which you can view here: http://electriceducator.blogspot.com/2010/12/10-google-voice-tricks-that-will-rock.htmlJohn R. Sowashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830158152077843312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-19389892308489019642010-12-02T19:57:53.223-05:002010-12-02T19:57:53.223-05:00I was thrilled to be included with such wonderful ...I was thrilled to be included with such wonderful educators. It was a pleasure. Thanks for highlighting the work of librarians.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786475320854134785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-34393978672877730632010-12-02T09:12:35.801-05:002010-12-02T09:12:35.801-05:00Thank you so much for publishing this, it was an h...Thank you so much for publishing this, it was an honor to contribute! I love getting new ideas on how to infuse transliteracy within my library program! <br />Cheers! <br />~Gwyneth <br />thedaringlibrarian.com@GwynethJones - The Daring Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455804690126231910noreply@blogger.com