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     As we approach the end of the semester, I start reflecting on all of the new tools that I discovered through this class. I loved being able to explore something new in every module. I was pushed this semester to try new things rather than show tools that I already knew about. At first, I found this irritating, but ultimately I'm so thankful for the push because I wound up loving the new things and being glad that I could try things out.       My favorite tool that I discovered was the Bee Line Reader which made it easier to understand large academic writings. I also loved building the website. It was tedious and frustrating at times because I had to keep starting over, but I loved the final product. I'm really excited to implement some of these strategies and tools into my school library and make it a better place for my students.      I really enjoyed this course and found that the assignments that we completed were authentic and r...

The Hololens 2 is Microsoft's VR console. It is untethered and comes with pre-installed apps that make it an effective tool. The Hololens is intended to boost productivity across manufacturing, engineering & construction, healthcare, and education. According to Microsoft's website, using the HoloLens in manufacturing increases efficiency by 90% and has a 40% reduction in travel. In engineering & construction, the Hololens brings an estimated savings of $4,000,000 per year and a 14% decrease in construction costs. In healthcare, there is a 30% decrease in ward time and it could take as little as 20 minutes to train medical staff. Finally, when used in education, the HoloLens boasts 50% better student scores and an 83% decrease in training time.  There are several colleges and universities already using this technology to enhance student learning. Using VR students are able to see past right in front of them. Being able to see examples in real time could be a game-changer...