Re-inventing School Libraries For 21st Century Learners

Re-inventing School Libraries For 21 st Century Learners Deb Hanson, MLIS School District of Lee County Media Specialist Summer Cadre Training June 22, 2009

We’ll explore…
Future trends
Definition of 21 st century skills/learning
Characteristics of the students we serve
How media specialists can become “learning architects” for the 21 st century

What was your school library like in 19--? © Photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brungrrl/2246691272/

Did You Know?

21C Skills Students Need…
Information, media literacy and communication skills
Thinking and problem-solving
Interpersonal, collaborative and self-direction skills
Global awareness
Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills
Civic literacy
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

21 st century learning…
“ If people want to see what we mean by “21st century learning” – they need only step into a vibrant school library media center to see it in action. Why? Students are engaged in project-based learning , using technology , accessing , evaluating , using information to produce a quality product . Chances are, the teacher-librarian has collaborated with one or more classroom teachers to plan this learning experience, and there is some connection “outside of the school walls” either through information gathering or authentic assessment . “
Nancy White http://is.gd/18u3V

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/index.cfm

Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
Draw Conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
Pursue personal and aesthetic growth
AASL 21st century standards http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/index.cfm

How do we ensure our students learn these skills?

C Deb Hanson 21 st Century School Libraries Physical and Virtual Focused on learning, not teaching Student-centered Socially Connected Focused on learning, not teaching

Who are our students and what do we know about them? “ The cookies on my daughter’s computer know more about her interests than her teachers do.” – Henry Kelly, President Federation of American Scientists

We serve digital natives… Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adubber/508531336/
Kids born 1991 – 2004
They never knew life without TV, video games, or computers
They are The Net Generation and Generation Next

And they demand*…
Freedom
Customization
Scrutiny
Integrity
Collaboration
Entertainment
Speed
Innovation
*The 8 Norms of NetGeners - From Grown Up Digital ©2009 by Don Tapscott

With an eye toward new literacies…
Digital
Visual
Textual
Technological
http://www.flickr.com/photos/feastoffools/21121528/

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and re-learn." - Alvin Toffler

Focus on learning

From Teacher-Librarian to “Learning Architect” http://www.flickr.com/photos/blueprinteducation/3199376871/

It starts with us… “ Forgive me if it hurts…In my mind, if you are not an expert in new information and communication tools, you are NOT a media specialist for today.” – Joyce Valenza, LMS, Springfield Township HS, April 2009

Karl Fisch: “I certainly don’t have all the answers here, but I would strongly suggest that if you want to support reading , then you have to be doing it in the social media space as well. “

robinellis: our librarians need to begin to broaden their thinking outside of books, reference databases - many not ready Are we ready?

We have to be learners ourselves… http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarflondondunc/2807365277/

21 st Century social media tools http://www.flickr.com/photos/meg/3537830117/

Do you have a PLN?

How are you keeping up?

How are you sharing?

What are you reading?

Students, like teachers, need Personal Learning Networks
To make sense of their learning
To provide motivation and meaningful context
To connect to the global community
To get & give feedback

So, as we learn and plan…
Information literacy lessons that support ECP
Examples of Perfect Practice
Info Lit strategies/lessons to improve FAIR assessment results

Consider using these… emerging technologies for learning and scholarship
Blogs, microblogging
podcasts
Social bookmarks
video production
wikis for collaboration
social bookmarking (tagging and organizing info for learning)

…in addition to traditional learning strategies and tools.

5 steps to becoming a 21 st century librarian…
Be a learner first – establish your PLN
Get comfortable with one new strategy or tool at a time
Friend your tech specialist
Start with one teacher – one class
Share your successes with the world

http:// vpaamedia.edublogs.org

You can do it, too… http:// www.flickr.com/photos/srussell/3015650715/in/photostream / http://www.flickr.com/photos/srussell/3015652655/in/photostream/

No future left behind…

We are the architects of their learning… let’s design well.

Questions? Twitter: @DebH2U [email_address] http://vpaamedia.edublogs.org

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