The document discusses the need for schools to change and prepare students for the changing workforce of the 21st century. It lists the most valued skills by employers as adaptability, critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and others. It provides examples of Web 2.0 tools like blogs, social bookmarking, and RSS feeds that can increase collaboration and productivity. It describes how the modern "networked student" is connected and gains information online, and how schools need to integrate technology and guide students in this complex digital world.

1. 21st Century Learning The world economy is changing. Schools need to change to prepare students. http://tinyurl.com/ys5fnx

2. Is Our District Ready?

3. Source : Critical Skills Needs and Resources for the Changing Workforce,SHRM and Career Journal.com, 2008. http://tinyurl.com/yasoma7 MOST VALUED SKILLS Adaptability / flexibility Critical thinking / problem solving Leadership Professionalism / work ethic Teamwork / collaboration Information technology application Creativity/innovation Diversity Written communications

4. Tools for 21 st Century Teaching & Learning With Technology

6. Blogs VoiceThread Applications for classroom discussions. VoiceThread allows students to record their thoughts about any media – books, videos, podcasts, etc. Delicious Digg Technorati Social Bookmarking Allows students to organize information for personal, school or work purposes. Google Reader Bloglines Other RSS Feeds No more going out searching for updates on topics of interest. Have the updated information come right to your news reader. There are literally hundreds of other Web 2.0 tools that will increase collaboration and productivity.

7. What Does a Networked Student Look Like? The Networked Student in Plain English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA

8. Connectivism ....

9. It's not your grandmother's internet anymore!

10. And... It's not your grandmother's library anymore either.

11. Librarians and classroom teachers work together as a team to: Integrate technology into everyday planning & Guide our students in this complex networked world.

12. Certified librarians are translators of technology . We study technology and find ways to make it work for students and teachers.

13. “ Libraries [should be] places to make stuff , do stuff , and share stuff . Our libraries should not be grocery stores. We need to use those groceries , to open the boxes, pour the milk, mix the batter, make a mess.” Joyce Valenza, School Library Journal October 2009

14. Stop in some day and watch us make a mess!! It's fun , educational , creative and productive !

15. Additional Information Web 2.0 sample school projects & more… Posted on RACHS Library Web Page Just click “Technology Committee” or go to: http://tinyurl.com/y8ul5sy

16. So .... What are the challenges? Teacher training Access to computers The internet filter

17. To quote SNL'S Linda Richman.... Talk Among Yourselves …. http://oybay.files.wordpress.com