The document introduces the Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI), which aims to promote information literacy and the responsible use of resources and technology among teachers and students. MILI provides professional development for teachers on how to integrate information literacy and technology standards into classroom teaching. Its goals are to influence the teaching of research skills, increase awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools, and encourage collaboration between teachers and libraries on research.

1. Metronet Information Literacy InitiativeAn Introduction to a Year Devoted to Research, Reliable Resources, & Responsible Use

2. MetronetMulticounty multitype library system

3. One of 7 in Minnesota

4. Serve libraries of all types with continuing education, networking, and special projects

5. Metronet Board is committed to the cause of Information Literacy & teaching the skills needed for lifelong learningwww.flickr.com/photos/39735679@N00/420390416

6. Metronet ActivitiesHistory Day @ your library

7. Web 2.0, Classroom 2.0, & Library 2.0Part 1.

8. In the beginning of the WebStatic Web sitesSource of information/simple answers Limited media--photos & illustrationsOne-way communication Needed design & coding skillsNeeded proprietary softwareAccess to a serverwww.flickr.com/photos/51512551@N00/3359491617

9. http://web20meetsstandards.wikispaces.com/

10. Sites and tools that let us Explore

11. Customize

12. Collaborate

13. Create

14. Share

15. CommunicateWeb 2.0in a whole new ^way!

16. Characteristics of Web 2.0 ToolsNot tied to a device--Internet access neededPortability--available from any deviceNo software--but Web plug-ins No programmingOS not an issue usually (although browser may matter)User-generated contentSharing--content, expertise Global connectionsPerpetual Betawww.flickr.com/photos/11979533@N00/441921094

17. Classroom 1.0Teacher imparting knowledgeGroup work F2FDesktop computingSoftware licensesEmail attachmentsTextbooksFlash drivesPoster boardLimited mediaAudience was the teacher & maybe the classImage: 'One Room School House on the Prairie' http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653963@N00/134273479

18. Classroom 2.0Knowledge everywhereMobile devicesOnline learningCollaboration in the cloudOnline apps for writing, presentationsMultimedia toolsGlobal authentic audienceImage: 'In my bag today' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36719320@N00/4564521012

19. Why Classroom 2.0?Encourage collaboration and engagement to involve every student in something that is personally engaging More opportunities for content creation on a broader stageInvolves the students in a very proactive learning environmentIt’s the future of education

20. Library Research 1.0Resources limited to what was on handPrint encyclopedia, booksCitation manualsReaders’ GuideInterlibrary LoanLocal interviewsPhotocopiesIndex cardsStatic presentationsResearch papersPostersImage: '2008-01-26 (Editing a paper) - 27' http://www.flickr.com/photos/68457656@N00/2349631689

21. Library Research 2.0eBooksMultimedia presentationWikipediaWorldCatGoogleELM subscription databasesSkype, Twitter, FacebookCitation toolsDelicious, Diigo, Evernote …Google BookGoogle ScholarImage: 'Wrapping one's head around the data' http://www.flickr.com/photos/26406919@N00/2217375343

22. Improve productivityManage informationCollaborateExpand our reachClassroom/Library/Web 2.0 tools help uswww.flickr.com/photos/17258892@N05/2588347668

23. As communicators'hello?'www.flickr.com/photos/33953253@N00/2465444266

24. As CollaboratorsImage: 'what are word for' www.flickr.com/photos/53611153@N00/395970515

25. As Creators

26. As commentators

27. Image: 'everyones a critic' www.flickr.com/photos/25414047@N00/43060641

28. As CollectorsImage: 'Model T?'www.flickr.com/photos/43017881@N00/91467701

29. As Contributors

30. As Community Memberswww.flickr.com/photos/98624608@N00/75699268

31. wHAT is MILI?Part 2.

32. MILI Professional development for teachers & LMS

33. How to integrate the MNInfo & Technology Literacy Standardsinto classroom teachingwww.flickr.com/photos/50502690@N00/112295678

34. MILI’s PurposeInfluence the teaching of the research processIncrease teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroomEncourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs into teachingEncourage more collaboration between LMS & teachers around the research processwww.flickr.com/photos/34017702@N00/74907741

36. Information LiteracyKey to SuccessAcademic Work life Daily lifeLifelong learning

37. Why Information Literacy?New Yorker Cartoon Bankhttp://www.cartoonbank.com/page/home

38. Libraries & LibrariansVital for research at all levelsInformation expertsAccess to resourcesAbility to connect people & resourcesAbility to connect information & technologyOn the front lines in the info searchwww.flickr.com/photos/99051133@N00/3550839523

39. Why?www.flickr.com/photos/49462908@N00/143623934

40. Information literacy is a key skill in every discipline and profession. No exceptions.

41. Students are content creatorswww.flickr.com/photos/81571077@N00/488412425

42. They need traditional & new skills

43. Using new & traditional media

44. To understand their need for informationImage: 'Q & A 2.0: Nothing Is Off Limits!' http://www.flickr.com/photos/8727793@N05/2887622999

45. To find & evaluate reliable information

46. To draw conclusions & present informationImage: 'Spectrum and reflection'http://www.flickr.com/photos/80238169@N00/2376481110

47. In an ethical way

48. To prepare for post-secondary educationandwww.flickr.com/photos/27304596@N00/583749159

49. for the global society & economy they will face www.flickr.com/photos/85966598@N00/204252734

50. And, because . . .We limit students if we do not help them develop and use information literacy skills across the curriculum

51. Trends

52. TechnologyProfoundly affects the way we work, collaborate, communicate, and succeed Changes how people work, play, learn, socialize, and collaborate Explosive growth of mobile devices and applications will drive more changemage: 'Thinning Down' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124348109@N01/227904949

53. Business & Societyand maybe schoolUser-created contentSocial networkingCollaborative work Collective intelligence to solve problemsParticipatory LeadershipOnline civic engagementGlobal reach and influencehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21936447@N04/2744217176

54. Moving (fast) Towards . . .Mobile computingCloud apps, storage, collaborationGeo-coded everythingPersonalized, customizable WebInteractive computingCollaborative environmentsThe Horizon Report K-12 http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2009/chapters/executive-summary/The Horizon Report 2009 http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2009/http://www.flickr.com/photos/38305415@N00/2968794599

55. Students are changingTechnology is how they communicate & socializeUbiquitous, transparent part of their livesEmpowered by being connected to information & each other 24/7Globally connectedExpect guides not expertsmage: 'The Students Who Listen Together Learn Together' http://www.flickr.com/photos/8166472@N03/3866208804

56. Learning Environments are changingNo longer tied to a physical space “Spaces” are becoming more community-driven, interdisciplinarySpaces & technologies that allow virtual communication and collaboration Image: 'Never Be..' http://www.flickr.com/photos/84142366@N00/4390842406

57. Access beyond the wallsOnline learning ELM and other database accessPublic/academic libraries online resourcesVirtual collaborationImage: 'Chairs' http://www.flickr.com/photos/89898604@N00/6550520

58. Will they be ready for this future—which really is now?www.flickr.com/photos/45877650@N00/2581604391

59. If. . .Image: 'Yes!' http://www.flickr.com/photos/40646519@N00/3584172834

60. Students have teachers/LMS who can guide them…www.flickr.com/photos/60648084@N00/2462966749

61. Through the research processwww.flickr.com/photos/91409160@N00/3139332908

62. To reliable resourceswww.flickr.com/photos/88935916@N00/32415987

63. While understandingresponsible usewww.flickr.com/photos/8453165@N02/2947740373

64. How?

65. MILI will be your guideTo the research processFinding reliable resourcesIdentifying new toolsInformation literacy21st century skills

66. MILI FocusOn the processOn the resourcesOn the tools that make it happenwww.flickr.com/photos/26887305@N00/79952661

67. The MILI 3 RsResearch ProcessReliable ResourcesResponsible Usewww.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/101563312

68. ResearchImprove the ability of students & teachers to conduct effective research by using a process that includes 5 stepsQuestionGather & Evaluate informationConcludeCommunicate information & conclusionEvaluate process & productwww.flickr.com/photos/47643206@N00/185651630

69. Reliable Resources Identify & use available, reliable resources“Format agnostic”--the format of the information is not the point Evaluate all print, electronic, online, & human resources for authenticity & accuracyResource is appropriate in the context of this researchwww.flickr.com/photos/96586445@N00/816524

70. Responsible UsePromote the understanding & practice of the responsible use of information & technologyAdvise & assist teachers in the creation of plagiarism-proof assignmentsProvide resources for teaching responsible use including copyright, Creative Commons, technology use www.flickr.com/photos/34427470616@N01/1141305603

71. By developing research projects that encourage 21st Century Learning skills & promote Information LiteracyCreating assignments that encourage building knowledge, not just repeating informationwww.flickr.com/photos/85966598@N00/98179665

72. MILI will reduce the noisehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/garyhayes/2973684461/sizes/l/in/set-72157613331811096/

73. Together, we canImprove your research project to incorporate the 5 stepsLearn Web 2.0 tools that work in classrooms and school buildings for collaboration, communication, & creationShare what we know & what we learn

74. Thoughts on MILI by Past Participantswww.flickr.com/photos/78147607@N00/1506680304

75. Information Literacy &21st Century SkillsPart 3.

76. What is Information Literacy?"To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." The American Library Association’s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report, 1989www.flickr.com/photos/66606673@N00/2297933452

77. In the real world…The ability to solve problems & answer questions using information & technologyAn understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of informationwww.flickr.com/photos/65768710@N00/2200198472

78. Partnership for 21st Century Skills21st Century SkillsInformation and communication skills Thinking and problem-solvingInterpersonal and self-direction skillsGlobal awareness Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career optionsCivic literacyhttp://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php

79. Information & Communication SkillsInterpret text, data, media, & more for context & meaning Communication of concepts, ideas, conclusions…www.flickr.com/photos/66208256@N00/2697847277

80. Thinking & problem-solvingCritical thinking and systems thinkingProblem identification, formulation and solutionCreativity and intellectual curiosity http://www.flickr.com/photos/84959877@N00/144868194

81. Interpersonal & self-direction skillsInterpersonal and collaborative skillsSelf-directionAccountability and adaptabilitySocial responsibility www.flickr.com/photos/elsie/8229790/

82. Standards & Classroom 2.0AASL-Standards for 21st Century LearnersISTE-National Educational Technology StandardsMEMO-Information & Technology Literacy Standards

83. 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 Standards for 21st Century Learnershttp://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/standards.cfm

84. ISTENational Educational Technology Standards (NETS)Creativity and InnovationCommunication and CollaborationResearch and Information FluencyCritical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision MakingDigital CitizenshipTechnology Operations and Conceptshttp://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETSwww.flickr.com/photos/77265262@N00/2938074434

85. MEMO Standards for Information & Technology LiteracyThe Research ProcessTechnology UseReading and Media LiteracyResponsible Use of Information and Technologyhttp://www.memoweb.org/links/infolitbrochure.pdf

86. Bloom’s Taxonomywww.bio.unc.edu/.../default_files/image001.jpg

87. Bloom’s RemixedCreatingEvaluatingAnalysisApplyingUnderstandingRemembering

89. Which brings us back to Information Literacy www.flickr.com/photos/13597901@N00/254102459

90. We can teach students how

91. To find and evaluate informationwww.hrhs.net/content/library/new2009

92. To solve problems using the informationTo solve problems using the informationwww.flickr.com/photos/27315689@N00/748443511

93. To present their conclusionswww.flickr.com/photos/75529685@N00/300232474