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This document provides an overview of a presentation given by Stephen Abram on 21st century learning and the role of school librarians. It discusses how critical thinking and creative thinking are important skills for students. It also addresses how education is changing with new technologies and formats. School librarians are positioned to lead this change by providing resources, skills development, and addressing equity issues for all students. 3D printing offers opportunities for hands-on learning through modeling programs like LEGO.
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- 1. Together for Learning Stephen Abram TexasLibrary Association April 9, 2014
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- 11. Why Invest 60minutes with Me? Librarian Technology and Digital Education Futurist Author, researcher, teacher, professor, board member, start-ups, founder, etc. Education designer (MBA, Law, K-12, Higher-Ed, corporate, etc.) SchoolRooms, eTextBooks, eBooks, Online learning, MOOCs, Databases, Web, School& Library Culture
- 12. The Big Picture Changeis just starting to increase The education sector is a target (follow the money)
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- 15. Credits vs. LifelongSkills
- 16. School Librarians Faculty…Teachers Curriculum Leaders Administration Whole School High Impact
- 17. 21st Century Learning Basedon research, demographics and need
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- 19. What is criticalthinking? ―Critical thinking is that mode of thinking — about any subject, content, or problem — in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it. Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self- monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem- solving abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and sociocentrism.‖ http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/our-concept- of-critical-thinking/411
- 20. What is creativethinking? A way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective that suggests unorthodox solutions (which may look unsettling at first). Creative thinking can be stimulated both by an unstructured process such as brainstorming, and by a structured process such as lateral thinking. http://www.businessdictionary.com/definitio n/creative-thinking.html#ixzz2ZbaI9BaK
- 21. What is creativethinking? Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is created (such as an idea, a joke, a literary work, a painting or musical composition, a solution, an invention etc.). It is also the qualitative impetus behind any given act of creation, and it is generally perceived to be associated with intelligence and cognition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity
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- 23. Real Issues Technology Scalability Costs andimpact Training Alignment Equity
- 24. Real Issues Students Engagement –dropouts, fun, boredom. Success Employment and workplace or Higher-Ed readiness
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- 26. Changing Learners IncreasedIQ Genetics and Learning Styles Gender issues and Developmental Differences Boys and Girls Reading is Up… Brain development –reasoning skills and frontal lobe Demographics and diversity Games, gamification, lead . ..
- 27. Retail Sales Down? TeenReading Down? Titles Down? Circulation Down? Reading Down? NO NO NO NO NO Focus on the REAL Issues Not BOOKS! The experience
- 28. Changing Education Flippedclassroom E-Textbooks and coursepacks eLearning and digital learning environments are proven successes Online high schools rising MOOCs Distance education Learning modules
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- 30. 150+ studies Dr.Keith Curry-Lance (CO) Dr. Ken Haycock (USC, UBC, SJSU) Dr. Ross Todd (Rutgers) Dr. Steve Krashen (UCLA) Dr. David Loertscher (SJSU) Worldwide and repeatedly
- 31. Do school librariesmake a difference? Yes. Simply yes and a big one. Standardized testing scores Second only to a parent reading to you. Public Library partnerships Summer reading, story hours, etc. Top and bottom of class Equity Digital/hybrid Strategy Leadership
- 32. Special Skills andTools Addressing: Learning differences Disability spectrum Behavioural differences Intelligence- especially top and challenged learners
- 33. At their fingertips Consortial access at great savings effectiveness – quality, real life search, structured ReadSpeak Font size Lexiles and search Search and Find Quality resources – primary secondary and tertiary sources, non fiction, active collection Specialized targeted programs Fluid formats (e.g. for reading and learning issues)
- 34. Research and NetworkEffects Digital agnosticism NYPL,BPL, QBPL, NYDOE Vendor agnosticism (vs. Apple or Google Education partnerships) Research on apps, sites, tools, smartphones, tablets, 3D printing, etc. Learning standards Curriculum resources Copyright compliance and risk reduction
- 36. The Virtual Handout The Value of Public Libraries http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/06/the-value-of- public-libraries/ The Value of School Libraries http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/06/the-value-of- school-libraries/ The Value of Academic and College Libraries http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/07/value-of- academic-and-college-libraries/ The Value of Special Libraries http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/07/value-of- special-libraries/ Library Advocacy: Save the Library Campaigns http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/01/save-the-library- campaigns/
- 43. The Library asSandbox
- 44. Stephen Abram, MLS,FSLA Principal Lighthouse Consulting and Dysart & Jones Associates Cel: 416-669-4855 stephen.abram@gmail.com Stephen’s Lighthouse Blog http://stephenslighthouse.com
- 45. Ooohs and Ahhhs Printing an entire house Printing skin grafts Printing bone and skull plates Printing guns Printing car parts (Jay Leno) Printing original art Printing historic objects Printing food Printing jewelry Prototyping and distributed manufacturing with applications in architecture, construction (AEC), industrial design, automotive, aerospace, military, engineering, civil engineering, dental and medical industries, biotech (human tissue replacement), fashion, footwear, jewelry, eyewear, education, geographic information systems, food, and many other fields.
- 46. Professional applications (3D) Rapid prototyping Rapid manufacturing Mass customization (solo copies) Mass production Domestic and hobbyist uses Mass distribution
- 47. Simple and EasyScaffolding LEGO® and duplo® and Mega Bloks®
- 49. Scaffolding Pre-school, Elementary,Middle School, High School Competitions, Communities, Hackers Mega Bloks large-size, primary colour – macro-motor skills Duplo – medium-size – motor skill and manipulation development LEGO – fine motor skill development, colour awareness, creativity LEGO Kits – instruction sets, reading, levels of complexity LEGO Mindstorms (LEGO Robotics) +software LEGO Software- e.g. LEGO Digital Designer (CAD/CAM), Mindstorms software (bluetooth), plus non-Lego free software like BlockCAD, LDdraw, LeoCAD … LEGO Hackers – LegoBOT 3D printing (pictured)
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- 52. LEGO® a placeto start
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- 54. James Bond’s SkyfallCar http://www.slashgear.com/james-bond-skyfall-crew-turned-to-3d- printers-for-aston-martin-db5-stunt-double-12256594/
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- 59. 3D Home Printingin one day http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/13/protohouse-2-3d-printed-house-by-softkill-
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- 67. Making for Libraries Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Little Bits LibraryBox Publishing, Art, Music Infographics Video & Podcasts Crowdfunding (Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, RocketHub, etc.) Your imagination