"Teacher librarians are trained to quickly and effectively critically analyse and evaluate learning materials in a way that teachers may not. That being the case, it is more vital than ever before to assist them to navigate the tsunami of information flooding every communication channel by creating curated content."
Hi Kate. I can't believe I finally remembered to pin something to diigo....look at you go though. You are even commenting! I thought this article from SCIS was perfectly timed. I only work part-time but I have spent days and days curating resources for teachers since lockdown went into action. They have been so thankful not to have to trawl through a million items to find something they will actually use with their students. Most helpful at the moment has been a libguide created to share all of the online read alouds so generously being offered by authors and illustrators.
In this climate of need for policy and the lack of availability of such policy, schools are left to be the initiators and implementers of internally developed policy.
The shift is not an easy one and circles back to the need for pedagogy to grow more line with digital tools
Keeping technology outside of the school doors, and creating different islands of responsibility, from parents, to educators, to kids will do little to stem incidents of cyberbullying, sexting, and other online transgressions that play out offline.
Schools have significantly different needs and ideas regarding on-line safety, much of it dependent upon their experience and comfort on the spectrum of users of digital media to promote student success. It is necessary for schools and communities to work together to demystify the potential uses and abuses of digital media within and outside the school setting. Understanding the potential for cyberbullying, sexting, or other inappropriate consumption and planning for responsible reactions to such is a priority for the community that wishes to harness the potential of the tools while also keeping children safe.
The K-pop band's dedicated supporters have long used social media to break music records. Now, they're using their global network for social issues, even successfully raising $1 million for the Black Lives Matter movement.
This article suggests ways to bring global perspectives into the classroom through:
* Books - global stories
* Textbooks that specifically feature global perspectives
* Involvement in global projects
* Bringing personal travel experiences into the classroom
* Connecting with global educators online
* Connecting with classrooms overseas, e.g. Pen Pal Schools
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