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Jessica Raeside

School libraries and 21st century learning | School Library Management - 36 views

  • Libraries have existed for millennia. Their purpose has always been focused on knowledge acquisition and sharing for the development of society. In the 21st century, school libraries are re-engineering themselves to focus on learning, curriculum and the skills needed for 21st century learning.
  • The evolution of school libraries into flexible, dynamic, high-tech learning centres designed to prepare students as responsible digital citizens to function effectively in a complex information landscape is dependent on visionary leadership and strategic planning to reach this level of functionality. 
  • through the provision of accessible resources, and the development of sophisticated information and technology understandings and skills” (Hay & Todd 2010a, p. 30).
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  • he study found that flexible access to computers, printers, Internet and other resources, including teaching expertise, before school and at non-class time was valued highly by students (Hay 2006).  In 2010, one principal stated, “When I enter my own school library I see a social network – students and teachers doing all manner of things – everything from reading, promoting, quiet games, social skilling, researching, working on the computers, group planning, the list becomes quite endless. I see a thriving centre of learning – and something that is integral to the way the whole school functions” (Hay & Todd 2010b, p. 5).
  • The school library becomes the hub for networking, information access, digital literacy instruction, learning and knowledge creation – a shared space for all students and the school community. The advantage of a ‘commons’ approach is it provides an opportunity to re-engineer the school library into a place/space that brings together the library, information technology and a qualified team of information, technology and learning staff whose combined knowledge, skills and expertise collectively support the integration of 21st century learning into the curriculum.
  • A facility which features fluid library design that allows for the customisation and personalisation of learning.
  • A blended learning environment which harnesses the potential of physical learning spaces and digital learning spaces.
  • A centre of learning innovation where teachers and teacher librarians are involved in creatively designing learning experiences.
  • A facility which seeks a balance between print and digital collections and which does not privilege one format over another.
  • Teacher librarians know which apps are free and trustworthy and can then recommend these to staff and students. The same collection development skills used to evaluate “traditional” resources to determine which are current, relevant, authentic and authoritative, are also applied to online databases and web sites.
  • Digital media literacy can be defined as the ability to locate, access, organise, understand, evaluate, analyse and create content using digital media (Wikipedia; Australian Communications & Media Authority). Even though this level of literacy involves knowing how to use technology it is “less about tools and more about thinking” (Johnston, et al 2011, p 5.)
  • The general capabilities in the Australian national curriculum, especially “critical and creative thinking”, provide a vehicle for teacher librarians to be active in the delivery of digital media literacy skills through inquiry based programs.  For example, research pathfinders encourage active engagement in the interactive information seeking process. Pathfinders provide a starting point for the generation of questions, discussions and identification of suitable and relevant resources.  Collaborative knowledge building environments such as wikis can facilitate the inquiry based activities that allow students to engage in collaboration, construction, knowledge sharing and creation. The school library is an ideal environment to engage in conversations about digital citizenship, the impact of a student’s digital footprint, ethical use of information and social responsibility in an always-connected world.
  • The vision is to go beyond school libraries being perceived as repositories of information artefacts to being flexible, dynamic learning environments; “centres of inquiry, discovery, creativity, critical engagement and innovative pedagogy” (Hay & Todd 2010b, p. 40). To make this vision a reality is a challenge for school leadership so that the best learning environment, resources and learning is available for all Australian students.
Jennie Bales

School library designing - For school library teams and school communities - 5 views

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    "The School Library Designing site site invites you to explore how you can participate in school library designing - and why purposeful school library design is important. "
Roy Crotty

Libraries Change Lives - 4 views

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    The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) proudly supports the "Declaration for the Right to Libraries," a component of Barbara Stripling's 2013 American Library Association (ALA) Presidential Initiative, "Libraries Change Lives." School library programs change lives by empowering students to become effective and independent users of information and ethical and productive members of our democratic society. The declaration champions the nation's right to quality libraries of all types - public, school, academic, and special - and the expert teaching and guidance provided librarians and library staff. Guided by the AASL learning standards, school librarians teach students to think critically, create new knowledge, share knowledge, and pursue personal and esthetic growth. . AASL is an advocate for the indispensable role of school library programs with school librarians, for best practices in school librarianship, and for the core values and ethics of the library profession. It is within this capacity that AASL endorses and encourages the profession to support the "Declaration for the Right to Libraries."
Judy O'Connell

Lisa Oldham: Lsquared - Libraries x Learning | edtalks.org - 2 views

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    Lisa Oldham, Development specialist for school library futures at Lisa Oldham, from the National Library, discusses the future of school libraries. Lisa describes how school libraries are a great way to achieve the creation of skilled students who are able to navigate in the knowledge economy.
Jennie Bales

Library to Learning Commons | Canadian Education Association (CEA) - 8 views

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    Article by Terri Hayes, 2014. Abstract: The old-fashioned library model is no longer healthy for teachers or students. Converting your school library to a learning commons is one of the best recipes for school success in the current climate of educational reform. The library-as-learning commons functions as the hub of the school, where teachers and students collaborate, inquiry-based learning is promoted, and teacher-librarians provide instructional support to every teacher in the school while fostering a thriving reading culture.
Jennie Bales

Trends | Transforming Libraries - 7 views

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    The Center for the Future of Libraries works to identify trends relevant to libraries and librarianship. This trend library is available to help libraries and librarians understand how trends are developing and why they matter. Each trend is updated as new reports and articles are made available. New trends will be added as they are developed. Although the focus is on libraries rather than school libraries this useful resource bank
Jennie Bales

Standards Framework - National School Library Standards - 11 views

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    The AASL Standards framework reflects a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning by demonstrating the connection between learner, school librarian, and school library standards. Three sets of standards (Learner, School Librarian, and School Library) make up the AASL Standards Integrated Framework featured within the National School Library Standards. Use the resources here to familiarize yourself with the structure and get started using the standards in your practice.
Jennie Bales

Importance of the school library in learning - the research - 11 views

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    "Research about educational trends and pedagogical models shows the significant difference effective school library services can make on student literacy and learning outcomes. The research findings illustrate the positive impact of dynamic, inclusive library services and environments - physical and virtual - that are aligned with the school's vision and learning goals."
Jennie Bales

Leading Learning - 4 views

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    Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada, 2014 presents a model for the development and implementation of the school library as a library learning commons. It provides educators with a common set of standards of practice for moving forward. This publication offers a vision and provides practical approaches for all those engaged in creating successful 21st century school libraries in Canada. Downloadable pdf
Jennie Bales

Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today's Complex World | R. David Lankes - 3 views

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    Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today's Complex World, David Lankes walks you through what to expect out of your library. Lankes argues that, to thrive, communities need libraries that go beyond bricks and mortar, and beyond books and literature. We need to expect more out of our libraries. They should be places of learning and advocates for our communities in terms of privacy, intellectual property, and economic development. The book is now available as a free download from this web address.
Jennie Bales

Infiniti Special Event - Driving Innovation within your Library - concordinfiniti - 4 views

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    1 hr 09 min video Infiniti is proud to host Stefanie Gaspari from Trinity Grammar School. Stefanie is Director of Library Services and over the past year has transformed the Arthur Holt Library into a 21st century library and collaborative learning space. Join Stefanie as she shares her experiences on the road to being ranked one of the top 40 innovative schools in Australia
Jennie Bales

Dear School Leaders: 5 Things You Need to Know about Your School Librarian | Knowledge ... - 39 views

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    "we are one of the only educators that actively teaches every student in the school, and showcased the types of programming school librarians are capable of when fully supported by administration. Many of the school leaders were just not aware that a modern school library involves so much more than just checking out books to students."
Jennie Bales

preddy-creating-school-library-e2809cmakerspacee2809d.pdf - 3 views

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    The new focus on participatory learners and more student-led learning has resulted in making the school library a destination. One hot topic hitting public and school libraries is makerspaces where students can create, problem solve, and develop thinking.
Jennie Bales

Modern library learning environments | Services to Schools - 11 views

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    The concept of the Modern Learning Environment (MLE), now also known as Innovative Learning Environment (ILE) is an holistic one, encompassing the pedagogy of learning to the physical and virtual spaces in which it occurs. The New Zealand Ministry of Education offers information on MLEs for the modern library - requiring a learner-centred approach to time, place, access and support - and the networked connectedness of people and technologies that underpin this.
Jennie Bales

21st Century School Libraries - YouTube - 7 views

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    School libraries are the hub of the school, librarians are heavily involved in education, and changing technology means the library is actually more relevant than ever. Elementary, middle and senior school teacher librarians talk about their roles and contributions to the teaching, learning and reading of the teachers and students. Emphasis on the exploration of 21 century skills and learner needs.
Jennie Bales

What Does the Next-Generation School Library Look Like? | MindShift - 15 views

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    "People no longer have to come to a library to get information," she says, "so the library has to get people coming in for different reasons. Students need somewhere to socialize, create things and collaborate." Joan Ackroyd outlines how she turned around a traditional secondary library to meet the needs of 21 century learners
Jennie Bales

Designing Libraries: Learning for a Lifetime | November Learning - 10 views

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    Pat Kyle, librarian at the Washington International School (WIS) was presented with a rare opportunity. A private PreK-12 institution in northwest Washington, DC, WIS had launched a five-year redesign of the school in which she would take an active role, helping build a brand new media center.
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    Alan November considers school library design as a space that thoughtfully integrates online learning, and collaboration and content creation among students, and will serve the entire school community well into the future.
Jennie Bales

School-Libraries-The-Heart-of-21st-Century-Learning.pdf - 12 views

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    Provides principals and school communities with a best practice guide for their school library.
Jennie Bales

Video: Three Spheres of Library Skills - Part 1 - 1 views

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    "In this video, Jorm introduces a targeted program that is embedded at the school, The Three Spheres of Library Skills. The program scaffolds students to achieve success in the three core areas of library skills: Readers, Researchers, and Thinkers. This first video in a three-part series takes an in-depth look at the first skill - Readers. 'While all the spheres are interconnected, the Readers sphere is most important, as the skills and attitudes in this sphere underpin all of the others,' Jorm shares in the video. "
Jennie Bales

What Should Be on a School Library Web Page? - 7 views

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    The school library media Web page is a recent development, but as schools, classrooms, and society have become connected to the Internet, media specialists throughout the world are designing and maintaining Web pages for their programs. You will want to begin by fol-lowing some general guidelines for effective Web design, ensuring that your site is easily navigated by all different types of users and viewable in many different browsers.
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