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This model of change was designed by educators to be used by educators. One component is based on the emotional components of any change process. Each component can assist leaders in understanding what is happening in the change process. Diagnostic tools are also available to measure each component.

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.

Article about creating a makerspace in a public library where people come together to share resources, knowledge and to socialise.

Article about creating a makerspace in a public library where people come together to share resources, knowledge and to socialise.

Online book with 6 chapters covering inquiry culture, inquiry across disciplines, assessment, teaching and learning, scholarly practice and leadership. Available as PDF download

Example of an environemtal scan process published by the Association of Research Libraries who were renewing their strategic plan. "The plan that will result from this effort will guide the Association in setting priorities and organizing its activities for the next several years, a time that is expected to present unprecedented challenges and concomitant opportunities to research libraries. To support the work of the Strategic Planning Task Force, ARL senior staff have initiated an environmental scanning exercise to identify trends that are likely to affect research libraries and the work of the Association. The report considers not only challenges, but also opportunities.

It seemed that the nature of the challenges that managers were facing were rapidly changing; however, the methods that we were using to develop them were staying the same.

This document describes a preferred framework and approach for the practice of ES at RMIT University. ES activity, as a minimum, is related to the strategic planning process but it is not confined to this. ES should be viewed as an ongoing, rather than episodal, activity which enables an organisation/school/group to detect changes in its internal and external environments and respond appropriately in the short, medium and long terms.

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

In today's interconnected, technology driven world, learning typically takes place in physical, virtual and remote places. It is an integrated, highly- technical environment in which learners learn.

EY report on megatrends - large, transformative global forces that define the future by having a far-reaching impact on business, economies, industries, societies and individuals. We live in a world in constant motion. Goods, capital and labor are traveling globally at a faster pace than ever and moving in novel patterns. Technological innovation, including digital, is rewriting every industry and the way in which human beings manage their lives. In this world, the ever-increasing acceleration of change is one of the few constants.

I printed this entire report out for my husband to read because I thought it was so relevant to everything and everyone today. I'm happy to see it here, Jennie, because I referenced it in my assignment too :-)

Every day kids make tough decisions -- decisions that are often complicated by digital technology. How students respond to cyberbullying or decide what to share on social media can have a powerful impact on their futures. This is why we teach digital citizenship: Students need skills to think through digital dilemmas. As we teach students to navigate online challenges, we tend to focus on rules and procedures to help guide them. But there's another factor that's key to making good choices: character. The article is supported by pdf guide: Digital Citizenship & Social and Emotional Learning

The schools that are taking this seriously are still in the minority. But around the world there is a growing global movement towards achieving the vision of 21st century education. The Innovation Unit present their views of what this vision looks like in practice. 10 great ideas to shift your thinking.

"The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has been working closely with key education stakeholders to develop the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders (the Charter). The Charter describes the importance and characteristics of high quality professional learning in improving teacher and school leader practice. "

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."

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), "The Leadership Challenge : Improving Learning in Schools (Conference Proceedings)" (2007). http://research.acer.edu.au/research_conference_2007/1

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