Teacher Librarian as Leader

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.

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.

From JISC - have done a lot of research on the idea of a digital native.

Digital literacy looks beyond functional IT skills to describe a richer set of digital behaviours, practices and identities. This tool kit examines information literacy, media literacy, communication & collaboration, digital scholarship, career & identity management, learning skills and ICT literacy

The main features of a report are described to provide a general guide. T

Doug Johnson presents the past focus on school libraries and compares to future expectations to encourage teacher librarians to reconfigure their libraries to meet current and future learning needs for students of this century.

From Canadian Library Association - Information and support for the "Learning Commons" - an approach to move school libraries forward in the 21 Century. The video on this page provides a snapshot of libraries moving forward. the tabs across the top lead to further support documentation and video snapshots.

As learning environments change, school libraries must evolve from providing information to students to preparing students as engaged critical thinkers, evaluators, ethical users and entrepreneurial creators of information and knowledge.

Through simple film footage that starts with a lone dancer at a concert Sivers demonstrates the power of the first follower to build momentum so that a movement grows.

This RSA Animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.

I found this very thought provoking, and reflected upon it on my blog http://thinkspace.csu.edu.au/katharine/ More than anything it raised a lot of questions at both a global and local level

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leadership provides professional learning pathways and resources under the School Leaders tab to support focusing on leadership and change implementation.

Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking - from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.

Buffy Hamilton is one of my favourite people to visit. She has a great wealth of knowledge and information concerning libraries and connecting to the public.

The Maker movement is a unique combination of artistry, circuitry, and old-fashioned craftsmanship. Certainly, learning by doing or "making" has been happening since our ancestors refined the wheel.

Jenny Luca is Director of ICT and eLearning at Toorak College in Mt.Eliza. Her blog aims to share what she discovers about the potential of Web 2.0 application in educational settings.