Metronet Information Literacy Initiative An Introduction August 2008

Metronet Multicounty multitype library system One of 7 in Minnesota Serve libraries of all types with continuing education, networking, and special projects Metronet Board is committed to the cause of Information Literacy & teaching the skills needed for lifelong learning www.flickr.com/photos/39735679@N00/420390416

Libraries & Librarians Vital for research at all levels Information experts Access to resources Ability to connect people & resources Ability to connect information & technology www.flickr.com/photos/45082883@N00/223839049

MILI Collaboration between Metronet and selected metro area school districts Professional development for teachers & LMS How to integrate the Information & Technology Literacy Standards into classroom teaching Encourage more collaboration between LMS & teachers around the research process

MILI’s Purpose Influence the teaching of the research process Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroom Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs into teaching

How? By focusing on

Information Literacy The ability to solve problems & answer questions using information & technology An understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information

Why?

Students are Content Creators They need traditional & new skills Using new & traditional media To prepare for post-secondary ed and for the global society & economy they face

As teachers & LMS Develop research projects that encourage 21st Century Learning skills & promote Information Literacy Guide the research process Teach reliable resources Set the standard for responsible use

Two Reasons to Teach Research Push back the bounds of knowledge and then demonstrate knowledge gained To learn how to do research--the research process--how to define the question and then gather, evaluate & apply the information

MILI Focus On the process On the resources On the tools that make it happen

Research Process Reliable Resources Responsible Use The MILI 3 Rs www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/101563312

Research Improve the ability of students & teachers to conduct effective research by using a process that includes 5 steps: Question Gather & Evaluate information Conclude Communicate information & conclusion Evaluate process & product

Reliable Resources Identify & use available, reliable resources “Format agnostic”--the format of the information is not the point Evaluate all print, electronic, online, & human resources for authenticity & accuracy Resource is appropriate in the context of this research

Responsible Use Promote the understanding & practice of the responsible use of information & technology Advise & assist teachers in the creation of plagarisim-proof assignments Provide resources for teaching responsible use including copyright, Creative Commons, technology use

What will we do Focus on your research project to incorporate the 5 steps Learn Web 2.0 tools that work in classrooms and school buildings for collaboration, communication, & creation Share what we know & what we learn

Your Responsibilities Attend all meetings--arrive on time and stay throughout The 23 Things Maintain your blog Be responsible for your learning Share your knowledge Make suggestions--tools, topics… www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/32254027

Metronet will Design & conduct orientation + 10 after school meetings Newsletter & Wiki Food! (You provide beverage) Stipend

Minneapolis Public Schools Manage credits for CE, Q-Comp, etc. Monitor attendance & compliance for participation Provide tech support for equipment

Why Classroom 2.0? Encourage collaboration and engagement to involve every student in something that is personally engaging Involves the students in a very proactive learning environment Wider opportunities for professional development & connections for teachers

What is Web 2.0/Classroom 2.0 Read/Write Web Interactive Web User-generated content Sharing--content, expertise Global connections Image: 'Earth Squircle' www.flickr.com/photos/44124414469@N01/1218716662

Sites and tools that let us Explore Customize Collaborate Share Communicate Web 2.0 in a whole new^ way!

Characteristics of Web 2.0 Tools Not tied to a device--Internet access needed Portability--available from any device No software--but Web plug-ins No programming OS not an issue usually Consumer as creator Perpetual Beta Image: '2007 Web Trend Map' www.flickr.com/photos/11979533@N00/441921094

Really, it’s all about us! Students, librarians, & teachers Image: 'flickr contacts - January 9, 2005 {notes}' www.flickr.com/photos/34427466731@N01/3158297

As communicators 'hello?' www.flickr.com/photos/33953253@N00/2465444266

As Collaborators Image: 'what are word for' www.flickr.com/photos/53611153@N00/395970515

As Creators

As commentators

Image: 'everyones a critic' www. flickr Image: 'everyones a critic' www.flickr.com/photos/25414047@N00/43060641

As Collectors Image: 'Model T?' www.flickr.com/photos/43017881@N00/91467701

As Contributors

As Community Members Image: 'world' www.flickr.com/photos/98624608@N00/75699268

MILI will help you

Become the creators, the collaborators, the critics, and consumers that make Classroom 2.0 authentic & valuable for you and your students!

Which brings us back to Information Literacy www. flickr Which brings us back to Information Literacy www.flickr.com/photos/13597901@N00/254102459

We must teach students how to use the 2.0 Tools To solve problems To find and evaluate information To present their conclusions While using the tools responsibly

So, when faced with this, what do we need to participate and create?

Contact Ann Walker Smalley, Director, Metronet, St. Paul Ann@metronet.lib.mn.us Karen Eidem, Project Manager, Metronet, St. Paul Kareneidem@gmail.com Diane Wallace-Reid, IT Services, Minneapolis Public Schools Diane.Wallace-Reid@mpls.k12.mn.us Jean Doolittle, IT Services,Minneapolis Public Schools Jean.Doolittle@mpls.k12.mn.us