1. Leverage Your Library Program to Create 21 st Century Learners CITE: Chesterfield’s Informational Technology Expo August 14, 2008 Dr. Audrey Church Longwood University, Farmville, VA

2. Quotes from Two CCPS Elementary School Web Pages… “…children are challenged academically to reach their full potential as we prepare them to be successful 21st century citizens and lifelong, self-directed learners.” –Principal’s Welcome, Crenshaw Elementary Welcome to Ettrick Elementary Home of the Trojans 21st Century Learning Center --from Ettrick Elementary home page

3. What do we mean by 21 st Century Learners? And what contributions can we expect from the library media program?

4. 21 st Century Learners…

5. Beloit College Mindset List 2009 1. They don’t remember when “cut and paste” involved scissors. 2. Heart-lung transplants have always been possible. 3. Researchers have always been looking for stem cells. 4. Pay-per-view television has always been an option. 5. Jimmy Carter has always been an elder statesmen. 6. Digital cameras have always existed. 7. They learned to count with Lotus 1-2-3. 8. They may have fallen asleep playing with their Gameboys in the crib. … Beloit College Mindset List 2009 http://www.beloit.edu/publicaffairs/mindset/2009.php

6. Beloit College Mindset List 2010 1. They are wireless, yet always connected. 2. A coffee has always taken longer to make than a milkshake. 3. DNA fingerprinting has always been admissible evidence in court. 4. They grew up with and have outgrown faxing as a means of communication. 5. "Google" has always been a verb. 6. Text messaging is their email. 7. Bar codes have always been on everything, from library cards and snail mail to retail items. 8. They have rarely mailed anything using a stamp. … Beloit College Mindset List 2010 http://www.beloit.edu/publicaffairs/mindset/2010.php

7. Students of Today…

8. According to the “Workforce Readiness Report Card”…must have skills A combination of basic knowledge and applied skills Professionalism/work ethic, teamwork/collaboration, and oral communications Knowledge of foreign languages Creativity and innovation  Applied skills hold greater value than basic skills… McLester, S., & McIntire, T. (2006). The workforce readiness crisis. Technology and Learning 27(4): 22-24, 26, 28-29.

9. Characteristics of 21 st Century Learners… Information literate Collaborative, team players Good communicators Critical thinkers Problem solvers

10. Leverage Your Library Program..collaborative partnerships promote learning! Leverage [verb] to use for gain

11. Virginia Standards of Accreditation 8 VAC 20-131-190 Each school shall maintain an organized library media center as the resource center of the school and provide a unified program of media services and activities for students and teachers…to support the instructional program.

12. Roles of the Library Media Specialist Program administrator Information specialist Teacher Instructional partner

13. AASL Standards for the 21 st Century Learner The Standards describe how learners use skills, resources, and tools to 1. inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge; 2. draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge; 3. share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society; 4. pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

14. How does the library media specialist contribute to 21 st century learning? Reading Information technology Information literacy Collaboration

15. Reading Thomas Dale High School Library

16. Reading Midlothian Middle School Library

17. Reading Hening Elementary School Library

18. Information Technology: Access to the online catalog

19. Information Technology: Access to subscription databases

20. James River High School Library

21. Information Technology: Access to subscription databases Cosby High School Library

22. Information Technology: Access to subscription databases Midlothian Middle School Library

23. Information Technology: Internet safety From acceptable use and ethical use… To keeping personal information confidential… To being sensible about how we present ourselves… To intelligent consumerism…

24. Information Technology: Internet safety From serving as a resource for teachers...

25. Information Technology: Internet safety To instructing students… ILA Netsafe, http://www.ila.org/netsafe/ILA_Blogging_Bookmarks.pdf

26. Information Technology: Internet safety Thomas Dale High School Library

27. Information Literacy: Supporting research and inquiry Thomas Dale High School Library

28. Information Literacy: Effective searching on the Web Using search tools effectively

29. Information Literacy: Effective searching on the Web

30. Information Literacy: Evaluation of Web sites  Accuracy  Authority  Objectivity  Currency  Content/Coverage

31. Site Used to Teach Web Evaluation

32. Another Site Used to Teach Web Evaluation

33. Information Literacy: Recommended resources Midlothian High School Library

34. Information Literacy: Recommended resources Swift Creek Middle School Library

35. Information Literacy: Recommended resources Swift Creek Elementary School Library

36. Information Literacy: Pathfinders Manchester High School Library

37. Information Literacy: Pathfinders Thomas Dale High School Library

38. Information Literacy: Citation of sources L.C. Bird High School Library

39. Information Literacy: Citation of sources Robious Middle School Library

40. Information Literacy: Citation of sources Nauset Public Schools Research and Style Manual, http://nausetschools.org/research/works2.htm

41. Information Literacy: Citation of sources

42. Collaboration Thomas Dale High School Library

43. Collaboration L.C. Bird High School Library

44. Your Library Media Specialist as an Instructional Partner… Facilitating 21 st Century Learning

45. SOL Which Beg for Collaboration Elementary Middle High

46. C/T 3-5.6The student will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. a) Collect information from a variety of sources. b) Evaluate the accuracy of electronic information sources.

47. Math 3.7The student will read and write decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths, using concrete materials and models. Math 3.21The student, given grid paper, will a)collect and organize data on a given topic of his/her choice, using observations, measurements, surveys, or experiments; and b)construct a line plot, a picture graph, or a bar graph to represent the results. Each graph will include an appropriate title and key.

48. Science 5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment. Key concepts include a) geological characteristics (continental shelf, slope, rise); b) physical characteristics (depth, salinity, major currents); and c) biological characteristics (ecosystems).

49. CE.1The student will develop the social studies skills citizenship requires, including the ability to a) examine and interpret primary and secondary source documents; b) create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets; c) analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media; d) distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information; e) review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion; f) identify a problem and recommend solutions; g) select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate.

50. English 9.8The student will credit the sources of both quoted and paraphrased ideas. a) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism. b) Distinguish one’s own ideas from information created or discovered by others. c) Use a style sheet, such as that of the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA), for citing sources

51. English 9.9The student will use print, electronic databases, and online resources to access information. a) Identify key terms specific to research tools and processes. b) Narrow the focus of a search. c) Scan and select resources. d) Distinguish between reliable and questionable Internet sources and apply responsible use of technology.

52. BIO.2The student will investigate and understand the history of biological concepts. Key concepts include a) evidence supporting the cell theory; b) scientific explanations of the development of organisms through time (biological evolution); c) evidence supporting the germ theory of infectious disease; d) development of the structural model of DNA; and e) the collaborative efforts of scientists, past and present.

53. The Library as a Focal Point to Achieve Student Success Reading Information Technology Information Literacy Collaboration Dr. David V. Loertscher

54. 19 Statewide Studies: 1993 to Present Summarized for you in School Libraries Work! Key findings from the research…

55. *Student learning is greater when… A professionally trained, full-time, certified library media specialist leads the program. Adequate support staff is present. School library media collections are strong in quantity, quality, and variety. Students use the library media center and its resources.

56. *Student learning is greater when … Students have access to resources beyond the library media center. Library media specialists teach information literacy skills to students. Technology is available. Library media specialists provide information technology in-service for teachers.

57. *Student learning is greater when… Library media specialists collaboratively plan, teach, and evaluate with classroom teachers. Library media specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate information literacy instruction into the content areas. Library media specialists take a leadership role in the teaching and learning that occurs in the school.

58. Summary of Common Findings Library media programs and library media specialists impact student achievement! School Libraries Work! Updated 2008 edition

59. POSTTEST: My library media specialist… 1. Is knowledgeable about content area curriculum standards. 2. Actively participates in curriculum development. 3. Promotes reading. 4. Meets, plans, and collaborates with classroom teachers. 5. Teaches students how to access, evaluate, and use information.

60. 6. Trains teachers in the use of information technology. 7. Promotes ethical and responsible use of information. 8. Takes an active role in the instructional program of the school. 9. Effectively manages the library collection and library program to make it an integral part of the school. 10. Positively impacts student achievement, helping students become 21 st century learners.

61. Student achievement increases as library media specialists take an active role in the instructional program of the school!

62. Quotes from Two CCPS Elementary School Web Pages… …children are challenged academically to reach their full potential as we prepare them to be successful 21st century citizens and lifelong, self-directed learners.” –Principal’s Welcome, Crenshaw Elementary Welcome to Ettrick Elementary Home of the Trojans 21st Century Learning Center --from Ettrick Elementary home page

63. Libraries are places of 21 st century learning… L.C. Bird High School Library

64. Libraries are places of 21 st century learning… Providence Middle School Library

65. Libraries are places of 21 st century learning… Wells Elementary School Library

66. In CCPS, Library media specialists facilitate student learning… essential questions inquiry-based learning expeditionary learning Students become information literate and use information technology to become 21 st century learners.

67. Dr. Audrey Church Coordinator, School Library Media Program Longwood University Farmville, VA 23909 Phone: 434-395-2682 Email: churchap@longwood.edu Home page: http://www.longwood.edu/staff/churchapchurchap@longwood.edu http://www.longwood.edu/staff/churchap