1. Implications for classroom teachers A workshop presented by Linda Krebs Teacher Librarian, H.W. Mountz School Standards for the 21 st Century Learner

2. The emerging role of the library media center in the information age school The 21 st century school is changing Your classroom reaches beyond its four walls School library media specialists are there to help One common goal: STUDENT LEARNING!

3. Workshop Goals To gain an overview of the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner. To better understand the role of the school library media specialist in the school and your classroom. To practice collaboration. To brainstorm ideas and ways to make our school fit for the 21 st century learner. Enhance student learning

4. 21st-century-standards.wikispaces.com Put in screen shot of wiki page

5. Agenda Where are we going? What assumptions are the standards based on? The role of the school library media specialist The standards Vehicles of collaboration Looking Ahead Brainstorming session – how does this apply to me? Group sharing Assessment & evaluation

6. Where are we going? Sixth Sense How do we teach digital natives?

7. The Standards Based on some common beliefs: Reading = new understanding Inquiry provides a framework for learning Skills Dispositions Responsibilities Self-assessment Digital, visual, textual, and technological, are as crucial as information literacy.

8. The Standards – assumptions, cont’d Learning has a social context School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills Information resources Tools and infrastructure so learners can analyze, synthesize, and evaluate resources Learning places Social learning Large group Small group Formal instruction Individual learning Quiet reading Group reading

9. School Library Media Specialist’s Role Provide equitable access to resources Physical – warm, safe environment Intellectual – stimulating, safe environment Collaborate with others Instruction Learning strategies Practice in using essential skills needed in the 21 st century

10. Standards – strain 1 LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, & TOOLS TO Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Skills Dispositions in action Responsibilities Self-assessment strategies

11. Standards – strain 2 LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, & TOOLS TO Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. Skills Dispositions in action Responsibilities Self-assessment strategies

12. Standards – strain 3 LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, & TOOLS TO Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. Skills Dispositions in action Responsibilities Self-assessment strategies

13. Standards – strain 4 LEARNERS USE SKILLS, RESOURCES, & TOOLS TO Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. Skills Dispositions in action Responsibilities Self-assessment strategies

14. 21 st Century Vehicles for Collaboration Wikis – with students and between teachers http://greenteamhwm.pbwiki.com/ http://21st-century-standards.wikispaces.com/ Websites Streaming – video and voice Word clouds, tags Blogs Messaging Google – docs, earth Skype Twitter Screencasting

15. Looking Ahead What does this look like? How will you do this? Brainstorm ideas that teachers and librarians can work on collaboratively 20 minutes – be sure to use and post to the wiki Share ideas – get feedback and expand

16. Assessment Action Research and Planning Reflection Of this workshop – please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Bq03qUwung HilpcE16A7Iw_3d_3d to complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Bq03qUwung HilpcE16A7Iw_3d_3d

17. Resources American Association of School Librarians http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/index.cfm http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/index.cfm New Jersey Association of School Librarians http://www.njasl.org/ http://www.njasl.org/ The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php 2009 NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards – for review and comment http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/2009/ http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/2009/ Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries http://cissl.scils.rutgers.edu/index http://cissl.scils.rutgers.edu/index

18. Works Cited American Association of School Librarians (2007). Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandard s/learningstandards/standards.cfm http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandard s/learningstandards/standards.cfm American Association of School Librarians (2008). Learning 4 Life. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandard s/learning4life/index.cfm http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandard s/learning4life/index.cfm Kuhlthau, Carol C., Maniotes, Leslie K., and Caspari, Ann K. (2008). Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21 st Century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.