Leveraging Your Library Program

to Create 21st Century Learners

CITE:

Chesterfield’s Informational Technology Expo

August 14, 2008

Dr. Audrey ChurchLongwood University, Farmville, VA

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 ElementaryHome of the Trojans21st Century Learning Center --from Ettrick Elementary home page

What do we mean by 21st Century Learners?

And what contributions can

we expect from the library media

program?

21st Century Learners…

Beloit College Mindset List Beloit College Mindset List 20092009

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

Beloit College Mindset List Beloit College Mindset List 20102010

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

Students of Today…Students of Today…

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.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Framework for 21Framework for 21stst Century Learning: Century Learning: 21st Century Outcomes and Support Systems21st Century Outcomes and Support Systems

Partnership for 21st Century Learning. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

Outcomes: Core Subjects and 21Outcomes: Core Subjects and 21stst Century ThemesCentury Themes

Outcomes: Learning and Outcomes: Learning and Innovation SkillsInnovation Skills

Outcomes: Information, Media and Outcomes: Information, Media and Technology SkillsTechnology Skills

Outcomes: Life and Career Outcomes: Life and Career SkillsSkills

2121stst Century Support System Century Support System

Characteristics of 21st Century Learners…

Information literate Collaborative, team players Good communicators Critical thinkers Problem solvers

Leveraging Your Library Program

..capitalizing on the tremendous potential that exists!

Leverage [verb] to use for gain

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.

Roles of the Library Media Specialist

Program administratorInformation specialistTeacherInstructional partner

AASL Standards for the 21st 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.

In what areas can we expect contributions from the library

media program?

ReadingInformation technologyInformation literacyCollaboration

Reading

Thomas Dale High School Library

Reading

Midlothian Middle School Library

Reading

Hening Elementary School Library

Information Technology: Access to the online catalog

Information Technology: Access to subscription databases

Information Technology: Access to subscription databases

James River High School Library

Information Technology: Access to subscription databases

Cosby High School Library

Information Technology: Access to subscription databases

Midlothian Middle School Library

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…

Information Technology: Internet safety

From serving as a resource for our teachers...

Information Technology: Internet safety

To instructing our students…

ILA Netsafe, http://www.ila.org/netsafe/ILA_Blogging_Bookmarks.pdf

Information Technology: Internet safety

Thomas Dale High School Library

Information Literacy: Supporting research and inquiry

Thomas Dale High School Library

Information Literacy: Effective searching on the Web

Using search tools effectively

Information Literacy: Effective searching on the Web

Information Literacy: Evaluation of Web sites

AccuracyAuthorityObjectivityCurrencyContent/Coverage

Site Used to Teach Web Evaluation

Another Site Used to Teach Web Evaluation

Information Literacy: Recommended resources

Midlothian High School Library

Information Literacy: Recommended resources

Swift Creek Middle School Library

Information Literacy: Recommended resources

Swift Creek Elementary School Library

Information Literacy: Pathfinders

Manchester High School Library

Information Literacy: Pathfinders

Thomas Dale High School Library

Information Literacy: Citation of sources

L.C. Bird High School Library

Information Literacy: Citation of sources

Robious Middle School Library

Information Literacy: Citation of sources

Nauset Public Schools Research and Style Manual, http://nausetschools.org/research/works2.htm

Information Literacy: Citation of sources

Collaboration

Thomas Dale High School Library

Collaboration

L.C. Bird High School Library

Your Library Media Specialist as an

Instructional Partner…

Facilitating 21st Century Learning

SOL Which Beg for Collaboration

Elementary

Middle

High

C/T 3-5.6 The 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.

Math 3.7 The student will read and write decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths, using concrete materials and models.

Math 3.21 The 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.

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).

CE.1 The 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.

English 9.8 The 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

English 9.9 The 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.

BIO.2 The 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; ande)      the collaborative efforts of scientists, past and

present. 

The Library as a Focal Point to Achieve Student

Success

ReadingInformation TechnologyInformation LiteracyCollaboration

Dr. David V. Loertscher

19 Statewide Studies: 1993 to Present

Summarized for you in

School Libraries Work!

Key findings from the research…

*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.

*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.

*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.

Summary of Common Findings

Library media programs and library media specialists impact student achievement!

School Libraries Work! Updated 2008 edition

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.

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 21st century learners.

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

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 ElementaryHome of the Trojans21st Century Learning Center --from Ettrick Elementary home page

Libraries are places of 21st century learning…

L.C. Bird High School Library

Libraries are places of 21st century learning…

Providence Middle School Library

Libraries are places of 21st century learning…

Wells Elementary School Library

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 21st century learners.

Dr. Audrey ChurchCoordinator, School Library Media Program

Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA 23909Phone: 434-395-2682Email: churchap@longwood.eduHome page: http://www.longwood.edu/staff/churchap