teacher librarians unite!. to ensure that students are effective users and producers of information...
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MISSION OF TEACHER LIBRARIANS
To ensure that students are
effective users and producers of
information and ideas
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF TEACHER LIBRARIANS
Information Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy Information Management
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
Definition Information Literacy
Information Detectives Digital Citizenship
Ethical and aware users of information Student Collaboration
Work together and learn together to build a better world
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
Examples Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln
and Babe Ruth. Make an Animoto of your findings.
Students create cyberbullying podcasts for teacher use.
Using Edmodo, share your visual and print findings, and comment upon others’ findings from your global warming research.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
Benefits Real-life and real-world working
experiences and communication skills
READING ADVOCACY
Definition “Exciting students about books and media
as well as providing easy access for rich books and media collection.” ~Mike Eisenberg
READING ADVOCACY
Example“Reading is where great stories begin.”
~Reach Out and Read Book Talks Battle of the Books Poetry Out Loud
READING ADVOCACY
Links www.freereading.net www.manybooks.net www.librivox.org http://dictionary.k12opened.com www.gutenberg.org www.k12opened.com/ebooks http://etc.usf.edu.lit2go www.teachersdomain.org/special/lit360
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
Definition Organize print and non-print resources Help clients (students, teachers,
administrators, parents, service providers) access information
Keep abreast of latest resources and technology
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
Examples Provide open and equitable access to resources,
technology, and information services for the entire school community
Develops and administers inviting and effective physical and digital library environments
Manages resources to support teaching and learning
Administers information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
Benefits Access to a knowledgeable coach Access to vetted information Saves time Improves critical thinking Teach the research process Value-added/money savings Provides equal access to everyone
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
Links www.corestandards.org www.wpcliparet.com www.icivics.org www.teacherdomain.org www.learnnc.org www.merlot.org
THE TEAM
Becky Alexander—PreK-6 Rinda Montgomery Conwell—K-middle college Jenny Crow—K-12 Mary DeMarre—K-8 Esther Knaupp—7-12 Michele McRae—K-5 Katherine Otis—7-12 Becky Russell—State (Colorado) Shelley Skaar—10-12