21st Century LearningIn the library

Overview What is 21st Century Learning? Looking at the library space within the

school How to entice students in Reaching out – collaboration Planning a course of action

The 21st Century Learner Today it is essential that students have the

skills to function within a rapidly changing society.

The global digital citizen has 5 main fluencies: Solution fluency Creativity fluency Information fluency Collaboration fluency Media fluency

Library setting Think about your school library:

What images come to mind? What does it feel like, look like sound like?

The physical environment The physical appeal of the library is

critical to getting students in. Are there spaces / zones within the

library for students to complete different tasks.

Fluid Library Design Have a go at designing your ideal library Consider the current library layout:

What works? What would you change? Can current furniture be modified?

Signage

Use all the space provided within the library to attract the eye of the students.

Library services How does your library reach out to

students and teachers? Opening times Book clubs / chess clubs / press clubs Competitions Mobile technologies Access to IWB Online environment

Culling and WeedingToo many resources can detract from the services in the library

Emerging Technologies What technologies are being used by

your library? Is there a school library:

Blog (example) Wiki Website (example) Edmodo Moodle

Other devices Does you library have access to:

Ipods Ipads Laptops Tablets

Enhancing learning Collaboration with teachers is critical Blended learning:

project-based learning opportunities interactive lessons online environments

What collaborative ideas do you have?

Interesting websites http://www.pinterest.com/audreynay/

http://www.slideshare.net/lhay

http://www.pinterest.com/vivianharris45/the-essential-nsw-dec-teacher-librarian/

School level action What is the big picture? Understanding of the TL role Develop a collaborative culture Budget for change Project-based learning, webquests Technological potential Making the most of the library

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