you are about to enter the learning zone welcome to the library

You are about to enter the Learning Zone

Welcome to the library

What is the learning zone?

Here are some clues. (Let’s look for some items in our library.)

Meet Today’s Teacher-Librarian

• Promoting active learning environments

• Promoting literacy

• Providing gateways to the world through technology

• Planning collaboratively

• Preparing for resource based teaching and learning

• Managing the library and its collection

Based on Asselin, Branch & Oberg (2003) Achieving Information Literacy: Standards for School Library Programs in Canada, CSLA & ATLC

Teacher-librarians wear many hats

Have you thought about what the teacher librarian does?

Did you know that teacher-librarians:

Tell stories?Do book talks?Help students select books

for their interest and reading level?

Model reading strategies?

Did you know teacher librarians

Are curriculum leaders? Are knowledgeable about curriculum requirements? Are constantly evaluating the collection to ensure students have

access to needed resources? Are able to gather First Nations and Metis resources?

And… teacher-librariansare much more:

Teachers and Teacher-Librarians meet together to discuss what is best for student achievement. Collaboration involves all members of the school team.

Teacher-Librarians

Provide educational leadership in the school community.

Share information and plan professional development for the whole school.

Know resources that support the curriculum and keep teachers informed.

Teach side by side with classroom teachers.

Work with advanced learners and help with differentiated instruction

So, what can you and the teacher-librarian do?

Together, we can…

Problem solving

Design authentic learning experiences

Use resources to solve real world problems

Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning

TechnologyGateways to the world

Plan learning that is:

• Interactive• Engaging• Co-operative• Current• Fun

Why is a library like spumoni ice cream?

Based on an article by *David Loertscher (2006) “What Flavor is your school library? The Teacher Librarian as Learning Leader” from the Teacher-Librarian 34(2).

Vanilla Ice Cream

• Library Management

– Evolving collection– Multi-media and technology resources– Organization

Love of Reading

Strawberry Ice Cream

• Story time• Story tellers• Author visits • Willow books• Literacy Day/Literacy

Activities• Mayor’s Reading

Challenge

• Book talks• Bannock and Books• Book Clubs• Rock and Read• Drop Everything and

Read• Battle of the Books• Book Fairs

Mint-chocolate ice cream

Using technology tools to support learning

Using technology tools to gather information

Using technology tools to share learning

Technology tools like:• Garageband• iLife• Comic life• eZedia or Keynote• Master key• Google earth• And many more

Technology Enhanced Learning

Skills are integrated into the curriculum.Students learn the research process.Students use information effectively and

ethically.Students develop media awarenessStudents are actively involved in authentic

learning experiences.

Chocolate Ice CreamInformation Literacy

Spumoni LibraryIs a blend of all the best

TechnologyReading literacy Information literacyLibrary Management

Is A collaborative environment where everyone learns together

A spumoni library:*

Focuses on the learner and individual achievement

Uses exciting learning experiences with lots of reading, information literacy and technology components

*David Loertscher (2006) “What Flavor is your school library? The Teacher Librarian as Learning Leader” from the Teacher-Librarian 34(2).

expressions?

What do you think they mean?

Have you heard these

• Sage on the stage• Guide on the side

Welcome to Regina Public Schools Libraries

What’s inside

Take a new look at the library

Great room of the school Media and computers Books and magazines Professional materials – kits and literature

Use Horizon (HIP) Circulation

Find resources in the library

Search by author, subject or title

* Ask the Teacher-Librarian *

Use databases and reference sites

World Book Encyclopedia

Infotrac Proquest

(accessed from school or password protected for home use)

Atlases Dictionaries Google Earth Access Media

Services for videos and DVD’s and Diversity Kits

* Ask the Teacher-Librarian *

Use On-line Sources

Google is not always golden especially for elementary school students.

Try: kids click a site designed by teacher librarians ask for kids formerly ask jeeves for kids Yahooligans from the Yahoo folks

* Ask the Teacher-Librarian *

Use Technology

Kidspiration Inspiration Garageband Audacity i-Life

* Ask the Teacher-Librarian *

Comic LifeEzediaSchool websiteAnd many more

For Organizing and Sharing

Check out Regina School Board Sites

Learning resources for teachers Learning resources for students Student guides wiki

* Ask the Teacher-Librarian *

The teacher librarian is there to help you help the students.

Spend some time with the teacher librarian in your school.