Exploring Change: It’s a Different World

Cathy NelsonSchool Library Media SpecialistTeacher Librariancathyjonelson@gmail.com

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What do you remember about schools before the 21st Century?

What should libraries look like today?

Core beliefs of a 21st

Century Learner

Reading is a window to the world.

Inquiry provides a framework for learning.

Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught.

Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs.

Equitable access is a key component for education.

The definition of information literacy has become more complex as resources and technologies have changed.The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own.

Learning has a social context.

School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills.

Core Beliefs:• Inquiry provides a framework for learning.• Ethical behavior in the use of information must be

taught.• Technology skills are crucial for future employment

needs. • Equitable access is a key component for education.• The definition of information literacy has become more

complex as resources and technologies have changed.

• The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own.

• Learning has a social context.• School libraries are essential to the development of

learning skills.

Have we met the enemy?

• Read Doug Johnson's post from Saturday, February 16, 2008

Who else to read?• Will Richardson

Weblogg-ed• Joyce Valenza

Neverending Search (SLJ)

• Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach21st Century Learner

• Scott McLeodDangerously Irrelevant

• Wes FryerSpeed of Creativity

Created by:

Cathy Nelson

Teacher Librarian

School Library Media Specialist

cathyjonelson@gmail.com

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