A conference for Teacher-Librarians and School Leaders

Leading the Learning

Revolution

Judy O’ConnellJuly 2012

Global history

Song Dynasty: by 593AD the first printing press was invented in China, and the first printed

newspaper was available in Beijing in 700AD.

Global e-literacy: using emerging

technologies to enhance student learning

Global futures

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Leading the learning revolution requires us to adopt a new view of what learning is all about – creating a synergy between all learners through the power of the Teacher Librarian.

Learning today requires that teachers and teacher librarians understand reading and information seeking in a connected world....

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Reading, writing, gaming, trans-media, immersive worlds, and augmented reality, are all part of the new digital frontiers leading the re-invention of learning.

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Our students need to know how to juxtapose text, sound, media and social connections in real time.

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The Internet has become a participatory medium, giving rise to an environment that is constantly being changed and reshaped by the

participation itself, changing the flow of news, effecting tacit as well as explicit knowledge, and embedding a new culture of learning.

A New Culture of Learning ~ Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change:Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown

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School libraries and teacher librarians

can lead learning in today’s interactive knowledge environments..... except...

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6.6 It is indisputable that the value of teacher librarians’ work has been eroded over the years and undervalued by many in the community, be it by colleagues, principals, parents or those in the wider school community.

Inquiry Report, 2011

School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia: Inquiry into school libraries and teacher librarians in Australian schools [electronic resource] / House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment Canberra

The inquiry has provided us with a substantial review that indicates the vital need to continue the conversation about what a teacher librarian is, does, and can do into the future.

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Successful learning for 21st century students is shaped by the digital environments within society and in our schools.

Learning in a changing

world series

The scholarship of teaching must be influenced and shaped by digital environments.

Learning in a changing

world series

School libraries need to respond proactively to the 21st century information ecology.

Learning in a changing

world series

The teacher librarian must be a curriculum leader, supporting whole-school learning frameworks and initiatives that meet the challenges that the digital context has created.

Learning in a changing

world series

“K-12 must address the increased blending of formal and informal learning.”

“Students can take advantage of learning material online, through games and programs they may have on systems at home, and through their extensive — and constantly available — social networks”

Horizon Report 2012

http://www.nmc.org

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“Provide the divergence and convergence in media needed to foster motivation, differentiation, collaboration and connections necessary for 21st century learning.”

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Change has arrived at an iSchool library near you. Judy O’Connell

Our Horizons

collecting finding sharing

anytime anywherefast

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Knowledge 2.0 http://bit.ly/knowledge2

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new expertise

People wanted information at their fingertips and the convenience that came with digital transactions.

In the social era it was all these things plus social connectivity. Mobility means information, convenience, and social all served up on the go, across a variety of screen sizes and devices.

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/the_future_isnt_about_mobile_its.html

The Future Isn't About Mobile; It's About Mobility

The Future Isn't About Mobile; It's About Mobility

School libraries and teacher librarians can

be immersed in today’s interactive knowledge environments.

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[social] media x 4

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Personal learning environment – relying on

the people we connect with through social

networks and collaborative tools e.g. Twitter,

Yammer.

Personal learning network – knowing

where or to whom to connect and find

professional content.

[learning] self

Personal web tools – used for tracking

our life and powering our information

organisation e.g. photos to Facebook,

pictures to Flickr, photos to Twitter.

[learning] self

Cloud computing – utilising open access between

sources and devices e.g. Edmodo, Evernote, Diigo.

Mixed reality – adopting e-devices and augmented

reality e.g. ebooks, QRcodes, Layar browser.

Content curation – utilising web services to filter and

disseminate resources, news, and knowledge prompts.

[learning] self

Zotero http://www.zotero.org/

Digging into digital research http://heyjude.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/digging-into-research/

Librarians are go – Stacey Taylor – using Zotero with studentshttp://librariansarego.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/using-zotero-with-students.html

[information] self

Evernote http://evernote.com/

Digging into digital research http://heyjude.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/digging-into-research/

Lucacept – Jenny Luca– Evernote for studentshttp://jennyluca.com/2011/06/26/explaining-evernote/

[information] self

[team] self

[social][learning]

[information] [team]

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School libraries and teacher librarians

can be leaders in today’s interactive enquiry environments.

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Challenge based learning

Design Thinking

http://www.designthinkingforeducators.com/

Guided Enquiry

Project Based Learning

Susie Boss & Jane Krauss

Game Based Learning

http://bit.ly/qjDBsc

‣ Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity

‣ Design and develop digital-age learning experiences and

assessments

‣ Model digital-age work and learning

‣ Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility

‣ Engage in professional growth and leadership

Performance Indicators for Teachers

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Leading the learning revolution means nurturing students in ways to ‘learn how to learn’ from a multiplicity of resources at their disposal, using the best information organisation and critical thinking strategies that we can show them.

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Interfaces for discovery

What do we want from technology?How can we create better experiences?

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release a passion for

learning

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Never risk being a teacher only suitable for a bygone era

Where we were!

Where we can

be!

“creativity”

Judy O’ConnellJuly 2012

Stephen Wiltshire is an artist who draws and paints detailed cityscapes. He has a particular talent for drawing lifelike, accurate representations of cities, sometimes after having only observed them briefly.

http://www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk

Through the language of

drawing....

Caine’s story

9 year old Caine Monroy spent his summer building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto parts store in east LA.

From flashmob to the Caine’s Arcade Imagination Foundation.

Mustafa’s device is based on a scientific mix between quantum physics, space technology,

chemical reactions and electrical sciences.

http://thenextweb.com/africa/2012/05/18/19-year-old-girl-in-egypt-invents-a-spacecraft-propulsion-device/

http://neverseconds.blogspot.com.es/

One primary school pupil's daily dose of school dinners

Martha’s story

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Game based learning

http://quantumvictoriaminecraft.com/

http://massivelyminecraft.org/

http://wpmspcs.sharpschool.com/

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Game based learning

“There is an important distinction between games that ask players to provide “the answer” and those that challenge players to devise the best of what might be many different solutions to problems. In many cases, it means immersing players in simulated worlds or environments where their virtual decisions are the basis for game play.” Will Richardson http://www.districtadministration.com/article/gaming-gains-respect

“creativity”

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Makerspace or Fab Lab in your school

Fabrication Labs (fab labs), Hackerspaces, and Tech Shops, share common goals: collaboration and 'making.'

The Fayetteville Free Library FFL Fab Lab.

“Computer Lab 2.0.” This 21st-century version has fewer computers but more technology plus far more interest for Verrado’s students. They have two MakerBots, some LEGO robotics stations, an Eggbot, a computer tear down area, a stop-motion animation stage, and an Arduino workbench.

http://makerspace.com/2012/04/10/schools-making-makerspaces-verrado-middle-school-before-after/

Verrado Middle School, Arizona

Time to be tactical.

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Revolution

targetHow is the school library a critical part of student achievement?

TACTICAL

actionActions in the school library are critical to learning.

TACTICAL

communicationFind ways to communicate to the stakeholders.

TACTICAL

timeTake the time to share and build advocates for the library.

TACTICAL

involvementInvolve yourself in the profession.

TACTICAL

changeBe innovative, ready to change, and help discover the opportunities.

TACTICAL

attitudeShow enthusiasm, excitement and passion, and be ready to reframe the conversation.

TACTICAL

leadershipReach out beyond your area, and expand your sphere of influence.

TACTICAL

Being tactical can help build and develop advocates for the school library.

Making that intentional effort is a huge component in leading the learning revolution.

TACTICAL

Act locallyThink nationally

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Teacher Librarians have always been good at communicating

http://oztlnet.com/

The OZTL_NET Discussion List is an email-based forum for information professionals working in Australian schools. It is supported by the teacher librarianship academic staff at the School of Information Studies , Charles Sturt University.

Discussion is open to all members of the Australian TL community and any people with a genuine interest in teacher librarianship and/or school libraries.

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Revolution

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