THE SCHOOL

LIBRARIAN, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE

FUTURE

Derived from Technology for the School Librarian:

Theory and Practice

Presented by: Chara Gill

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS

In the future look forward to seeing:

Interactive Instruction

Personal Response Systems

Mobile Assessment Tools

TECHNOLOGY FOR INCLUSION

I. There must be equity and consistency in the

classroom

II. Hardware and Software must continue to be

available

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

GPS Systems (I-Phones, Blackberries, and PDA’s

Mobile Computing Devices

Scrapbooking or online resources

SAAS Software as service (anti-virus, security back –up

Social Content (Wikis and Blogs)

Social Networking Integration

E-Book Devices

Microblogging

**Just to name a few**

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

Personal Homepages

Tagging

Android Market

Cloud Software

E-Learning

UNLIMITED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

TERMS

1. Mobile Assessment Tools- Any device with computing capability( PDA)

2. GPS System- Enable search engines to locate you and give directions

3. Android- A Google backed initiative that wants phones to connect using the same standard

4. SAAS- Software- Back up, and security

5. School networking Integration- Connects school library web pages to social networking and tagged sites

6. Tagging- Helps determine social relevance in ranking of search engines

7. Application- Process of putting something to use or applying it

8. Video Streaming- Importing video accessing it while online at the same time; delivering video

9. RSS Groups and Readers- A simple way to read blogs by clustering of similar topics

10. Future- Something will take place eventually

QUESTIONS

Question #1

As workstations replace dust-covered shelves in your district libraries, a new breed of librarian—the library media specialist (LMS)—has become an essential part of a school’s faculty. These are the people who will integrate the digital world into today’s classroom and throughout the curriculum. Specially trained and knowledgeable in the use of information technology, library media specialists have become one of the most important instructional partners, working with teachers and administrators to change what is possible in the classroom.

―Library media specialists empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information,‖ says Sara Kelly Johns, president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), one of the 11 divisions of the Chicago-based American Library Association.

The LMS is not confined to the library or to a single function. Functions include:* work with educators to design and teach curriculum* create curriculum and promote an engaging learning experience tailored to the individual needs of students* evaluate and ―produce‖ information through the active use of a broad range of tools, resources, and information technologies* provide access to materials in all formats, including up-to-date, high-quality, varied literature to develop and strengthen the love of reading* provide students, educators, and staff with instructional materials that reflect current information needs.

QUESTIONS

As a librarian I have not allowed my challenges in the area of technology defeat me. As a classroom teacher, I have been working with the oldest equipment on the block until this school year, but I have taken initiative to explore technology courses, and workshops to better assist my teachers and students in this area. I plan to stay current on information technology, and continue with PD. I will implement what I have learned , and continue to evaluate my weaknesses in the area of technology in education.

SUMMARY

The final chapter in this magnificent book makes you

do a self assessment of yourself. The school librarian

is prepared to overcome any technology challenges

and meet them head on. Technology has changed

and the librarian must stay on top of the latest

innovations and resources that can be used in the

classroom and in the library.

URL’S & VIDEOS

www.designshare.com

www.sirisdynix.com

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdwEIi22Dv8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO0gENvpbj4