TEACHER LIBRARIANSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY
A teacher librarian collaborates with teachers to ensure the effective integration of technologies into student learning and provides assistance to students and teachers in the effective use of these technologies in the context of the curriculum. (Australian Schools Library Association, 2013).
The effective use of technology to access information and ideas, create, share and engage in the collaborative and creative learning environment of the 21st Century is essential.
During my employment as a Pre-K- Yr 12 Teacher Librarian, I have remained committed to keeping my knowledge and understanding of the the current and future impact of technology on education. I also keep my skills in using technology current and relevant to the needs of the school community in which I serve. I have guided and promoted the use and understanding among staff, students and parents of-
I continue to share my professional learning and resources (Pinterest Sites) online via my professional blog-
“Learning About Learning Today” (Hardy,2013), and continue to encourage the leadership team and teachers to create their own professional site to become active professional participants of the online world.
I have demonstrated the creation of an online resource page with
Year 9 World War
A password protected Primary and Secondary Webpage have been set up to gather links to online educational resources and as a way of keeping parents informed with school events.
Teachers are invited to link their own class blogs to the main Webpage.
REFERENCES
Australian School Libraries Association,(2012). What is a teacher librarian? Retrieved on
30th September from http://www.asla.org.au/advocacy/what-is-a-teacher-librarian.aspx
Beck, J. D., & Yeager, N. M. (1994). Making teams work : an underused window of opportunity. In the leader’s window: mastering the four styles of leadership to build high-performing teams (pp. 183-206). New York : Wiley.
Goleman, D. (2000). Leadership that gets results. Harvard Business Review, 78(2), 78-90. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/detail?sid=9d5e9568-2bc1-41a8-8d63-6eb267b5c6d9%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=25&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=heh&AN=86286629
Greenhow, C. (2010). New Concept of Citizenship for the Digital Age. Learning & Leading With Technology, 37(6), 24-25. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=ce674b9f-cf93-4208-909a-f6c64f42c1dd%40sessionmgr4&vid=2&hid=25>
Hardy, V. (2013). Learning about learning today. Retrieved from http://vanessahardy.edublogs.org/
Hay,L & Todd, R. (2010). School libraries 21C : the conversation begins. Scan; v.29 n.1 p.30-42; February 2010. Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/fullText;dn=183676;res=AEIPT
Hough, M. & Paine, J. (1997). Collaborative decision making with teams. In creating quality learning communities (pp. 110-127). South Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia. Retrieved from http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/ereserve/pdf/hough-m.pdf
Lamb, A., & Johnson, L. (2011). Sensible Approaches to Technology for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 62-66.Retrieved from http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-252002797/sensible-approaches-to-technology-for-teaching-learning
Lombard, R. (2010). Web 2.0 in the classroom. In Yamamoto, J., Penny, C., Leight, J.,& Winterton, S. Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences (pp. 214-240). Retrieved from
http://interact.csu.edu.au/portal/tool/5ee53499-4861-491d-80c6-7b643cff37a1/list_modules_student
New Media Consortium, (2012) 2012 Horizon report. Retrieved on 30th October from http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2012/
Purcell, M. (2010). All Librarians Do Is Check Out Books, Right? A Look at the Roles of a School Library Media
Specialist. Library Media Connection, 29(3), 30-33. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/detail?sid=52e4751c-1080-461a-9a31-f1c5cf9b9fed%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=25&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=iih&AN=55822153
Ribble, M.(2011). Digital citizenship in schools. 2nd Edition, Eugene, Oregon. International Society for Technology in Education
A teacher librarian collaborates with teachers to ensure the effective integration of technologies into student learning and provides assistance to students and teachers in the effective use of these technologies in the context of the curriculum. (Australian Schools Library Association, 2013).
The effective use of technology to access information and ideas, create, share and engage in the collaborative and creative learning environment of the 21st Century is essential.
During my employment as a Pre-K- Yr 12 Teacher Librarian, I have remained committed to keeping my knowledge and understanding of the the current and future impact of technology on education. I also keep my skills in using technology current and relevant to the needs of the school community in which I serve. I have guided and promoted the use and understanding among staff, students and parents of-
- How numerous web tools work
- Blogs, Weebly's, Livebinders,
- Google Drive/ Docs / Classroom
- Various Apps that are available to support learning
- Google and other search engines
- I have informed and encouraged teaching staff to integrate these tools into their teaching to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum in facilitating the learning needs of their students. Through Personal and group PD sessions, collaboration with teachers and the school leadership team along with a parent information evenings.
- I continue to promote and teach Digital Citizenship and the role of the teacher librarian in teaching, demonstrating and encouraging the legal, ethical ,responsible and safe use of information and communication technologies (Greenhow,2010),There are many adverse effects on a student’s social, physical and emotional growth and well- being, as well as legal implications, when students do not use technology responsibly.
The nine elements of digital citizenship identified and described in Digital Citizenship in Schools by Ribble, (2011), are used to explain to students and teachers areas of focus.
I have presented to the primary staff and have worked with a each primary class, with secondary school students when requested and individuals. I continue to encourage teachers and students to make use of the excellent online education programs available such as those provided by Common Sense Media and eSafety Australia - Knowledge of leadership styles (Goleman,2000), and the importance of a collaboratively developed, implemented and shared vision (Hough & Paine, 1997), along with strategies to enhance teamwork (Beck & Yeager, 1994), have been valuable guides to my approach in leading this change.
- I remain aware of Security risks and technical compliance with existing programs and computers and the need to consult the IT manager before the introduction of new online applications can be considered.The benefits, practicality and relevance to the teaching and learning taking place, as suggested by Lamb and Johnson (2011).
I continue to share my professional learning and resources (Pinterest Sites) online via my professional blog-
“Learning About Learning Today” (Hardy,2013), and continue to encourage the leadership team and teachers to create their own professional site to become active professional participants of the online world.
I have demonstrated the creation of an online resource page with
Year 9 World War
A password protected Primary and Secondary Webpage have been set up to gather links to online educational resources and as a way of keeping parents informed with school events.
Teachers are invited to link their own class blogs to the main Webpage.
REFERENCES
Australian School Libraries Association,(2012). What is a teacher librarian? Retrieved on
30th September from http://www.asla.org.au/advocacy/what-is-a-teacher-librarian.aspx
Beck, J. D., & Yeager, N. M. (1994). Making teams work : an underused window of opportunity. In the leader’s window: mastering the four styles of leadership to build high-performing teams (pp. 183-206). New York : Wiley.
Goleman, D. (2000). Leadership that gets results. Harvard Business Review, 78(2), 78-90. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/detail?sid=9d5e9568-2bc1-41a8-8d63-6eb267b5c6d9%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=25&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=heh&AN=86286629
Greenhow, C. (2010). New Concept of Citizenship for the Digital Age. Learning & Leading With Technology, 37(6), 24-25. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=ce674b9f-cf93-4208-909a-f6c64f42c1dd%40sessionmgr4&vid=2&hid=25>
Hardy, V. (2013). Learning about learning today. Retrieved from http://vanessahardy.edublogs.org/
Hay,L & Todd, R. (2010). School libraries 21C : the conversation begins. Scan; v.29 n.1 p.30-42; February 2010. Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/fullText;dn=183676;res=AEIPT
Hough, M. & Paine, J. (1997). Collaborative decision making with teams. In creating quality learning communities (pp. 110-127). South Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia. Retrieved from http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/ereserve/pdf/hough-m.pdf
Lamb, A., & Johnson, L. (2011). Sensible Approaches to Technology for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 62-66.Retrieved from http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-252002797/sensible-approaches-to-technology-for-teaching-learning
Lombard, R. (2010). Web 2.0 in the classroom. In Yamamoto, J., Penny, C., Leight, J.,& Winterton, S. Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences (pp. 214-240). Retrieved from
http://interact.csu.edu.au/portal/tool/5ee53499-4861-491d-80c6-7b643cff37a1/list_modules_student
New Media Consortium, (2012) 2012 Horizon report. Retrieved on 30th October from http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2012/
Purcell, M. (2010). All Librarians Do Is Check Out Books, Right? A Look at the Roles of a School Library Media
Specialist. Library Media Connection, 29(3), 30-33. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/detail?sid=52e4751c-1080-461a-9a31-f1c5cf9b9fed%40sessionmgr14&vid=1&hid=25&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=iih&AN=55822153
Ribble, M.(2011). Digital citizenship in schools. 2nd Edition, Eugene, Oregon. International Society for Technology in Education