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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.