Teacher Librarians Unite!
To ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas
Information Technology Instruction Reading Advocacy Information Management
Definition Information Literacy Information Detectives Digital Citizenship Ethical and aware users of information Student Collaboration Work together and learn together to build a better world
Examples Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth. Make an Animoto of your findings. Students create cyberbullying podcasts for teacher use. Using Edmodo, share your visual and print findings, and comment upon others’ findings from your global warming research.
Benefits Real-life and real-world working experiences and communication skills
Links are student-created content
Definition “Exciting students about books and media as well as providing easy access for rich books and media collection.” ~Mike Eisenberg
Example “Reading is where great stories begin.” ~Reach Out and Read Book Talks Battle of the Books Poetry Out Loud
Benefits Lifelong Readers Higher Reading Scores
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Definition Organize print and non-print resources Help clients (students, teachers, administrators, parents, service providers) access information Keep abreast of latest resources and technology
Examples Provide open and equitable access to resources, technology, and information services for the entire school community Develops and administers inviting and effective physical and digital library environments Manages resources to support teaching and learning Administers information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs
Benefits Access to a knowledgeable coach Access to vetted information Saves time Improves critical thinking Teach the research process Value-added/money savings Provides equal access to everyone
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Becky Alexander—PreK-6 Rinda Montgomery Conwell—K-middle college Jenny Crow—K-12 Mary DeMarre—K-8 Esther Knaupp—7-12 Michele McRae—K-5 Katherine Otis—7-12 Becky Russell—State (Colorado) Shelley Skaar—10-12