1. Metronet Information Literacy Initiative
An Introduction
August 2008

2. Metronet Multicounty multitype library system One of 7 in Minnesota
Serve libraries of all types with continuing education, networking, and special projects
Metronet Board is committed to the cause of Information Literacy & teaching the skills needed for lifelong learning

3. Libraries & Librarians Vital for research at all levels
Information experts
Access to resources
Ability to connect people & resources
Ability to connect information & technology

4. MILI
Collaboration between Metronet and selected metro area school districts
Professional development for teachers & LMS
How to integrate the Information & Technology Literacy Standards into classroom teaching
Encourage more collaboration between LMS & teachers around the research process

5. MILI’s Purpose Influence the teaching of the research process
Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroom
Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs into teaching

6. How?
By focusing on

7. Information Literacy
The ability to solve problems & answer questions using information & technology
An understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information

8. Why?

9. Students are Content Creators
They need traditional & new skills
Using new & traditional media
To prepare for post-secondary ed and for the global society & economy they face

10. As teachers & LMS
Develop research projects that encourage 21st Century Learning skills & promote Information Literacy
Guide the research process
Teach reliable resources
Set the standard for responsible use

11. Two Reasons to Teach Research
Push back the bounds of knowledge and then demonstrate knowledge gained
To learn how to do research--the research process--how to define the question and then gather, evaluate & apply the information

12. MILI Focus On the process On the resources
On the tools that make it happen

13. Research Process Reliable Resources Responsible Use The MILI 3 Rs

14. Research Improve the ability of students & teachers to conduct effective research by using a process that includes 5 steps:
Question
Gather & Evaluate information
Conclude
Communicate information & conclusion
Evaluate process & product

15. Reliable Resources Identify & use available, reliable resources
“Format agnostic”--the format of the information is not the point
Evaluate all print, electronic, online, & human resources for authenticity & accuracy
Resource is appropriate in the context of this research

16. Responsible Use Promote the understanding & practice of the responsible use of information & technology
Advise & assist teachers in the creation of plagarisim-proof assignments
Provide resources for teaching responsible use including copyright, Creative Commons, technology use

17. What will we do
Focus on your research project to incorporate the 5 steps
Learn Web 2.0 tools that work in classrooms and school buildings for collaboration, communication, & creation
Share what we know & what we learn

18. Your Responsibilities
Attend all meetings--arrive on time and stay throughout
The 23 Things
Maintain your blog
Be responsible for your learning
Share your knowledge
Make suggestions--tools, topics…

19. Metronet will Design & conduct orientation + 10 after school meetings
Newsletter & Wiki
Food! (You provide beverage)
Stipend

20. Minneapolis Public Schools
Manage credits for CE, Q-Comp, etc.
Monitor attendance & compliance for participation
Provide tech support for equipment

21. Why Classroom 2.0?
Encourage collaboration and engagement to involve every student in something that is personally engaging
Involves the students in a very proactive learning environment
Wider opportunities for professional development & connections for teachers

22. What is Web 2.0/Classroom 2.0 Read/Write Web Interactive Web
User-generated content
Sharing--content, expertise
Global connections
Image: 'Earth Squircle'

23. Sites and tools that let us
Explore
Customize
Collaborate
Share
Communicate
Web 2.0
in a whole new^ way!

24. Characteristics of Web 2.0 Tools
Not tied to a device--Internet access needed
Portability--available from any device
No software--but Web plug-ins
No programming
OS not an issue usually
Consumer as creator
Perpetual Beta
Image: '2007 Web Trend Map'

25. Really, it’s all about us! Students, librarians, & teachers
Image: 'flickr contacts - January 9, 2005 {notes}'

26. As communicators 'hello?'

27. As Collaborators
Image: 'what are word for'

28. As Creators

29. As commentators

30. Image: 'everyones a critic' www. flickr
Image: 'everyones a critic'

31. As Collectors Image: 'Model T?'

32. As Contributors

33. As Community Members Image: 'world'

34. MILI will help you

35. Become the creators, the collaborators, the critics, and consumers that make Classroom 2.0 authentic & valuable for you and your students!

36. Which brings us back to Information Literacy www. flickr
Which brings us back to Information Literacy

37. We must teach students how to use the 2.0 Tools
To solve problems
To find and evaluate information
To present their conclusions
While using the tools responsibly

38. So, when faced with this, what do we need to participate and create?

39. Contact Ann Walker Smalley, Director, Metronet, St. Paul
Karen Eidem, Project Manager, Metronet, St. Paul
Diane Wallace-Reid, IT Services, Minneapolis Public Schools
Jean Doolittle, IT Services,Minneapolis Public Schools