Information Technologies in the School Library Program - ISCI 761 Blog

     Users are applying technology literacy skills to access information on digital platforms.  Image retrieved from Binus University International School of Computing and Creative Arts.      As shown in the framework created by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21), information literacy, technology literacy, and digital/media literacy are a major part of 21st century skills. In order for learners to, "...graduate better prepared to thrive in today's global economy.," mastery of the 21st century skills is quintessential (2015, pp.1). While this was something that I am already keenly aware of as a teacher, it is also important to support the development of those skills in the role of a school librarian.       The definitions provided by the P21 framework gave a clear breakdown of information, media, and technology literacies. Information literacy encompasses accessing, evaluating, using, and managing information (2015, pp.5...

       The AASL standards and the ISTE standards were created as a guideline or a framework that is available to school librarians to best support the learning needs of students. These standards, while differing from each other, can be used in tandem to create a learning environment that support the whole learner. This pie chart illustrates the relationship between the shared foundations and domains in the AASL standards, as well as offering an explanation of each area.  Image retrieved from American Association of School Librarians      At a surface level, AASL standards and ISTE standards are very different from one another. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) created their standards to act as a structured framework, rather than a loose guideline, for school librarians to follow to approach teaching. They do not outline concepts that should be taught, but rather offer a guide of how to teach. As stated by Alice Robinson and Jenn...