Samantha RagasaEDT 575

Summer 2013

develop project-based units of study for students, no matter the age group.

reach out to all learning styles and special needs of students.

assess students’ work in a fair (with the use of rubrics) and helpful way.

work in groups and collaborate with each other.

research information.

sort this information and organize it into groups for a project.

use data found to think critically about the information and use it creatively in their project.

Teachers, librarians, and other educational staff needs to have knowledge of current and emerging technology.

They need to be able to facilitate teaching and learning using today’s technology.

They need to be able to manage technology so students can use it effectively.

Teachers, librarians, and other educational staff need to be aware of:◦ design issues of their project-based lessons using

technology.

◦ educational issues that could arise.

◦ appropriate use of hypermedia.

Today’s library media specialists (my program of study) must know of and be able to implement current and emerging technology into their library media curriculum.◦ Cataloging methods

◦ Researching methods

◦ Project software and ways to use it

◦ Communication tools

◦ Web 2.0 tools

◦ Assessment tools

Today’s librarians must be work with other support staff to develop the library media center guide and the school technology plan.

He or she should understand and practice correct copyright rules, as well as teach the other teachers how to abide by copyright laws.

Today’s librarian should manage her library staff and provide training for them on current and emerging technology.

The librarian should also do this for her other faculty members as well.

Today’s librarian needs to have time for students and teachers to come in and use the library for research and project-based learning.

Today’s librarian needs to collaborate with teachers to maximize the use of technology in the school.

Teachers, librarians, and school staff should be ready for the current and emerging technology for the students.

This allows for students to become college and career ready for the 21st Century.