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The primary goal of the MetronetInformation Literacy Initiative is toadvocate for the integration of theMEMO Recommended Standards

for Information and TechnologyLiteracy in Minnesota schools andto advance the teaching of 

information literacy skills in theclassroom. To do this, Metronethas created teacher / mediaspecialist training that focuses on

the 5 steps of the research processand incorporating the Three Rs— Research, Reliable Resources, and

Responsible Use—into classroominstruction. Web 2.0 tools — blogs, wikis, online collaborationtools, and more — are included in

the instruction in context andwhere using these tools enhancesstudent learning and teaching.

Metronet Information Literacy Initiative - MILI

The Internet isthe world's

largest library. It's just that allthe books are on

the floor. ~ John Allen

Paulos

OBJECTIVES FOR TEACHERS OB J ECTIVES FOR STUDENTS OBJECTIVES FOR MEDIA DIR.

MIL I IN BLOOMINGTON

* Integrate informationliteracy skills

* Locate reliableresources

* Utilize new Web 2.0tools

*Utilize and manage newand traditional media

 *Recognize information

needs

*Draw conclusions andpresent information

ethically 

*Improve productivity &engagement

*Increase awareness & useof Web 2.0 tools

 

*Encourage teacherincorporation of the

research process

*Develop morecollaboration between

teachers & mediadirectors

For moreinformation about

MILI, visit:http://bit.ly/milibps

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“To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize wheninformation is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectivelythe needed information.” - ALA Presidential Committee on Information Literacy

INCENTIVES

PLC

INSERVICE CREDIT

DIFFERENTIATION

PROFESSIONAL

GROWTH

"I am excited to keep trying new things! MILI hashelped me explore and discover new ways of teaching

old lessons." - Past MILI Participant

MILI Tools for Measuring Participant ProgressParticipants demonstrate competency with new Web 2.0 tools on an online platform

Participants evaluate & report their learning through an extensive Metronet Survey

BPS Tools for Measuring Participant ProgressInformation literacy assessment for students (pre/post)Student Survey (Engagement & use of new tools and resources)Media Directors share tools at staff development meetingsMedia Directors demonstrate increased collaboration / co-teachingTeachers demonstrate integration of new tools & resources for teaching & learning

Participant Time ObligationsFull school year2 Full days of orientation / initiation at the beginning of the program (summer)Monthly 2 hour face-to-face meetings

Monthly 1/2 hour webinarWeekly 1 hour of “play” with new tools & resources

* Required minimum of 10 teachers/media directors to participate from each level(elementary/secondary) of the program.

*A teacher is not able to participate in the program if their media director does notparticipate. Collaboration is key.

Media Directors mayuse their participation

as their PLC work.

District will provide 2semester or 3

trimester inservicecredits.

Use technology toincrease

differentiation in theclassroom and engage

students.

Expand your ability tocreatively integrate

technology andinformation literacy

tools.