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Metronet Information Literacy Initiative

An Introduction to a Year Devoted to Research, Reliable Resources, &

Responsible Use

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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

Metronet Activities

History Day @ your library

INFORMATION LITERACY & 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Information is now as infinite as the universe, but finding the answers you need is harder than ever.

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What is Information Literacy?

"To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report, 1989


In the real world…

•  The ability to solve problems & answer questions using information & technology

•  An understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information

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Partnership for 21st Century Skills 21st Century Skills

•  Information and communication skills •  Thinking and problem-solving •  Interpersonal and self-direction skills •  Global awareness •  Financial, economic and business literacy, and

developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options

•  Civic literacy http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php

Information & Communication Skills

•  Interpret text, data, media, & more for context & meaning

• Communication of concepts, ideas, conclusions…


Thinking & problem-solving

•  Critical thinking & systems thinking •  Problem identification, formulation

& solution •  Creativity & intellectual curiosity


Interpersonal & self-direction skills

•  Interpersonal & collaborative skills •  Self-direction •  Accountability & adaptability •  Social responsibility

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Information Literacy Key to Success

•  Academic •  Work life •  Daily life •  Lifelong learning

NEW WORLD: WEB 2.0, CLASSROOM 2.0, & LIBRARY 2.0

In the beginning of the Web

•  Static Web sites •  Source of information/simple answers •  Limited media--photos & illustrations •  One-way communication •  Needed design & coding skills •  Needed proprietary software •  Access to a server


Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Read only Read/Write/Collaborate Web as reading platform Web as publishing platform Developer authorship Public authorship Software applications Web as software platform Commercial/Proprietary Open source/shared Static Dynamic Impersonal It knows you and your needs Restricted collaboration Collaborative Short Tail Long Tail Official Releases Constantly versioning—Beta HD as storage platform Web as storage platform Lecture Conversation

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Classroom •  Teacher as authority in

all things •  Standardized curriculum •  Textbooks •  Memorization •  Cursive •  Multiple choice •  “Do your own work”


•  Classroom was the world

Classroom 1.0 •  Teacher imparting knowledge •  Group work F2F •  Desktop computing—one to many •  Software licenses •  Email attachments/Flash drives •  Textbooks •  Poster board •  Little tech integration into

curriculum •  Oregon Trail •  Audience was the teacher & maybe

the class

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Classroom 2.0

•  Knowledge everywhere •  Mobile devices •  Online learning •  Collaboration in the

cloud •  Online apps for writing,

presentations •  Multimedia tools •  Global authentic

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•  Teacher as guide to using tools & technology •  No longer sole source of information

Why Classroom 2.0? •  Encourage collaboration and engagement to

involve every student in something that is personally engaging

•  More opportunities for content creation on a broader stage

•  Involves the students in a very proactive learning environment

•  It’s the future—school, work, life

Library Research

•  Quiet! •  Librarians as keepers •  Print •  Resources limited to

what was on hand •  Borrowing limits, often by

age •  Stand alone—few

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Library Research 1.0

•  Print encyclopedia, books

•  Citation manuals •  Readers’ Guide •  Specialized indexes •  Interlibrary Loan

•  Local sources •  Microfilm/fiche •  CD-ROM encyclopedia •  Photocopies •  Index cards •  Static presentations

–  Research papers –  Posters


Library Research 2.0

•  Librarian as guide •  eBooks •  Multimedia presentation •  Wikipedia •  WorldCat •  Google •  ELM subscription

databases

•  Document delivery •  Skype, Twitter,

Facebook •  Citation tools •  Delicious, Diigo,

Evernote … •  Google Book/Scholar •  Mobile apps


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

(although browser may matter)

•  User-generated content •  Sharing--content,

expertise •  Global connections •  Perpetual Beta

•  Improve productivity • Manage information • Collaborate • Expand our reach

Classroom/Library/Web 2.0 tools help us!


As co!unicators


As Collaborators

As Creators

As co!entators

in a whole new ^ way!

Sites and tools that let us •  Explore •  Customize •  Collaborate •  Create •  Share •  Communicate

Why does information

literacy matter?


Students are content creators


They need traditional & new skills!

Using new & traditional media!

To understand their need for information!

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To find & evaluate reliable information!

To draw conclusions & present information !


In an ethical way!

To prepare for post-secondary education!and


for the global society & economy they will face !


And, because . . .

We limit students if we do not help them develop and use information

literacy skills across the curriculum.

TRENDS

Technology

•  Profoundly affects the way we work, collaborate, communicate, and succeed

•  Changes how people work, play, learn, socialize, and collaborate

•  Explosive growth of mobile devices and applications will drive more change


Business & Society and maybe school

•  User-created content •  Social networking •  Collaborative work •  Collective intelligence to solve problems •  Participatory Leadership •  Online civic engagement •  Global reach and influence


Moving (fast) Towards . . .

•  Mobile computing •  Cloud apps, storage, collaboration •  Geo-coded everything •  Personalized, customizable Web •  Interactive computing •  Collaborative environments

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Students are changing

•  Technology is how they communicate & socialize •  Ubiquitous, transparent part of their lives •  Empowered by being connected to information

& each other 24/7 •  Globally connected •  Expect guides not experts


Learning Environments are changing

•  No longer tied to a physical space •  “Spaces” are becoming more community-driven,

interdisciplinary •  Spaces & technologies that allow virtual

communication and collaboration


Access beyond the walls

•  Online learning •  ELM and other database access •  Public/academic libraries online resources •  Virtual collaboration

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Will they be ready for this future̶which really is now?


If. . .

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Students have teachers/LMS who can guide them…


Through the research process


To reliable resources


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WHAT IS MILI? HOW WILL MILI HELP?

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 •  Encourage more collaboration between LMS &

teachers around the research process


Libraries & Librarians Vital for research at all levels

•  Information experts •  Access to resources •  Ability to connect people & resources •  Ability to connect information &

technology •  On the front lines in the info search


MILI will be your guide

•  To the research process

•  Finding reliable resources

•  Identifying new tools •  Information literacy •  21st century skills

MILI will reduce the noise

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MILI Focus

• On the process • On the resources • On the tools that make it happen


The MILI 3 Rs

• Research Process • Reliable Resources • Responsible Use


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


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


Responsible Use !Promote the understanding & practice of the responsible use of

information & technology

•  Advise & assist teachers in the creation of plagiarism-proof assignments

•  Provide resources for teaching responsible use including copyright, Creative Commons, technology use


By developing research projects that encourage 21st Century Learning skills & promote Information Literacy

Creating assignments that encourage building knowledge, not just repeating information


Together, we can •  Improve 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

Thoughts on MILI by Past Participants


STANDARDS & RESEARCH

Standards & Classroom 2.0

•  AASL-Standards for 21st Century Learners

•  ISTE-National Educational Technology Standards

•  MEMO-Information & Technology Literacy Standards

1.  Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

2.  Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

3.  Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

4.  Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/standards.cfm

ISTE National Educational Technology

Standards (NETS) 1.   Creativity and Innovation 2.   Communication and Collaboration 3.   Research and Information Fluency 4.   Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and

Decision Making 5.   Digital Citizenship 6.   Technology Operations and Concepts

http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS


MEMO Standards for Information & Technology Literacy

1.  The Research Process 2.  Technology Use 3.  Reading and Media

Literacy 4.  Responsible Use of

Information and Technology

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Bloom’s Taxonomy

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Bloom’s Remixed

Creating

Evaluating

Analysis

Applying

Understanding

Remembering

iPad App Remix

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Research Report

Truth Be Told: How College Students Evaluate and Use Information in the Digital Age

Project Information Literacy: A large-scale study about early adults and their research habits University of Washington Information School

http://projectinfolit.org/pdfs/PIL_Fall2010_Survey_FullReport1.pdf

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MILI will help you

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The Gift of Our Time


Expectations for All Participants

•  You assign a research project to your students •  You are not a beginner computer user •  You are open-minded toward technology in the

classroom & in your personal life •  You like to learn new things •  You have a public library card •  You like to share your knowledge


Your Responsibilities •  Attend every monthly Webinar—live or archived •  Attend monthly F2F meetings--arrive on time and

stay throughout •  Participate in the Ning: maintain your blog,

comment on others’ blogs •  Create & keep up with Virtual PD •  Be responsible for your learning •  Make suggestions--tools, topics…


•  Manage credits for CE, Board Credits, Q-Comp, etc.

•  Monitor attendance & compliance for participation using rubric

•  Make it possible for teachers/LMS to use tools in class


School District

Metronet will •  Design & conduct orientation + monthly

Webinars and F2Fafter school meetings •  Work with district on the rubric for credit •  Maintain the MILI Ning •  Provide support via the Wiki, email,

newsletter… •  Food! (You provide beverage)

MILI will help you help students…!


With the research process

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Use online tools to organize & manage information


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