1. 21 st Century School Librarian and the 21 st Century Learning Standards Calhoun County Library Media Specialists Meeting September 29, 2008 ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling

3. What has changed? ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling

11. Common Questions Librarians ask about the new standards.

12. ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Question Do Standards for the 21st Century Learner replace Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning ?

14. Do Standards for the 21st Century Learner replace the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning? Question

16. The Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning were supported by indicators, scenarios and examples of assessments. Will AASL provide similar support for the new learning standards ? Question

18. Will AASL be publishing new guidelines for school library media programs? Question

20. The learning standards begin by defining nine foundational common beliefs: 1. Reading is a window to the world. 2. Inquiry provides a framework for learning. 3. Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught. 4. Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs.

21. 5. Equitable access is a key component for education. 6. The definition of information literacy has become more complex as resources and technologies have changed. 7. The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own. 8. Learning has a social context. 9. School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills

27. The Framework ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standards

29. The Framework ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standards Strands

35. The Framework ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standards Strands Indicators

37. Indicators ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Strand 1.1: Skills Indicator 1.1.1: Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.

38. The Framework ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standards Strands Indicators Benchmarks

40. Benchmarks ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Strand 1.1: Skills Indicator 1.1.1: Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. Grade 5 Benchmark: Follow a process whenever pursuing new information through inquiry or research.

45. ALA Meeting 2008 by Cassandra Barnett and Barbara Stripling BIBLIOGRAPHY Standards for the 21st Century Learner Achterman, Douglas. “An Interpretation of the 2007 AASL Learning Standard.” Teacher Librarian April 2008: 48. Barnett, Cassandra and Barbara Stripling. “Standards for the 21 st Century Learner” Power Point Presentation at the 2008 ALA Conference in Anaheim, California. Dickinson, Gail K. “A Place to Stand.” Library Media Connection March 2008:10-12. Donham, Jean. “Standards! Standards! Standards!” Teacher Librarian April 2008: 43-46. Johns, Sara Kelly. “AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner – A Time to Reflect and Study.” California School Library Association Journal Volume 31, Number 2, Spring 2008. Lance, Keith Curry. “5 Roles for Empowering School Librarians.” . Retrieved on Sept. 28, 2008 from www.longwood.edu/staff/churchap/School%20Librarians%20Impact%20Achievement.ppt