Last year I began researching the idea of Library 2.0 with our library media specialist and principal. I found several helpful items on the web, attended some classes at TCEA, and even visited a few libraries in the metroplex showcasing this concept.
The more I found out about Library 2.0, the more I realized it is a lot of common sense! It is taking our traditional concept of a library and finally putting it in the 21st century. Since this is my first post on the topic, I just want to tell about my understanding of what Library 2.0 is and could be: 1. It's about physical architecture and space: The library should be a centralized hub of learning, knowledge seeking, and collaboration. The physical space should be large and open. It could contain half walls or plexiglass cubbies to break it up. Large reading corner spaces where everyone sits and listens to a book may no longer be appropriate for this space. 2. It's about furniture: Bookshelves should be mobile. Furniture should be comfortable, but also created for learning, not lounging. Furniture should be mobile and have the ability to be arranged in a variety of groupings. 3. It's about digital information: Whether you have a BYOD program, hard wired computers, laptops or iPads digital information should be readily available for access. This could be in the form of e-books, audio books, research databases, videos, websites, etc. Yes, you can still have good old fashioned hardback books! Variety and balance is the key. 4. It's about learning anywhere and anytime: Yes, I said it was about the physical space. Really though, the concept of Library 2.0 is that learners learn when they need to learn. It doesn't always happen from the hours of 8-3. Have you ever tried a new recipe from FoodNetwork.com? Have you looked up How to Change a Tire on YouTube? Did you read the Hunger Games on iBooks? I'm willing to bet those things happen every day, and outside of school. 5. It's about collaboration: Elementary teachers are great at assigning group work! I'm wondering though, is group work always collaboration? Is there more to collaborating successfully than meets the eye? Can the library be a place where students come to work together from different classes and grade levels at any given time? 6. It's about global citizenship: This ties in with the digital information, but also includes cyberbullying, digital ethics, empathy for others, and communication across the globe. 7. It's about using the library media specialist as a resource for teachers and students: The days of the librarian checking out books and keeping the library so quiet you can hear a pin drop are over. The library media specialist (see the name has even changed) is a person who can teach your students right along with you when you are working on research, discussing book genres, finding a just right book, etc. I've found most LMSs have read far more children's books than an average classroom teacher and have lists of information at their fingertips. Watch for more to come!
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Click the link to view Terri Harkey's presentation from TCEA 2012. She discusses using iPods and iPads with elementary children. Ms. Harkey is a librarian at Puster Elementary in Lovejoy ISD
http://www.tcea2012.org/2012/Custom/Handout/Speaker0_Session1127_1.pdf |
AuthorI am an elementary Campus Instructional Technologist in Highland Park ISD Archives
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