III.+Technology+Integration


 * The goal for teacher librarians is to “think outside the box” and build strategic plans for our libraries that allow for change
 * There is a paradigm shift towards information technology.
 * We have a unique opportunity to offer a lot more for learners: Customized 24/7, Just-in-time, Relevant, Authentic Service and Instruction BUT ONLY IF WE RE-TOOL.

**MOST OF ALL, KEEP EXCITEMENT, ENGAGEMENT AND ENTHUSIASM IN MIND.** Valenza, Joyce. "You know you’re a 21st Century Teacher Librarians If...".pg 104-107.
 * TOOLS FOR CHANGE**
 * 1) Ensure that learners and teachers can access appropriate databases, portals, and websites.
 * 2) Organize the Web for learners through use of signs and guides.
 * 3) Think outside of the box about the concept of collection. Resources: eBooks, audio books, blogs, open software, wiki-books and much more.
 * 4) Provide interactive services possibly online—suggestion forms, book reviews, calendar.
 * 5) Partner with classroom teachers to consider new interactive, collaborative, and engaging communication tools such as the Web 2.0 Learner Explore in which there is a pedagogical use of digital storytelling, wikis, podcasts, streaming video, etc..
 * 6) Consider creating a 24/7 learner-centered, learner-empowered landscapes knowledge management system.
 * 7) Plan for the 21st century library of the future and customize your services.
 * 8) Consider your role as an information technology scout.
 * 9) Consider ways of bringing experts, scholars, authors and other classrooms into your library using telecommunication tools such as Skype.
 * 10) Issues of Equity – providing software to students and teachers who need them: Flash drives, laptops, cameras - whatever it takes to achieve digital equality.
 * 11) Think of new ways to promote reading by investigating the lending of iPods for eBooks.
 * 12) Rethink the concept of the library space.
 * 13) Model respect for intellectual property by recommending copyright friendly portals such as Creative Commons.
 * 14) Plan new ways of incorporating social networking into meaningful educational initiatives.
 * 15) Recognize your iPod as more than just a tool to listen to music.
 * 16) Read Edtech journals and blogs.
 * 17) Seek Professional Development - by attending annual conferences and/or listening to keynote speakers on-line.
 * 18) Do not take “NO” as an answer from a network administrator of technology director – seek ways to get a “YES” if learners will benefit.
 * 19) Be flexible and realize that your growth as a professional cannot stop - it is constant.
 * 20) Learn the digital language.