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1. Applying the Principles of Epigenetics for a (R)evolution in School Librarianship presented by Buffy J. Hamilton || Teacher Librarian Café || April 19, 2010

2. Darwin’s work teaches that evolutionary genetic changes take place slowly over many years and through natural selection

3. The science of epigenetics disrupts the notion of slow change and the belief that we have little to no control over our genes

4. Cellular changes to the epigenome (the cellular material that sits atop the DNA) can impact genetic material and accelerate significant change to the genome

5. These changes are akin to “flipping a switch” that impact gene expression by turning the genes “on” or “off”

6. The promise of epigenetics: the potential to mitigate or cure ailments and harness the power of beneficial gene expression

7. What can we as librarians glean from the study of epigenetics?

8. We can look for external changes and influences to help our profession not just survive but to flourish in harsh conditions

9. lack of full funding and budget cuts have “silenced” many of our “genes”

10. aclimate that values standardized test scores over inquiry has impacted our genes

11. filtering fears are debilitating to our growth Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/sziszo/2592916753/sizes/o/

12. A shift in who counts as experts and the decision making model has met some hostile environments

13. What “epigenetic” changes and influences can accelerate our ability to adapt to a changing educational landscape?

14. 1 Make our practice transparent to the world Image used under a CC license from http:/www.flickr.com/photos/allaboutgeorge/2361633049/sizes/o/

15. web-based mindmap

16. flickr

17. youtube

18. twitter

19. facebook

20. blog

21. transparency and data

22. transparency and data

23. share your practice via social media

24. embrace instructional leadership

25. 2 Create and nurture a participatory culture that invites conversations for learning, multiple forms of literacy, and multiple modes of learning cc licensed flickr photo by Suttonhoo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/suttonhoo22/2512983749/

26. rethinking what “collection” means Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/hams-caserotti/3432780140/

27. ebooks and mobile readers

28. mobile computing

29. gaming Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjoselibrary/3663348736/sizes/l/

30. digital equipment Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/skokiepl/3521970447/sizes/l/

31. information evaluation and social scholarship via research pathfinders

32. inquiry, engagement, and collective intelligence

35. 1.2.5 Demonstrate adaptability by changing the inquiry focus, questions, resources, or strategies when necessary to achieve success. 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding. active reflection and metacognition

36. digital citizenship and ethical use of information

39. scaffold alternate ways of representing learning and knowledge

40. research portfolio with Google Sites

41. multigenre elements

42. multigenre elements

43. netvibes and iGoogle: personal learning environments and learning artifacts

44. collaboration, leadership, and social responsibility for shared knowledge construction

45. cloud computing: google docs

46. diigo: group bookmarks

47. evernote

48. 3 Build your collaborative tribe through listening, sharing, and risk-taking cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandoncripps/3156373103/sizes/o/

49. planting seedstakes bothfaithand action

54. making space for the unorthodox

55. physical space

56. going against the grain

58. expanding our concept of collection and the containers for it

59. 4 Energize your mind and spirit by tapping into the wisdom of the crowd by growing your personal learning network Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/alesk/356136498/sizes/l/

64. youtube rss

65. slideshare rss

66. delicious rss

67. diigo rss

68. citation 2.0 rss

69. organize and manage with google reader

70. youtube

71. virtual conferences and webinars

72. face to face conferences

73. skype

74. face to face informal gatherings

75. virtual and f2f friendships strengthen us

76. Embrace your role as a fearless advocate for intellectual freedom, equitable access to all forms of information, and multiple literacies 5

77. make the argument for access to a specific resource or tool by collecting examples of effective instructional practice Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/mymollypop/2646559132/sizes/l/

78. develop and present a concrete plan for use of the resource and how you will implement its use

79. remind decision makers that students need guided instruction and opportunities to learn how to use social media thoughtfully and wisely Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/imbat/3869056371/sizes/l/

80. tie your requests to performance standards

81. we need nurturing influences on our librarian genes to help us thrive and adapt to today’s information landscape

82. repeated exposure to healthy influences builds resilience Image used under a cc license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/skeels/141145758/sizes/l/

83. harness the power of positive epigenomic changes in our profession and silence the crippling ones

84. librarians do matter cc licensed photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/skiwalker79/3855880846/sizes/l/in/photostream/

85. contact information buffy.hamilton@gmail.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com

86. works cited Cloud, John. “Why Your DNA Isn’t Your Destiny.” Time. N.p., 6 Jan. 2010. Web. 21 Mar. 2010. <http://www.time.com/‌time/‌printout/‌0,8816,1951968,00.html>.