The document discusses the evolving role of the school librarian from book provider to technology instructor and information specialist. It outlines how librarians now train teachers and students to use interactive whiteboards, podcasts, Glogsters, Wikis and blogs to incorporate technology into lessons and collaborate on projects. The library has become a hub for accessing digital information and librarians are key in supporting the use of these tools in the classroom.
2. Accessto Information The library is no longer only a place to get books, but a place to access information on the computer.
3. The Librarian as the Information Specialist Times have changed in the last few decades. Librarians are now expected to be the information specialists of the school.
5. Smart Boards are a great way of incorporating technology into a lesson. Librarians need to provide training to the campus staff to ensure all are capable of using the white interactive boards.
7. Podcasts are also a tool being used in the 21st century classroom. Students are able to use this audio medium as a tool for presentation as well as to access information. P O D C A S T S
8. Glogsters are a fun alternative to making a poster for a project. Instead of using poster board, students can use the computer to create a poster online.
9. Wikis are a helpful way of collaborating for a group project.
