The Top 50Things kids Will Miss If they don't have a school librarian ...
The Top 50Things kids Will Miss If they don't have a school librarian ...
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Top</strong> 50 Things Kids <strong>Will</strong> <strong>Miss</strong><br />
<strong>If</strong> <strong>they</strong> don’t <strong>have</strong> a <strong>school</strong> <strong>librarian</strong> in their <strong>school</strong><br />
Confidentiality<br />
Learning experiences that are enhanced<br />
through teacher/<strong>librarian</strong> collaboration<br />
Books that are<br />
professionally selected<br />
to meet <strong>school</strong> and<br />
personal needs<br />
How to share<br />
information with others<br />
One-on-one<br />
instruction<br />
Cloud<br />
computing<br />
A place to solve<br />
problems<br />
A place to practice safe<br />
and ethical behaviors<br />
Someone to talk to and<br />
someone who listens —<br />
the <strong>school</strong> <strong>librarian</strong><br />
Encouragement<br />
How to evaluate information<br />
A place<br />
where the<br />
<strong>school</strong> culture<br />
is fostered<br />
and thrives<br />
Borrowing materials on<br />
interlibrary loan from public<br />
and college libraries<br />
Special programs<br />
and speakers<br />
Instruction in how to use<br />
statewide databases<br />
Book<br />
clubs<br />
A recommendation for a book that<br />
is suited to their interest<br />
Project-based learning and the critical<br />
thinking skills it teaches them<br />
A place to get<br />
help when <strong>they</strong><br />
need it<br />
Author<br />
visits<br />
Learning<br />
confidence<br />
Preparation<br />
for college
A <strong>librarian</strong> who doesn’t judge a<br />
student because he/she takes out<br />
a book <strong>they</strong> enjoy reading<br />
A recommendation<br />
on what to read next<br />
Materials matched to<br />
their learning style<br />
<strong>The</strong> opportunity to borrow digital<br />
cameras, recorders, and laptops<br />
Citing<br />
sources<br />
correctly<br />
A quiet place<br />
to learn<br />
Accepting learning as a life skill,<br />
not just an academic necessity<br />
Summer reading<br />
lists and programs<br />
Using<br />
information<br />
ethically<br />
Learning to be a good<br />
digital citizen<br />
Creating<br />
book<br />
trailers<br />
Having stories<br />
read to them<br />
Respect for<br />
intellectual<br />
property<br />
Book fairs<br />
Acquiring 21st<br />
century skills<br />
Creating<br />
READ<br />
posters<br />
Reading<br />
contests<br />
and prizes<br />
A place to use their<br />
imagination<br />
A place to assemble with<br />
their friends openly<br />
A safe forum to<br />
explore new ideas<br />
Video chats with<br />
authors and experts<br />
How to self-assess<br />
their work<br />
Resources that align with<br />
the curriculum<br />
Equitable access to computers<br />
and other forms of technology<br />
<strong>The</strong> ability to experiment with<br />
and master new technology<br />
<strong>The</strong> potential<br />
for higher<br />
standardized<br />
test scores<br />
How to create<br />
information<br />
Having resources available for <strong>school</strong> projects at<br />
the public library because the <strong>school</strong> <strong>librarian</strong><br />
collaborated with them<br />
Released by Dr. Nancy Everhart (everhart@fsu.edu), President, American Association of School Librarians — May 19, 2011<br />
Nancy Everhart is an Associate Professor at Florida State University.<br />
Taken from: Standards for the 21 st Century Learner by the American Association of School Librarians, suggestions from members of the American Association of School Librarians,<br />
and students in the <strong>school</strong> libraries of the United States.
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