Tech Ldrshp for School Librn, 6-12 Learning, Gr. 6-12

Catalog description

Teacher librarians in secondary schools provide leadership in the use of technology by teaching both students and teachers to use advanced search and web tools for citation, curation, and organization. Candidates examine inquiry and information literacy models and curricula that include digital citizenship. They study secondary level databases, OERs, makerspace tools, and appropriate career and college resources. Candidates also study the educational and psychological impacts of social media and technologies. Creating a welcoming physical and virtual place to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of teens, including clubs and student advisory groups is discussed.