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Institute of Museum and Library Services Nation of Leaders Demonstration Grant

Institute of Museum and Library Services Nation of Leaders Demonstration Grant November 2008 – June 2010 NLG-07-08-0113. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Alvin Toffler. What does it take for a

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Institute of Museum and Library Services Nation of Leaders Demonstration Grant

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  1. Institute of Museum and Library Services Nation of Leaders Demonstration Grant November 2008 – June 2010 NLG-07-08-0113

  2. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Alvin Toffler

  3. What does it take for a public library to offer technology-based programs for youth?

  4. Rethinking Libraries • Do our programs respond to emerging needs of youth in 21st Century society? • How do we support staff in developing new skills? • Do our administrative policies and practices support new programs, especially those that involve technology?

  5. Infrastructure Hardware: • How do we balance demand for public access computing with technology based programming? • What is the ‘right’ hardware? Software: • How do we distribute and manage access? • What can we afford to purchase? To update? Space: • What kind of space and room set up creates the best learning environment?

  6. Staff Skills:Are all staff required to offer programs? Do we rely on new staff? Does it have to be librarians? Training: How do we provide training for staff? What can we support? Time:How do we balance priorities and ‘desk time’ with programming time?

  7. Work-in-Progress Solution

  8. 21st Century Story Times • Expose youth to key literacy practices • Supportive setting • Invest in staff • Technology skills • Practice • Teaching approach: co-learners

  9. Space and Tools • Laptops • Flexible space • Selected gadgets

  10. Quality Learning Environments • Caring and nurturing relationships • Engaging activities • High expectations • Continuity over time • Opportunities for contributions • Intentionality about learning

  11. Software • Developed by LifeLong Kindergarten Lab at MIT • Constructionist learning philosophy • Responds to developmental needs of kids • Free

  12. Staff

  13. Passionate Risk Takers Never be afraid to try something new.  Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. Author Unknown

  14. demonstrate the 21st century literacy attributes we hope to instill in youth Flexibility Adaptability Higher order thinking Complex problem solving Staff who

  15. Sustainability Goal: provide persistent opportunities for youth to engage in rich media content creation Techniques: Provide software on all public access computers Offer mixture of Open Studios and Formal Workshops Engage youth as mentors/volunteers

  16. Success Factors • Managers support staff in taking risks • Staff are involved in professional organizations • Technology skills/interests of staff drive innovation • Innovations don’t require extra funding • Organization has a culture of creativity

  17. Kids with Ideas

  18. Project Information Media MashUp • Project newsletters, presentations and reports Scratch • Check out projects and download software ScratchEd • Collaborative guide for educators using Scratch

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