Through ETL523, I feel I have an improved understanding of digital citizenship (DC). As a result, I have rewritten the existing digital literacy program and used the nine elements of digital citizenship (Ribble, 2023) to inform the various topics I will teach. While I found assessment 1 challenging because I had to create a website; […]
Category: 21st century skills
ETL 523 Module 4.1: My worldview and perception of GAI in education with CATWOE analysis
Image created by Adobe Firefly via a prompt by Kellie Billingsley My perspective as a teacher librarian focuses on how important it is to develop students’ digital and information literacy. My role is certainly not just about running the school library; it’s equally about providing students with the skills they need to use new technology […]
Module 2.2: Rethinking Digital Literacy
Let’s challenge the myths! Image by 51581 pixabay In the early-to-mid 1990s when I was still at high school, the ability to create and print a simple file or word document created mass excitement: This was the pinnacle of technology development. It was a time when mastering basic computer operations marked you as digitally savvy. […]
Module 1.3: Who is responsible for teaching digital citizenship?
Helping young people develop healthy habits with digital media and enhancing their digital citizenship skills requires the collaboration of multiple role-models, that is a collective effort from teachers, parents, older siblings and so on. (Hollandsworth et al., 2011). It is equally as important for mass media organisations, government bodies and technology companies to play […]
Module 1.2: Is Digital Citizenship the best term to use?
Is Digital Citizenship the best term to use? As technology continues to shape our lives, the concept of digital citizenship has gained prominence, driving discussions on topics such as online security, identity, and ethical behaviour. The exact notion of digital citizenship presents a challenge from the outset as there are an abundance of definitions and […]
ETL504: Assessment 2: Critical Reflection
Teacher librarians (TLs) as leaders are of paramount value. This unit has given me the skills, knowledge, understanding to embrace change leadership, strategic planning and 21st century learning. In particular, through exploring change leadership, I have learnt how I can advocate and lead change particularly for 21st century skills. Adopting transformational leadership approaches, I am inspired […]
ETL 504: 5.2 & 5.3 Servant Leadership scenario – Digital Literacy
Scenario: You are in your third year as a teacher librarian in a school where you had to work actively to promote the value and services of the library. Classes come to the library either for relief from face-to-face teaching (primary) or supervision for research (secondary) without planned opportunities for collaborative or shared teaching. As […]
ETL504: Module 2.1: Empowering change: How can Teacher librarians drive school futures through innovative library programs
Teacher Librarians as leaders of change in schools After only a few years as a Teacher librarian (TL), I have grown to understand that this unique role extends beyond that of managing a library space and its collection. I have witnessed firsthand the power of my role in changing learning environments. Teacher librarians have an […]