7. What has changed academically? Recognize some of the key shifts: Library at the center of academic settings – NOT. Serials versus Books Non-fiction versus fiction Teens versus the rest Administration and Faculty Shift Discipline versus inter-disciplinary Technology as a tool, not the goal
55. 71% of instructors that rated student engagement levels as “high” as a result of using technology in courses.
56. 71% of students who are employed full-time and 77% of students who are employed part-time prefer more technology-based tools in the classroom.
57. 79% of instructors and 86 percent of students have seen the average level of engagement improve over the last year as they have increased their use of digital educational tools.
58. 87% of students believe online libraries and databases have had the most significant impact on their overall learning.
59. 62% identify blogs, wikis, and other online authoring tools while 59% identify YouTube and recorded lectures.
60. E-books and e-textbooks impact overall learning among 50% of students surveyed, while 42% of students identify online portals.
61. 44% of instructors believe that online libraries and databases will have the greatest impact on student engagement.
62. 32% of instructors identify e-textbooks and 30% identify interactive homework solutions as having the potential to improve engagement and learning outcomes. (e-readers was 11%)
63. 49% of students believe that online libraries and databases will have the greatest impact on student engagement.
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65. Focus on the ShiftsAnd Innovate THERE The biggest shift from the internet and the web has been the social web.
100. 10 Common Challenges Facing Educators Richard Byrne’s excellent list: Filters Selecting appropriate tech tools Providing differentiated reference materials Helping students research and organize their findings Giving every student a voice What to do about cel phones Creating engaging projects for multiple learning styles Improving communication with parents and students Access to meaningful professional development Knowing where to start
101. Above and Beyond: The Story of the 4Cs via NeverEndingSearch by Joyce Valenza on 30/07/11 Communication Collaboration Critical thinking Creativity Source: The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
144. Chefs, counsellors, teachers, magicians Librarians play a vital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.
145. So how must library and educator strategies change?
