To start the day, we're joining: Samantha Mills, Cindy Ho, Sarah Felkar, and Diana Marshall in
F03: Steal this Framework! Approaches to Digital Literacy Instruction at the Public Library
F03: Steal this Framework! Approaches to Digital Literacy Instruction at the Public Library
FVRL: how a large regional system with no central location can respond to each community it serves.
Richmond: dedicated space for digital literacy at a central branch; a space that's acknowledges it can be hard to learn something new
Richmond: dedicated space for digital literacy at a central branch; a space that's acknowledges it can be hard to learn something new
VPL: laptops for transporting to different branches for tech classes; tech focuses and programs by different departments as appropriate
West Van lib: digital programming initially in one space but spread out, initially ad-hoc digital literacy programming
West Van lib: digital programming initially in one space but spread out, initially ad-hoc digital literacy programming
FVRL: digital literacy is a frame of mind. STEAM is the digital literacy framework. Science & technology interpreted through engineering & the arts all based in elements of mathematics. : Numbers. We use them every day & so we can incorporate digital literacy every day.
Ex: Painting through drag-and-drop coding. Teaching ukulele and downloading music.
STEAM humanizes hard sciences and provides a way to connect what the patron is seeking to do with digital literacy skills.
STEAM humanizes hard sciences and provides a way to connect what the patron is seeking to do with digital literacy skills.
They turned the STEAM pyramid into a chart that can help identify strengths/weaknesses in the programs/offerings from the library and also recognize the interests of the community
initiatives like using stellarium and pairing it was loanable telescopes. 🌠
Richmond space: opened spaces up, brighter lighting and walls; machines for coding/3D modelling/animation/digitizing (VHS, for example); structure with glass walls that lets you host large events or allow patrons to work individually; green screen
framework is a Growth Mindset: view challenges as opportunities, learning as a process that includes failure, welcome constructive criticism
assists w/ BC education initiatives locally: instructional classes for teachers on development days, for example design-thinking session; resources & technology loaned to students; student-focused maker fair;
moved tech tools to branch libraries closer to schools for students who couldn't make it to the main digital space; connect cross-generationally with technology.
VPL: adult digital literacy learning.
Reconsidered the adult learners at VPL with a digital perspective:
Who are our digital learns?
What skills should we teach (what do they need now)?
What are best practices for designing learning?
How should we teach?
Reconsidered the adult learners at VPL with a digital perspective:
Who are our digital learns?
What skills should we teach (what do they need now)?
What are best practices for designing learning?
How should we teach?
Created a Digital Literacy Skills Framework with clear, observable learning outcomes.
Next: 6 digital essentials (vpl.ca/program/digita…)
Next: 6 digital essentials (vpl.ca/program/digita…)
Use a backwards design: identify skill, determine how it can be observable, then create the lesson plans.
New lesson plans.
internal staff training: session about instruction for adults. based on what was learned in these previous steps.
New lesson plans.
internal staff training: session about instruction for adults. based on what was learned in these previous steps.
What VPL learned
-prioritize experiential learning & concrete achievements
-consider what requires scaffolding.
-determine what should/shouldn't be a class--other options!
-dedicated staffing
-empower staff to take ownership
-be future friendly! (plan for regular revisions)
-prioritize experiential learning & concrete achievements
-consider what requires scaffolding.
-determine what should/shouldn't be a class--other options!
-dedicated staffing
-empower staff to take ownership
-be future friendly! (plan for regular revisions)
West Van: uses streams:
For Adults: Use it, Share it, Create it, Develop it, Imagine it :: Allows for classes and directed learning as well as discovery and exploring something new
For Youth: Develop it, Create it, Imagine it & Drop-In (learn on their own, work with others)
For Adults: Use it, Share it, Create it, Develop it, Imagine it :: Allows for classes and directed learning as well as discovery and exploring something new
For Youth: Develop it, Create it, Imagine it & Drop-In (learn on their own, work with others)
across these digital literacy initiatives : community consultation key to developing a program that fits locally. many of these patrons aren't pursuing digital literacy outside their community so it had to happen through the library.
Lots of changes in scale:: From general technology to more specific learning needs, from computers to 3D printers and more advanced tools. From 2 programs a week to 2 programs a day. From one room or one branch to many.
Victims of our own success!
Victims of our own success!
More to think about while you're engaging in digital literacy: revision, how you can internally collaborate -- make sure those ideas get captured, not lost or forgotten.
Resources from this session: bit.ly/bcladiglit
Teaching in languages other than English: not systemically happening, but slowly developing with existing English content. Staff with language proficiencies and community partners are being tapped to translate materials
