Comments on: Defining the Role of a 21st Century Literacy Specialist http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/ teaching technology abroad Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Facilitator, Coach or Coordinator? | always learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-2870 Facilitator, Coach or Coordinator? | always learning Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:54:36 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-2870 [...] schools, my job titles have ranged from Technology Facilitator to Academic IT Coordinator, to 21st Century Literacy Specialist, to Technology Coach, to Technology and Learning [...] [...] schools, my job titles have ranged from Technology Facilitator to Academic IT Coordinator, to 21st Century Literacy Specialist, to Technology Coach, to Technology and Learning [...]

]]> By: Langwitches » Moving on … 21st Century Learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-2765 Langwitches » Moving on … 21st Century Learning Sat, 30 May 2009 13:22:43 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-2765 [...] as one of the pioneers of such a position defines her role in one of her blog posts. The 21st Century Literacy Specialist position combines the process and [...] [...] as one of the pioneers of such a position defines her role in one of her blog posts. The 21st Century Literacy Specialist position combines the process and [...]

]]> By: andedammen » To gode e-læringskilder http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-2385 andedammen » To gode e-læringskilder Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:19:07 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-2385 [...] Learning er en interessant blogg skrevet av en 21st century literacy specialist på den internasjonale skolen i Thailand. Har noen vært ute for liknende jobbtitler i [...]

]]> By: A syllabus for the 21st century - (01) « Framework 21 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1957 A syllabus for the 21st century - (01) « Framework 21 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:22:49 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1957 [...] 21st Century Literacy Specialist [...] [WORDPRESS HASHCASH] The comment's server IP (72.233.104.10) doesn't match the comment's URL host IP (76.74.254.123) and so is spam. [...] 21st Century Literacy Specialist [...]

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]]> By: Planting the Seeds | always learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1949 Planting the Seeds | always learning Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:05:31 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1949 [...] door-to-door salesman (to use my colleague, Chad’s, analogy). Our school had never had a 21st Century Literacy Specialist before, and in fact, had never even had a Technology [...] [...] door-to-door salesman (to use my colleague, Chad’s, analogy). Our school had never had a 21st Century Literacy Specialist before, and in fact, had never even had a Technology [...]

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]]> By: mscofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1574 mscofino Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:39:49 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1574 Jenny, Absolutely! Please feel free to use anything you need! I didn't mention it here, but I've been doing lots of the library management things this year as well. I'm working on clarifying the fact that one person can't do both things, which is why I finally wrote this job description. I do think we're pretty lucky in international schools, but it has been a challenge to be kind of "between worlds" this year... Lesley, It's so hard to get more staff in schools, isn't it. If you're not teaching classes all day, every day than why are you here? It's amazing the amount of work every facilitator I know ends up doing on a daily basis - we are certainly worth our salaries, that's for sure! Kelly, I am all too familiar with those struggles. I've been through this process in three schools so far - in every school it starts out the same. You can definitely make a difference though, just by educating your admin and setting a good example. Good luck! Susan, Thanks! I'd love to see a description of your role if you have one. I'm trying to focus only on my position, but I am curious about what your job description would look like. SAS is similar enough to ISB that it would be really interesting. I have to admit, I have not been focusing on assessment this year - mostly on helping teachers understand the concept of 21st century literacy. That will be a task for me next year. But, I did a lot of assessing at MKIS and MIS, so I can share those experiences with you. Lots of paperwork! Annelies, Glad it's a good start! I want to make sure that my role is clear to the school and myself ;) Jim, Thanks! So glad this is helpful for you! I would love to hear more about AC as my previous principal and colleague spent about 5 years there before moving to Malaysia. I heard so many great things about the IT department while they were there - it's always interesting to get a new perspective! Nancy, Thank you! I was really conscious of not making this about technology. I'm glad it came through! Sherryl, I do think the concept of librarian is changing, just very slowly. I'm actually really interested to see how the profession changes over time. Anne, Thanks! Yes, I am very lucky to be at such a forward-thinking school! International schools in general are fortunate to be leaders in educational change because they don't have to meet/follow as many national standards (that so often slow down the process of positive change). Jenny,

Absolutely! Please feel free to use anything you need! I didn’t mention it here, but I’ve been doing lots of the library management things this year as well. I’m working on clarifying the fact that one person can’t do both things, which is why I finally wrote this job description. I do think we’re pretty lucky in international schools, but it has been a challenge to be kind of “between worlds” this year…

Lesley,

It’s so hard to get more staff in schools, isn’t it. If you’re not teaching classes all day, every day than why are you here? It’s amazing the amount of work every facilitator I know ends up doing on a daily basis – we are certainly worth our salaries, that’s for sure!

Kelly,

I am all too familiar with those struggles. I’ve been through this process in three schools so far – in every school it starts out the same. You can definitely make a difference though, just by educating your admin and setting a good example. Good luck!

Susan,

Thanks! I’d love to see a description of your role if you have one. I’m trying to focus only on my position, but I am curious about what your job description would look like. SAS is similar enough to ISB that it would be really interesting.

I have to admit, I have not been focusing on assessment this year – mostly on helping teachers understand the concept of 21st century literacy. That will be a task for me next year. But, I did a lot of assessing at MKIS and MIS, so I can share those experiences with you. Lots of paperwork!

Annelies,

Glad it’s a good start! I want to make sure that my role is clear to the school and myself ;)

Jim,

Thanks! So glad this is helpful for you! I would love to hear more about AC as my previous principal and colleague spent about 5 years there before moving to Malaysia. I heard so many great things about the IT department while they were there – it’s always interesting to get a new perspective!

Nancy,

Thank you! I was really conscious of not making this about technology. I’m glad it came through!

Sherryl,

I do think the concept of librarian is changing, just very slowly. I’m actually really interested to see how the profession changes over time.

Anne,

Thanks! Yes, I am very lucky to be at such a forward-thinking school! International schools in general are fortunate to be leaders in educational change because they don’t have to meet/follow as many national standards (that so often slow down the process of positive change).

]]> By: Anne Mirtschin http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Anne Mirtschin Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:04:30 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1556 Kim, you are lucky to teach in the school you are at, but I am also sure that they are lucky to have you as well. . I am amazed that a school in Thailand is just so progressive and the leadership team at the top must be so supportive of you. I love reading what you are doing via your blog posts, twitter and I thank you for sharing the blog posts that you send meTo answer your question, yes it will work and we have to make it work as education must move with technolgy. Kim, you are lucky to teach in the school you are at, but I am also sure that they are lucky to have you as well. . I am amazed that a school in Thailand is just so progressive and the leadership team at the top must be so supportive of you. I love reading what you are doing via your blog posts, twitter and I thank you for sharing the blog posts that you send meTo answer your question, yes it will work and we have to make it work as education must move with technolgy.

]]> By: Sherryl Joseph http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 Sherryl Joseph Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:48:17 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1547 Hi Kim, I really like your thoughts on the role of the 21st Century Learning Specialist and the thoughts you shared following the ECIS Librarians Conference. Actually, we probably need to review the terminology of Librarian - its outdated. Any bright ideas? My bright idea is that I need to work with you more closely in the future Kim! Hi Kim,

I really like your thoughts on the role of the 21st Century Learning Specialist and the thoughts you shared following the ECIS Librarians Conference.
Actually, we probably need to review the terminology of Librarian – its outdated. Any bright ideas?

My bright idea is that I need to work with you more closely in the future Kim!

]]> By: Nancy vonWahlde http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/comment-page-1/#comment-1541 Nancy vonWahlde Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:20:38 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/defining-the-role-of-a-21st-century-literacy-specialist/#comment-1541 HI Kim, Excellent- what makes it so strong is the lack of the word "technology" in the document and clearly puts the focus on our student's education and their future. HI Kim,
Excellent- what makes it so strong is the lack of the word “technology” in the document and clearly puts the focus on our student’s education and their future.

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