I am looking at my School 2.0 “Learning Ecosystem” map that’s hanging on the wall of my office (get yours here), and I’m just wondering… By the time our schools and districts get around to creating this ecosystem, will it already be outdated and obsolete?
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Stephanie,
I ordered a copy of the poster but will not be displaying it, since the circle of people doesn’t include a Library Media Specialist.
Thought of pasting one in the center, but was afraid it might look tacky.
Emailed the School 2.0 site but they never got back to me.
diane
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Diane,
Hmmm… interesting that Library Media Specialists were left off… I see the LMS as a connector between teachers, technologists, and administrators — a vital support person who can act as a 21st Century learning & literacy coach (to support and provide professional learning opportunities for teachers, technologists, and adminstrators). The Media Specialist has always been one of the first people that I get to know and become friends with on all of the campuses at which I have worked — they’ve got all the goodies and are incredibly valuable IMHO!
Stephanie
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Excellent points! I’ve said the same thing several times – education is one of these beasts that moves ve-e-e-e-ery slowly, and when it comes to technology, that can quickly lead to outdated equipment – and ideas.
My hope is that the School 2.0 site puts up some additional resources for getting schools and districts to that point, such as a “best practices” list of schools and districts that are already having some of these comments.
Thanks!
Jeff -
If we add the LMS into the circle, where does it end? There are a ton of vital players in schools. I was taught in undergrad that your best friend in the school is the custodian. I believe that today, but I don’t see them on the School 2.0 map. IMHO, I see the LMS as an educator. I agree they are a vital part of the school community, but I don’t think we need to split hairs about what specific roles should be defined or prominent. I’m an educator first and foremost and my role fits in several of the categories on the map. Undoubtedly, so would each individual educator or technologist or administrator, etc. based on their work, interest and experience levels.
The main point of School 2.0 is to raise awareness and start conversations. When people unaware of the concept of School 2.0 ask about it that’s our chance to start a conversation. If I were an LMS, I would likely use the opportunity to paint the picture of a LMS as an educator and technologist in the map.
So, hang that poster up and tell people about it. Let’s not split hairs, but continue to promote and have conversations about school change.
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Hi Brian –
Point well taken! I say we all just call ourselves “learners” — or “professional learners” if we need to distinguish ourselves from our students (but I don’t believe that’s really necessary)
I agree about hanging the poster up and starting the conversations. I ordered “the limit” of posters for my school and shared them with others. I have it hanging in my office and it’s in my face everyday reminding me to “stay the course.”
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Stephanie
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