IASL Research Abstracts

IASL Research Abstracts: 332

332. Branch-Mueller, J., de Groot, J. (2011). The power of Web 2.0: Teacher-librarians become school technology leaders.

Abstract: This paper reports on a study that sought to understand the impact of a graduate level Web 2.0 course on the personal, teaching, and professional lives of teacher-librarians. An online survey asked teachers and teacher-librarians about their experiences before and after completing the course. After taking the course, participants were familiar with a variety of Web 2.0 technologies and were able to use these tools personally, for teaching and for professional development. Participants gained confidence and competence in their technology skills and have taken on leadership roles in terms of technology integration and are often the “go to” person in their school for Web 2.0 technologies.

Subject categories: Education for School Librarianship, Professional Development, Teacher Education Issues, Evaluation/Effectiveness, Implementation Studies, Technical Services, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Country: Canada

Abstract Submitted by Angela Austin, Florida State University