Standard 2: Digital Age Learning Culture
Standards are now used by most organizations and schools are certainly implementing them as well. Educators use standards as a tool to focus on what students are expected to learn. In this post we will focus on Standard 2: Digital Age Learning Culture of the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators - NETSA
Standard 2 states,“Educational Administrators create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students.”
Let us look at Standard 2 as we dive in to the culture of a school. Culture is a key component of any organization and a school’s culture is deeply rooted. In order to prepare students for a technology driven future we must foster a digital subculture. This means that we must have a digital presence running through the halls of our school. There are several resources for educators to learn and gain perspective on each standard.
http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/LLDecArticle.pdf
This site is dedicated to helping teachers, leaders and parents understand what students need in order to be prepared for the vast and growing use of technology in the world. On this site they have posted an informative visual guide with every NETSA standard.
"Teachers are no longer the sole providers of knowledge because information is easily accessible on the Internet. As a result, all those connected to learning and teaching must first renew their vision to establish digital learning environments.”
As educators, it is our responsibility to change the way we approach learning in our classrooms and schools. The environment as a whole must reflect the ever changing need of the students. The classroom should be a gateway into a world of information and technology should be a tool for that end. Computers and tablets are not the goal, but the use of all technology should be used to support the students in this digital world.
http://glhsprincipalspage.blogspot.com/2012/02/our-unquiet-library.html
GLHS Principal's Page exist to provide news and information to a local high school. When looking into Standard 2: Digital Age Learning Culture this school stands out as a leader in transforming the library environment. This school library functions contrary to the traditional silent library. They foster collaboration and conversation in small groups by opening he floor and providing cafe style tables and chairs. However, they do provided silent spaces throughout the school for students and faculty that need a quiet space to work or read.
If you are interested in learning more about the library, please visit our website at www.glhslibrary.org
