CONT996: The Teacher Librarian as a Technology Leader
What if you could be the driving force behind your school’s digital transformation? In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the need for effective technology leadership is crucial. This course is designed for educators and teacher librarians who want to learn more about using technology in their practice and those who are ready to take charge of the digital transformation in their schools, classrooms and libraries.
Throughout the course, you’ll dive into the key aspects of tech leadership, which include creating a school-wide vision for technology use, building partnerships that support innovation and developing technology-driven professional development sessions for staff.
You’ll explore cutting edge technologies like gamification, virtual reality and AI, and learn how to apply these tools in ways that engage and empower both students and educators. With a focus on equity, accessibility and inclusivity, you'll gain skills to create learning environments where all students can thrive. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead with vision, inspire your colleagues and help shape the future of education in your school.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to
- explore the role of the teacher librarian and how to integrate technology into the library learning commons (LLC)
- weave Indigenous perspectives into technology enhanced learning initiatives in the LLC to honour Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing
- align your district’s technology policies with BC’s digital literacy framework and select digital tools to meet the needs of your school, promote digital citizenship and support the design of technology-integrated lesson plans that enhance student learning
- implement practical strategies for integrating immersive technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality, gamification and digital escape rooms to deepen learning, enhance student access points and promote digital fluency
- examine shared leadership, stakeholder engagement and effective communication strategies to foster strong partnerships, support teaching and learning, and help transform the LLC into a vibrant hub for school-wide growth and innovation
- learn how to ethically and effectively support AI use to enhance engagement, efficiency and accessibility for staff and students
- incorporate universal design for learning principles with AI and accessibility tools, leveraging platforms like Google and Microsoft to create an inclusive LLC
Assessments
Module 1
Technology Foundations in the LLC
Module 2
Unlocking the World of Digital Literacy
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Digital Learning and Technology Skills in the LLC
Module 4
Collaborative Technology Leaders
Formative Assessment
Module 5
AI Ready Teacher Librarians
Progress Update 2
Module 6
Equitable and Accessible Technology
Module 7
Professional Development Case Study
Summative Assessment