Opening the Space: School Libraries as Sites of Participatory Culture (Knowledge Quest Webinar)

Opening the Space: School

Libraries as Places of

Participatory Culture

Andy Plemmons, School Librarian, David C. Barrow Elementary, GA

Knowledge Quest WebinarOctober 9, 2012

Participatory Culture is grounded in…

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Relatively low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement

~Henry Jenkins

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strong support for creating and sharing one’s creations with others

~Henry Jenkins

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what is known by the most experienced is passed along to novices

~Henry Jenkins

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members believe that their contributions matter

~Henry Jenkins

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members feel some degree of social connection with one another

~Henry Jenkins

Not every member must contribute, but all must believe they are free to contribute when ready and that what they contribute will be appropriately valued. ~Henry Jenkins

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A space to create

Makerspace Culture….

“a place where young people have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials, and develop creative projects. The key is that it can adapt to a wide variety of uses and can be shaped by educational purposes as well as the students’ creative goals.”

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Weather forecasts in PreK

Digital Storytelling in Kindergarten

Photo Story seasons projects in 1st grade

Regions of Georgia Commercials in 2nd Grade

Transliteracy rock exploration in 3rd Grade

Modeling 21st Century Learning in 4th grade

Documenting history in 5th Grade

Showcasing the Work

Blogging

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter

Displaying work

Honoring student voices

Connecting students to

opportunities

Performing and

Connecting with the world

Painful Barriers

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What is known is passed on

Pairing older with younger

Expertise emerges

Pathways for connection

Students designing instruction

Students teaching teachers

Contributions that matter

Leader librarians…

Learning the process it takes to make library decisions for a whole school

Book Choice Champions…

Designing ways to make all voices heard in library decisions

Google form surveys

Surveying every grade with iPads and Google forms

Analyzing spreadsheet data

Assigning partners, categories, and budgets

Making decisions

Students marketing to students

Participatory Opportunities

Targeted opportunities

Inviting creativity…through contests

Celebrating success

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Looking Ahead

Gaming to tap interests & learning styles

Planned vs. Spontaneous Participation

Q & A

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Twitter: @plemmonsa @barrowmc

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Email: plemmonsa@clarke.k12.ga.us