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This section of The Practitioner’s Guide to Understanding and Implementing State and National Information Literacy Standards provides an introduction to the key frameworks that guide school library instruction. Explore how the AASL Standards are structured through an official video, review the full AASL Standards Framework for Learners, and examine how the Shared Foundations align with the Future Ready Librarians framework. These resources offer a clear foundation for understanding how to apply both national and state standards in meaningful, student-centered ways. Also, you will find the ND State Content Standards as well as the International Society for Technology in Education Standards linked for easy reference.
This section of The Practitioner’s Guide to Understanding and Implementing State and National Information Literacy Standards provides an introduction to the key frameworks that guide school library instruction. Explore how the AASL Standards are structured through an official video, review the full AASL Standards Framework for Learners, and examine how the Shared Foundations align with the Future Ready Librarians framework. These resources offer a clear foundation for understanding how to apply both national and state standards in meaningful, student-centered ways. Also, you will find the ND State Content Standards as well as the International Society for Technology in Education Standards linked for easy reference.
This video provides an overview of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National School Library Standards. It explains the integrated framework of the standards, detailing how the various components fit together to support student learning and information literacy. The video is a valuable resource for educators and librarians seeking to understand and implement these standards effectively.
AASL-Standards-Framework-for-Learners-pamphlet.pdfThe AASL Standards Framework for Learners is designed to help students become inquirers, thinkers, collaborators, creators, and ethical users of information. It focuses on six shared foundations—Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Curate, Explore, and Engage—that support lifelong learning and responsible participation in a global society. Each foundation is organized around key competencies that students can build over time through library and classroom instruction. This framework guides librarians and teachers in creating lessons and learning experiences that connect information literacy with real-world skills.Use this document as a reference when planning lessons, setting learning goals, or co-teaching inquiry and research projects.
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The North Dakota State Content Standards outline what students should know and be able to do in each subject area at every grade level. These standards provide a framework for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment across the state. For library media specialists and classroom teachers, they offer an important opportunity to integrate information literacy skills into core content areas like ELA, science, and social studies. Aligning library instruction with these standards supports student achievement and strengthens collaboration across disciplines.Use this resource to connect library and technology goals to classroom learning objectives.
The ISTE Standards for Students define the skills and knowledge students need to thrive in a digital world. These standards focus on helping students become empowered learners, digital citizens, knowledge constructors, innovative designers, computational thinkers, creative communicators, and global collaborators. They are a valuable tool for integrating technology and digital literacy into instruction in meaningful, student-centered ways. Use these standards to guide lessons that build responsible, tech-savvy learners ready for future challenges.
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