By following the American Association for School Librarians (AASL) Standards for the 21st Century Learner, students will use skills, resources, and tools to:

*Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

*Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning environment.

*Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals. 

*Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance. 

*Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

*Demonstrate, safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world. 

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To support these standards, students will participate in read alouds, storytelling experiences, Makerspace and STEAM activities, early literacy support, research, and participate in book checkout.

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By following the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards, students will become a/an:

*Empowered Learner

*Digital Citizen

*Knowledge Constructor

*Innovative Designer

*Computational Thinker

*Creative Communicator

*Global Collaborator

To support these standards, students will participate in online safety and digital citizenship lessons, use collaborative programs online to build digital literacy skills (such as the Google Apps for Education [Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings], Flipgrid, Padlet, and Seesaw), build typing skills, and learn how to use online databases to conduct research.