ETL507 - Professional Reflective Portfolio - PART A

An effective Teacher-Librarian is someone who works for the betterment of their school, staff, and students. They are a person who is skilled in the use of Information and Communications Technology and Digital Learning Environments. Teacher-Librarians need to be able to competently teach staff and students how to be digitally aware and be competent digital citizens. Teacher-Librarians need to know the demographic of the students that they interact with and what are the skills that they are lacking and create ways in which to help them during their schooling. They also need to be willing to assist staff members who may struggle with some of the more advanced Information and Communications Technology skills that they may not be confident with. An effective Teacher-Librarian is a person who is willing to wear many hats and juggle multiple requirements and duties and can do this job well.