CONT996: The Teacher Librarian as a Technology Leader

Course Schedule

Course Description

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.

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

Application Requirements

Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

Course Materials

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.