AASL and ISTE Standards

Reading the Knowledge Quest (2019) issue dedicated to the AASL standards illustrated the myriad of ways the standards can be implemented. More specifically, Lewis (36-43) shared the experience of a group of librarians discussing the AASL standards as self-evaluation tools and professional assessment tools (42). In addition, she shared the AASL standards crosswalk with the ISTE standards (42-43) and discussed the benefits of using this document to guide discussions with administrators. For example, in the AASL shared foundation of explore, learners create by problem-solving and persisting (Standard 4.B.1). The ISTE student standard 4b complements the AASL standard by promoting the use of digital tools in the design process.

 

While the AASL standards were created within the United States, the ISTE standards are an international document that has been adopted by all 50 states. The AASL standards can be applied to all topics of learning. In contrast, the ISTE standards were designed specifically for the science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. Layering technology standards onto the library standards enables school librarians to objectively apply these standards when teaching students or collaborating with the teachers.

 

As a future school librarian, building relationships with my administrators will help advocate for library services in the school. Discussing the AASL standards as related to the ISTE Standards enables me to connect the services I can provide with students and staff with the learning goals of the school.

 

 

AASL and ISTE Standards Crosswalk

 

Knowledge quest (Online). (2019). Journeying with the AASL Standards [Special Issue]. American Library Association.

Lewis, C. L. (2019). Collaborating to Communicate. Knowledge Quest, 47(5), 36–43.