AASL vs ISTE Standards
             
         This week’s readings provided me with a clear overview of both the AASL( American Association of School Librarians) and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards and how beneficial both sets of standards can be in a learning environment. First, I took a look at the article entitled, “ 65 Years & Counting AASL and School Librarians.  There were a number of issues that I read about that we are still facing today as librarians.  One issue that I face often as a librarian is the challenge to a library book. There are so many books that my students would love to read. However, based on the topics that the books discuss, I am certain that administration would never approve. I am bias when it comes to  Internet filtering  although it is another issue that our schools are dealing with.  There are websites that are blocked from students using such as YouTube, and other gaming sites that students may be interested in. I agree with internet filtering to a certain point, however in some cases, overly filtering websites isn’t always the best option. For example, YouTube has many educational resources for students. However, it is blocked from students being able to access it.  Lastly, administration does not seem to have a clear enough understanding of how LGBTQ materials are needed in libraries. Each student should have equal access to reading library materials of their choice. Therefore, this particular theme should never be overlooked.  The AASL standards provides support to all of these issues.

       While reviewing the two explainer videos on the AASL Standards there was something that captured my attention. Prior to standards being revamped, previously the standards were only considered as guidelines that librarians only viewed as suggestions. However, the new set of standards were created to enhance the previous guidelines and they became actual standards into of suggestions. The new standards focus on four domains :
Think- inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
Create- Draw conclusions, make decisions, apply knowledge, and create more knowledge.
Grow- personal and aesthetic growth
Share- knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of democratic society.

Within those four domains, they all share six foundations:





These foundations are all catered towards learners, school librarians, and school libraries.

ISTE Standards
The International Society for Technology in Education standards focus more on students being a digital age learners when educators incorporate more technology into the classroom.  The ISTE Standards provide a framework for learning, teaching and leading that is amplified by technology (Smith, 2017).  These standards encourages educators to create effective ways to support student empowerment, encourage student participation in the digital world, improve practice, collaborate, and facilitate learning with technology in order to achieve student success. Lastly, the standards encourage educators to use data collected in order to help their students and be able to grow professionally.




Comparison: AASL & ISTE standards 
         I’ve come to realization that they are both sets of standards are both alike in many ways. Both standards should be used when creating lessons because they both work hard in hand and can enhance each other.  They also provide guidance for developing a curriculum that focuses on the success of students. Both standards allows personalize growth for both the learners and educators. As a librarian, it is our job to assist educators with new technology, tools and resources that will create more learning opportunities for our students. Therefore, both of these standards are very much needed. 




Adams, H. R. (2016). 65 years and counting AASL and school librarians — Still champions of intellectual freedom. Knowledge Quest, 45(1), 34-41.
Association, A. L. (2019, 01 27). Explainer Videos . Retrieved from American Association of School Librarians Transforming Learning : https://standards.aasl.org/project/explainer-videos/

Smith, R. (2017, 06 25). ISTE Releases New Standards for Educators to Maximize Learning for All Students Using Technology. Retrieved from ISTE: https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=1014


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