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New Research Examines Digital Citizenship after COVID-19
CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews to examine digital citizenship in K-12 schools following the COVID-19 pandemic. Articles can be accessed for free at www.ala.org/aasl/slr.
In the recently published “Digital Citizenship in K–12 Education: Educators’ Beliefs and Concerns” Emily Stellmann and Liyan Song present a study examining the changes in digital citizenship in K-12 schools following COVID-19 restrictions, including remote learning. The researchers surveyed school librarians on their perspectives on students’ digital behaviors, skills, and knowledge.
This research found that school librarians are largely reporting qualitative and quantitative declines in digital citizenship amongst students. Many librarians report students with gaps in knowledge of technology or students participating in inappropriate behavior online. The researchers acknowledge the small, localized sample size, and the small amount of research on the topic as the COVID-19 pandemic is relatively recent.
School Library Research (ISSN: 2165-1019) is the successor to School Library Media Research (ISSN: 1523-4320) and School Library Media Quarterly Online. The journal is peer-reviewed and indexed by H. W. Wilson's Library Literature and by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology. It welcomes manuscripts that focus on high-quality original research concerning the management, implementation, and evaluation of school libraries.
The American Association of School Librarians, www.aasl.org, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.
Contact:
James Major
Manager, Professional Learning
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
jmajor@ala.org
