About Digital Human Library
Digital Human Library is a new kind of library designed for modern learners.
We are a social enterprise providing experiential connections-based learning opportunities for K-12 teachers and students across Canada. #Learn2Connect and #Connect2Learn with hundreds of industry leaders (experts) in all curriculum subject areas who are delivering interactive curriculum-based programs using video conferencing and live streaming technology, or explore the world without leaving your classroom through the largest collection of educational multi-media virtual tours and virtual reality on the web.
Mission
Deliver authentic experiential learning to K-12 students across Canada
Vision
Canada’s premier digital experiential learning library
Goals
- Create a safe, scalable, community-based modern digital library
- Support relevance & reach of community content partners in schools
- Foster increased collaboration among districts, schools, students & communities
- Remove barriers of geographic location to expand and diversify learning
- Leverage digital to help students build relationships with others for the purpose of learning
- Enhance the K-12 curriculum
- Create conditions for students to develop global competencies (transferable skills) & digital literacies
- Provide a service that is economical & easy to use
- Create equitable experiences of learning for all
Values
RESPONSIVENESS AND AWARENESS
dHL connects learners with people, ideas, tools and resources using technology to empower our members, provide a platform for education, and an awareness of global perspectives and world views.
ACCESSIBILITY
dHL provides K-12 teachers with free and equitable access to our library resources and our Video Conferencing Catalogue so students can connect with industry experts anytime, anywhere at no cost.
DIVERSITY
dHL has a shared responsibility to support an inclusive environment within the organization, within Canadian schools, and throughout the community by providing a collection of library services and resources that meet the needs of all learners.
LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING
dHL supports and cultivates a broad range of new literacies and the pursuit of professional, academic, and personal learning, thereby improving one’s ability to participate meaningfully within an information-rich society.
INNOVATION
dHL is dedicated to learning, promoting and supporting continual advancements in education and library services, and staying current with new trends in education and educational technologies.
ACCOUNTABILITY
dHL believes in open and transparent business practices that clearly demonstrate responsible use of organizational resources for effective and efficient educational library services, programs and systems.
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