Which term emphasizes the practice of training educators to integrate digital tools into instruction?

• A. Professional Development
• B. Resource Selection
• C. Information Access
• D. Library Classification Systems

Answer: (A)

Training educators to blend digital tools into classroom teaching is a hallmark of professional development. This term focuses on growing teachers’ skills, tactics, and confidence through ongoing learning, practice, and reflection so they can integrate technology effectively into instruction, assess impact, and adapt to student needs. In a school library context, librarians often design and deliver these experiences to help teachers use online resources, apps, and platforms to support inquiry, collaboration, and differentiation. The other ideas relate to selecting tools and resources, helping students access information, or organizing materials, but they don’t capture the ongoing training and capacity-building aspect that defines professional development.