Annotated list of articles on the value of school libraries and teacher librarians - suitable for a more general audience

Scan reviews eresources, websites and other learning and teaching resources in the context of the curriculum. Reviews indicate user level, curriculum connections, resource type by icon and SCIS numbers. Includes a link to downloadable pdf: Aboriginal Education K-12 Resource Guide

Access to presentation on Makerspaces and numerous links to supporting resources including websites, professional reading, workshop ideas and practical projects and ways to get grant funding.

A comprehensive site that provides a rationale for creating book trailers with students, outlines the process, provides support documents, examples, considers different tools, has links to CC images and sound and includes tips and assessment rubric.

An extensive compilation of teachers' notes and lesson plans for children's books, listed in alphabetical order by title. Many publishers are represented.

An great library activity to enthuse students and build research and investigation skills

Last term the Library Team at Joeys excelled themselves in launching an amazing "Body in the Library" investigative program in collaboration with the Science and English faculties. I promised to share this after talking about it at EduBloggerCon 2010 in Denver. So here are some more of the details!

Infographic depicting a 21 Century library. Provides some useful examples of ways to meet needs for either public or school libraries. Note that the choice of graphics is not so '21 Century" but would provide a good model to inspire teacher librarians or students to develop their own vision.

Infographic depicting a 21 Century library. Provides some useful examples of ways to meet needs for either public or school libraries. Note that the choice of graphics is not so '21 Century" but would provide a good model to inspire teacher librarians or students to develop their own vision.

"People no longer have to come to a library to get information," she says, "so the library has to get people coming in for different reasons. Students need somewhere to socialize, create things and collaborate." Joan Ackroyd outlines how she turned around a traditional secondary library to meet the needs of 21 century learners

"People no longer have to come to a library to get information," she says, "so the library has to get people coming in for different reasons. Students need somewhere to socialize, create things and collaborate." Joan Ackroyd outlines how she turned around a traditional secondary library to meet the needs of 21 century learners

Publisher Weekly reports on 2015 UK research finding on increased sales of children's books - print and electronic with some discussion around possible reasons.

Publisher Weekly reports on 2015 UK research finding on increased sales of children's books - print and electronic with some discussion around possible reasons.

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

Clear, informative and visually descriptive video clip on how to avoid plagiarism with some explanation of using a referencing style

Clear, informative and visually descriptive video clip on how to avoid plagiarism with some explanation of using a referencing style

This blog is where those who treasure children's books and reading with children, can be a part of a community. This is a space where you'll find information and tips on: Fitting daily reading with your children into your life in a way that makes it enjoyable for all Guidance on defining, choosing, and finding quality children's books Reviews of children's books old and new Suggestions for children's books as gifts Reading activities to do in the home, school or library situation Tips on dealing effectively with the challenges that sometimes arise when children are learning to read

The site does not appear to be maintained but the archives are well worth exploring to delve into picture book illustration. From the author: My intention is to discuss picturebooks, in particular the pictures in them! Why? Because, in ELT we tend to select picturebooks because they contain words our students might know. I plan to write something a couple of times a month, sharing what I discover in my readings; describe new titles I come across; discuss particular illustrators and their styles and generally promote the picture in picture books.

A detailed listing of relevant selection criteria for ebook purchase. Relevance for other e resources in a number questions posed.

Curation of dsytopian fiction for secondary students with definitions, titles, curriculum connections and supporting resources

The Pew Research Center surveyed thousands of people across 32 emerging and developing nations about their technology use and how the rising influence of the internet affects their daily lives. But beyond the larger findings, we found some notable data points about specific countries that might have been lost in the fray.

There are many possibilities for using apps in creative ways in libraries. In Nicole Hennig's online course, "The Book as iPad App," 60 one of the assignments is to participate in a virtual brainstorming activity about this topic. Librarians are from school, academic, and public libraries, and this list is based on the many creative ideas they came up with. Since this course was focused on interactive book apps, the ideas are mostly about those. Feel free to imagine using these ideas for all types of apps.

Ann Weaver's blog page with a list of websites dealing with makerspaces. Many to explore

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