CSU_TLship

Unpack the Digital Technologies Curriculum one step at a time. Find great lesson ideas linked to the curriculum, explore strategies and advice from Australian primary and secondary schools and more. Organised to support students, teachers, school leaders and families.

"Cultivating a space in the library that teens can activate and own sends teens a strong signal they are valued and welcome. "

"When we provide students the time and place for reflection, we empower them as learners and thinkers. Reflection on a lesson or on their own progress also allows them to build skills in critical thinking that they can apply when they are problem-solving and learning on their own."

A report on "recent study of research done on the differences between paper and screen reading."

"ow well do your students learn when they read online? What are the outcomes of on-screen reading compared with reading in print? Current research suggests that reading online results in lower understanding and less critical reflection. What might this mean for our students' learning and for society?"

"A long strand of research has shown that reading comprehension is better on paper than on screens. The reasons are unclear, though researchers have some theories why. Study designs vary (and some find little difference in comprehension, depending on the conditions)."

"The studies showed that students of all ages, from elementary school to college, tend to absorb more when they're reading on paper than on screens, particularly when it comes to nonfiction material. "Sometimes you should print it out, especially if it's long," said Clinton."

"Wikis offer open collaboration, on a simple cross platform tool, with people who may be co-located or in distributed locations, working synchronously or asynchronously." History and various uses and values are explored.

"The right wiki software may be used to distribute information, share knowledge, facilitate user-generated content, develop a collaborative culture and provide support in the workflow-significant aspects of workplace learning." Although the focus of this article is for workplace there relevant content using wikis education.

"Medium (blogging platform) enabled me to feature online resources I have been creating for years in our LibGuides. This is exciting because it solves the issue of how to make archived online resources relevant to students and teachers. "

"This post unpacks 18 benefits of blogging for teachers and students. But first, let's explore why blogging has lasted while other tools have come and gone."

"One way to boost the level of thinking is through the use of scenarios and real-world applications of students' knowledge. By including new introductory materials, tasks and assessments will move beyond the Remember level on Bloom's taxonomy to increasing levels of cognitive complexity."

Infographic in PDF format with supporting information on how to use it effectively and different models to promote deeper thinking and engagement

"Virtual Library is a curation of free educational resources and tools to assist students, educators, parents and the community."

"the social media dimensions of Web 2.0 coupled with the semantic dimensions of Web 3.0 are already providing a new context for information seeking, synthesis and analysis."

A PL session on the value of audiobooks for teens - covers growth in market, why they are popular, advantages and similarities with reading text. Examples are shared.

"A challenging library website is a research roadblock to an already time-constrained student. Here are 7 Best Practices to ensure your website is utilized by all your students and meets their expectations."

"Setting Readers Up for Success" - strategies to build reading interest and stamina

"The key is finding a book -- or series -- that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with his emotional development. Here are some practical suggestions to help you pick books to suit your super readers. "