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"tips for nurturing a love of reading that can last a lifetime"

"as kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun -- and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure. Here are nine ways to get teens reading, either again or for the first time."

"The appearance of digital technology has transformed the way information is created, stored, accessed and used. Nevertheless, that process hasn't set back libraries at all."

"Want to let your kid do some online research for homework and projects but worried (understandably!) about what they might find? This list of safe search sites for kids lets young surfers investigate topics they're interested in while protecting them from the stuff they're not ready to see."

"kids safe search engines are platforms designed specifically to help kids search the web in a safe and kid-friendly environment. "

"Most people prefer to rely on just one or two search engines that deliver three key features: 1)Relevant results (results you are interested in); 2) Uncluttered, easy-to-read interface; 3)Helpful options to broaden or tighten a search The possibilities we highlight should help you find the best search engine for your needs."

"It's generally accepted that if you need to find something on the Internet, you go to Google. But have you tried the other options? Sure, Bing didn't get into the Oxford English Dictionary, but it's still around, along with a few other Google competitors that promise everything from better layouts to more privacy."

"Which search engine is better at finding the information you want, fast? We compare the features of DuckDuckGo and Google."

"Critical thinking 'involves students learning to recognise or develop an argument, use evidence in support of that argument, draw reasoned conclusions, and use information to solve problems,' (ACARA, 2016). The ability to 'critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources' appears across subject areas."

"Using a six-point strategy, teachers can help students learn about responsible web research by assessing the validity of most information that they'll encounter online."

"Tips on how to teach students to become info-savvy learners, and how to identify quality information in an online environment that often lacks an authoritative voice."

"Readability calculator (a.k.a reading level checker) helps you to successfully identify what grade kid could easily read and understand your article / text."

"The Readability Test Tool provides a quick and easy way to test the readability of your work."

"This service analyses the readability of all rendered content. Unfortunately, this will include navigation items, and other short items of content that do not make up the part of the page that is intended to be the subject of the readability test. "

"Innovative library designs were celebrated this evening when St Joseph's Nudgee College was named the inaugural winner in the schools category of the Library Design Awards 2017."

"Most online learning experiences are linear and contained. What if we used the vastness of the internet to enrich online learning experiences? One way to do so is to employ a constructivist approach. Constructivism is a learning theory that emphasizes student agency through self-guided exploration, reflection, and evaluation. "

"Experts maintain that regular opportunities to engage in activities requiring use of higher order thinking skills can significantly improve student achievement as measured on standardized tests. "

"But to develop a meaningful reader identity, one that goes beyond the obvious questions of are you a reader or not, we have to have teaching opportunities where students can explore what their reading identity is to begin with and then chart a specific course to further explore it and grow."