CSU_TLship

"Fundamentally, personification is a specific type of metaphor. Generally, personification is defined as a literary device that assigns human qualities and attributes to objects or other non-human things. "

"By personifying, we often assume social roles and identities for objects and attribute intentions and emotions to them. This not only tells us a lot about our own cognitive states, it increases empathy and understanding. "

"Think of games as experiences rather than instruction -- as field trips, not textbooks. Not all games are school-appropriate, but you can approach any game from an educational perspective. Ready to try out some games that weren't designed for classrooms, but still have tons of learning? Consider these tips and game recommendations."

Curated book "lists include nonfiction titles and articles, allowing students and teachers to develop intellectual context on a topic. But the personal connection is missing. I believe this is where primary sources come in: narratives, memoirs, and biographies. "

"Reading has a significant number of benefits, and here're 10 benefits of reading to get you to start reading."

"Here are five tools that students can use to create and tell stories with maps."

"An aversion to reading isn't gender specific, however every time you take a look at any research it always shows that boys read less. Here are some strategies I've put in place to combat this. I'm not saying these will work for your school, but I've noticed a big uptake in the number of boys in the Library and of course the number of books they are borrowing. "

"Why does it matter that children come to love books rather than simply learn to read? What factors create this 'love' and how do you and your team go about trying to foster it?"

"Good technology integration isn't about using the fanciest tool, it's about being aware of the range of options and picking the right strategy-or strategies-for the lesson at hand."

Infographic to support critical evaluation of scientific reporting

The school library media Web page is a recent development, but as schools, classrooms, and society have become connected to the Internet, media specialists throughout the world are designing and maintaining Web pages for their programs. You will want to begin by fol-lowing some general guidelines for effective Web design, ensuring that your site is easily navigated by all different types of users and viewable in many different browsers.

"Young people must be taught how to identify false information online, according to American neuroscientist and psychologist Daniel Willingham."

"As digital devices become more common in classrooms, teachers and students are discovering that what worked in the analog world may not be as effective in the digital one. "

"Make your school library the place to be by trying out one of these amazing school library ideas. These display ideas are easy to adapt and update, so they'll stay fresh and fun no matter what."

Infographic covering the importance of a school wide reading culture and the contribution of the school library in its growth.

"At a boys' secondary school in New South Wales, an annual student reading survey revealed many students say they don't like reading because 'reading is something girls do'. Linda Roden, Head of Library at St Joseph's College in Hunters Hill, knew she needed to come up with some initiatives to change these attitudes and engage students in reading."

"Plagiarism and copyright infringement are not new in the education world. However, it wasn't so long ago that students mainly needed to know that they shouldn't copy from textbooks or other students. Then things started to get digital."

"Asking students a series of essential questions at the start of a course signals that deep engagement is a requirement."

"Book industry transformed by new economic forces, technological innovations and consumer attitudes. Here are 11 trends over the past 10 years that changed how we read:"

"reading and writing activities you can do to develop your child's thinking, reading, writing, and emotional intelligence skills."