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This site provides content - theory, resources, strategies around the teaching of literacy. Pages are devoted to fiction, non-fiction, genres, age groups and numerous other organisers.

This site provides content - theory, resources, strategies around the teaching of literacy. Pages are devoted to fiction, non-fiction, genres, age groups and numerous other organisers.

The aim of A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres sets out how to develop the policies and document the procedures that are essential for exemplary management practices. The implementation of these policies and procedures will ensure that there is equitable access to resources for all users.

This guide provides a framework for New Zealand school library teams to create your own school library handbook. It covers the educational and management aspects of an effective school library as well as operational procedures.

An excellent site for promoting information literacy with students that is designed for students. Step by step processes, a tool box with support materials, hints and tips on study., a reference generator.. the list goes on as this site continues to expand. There is also a Studyvibe soop.it to keep you up to date.

"Literacy is NOT Enough: 21st Century Fluencies for the Digital Age - Lee Crockett"

Information Fluency is the ability to locate digital information efficiently, evaluate it effectively and use it ethically. The The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's site provides guidance on using this process, resources and quizzes to support students in elementary, middle and high school.

School Library Journal identifies key trends in technology that teacher librarians need to be up to speed with and adopting to meet current and future needs

The School Library Impact Measure (SLIM) is a toolkit that enables you to assess student learning through guided inquiry in the school library. It consists of four instruments that elicit students' reflections on their learning at three points in their inquiry process. The toolkit will enable collaborating school librarian - teacher teams to chart changes in students' knowledge and experiences throughout the process.

Website with some free content that explore PBL - includes examples, resources, videos and links to related networks.

A useful introduction to inquiry based learning with a diagram model and clear descriptions of each step.

This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand your thinking about effective assessment for project-based learning. The tips are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes planning, then the launch into active learning, and then a culminating presentation. Reflection is the final stage. Download this today and get started!

This site explores approaches to address learning needs of minority student populations and presents a strong case for the use of non-fiction texts to build comprehension and increase fluency and to tap into students' personal interests to increase engagement

The most effective note-taking skills involve active rather than passive learning. Active learning places the responsibility for learning on the learner. Includes tips and processes such as the Cornell Note-Taking System

Margaret Kristin Merga, discusses the challenges of getting teenagers to read for recreational purposes in The Conversation. A number of embedded links lead to research in the field of literacy and reading.