CSU_TLship

"Many schools are reimagining the learning spaces that some call libraries or media centers. Carolyn Foote takes us to the center of this trend to take us inside how she redesigned her learning space and the thought process behind it. As you plan your school's strategy, you'll want to have conversations about this show."

"16 characteristics of effective problem-solvers have been have been derived from studies of efficacious problem-solvers from many walks of life"

"A study of evening campfire conversations by the Ju/'hoan people of Namibia and Botswana (pictured above) suggests that by extending the day, fire allowed people to unleash their imaginations and tell stories, rather than merely focus on mundane topics. "

"The Globe of Extremes is an interesting interactive map of the extremes of the Earth. On the map you'll find things like the deepest spot on Earth, the point furthest from any ocean, and the highest permanent settlement in the world. "

An examination of different types of student inquiry - structured, controlled, guided and free. Scaffolding is a key requirement.

The project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to make a truly global connection with more than 1,000,000 students having participated.

"But a fascinating review of the scientific research on how to teach critical thinking concludes that teaching generic critical thinking skills, such as logical reasoning, might be a big waste of time. Critical thinking exercises and games haven't produced long-lasting improvements for students. And the research literature shows that it's very difficult for students to apply critical thinking skills learned in one subject to another, even between different fields of science."

Collation of research related to information and reading.

"This article draws attention to recent research about the benefits of listening. These benefits include ones of mental and physical health, academic engagement, and pure relaxation and wonder-feeding. " Links to three studies provided.

"English teachers are wrestling with how to navigate the increasingly contentious terrain between student choice and assigning the classics."

"we have the capacity to create our future, and our actions - and particularly our actions as educators - inform the type of future we are heading towards. It is not enough to view digital literacies as forms of technical competence, and to embrace protectionist models of digital citizenship which emphasise frameworks focused only on personal responsibility."

"The Right Question Institute makes it possible for all people to learn to ask better questions and participate more effectively in key decisions."

Integrating and incorporating technology across the curriculum for students is providing them with the skills for their future. Ideas and resources from K-6

"Libraries should be a right in schools. We must give pupils the opportunity to go to a quiet place to do extra study or to choose a book to read. It is particularly important to children from deprived areas. Opening a library door helps children open their mind. For many, books are too expensive and a library allows students to borrow them." Includes links to research and further reading.

"Improve engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking by teaching students the process of asking insightful questions."

"Letting students establish a museum exhibit with everyday items offers an opportunity to sharpen their storytelling skills."

"Margaret Kristin Merga outlines her compelling research into this area. Of particular interest is the role of librarians in schools in supporting struggling readers, as these students may be increasingly disadvantaged as they move through the years of schooling. Teacher librarians provided support by identifying struggling readers, providing them with age and skill-appropriate materials, undertaking skill scaffolding supporting choice, supporting students with special needs, providing one-to-one matching, promoting access to books, enhancing the social position of books and reading, reading aloud to students, facilitating silent reading, and preparing students for high-stakes literacy testing."

"Electronic or digital literature does not refer to e-books, but to works that depend on electronic "code" to exist. Put simply, you can print an e-book, but you cannot print electronic literature." Adult literature examples provide insight into the digital possibilities.

"A researcher-practitioner partnership in San Francisco shows promising results for middle school science students."

"Some library websites feel disconnected from the library as a whole. Rather than looking at a library's web presence as a burden or an obligation, libraries should see their website as an extension of the library itself. Like the physical library space, library collections, and library services and programs, the library's website is an iterative project that requires maintenance and care. Websites should be updated and evaluated regularly. They must strive to meet the specific needs of the community the library serves."