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A blog about search, search skills, teaching search, learning how to search, learning how to use Google effectively, learning how to do research. It also covers a good deal of sensemaking and information foraging.

Everything English for Australian Schools (EEAS) NATIONAL CURRICULUM - ENGLISH PERMISSION GRANTED BY ACARA For each Year Level from Prep (Kindergarten) to Year Seven, this exciting new program (EEAS) has: *AYearly Overview of the Content Descriptors and Achievement Standards for English, as per the National Curriculum (ACARA), and in which term/s they will be addressed *The Components of the English Program and the time allocation for each component, that is, how this Key Learning Area is organised (Reading, Unit Work, Focussed Learning Episodes: Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation) *Assessment Criteria - Five Point Scale for the Achievement Standards as per the National Curriculum (ACARA) *Spelling Program *Term Folders that contain: a.A Term Overview of the Content Descriptors and Achievement Standards as per the National Curriculum (ACARA), and how they will be addressed during the term b.Units of Work (two per term) c.Student Workbooks to support implementation of the Units of Work d.Assessment Criteria to match the Assessment tasks from the Units of Work and Reading Program e.Weekly Overviews (8 week overviews) outlining what and when to teach each week. Preparation needed before commencing the unit, and a list of resources that support implementation of the unit

In April 2012, Softlink conducted the third annual Australian School Library Survey. This paper outlines the findings from the 2012 Softlink School Library Survey into Australian school library budgets, qualified staffing levels and NAPLAN literacy results. Principal findings from the 2012 Softlink Australian School Library Survey include:  There is a positive relationship between well-resourced libraries and higher student literacy outcomes  School library resourcing is inconsistent across school type (primary, secondary, P-12) and education provider (Government, Catholic, Independent)  The majority of school libraries had no change in budgets in the past 12 months  Very few school libraries received additional resources for implementing the National Curriculum  Staffing levels remained unchanged for the majority of school libraries during the past 12 months  There is a strong intention to purchase eBooks in the coming year  Mobile technology (iPod, iPad, smart phone and tablet) use by students is widespread across all school types and education providers and is having a greater impact on the role of the school library  Access to resources outside of the library is considered important by 75% of teacher librarians  80% of all teacher librarians understand the need to integrate with their Learning Management System but only 43% have done so  Teacher Librarians see opportunities to remain relevant and current to staff and students through embracing eBooks and mobile technology  Challenges continue to be: gaining funding, finding a balance between the physical and digital collection, collaboration with teaching staff and the recognition of Teacher Librarian's skills and their evolving role The outcomes from the 2012 survey again show the correlation between school library budgets and literacy levels. This link between funding and literacy is an issue facing schools and their libraries worldwide.

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Dear Savvy Searcher, My students keep wanting to enter their entire research question into the search bar. I keep trying to tell them that's a bad idea. How do you teach students to identify the right words to use in a search? Frustrated Educator

Visual literacy can be incorporated into activities with students of nearly any age, from emergent readers to teens. Below are some ideas to spark your imagination, including a real sample program from Champaign Public Library, plus links to resources to guide you as you develop a program suited for your own community or library.

Purpose of this topic To provide guidance to ensure that schools respond reasonably and respectfully to objections about the use of specific curriculum resources.