Carolyn Knight, Teacher in the Library and colleagues at Amesbury School, a new Year 1-6 school in Churton Park, Wellington talk about how their school library supports literacy and student inquiry.
"Not to mention, there will never be such a simple technology with the ability to transport us anywhere and everywhere. Books need no electricity, no battery, no LCD or eInk (although the hallway light, a flashlight, or candles have been known to come in handy). They need no flash or java plugins. The need no expensive gadgetry of any kind.
Yet...BOOKS allow our imaginations to soar....for hours at a time.....worlds evolve in an instant, and live in our minds...forever ....where ever we are..."
"A group of Year 9 students (aged 13 - 14) from Wellington College in the UK have been exploring how they can use Google products and other technology to enhance their study of the iconic novel "The Road" by Cormac Mccarthy. "
"School library and information technology programs are a vital resource for student learning. This video to highlight the essential role teacher librarians play in information and technology literacy instruction, reading advocacy, and information management. More information available on our website: http://WLMA.org"