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A good post in which Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) discusses the ways education can utilise the interest in, and strengths of, the maker movement. "A new generation of inventors is surfing the tide of the Maker movement. These classrooms emphasize making, inventing, and creativity. Let's look at the terminology and trends that will help educators understand the Maker movement."

"The Australia Library and Information Association (ALIA) said there is a positive outlook on employment prospects for library and information professionals over the next five years, but the job market will remain tight. This is one of the conclusions in a new report ALIA LIS Education and Employment Trend Report 2014 today (18 Sept 2014) launched in Melbourne by ALIA President Damian Lodge at the Association's National Conference."

"AITSL is committed to improving Australia's educational outcomes by leading and influencing improvement in teaching and school leadership. Our work is driven by research and aims to foster evidence-based practice. We draw upon educational specialists and our own expertise to create high-quality research publications. This research then guide the practical resources we develop to support teachers and schools leaders"

From the #TLChat Virtual Cafe webinar series: Shelly Terrell & Jake Duncan. Diverse conversation about education and schools from experienced and inspirational educators. You can view, listen/watch the webinar via the link to the recorded Blackboard session.

"Where should you start to build a makerspace? Here at EdSurge, we've rolled up our sleeves, put on our protective goggles, and built a Maker Guide from scratch, just for you.  There are ideas here from the educators and entrepreneurs who think making 24/7, including what is involved with project-based learning and making in the classroom and tried-and-true lessons from the field on starting your makerspace. If you are making on a budget, there ideas for stocking your space with resources from your arts and crafts closet, plus inspiration from educators working to bring makerspaces to low-income and all-girls classrooms."

"Published to YouTube on 17 Mar 2015. Hear from Glenn O'Neill, Mt. Kuring-gai Public School's Principal, on how ScopeIT Education is bringing coding and 3D printing lessons to his students and many more around Australia"

There have been a few e-Learning frameworks and roadmaps. They can be useful guides and have gained some popularity. The one here is from The National Centre for Technology in Education (@ncteireland) in 2011. it is a good example, although it is contextualised to the UK and Ireland. Offers a few downloadable versions

" The YASLA STEM page. Sponsored by YALSA's STEM Task Force. It is a wiki page useful for educators to get ideas on how to effectively integrate STEM into your library programs and services. And what is STEM you ask? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and is one of the hottest topics in education and library circles. STEM programming is one way to engage teens in your library and encourage learning and exploration in new ways. "

"According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, more than half of teens and adolescents have reported that they've been bullied online, and between 10 and 20 percent say it occurs regularly. The consequences can be devastating. Cyberbullying has become a widespread problem that affects students of all ages and backgrounds. What's worse is that many victims of cyberbullying don't reach out for help, and they may continue to suffer from the consequences of bullying - such as low self-esteem and heightened levels of stress - for years after they've finished school." This post discusses what can educators do to put an end to this often invisible, but virulent, issue? It offers some resources that may help to further education about cyberbullying and identify some methods to combat it.

"Our students are living their lives online. They can share everything and anything with the world with just a tap of a button and with it comes a new way to connect. It's nearly impossible to keep up. With technology changing constantly it can be difficult to know where to begin teaching digital citizenship. Fortunately for us, there are many apps, tools, and resources available to educators to help our students navigate the digital world safely. In a recent #Ditchbook chat, educators shared over 15 incredible resources to get you started teaching digital citizenship and take it farther than just a one-off lesson or unit."

"Teacher librarians. Also known as library media specialists, play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise. And in case you need a reminder of all that librarians do for our students and our schools, we've put together a list -- but it's only a start."

"There are lots of ways to incorporate video into the classroom. From capturing students' attention as you kick off a lesson, to providing context for a new learning experience, teachers use videos in lots of different ways. Whether you are looking for a clip to send home to students via Google Classroom or want to connect a video link for a QR code scavenger hunt, educational 360 videos are worth exploring. 360 video gives students the power to explore a space from every angle. YouTube hosts a range of 360 video content and one of my favorites is from the BBC. On the BBC's YouTube channel you'll find different types of video options for a virtual visit to places around the world. As you search through their content you'll see that they've tagged their videos as 360 to make it especially easy to find."

Resources looking at Indigenous place names The ABC has added 35 new videos to our This Place collection! This is offers a fantastic way for students to learn some of the stories and significance behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names. This Place - ABC Education

Interactive of the-books product where students vote to control the plot. Education specific eresources.

Interactive of the-books product where students vote to control the plot. Education specific eresources.

"21st Century Learning Design, formerly called 'LEAP21' is a global professional development program for teachers and schools to develop more innovative pedagogies that develop students skills for the 21st Century. The program is sponsored globally by Microsoft Partners in Learning and is supported in each country by a network of education partners."

"21st Century Learning Design, formerly called 'LEAP21' is a global professional development program for teachers and schools to develop more innovative pedagogies that develop students skills for the 21st Century. The program is sponsored globally by Microsoft Partners in Learning and is supported in each country by a network of education partners."

Like their municipal counterparts, school libraries are seeking their place in an era of overabundance of resources and Cloud-based information networks accessible from any mobile device. Getting together to examine their role in 21st century education, library media specialists from more than 50 school districts from Putnam/Northern Westchester and Southern Westchester BOCES met earlier this month at a conference themed, School Libraries: Innovative and Engaged Learning.

Standard 4 of the ISTE Standards for Teachers focuses on the concept of digital citizenship. The past decade has seen an exponential increase in digital tools and opportunities, which carry the need for students to master a new set of life skills for behaving responsibly online. Contrary to popular belief, however, digital natives don't pick up these skills through osmosis. It falls on parents and educators to teach them how. Just as a teacher would talk to students about etiquette and safety before they enter a public place on a school trip, so must they remind students of what's expected of them online. Students are much more likely to understand good digital citizenship - the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use - when teachers model it on a regular basis. The three social studies activities described in the table below are designed for students in grades 5-7. The objective of the lesson is to help students explore another culture and share traditions, events, customs and rituals from their own culture. There are different ways to address these objectives, but not all of them take advantage of the prime opportunity to promote and model digital citizenship.

"Teachers who are looking to integrate comics and graphic novels into their regular classroom practice routinely face the issue of having colleagues who are very reluctant to do likewise. This is not surprising in and of itself, but you might not know what is actually behind the reluctance. Having talked to many educators on this very subject over the years, three facts stand out about these attitudes of resistance. Although we might think that most teachers who are reluctant to use visual narrative in the classroom simply believe that comics and graphic novels are unworthy of treatment, this only seems to be about the fourth or fifth most common response."