teacher-librarians

LibrAdventures is a neat use of Google Maps that displays the place and the events that influenced famous authors and their works. LibrAdventures also includes some artists and film directors. You can explore LibrAdventures by selecting a name, a location, or an event from the drop-down menus at the top of the LibrAdventures homepage.

"Google Books can be a good research tool for students if they are aware of it and know how to use it. These are activities to teach students and others about the features of Google Books. 1. Search for a book by using the "researching a topic?" search box. 2. Use the advanced search menu to refine your search to "full view only" books. 3. Use the advanced search menu to refine a search by date, author, or publisher. 4. Search within a book for a name or phrase. 5. Download a free ebook. 6. Share an ebook via the link provided or by embedding it into a blog post. 7. Create a bookshelf in your Google Books account and add some books to it. 8. Share your bookshelf with someone else. "

'Robots are spreading beyond the factory, a trend that will accelerate in 2014. The situation is akin to the transition from mainframe computers to PCs.'

An extensive list of all types of graphic organisers.

"Reading is the best way to relax and even six minutes can be enough to reduce the stress levels by more than two thirds, according to new research. "

Comparison of EBSCO, Primo, Summon and WorldCat.

"Tsundoku" From Open Culture, the best free cultural and educational media on the web. It's a great place to find free ebooks, videos, online learning resources.

Love this word! Had never heard it before.

All kinds of tips for creating, writing and publishing.

Creative writing syllabus with lesson plans: fiction.