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Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge - 0 views

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Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge

shared by Iman Habboucheh on 21 Mar 13 - No Cached

Iman Habboucheh on 21 Mar 13

I describe this site to my classes as an online (electronic) reading log. I feel that they are able to understand it better if I use that phrase, as many children think that they need to log in and read books from the site.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I describe this site to my classes as an online (electronic) reading log. I feel that they are able to understand it better if I use that phrase, as many children think that they need to log in and read books from the site. </div>

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Interactive fiction with Twine | Bright Ideas - 3 views

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shared by Bright Ideas on 12 Feb 13 - No Cached

Bright Ideas on 12 Feb 13

Creating interactive fiction (like the old Choose Your Own Adventure books) is a great way for students to think about story structure, pacing and character motivation. We take a look at Twine, an intutive way of making interactive stories. Decemb...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Creating interactive fiction (like the old Choose Your Own Adventure books) is a great way for students to think about story structure, pacing and character motivation. We take a look at Twine, an intutive way of making interactive stories. Decemb...</div>

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Does the Brain Like E-Books? - Room for Debate Blog - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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Morena Ross on 09 Jun 10

How the reading experience differs between paper and screen.

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Twenty Must Read Steampunk Books - An Introduction to the Genre | The Ranting Dragon - 2 views

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Alexa Hunt on 25 Mar 13

Some of our students will be doing a unit on Steampunk later this year so I need to know more about the genre. This site may be useful for anyone else who may be developing a unit about this genre.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some of our students will be doing a unit on Steampunk later this year so I need to know more about the genre. This site may be useful for anyone else who may be developing a unit about this genre.</div>

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The Book Thief author Markus Zusak explains why failure is good for you at TEDxSydney t... - 8 views

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Markus Zusak discusses the challenges of writing and why we should embrace failure. Interesting read.

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100 Useful Links for eBook Lovers - Online Courses - 0 views

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Morena Ross on 09 Jun 10

You already know that the Internet is one of the most convenient, effective means of researching and finding information for your classes, but did you know that in some cases it can replace all of your hefty textbooks and reading assignments too? With ebooks, you can read, stream, and listen to lessons, classic literature, poetry and reference books on the Internet or your mobile device. Here are 100 useful links for ebook lovers

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You already know that the Internet is one of the most convenient, effective means of researching and finding information for your classes, but did you know that in some cases it can replace all of your hefty textbooks and reading assignments too? With ebooks, you can read, stream, and listen to lessons, classic literature, poetry and reference books on the Internet or your mobile device. Here are 100 useful links for ebook lovers</div>

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between the lines - 3 views

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::: CHILDREN'S LITERACY LAB ::: - 2 views

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shared by Bright Ideas on 07 Dec 10 - Cached

Bright Ideas on 07 Dec 10

It is an interesting programme which is trying to investigate how children actually use digital books.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is an interesting programme which is trying to investigate how children actually use digital books. </div>

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Steampunk - 0 views

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Jennie Stimpson on 01 Apr 13

PPT by Johan Koren, Murray State University, US

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Diversity in YA - 2 views

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shared by Melanie Cox on 22 Mar 13 - No Cached

Melanie Cox on 22 Mar 13

A great blog by two authors, showcasing diversity in Young Adult fiction :)

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The Glamis Hub - 7 views

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shared by Bright Ideas on 14 Dec 10 - No Cached

Bright Ideas on 14 Dec 10

Strathmore Secondary College library have recently set up their own library blog.

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Database of award winning children's literature - 8 views

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This is a useful site for anyone looking for quality children's/young adult literature. It can be searched according to 12 parameters including unusual ones like setting, ethnicity and gender of protagonist. There are 108 awards covered from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a useful site for anyone looking for quality children's/young adult literature. It can be searched according to 12 parameters including unusual ones like setting, ethnicity and gender of protagonist. There are 108 awards covered from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland.</div>

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Lorcan Dempsey's Weblog - 2 views

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shared by Bronwen Ch'ng on 20 Mar 13 - Cached

Bronwen Ch'ng on 20 Mar 13

OCLC librarian blogging about libraries and issues

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Dromkeen - 3 views

Still a great place! Try this link instead: http://www.dromkeen.com.au/

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started by Pam Delahunty on 20 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Pam Delahunty on 18 May 15

ClairvauxLibrary - home - 4 views

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Take a look at Pam Niewman's fantastic new library wiki.

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6 Ways Teachers Kill the Joy of Reading | Brilliant or Insane - 22 views

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English Reading

shared by Aaron Davis on 30 Aug 14 - No Cached

1–Clinging to the classroom novel
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2–The “Don’t-read-ahead” directive
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3–Telling kids what they can’t read
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4–Not reading in class daily
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Readers read daily; it’s this simple.
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5–Assigning worksheets and book reports
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6–Not celebrating the joy of reading
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web 2.0 and other library stuff - 14 views

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Designed to help support Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg teachers integrate web 2.0 technologies into teaching and learning.

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National Year of Reading 2012 - 4 views

www.love2read.org.au

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Readers Cup - 0 views

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Google Lit Trips @ Mooroopna SC | Bright ideas - 4 views

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Bright Ideas on 08 Aug 10

Teacher librarian Rachel Fidock has kindly shared information on how she has been developing Google Lit Trips with her colleagues and students at Mooroopna Secondary College.

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