Tackk - Creatively Share your Message… One Tackk at a Time.
A free service that makes publishing content on the web as easy as writing an email. Create and share your Tackk now!Jane Schmude's insight:This looks like an interesting alternative to making posters...
View ArticleShortlist announced for Children's Literature Award - The Wilderness Society
Shortlist for @Wilderness_Aus Children's Enviro Award here http://t.co/JuGmNZ4zKr Announced tomorrow night @ReadingsBooksSee it on Scoop.it, via Learning to be a teacher librarian
View ArticleBringing Your Own Device – In Education
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) philosophy and regime is becoming a serious consideration for many schools. As Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is costly and...See it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleSCIS | Ebooks and beyond in the school library
Debbie Price-Ewan discusses changes to publishing models presented by e-books, including the possibilities for literacy development and empowerment of writers through self-publishing.Jane Schmude's...
View ArticleSCIS | The philosophy of creating displays: part 1
Anita Vanderberge discusses philosophy of good displays and gives advice on how to create eye-catching and effective library displays.Jane Schmude's insight:Ideas for this year's book week?See it on...
View ArticleEberopolis: Teaching Reading and Writing with Technology: In Defense of...
Jane Schmude's insight:A blogpost about teaching yourself how to use iPads and apps, so you can teach your students how to read and write using technology.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning to be a...
View ArticleA Guide To Finding Digital Books: 20+ Free Online Libraries
A Guide To Finding Digital Books: 20+ Free Online Libraries (RT @TeachThought: A Guide To Finding Digital Books: 20+ Free Online Libraries http://t.co/UvPX796Jpj #edtech #literacy #engchat)...See it on...
View ArticleSchool libraries finally rise from DOS - The Age
School libraries finally rise from DOS The Age The Education Department says the goal of the new system is to act as a one-stop shop for information retrieval 24/7 and the use of digital materials for...
View ArticleWatchKnowLearn - Free K-12 educational videos
Free K-12 educational videos … organized. Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. Organized, reviewed, rated, and described by teachers. Ideal as a...
View ArticleA test to suit the 21st century
NAPLAN has a 25-year history of development and refinement but major changes are in view.Jane Schmude's insight:National Assessment Program for Australian students will change to cater to an...
View ArticleAustral Ed Children's Books - Books about Australian Indigenous Peoples
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View ArticleCrackerjack Education
The new Australian National Curriculum has inspired two women to put together an online range of hundreds of interactive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources for teachers, parents and...
View ArticleFeaturing: The Australian Poetry Library | Library as Incubator Project
Earlier this year, when we were planning our National Poetry Month lineup, we were delighted to “discover” the Australian Poetry Library– it's a wonderful resource that provides access to over 42,000...
View ArticleThe New School Library
As libraries continue to change with the growth of technology tools, good schools know that libraries and professional librarians are still essential to their missions.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning...
View ArticleRESOURCING FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM : BUILDING DIGITAL COLLECTIONS by...
An extensive body of research spanning five decades has shown that the quality of a school library’s collection has a significant impact on student learning, whether measured in terms of reading...
View ArticleTES Australia Information Centre for the Australian Curriculum - Resources -...
The TES Australia Information Centre for the Australian Curriculum provides a browse to find aligned curricula and lesson plans, the latest news on the national curriculum and relevant links. In...
View ArticleThe Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation
The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation View more presentations from Beth Kanter Yesterday, I did a free NTEN Webinar called "The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation: Reducing Information...
View ArticleeBooks: Delve into Digital — Library Connections
Sue Fitzgerald outlines components that helped introduce eBooks into her school's library program.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning to be a teacher librarian
View ArticleTransliteracy and the teacher-librarian
I submitted this paper today in fulfillment of the requirements for my M.Ed. INTRODUCTION From curious to competitive I always felt most comfortable working with students in portfolio courses...
View ArticleSecrets of Storytime: 10 Tips for Great Sessions from a 40-year Pro
Storytime is the premium service for children in public libraries across the country. For many youth librarians, it's the most treasured part of their job. A storytime veteran shares her best...
View ArticleFree Technology for Teachers: Video - How to Find Creative Commons Images
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View ArticleGlobal Education Database | The emergence of libraries without books
Jane Schmude's insight:Some interesting stories about the issues facing past libraries and the future of libraries.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning to be a teacher librarian
View Article4 ways to integrate Scoop.it with WordPress
Before we even launched our public version, we recognized that a lot of content curators were also occasional or regular bloggers and started to offer ways to integrate with Wordpress - the leading...
View ArticleInternet Library for Librarians
An information resource site for librarians and library support staffSee it on Scoop.it, via A collection for the teacher librarian
View ArticleHow to get kids to read independently - Washington Post (blog)
Findings and analysis of an annual survey on reading habits of young people.See it on Scoop.it, via A collection for the teacher librarian
View ArticleWhen you code you begin with 01000001 01000010 01000011-GEreports | GEreports...
Code will be a second language for today’s primary-school kids. During the second school term of 2015, a bunch of eager young GE progeny were the lucky test pilots of the company'a inaugural Coding...
View Article7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills | Edutopia
Digital learning specialists provide a quick overview of seven apps that are appropriate for teaching younger children one of the most critical 21st century skills: coding.Jane Schmude's insight:Apps...
View ArticleCode Literacy: A 21st-Century Requirement | Edutopia
Media theorist, author and code evangelist Douglas Rushkoff makes a convincing argument for why today's and tomorrow's students must add computer programming to their toolkit.Jane Schmude's insight:A...
View ArticleThe Book Chook: A List of Book-Related Special Days for Kids
Jane Schmude's insight:Susan Stephenson has such a great list here for special days for the library.See it on Scoop.it, via A collection for the teacher librarian
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