Services to Schools - Libraries and Learning

Pasifika statistica

lisa — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Teaser:

Pasifika: eight things that make the most difference.

By Rob F

This update: Education and Pacific Peoples in New Zealand from Statistics New Zealand not only includes statistics, but has accessed research on the background to the question of “why schools are failing to deliver successful educational outcomes for this group of students.”

Reading Education and Pacific peoples in New Zealand is well worth while. It makes some clear suggestions for addressing the issues.

Quadblogging

lisa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Teaser:

Increase the interactivity on students’ blogs and engage the students in more writing for a specific audience.

By Maxine

To add another dimension to the blogging world have you ever considered Quadblogging?

This is a great idea originating from David Mitchell a school teacher from Bolton who wanted to increase the interactivity on his students’ classroom blog and engage the children more in writing with a specific audience in mind.

Reading quests over summer

lisa — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Teaser:

Children love a challenge!

By Maxine

Children love a challenge and what better way to maintain their interest in reading over the summer holidays than using books and technology together.

What is a library? It is a place to connect and create

lisa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Teaser:

Are there ways your school library can connect?

by Janet

In this article from the Huffington Post, the role of libraries is explored – especially public libraries – as places that can do far more for their communities than provide free access to books. Not only are libraries able to foster lifelong learning and creativity, but they can also provide space to incubate the arts.

Digital Publishing: death of print? or catalyst for creativity?

lisa — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:08 +0000

Teaser:

Ebooks are claiming an ever-increasing market share

by Janet

There’s no doubt about it – ebooks are claiming an ever-increasing market share in the world of publishing. A recent poll showed that at least one in six Americans now uses an ereader, and this number will increase.

But while this growth is easy to track, and digital publishing is booming, there’s also confusion as to how this will impact all those involved in the realm of publishing – the editors, agents and writers.

Every interaction is an opportunity for transformation

lisa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:36 +0000

Teaser:

Participate and engage in conversations with your key stakeholders. Define the challenges and explore the opportunities.

By Peter

Late in 2011 I was asked to give a short presentation on the proposition: Every interaction is an opportunity for transformation. Transformation, along with re-imagining, repositioning and reinterpreting our libraries and our roles are the new black for librarians everywhere. The only constant in our professional lives is indeed change.

Why Fiction

lisa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:37 +0000

Teaser:

What it is about fiction that I find so fulfilling?

By Glenda

Christchurch

What it is about fiction that I find so fulfilling?

I have just finished a most enjoyable holiday novel, and have been pondering on what it is about reading a good fiction book that makes me sigh, want to read more and want to find someone to talk to about it.

This particular story, was made up, but was based on real life. It felt real to me. I was transported to a different time but I could relate to each of the characters. I could relate to the plot. I could relate to the place or setting.

Standards for the 21st Century Learner

lisa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Teaser:

AASL's Standards for the 21st Century Learner

by Jeannie

If you haven't seen it already, check out the AASL's Standards for the 21st Century Learner (PDF).

This concise, accessible document is structured around some common beliefs, and four key learning areas with expanded standards statements for each around skills, dispositions in action, responsibilities, and self-assessment strategies.

Common beliefs:

School librarian and reading

lisa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:50 +0000

Teaser:

The School Librarian's role in reading: Position Statement

by Jeannie S

Short Sharp Shakespeare

lisa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:39 +0000

Teaser:

Use engaging animations to introduce Shakespeare's plays

by Carrie