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This year we have embarked on the process of updating our Media Resource Centre to better meet the needs of our students and teachers as they full immerse in the data rich world we live in. Let me begin by stating that our school’s BYOD policy, in conjunction with a robust WiFi network (handling up to 4000 devices simultaneously) has already gone a long way of transforming this place of learning.
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The concept of a school library in a digital age is challenging.
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Principal Tricia Kelleher on the role of the school library in the digital age. Great example for other principals to rethink the school library Delete the scoop?
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The need for a transformation of the school library: new ecosystem, (digital) reading and new media [article in Spanish] Delete the scoop?
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With the advent of Web 2.0 and related technologies, Social Computing has become a new paradigm for the ways we communicate, learn, and educate. Social Media, including Social Networking Web sites, Wikis, blogs, tweets, online groups and forums, podcasts, Web mashups, virtual worlds, MOOC, recommender/evaluation systems, social tagging/bookmarking, and other related technologies, are enabling innovative behaviors that enable the acquisition, access, manipulation, processing, retrieval, presentation, and visualization of information within a teaching/learning space. Social Media for education has become dynamic, ubiquitous, distributed, real-time, collaborative, bottom-up, manyto-many, value-based, and personalized. This conference and book volumes seek original research with respect to the use of Social Media and related technologies for education; the emerging applications of Web 2.0 as an educational platform; and policy issues including: privacy, risk, and security, that drive, what might be referred to as, “Social Computing for Education 2.0.”. The seminal conference and publication will provide an important reference of current unique, innovative, and effective uses of Social Media in education for teaching and learning. More specifically, the conference will provide an in-depth analysis of the tools and platforms that are currently being used, or may potentially be used, in a learning environment. It will highlight the future cutting-edge systems that enhance learning spaces. The conference and publication will follow a coherent theme in the use of Social Media in the teaching/learning context, with each chapter exploring in greater detail a different approach or methodology within that theme. The relevant and important questions addressed include: • How do Social Media enrich learning and teaching experiences? • What can be learned from current case studies of state-of-the-art Social Computing/media systems or platforms being used in the learning/teaching setting? • What are the necessary policies to balance security, privacy, and risk issues in using Social Media for education? • How can learning be integrated in a distributed and ubiquitous Social Computing environment? • What methods can be used to assess and evaluate learning and teaching through Social Media?
Topics: • Web 2.0 techniques and Social Computing for learning (media sharing, media manipulation,conversational arenas, online games, virtual worlds/spaces,socialnetworking,blogging, micro-blogging, podcasts, social bookmarking,recommender systems, collaborative editing, Wikis, RSS, mash-ups) • Theory and modeling of Social Computing in education • Social Computing Technology and software for educational application • Social educational system design and architectures • Case studies, best practices, and demonstrations of Social Media in educational contexts • Assessment and evaluation of Social Computing in education • Benchmarks and experiments on in education • Social Computing quality and reliability • Software for social and collaborative learning • Mobile learning applications for Social Computing • Semantic Web applications for d-learning, e-learning, and m-learning • Virtual worlds/spaces for learning communities • Ubiquitous, mobile, distributed, and collaborative learning • Integration of social learning spaces • Social gaming/human computation within education environments • Social media policy issues (privacy, risk, security, and so on) within educational contexts • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Delete the scoop?
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The first step we took in 1999 was to stop teaching isolated library skills classes. We began reinforcing information-literacy skills through class projects. At that time, we employed traditional strategies, including paper pathfinders and guided lab sessions. Via Susan Bainbridge
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Integrating #informationliteracy in the curriculum. New? Find out by reading this case story by Mike Terry, Dallas-USA #IL 
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May 13, 3:03 AM
I am also trying to implement a whole school information literacy programme across our schools. Take a look at my blog to see how we are getting on Liibrarylizzy.blogspot.com any comments would be welcome.
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May 13, 3:10 AM
An article well worth reading!! Information literacy curriculum to schools in cooperation with the school library. Delete the scoop?
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UK School librarian volunteers in Zambia library project. Read about her experiences here.
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May 15, 2:39 AM
it's wonderful to read about a librarian making a difference. Thanks for sharing the article.
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Company invests in 25 school libraries (books and technology) and reading (pupils receive 7 new books to take home) Delete the scoop?
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IJEDICT aims to strengthen links between research and practice in ICT in education and development in hitherto less developed parts of the world, e.g., developing countries (especially small states), and rural and remote regions of developed...
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Advocacy ideas and activities for school libraries.
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Media release - 15 April 2013
Report shows teacher librarians transform student learning
The Australian School Library Association (ASLA) is calling upon Australian educational decision makers to employ teacher librarians as part of the solution to improve national student learning and literacy.
ASLA Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bonanno said the industry’s final report, Future learning and school libraries, released today, highlighted the positive role of teacher librarians in supporting future learning within the school.
Teacher librarians’ knowledge and use of current and emerging digital technologies, together with a deep appreciation of literature, can transform teaching and learning within the school, Ms Bonanno said.
“With the avalanche of new and emerging digital technologies, the dynamics of how information is accessed and utilised for learning has changed.”
“As schools pursue world class 21st century education, then state and territory governments, and other education authorities, need to address the role and function of knowledge transfer at the school level. School libraries and teacher librarians are well placed to be the e-hub of the school and as the report outlines they should be empowered to support students to learn through a variety of technology.”
A summary of key points in the report include: · a review of the global environment in which modern learners and educators are immersed, the educational implications of trends affecting contemporary schooling,the means of evaluating education outcomes, andkey alerts on the critical role of the teacher librarian.
The report, which was backed by a review of the research literature and extensive community consultation with principals and education agencies, also includes global and national education trends.
Contributing author, June Wall said the paper presents the case that a future focussed teacher librarian contributes to student learning through school library services and programs.
“To enable teacher librarians and school libraries to fulfil their potential in advancing modern learning, there is an urgent need for funding to support future planning and provision of teaching specialists in school libraries”.
There is also a need for enhanced professional education and employment opportunities to ensure that all Australian students benefit from the professional knowledge, practice and commitment of a teacher librarian at their school.
Ms Bonanno said that it is time to invest in the employment of specialists, such as teacher librarians, and encouraged decision makers to review the report that adds to the ever growing list of reports that indicate the power of teacher librarians in student learning and achievement.
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Resources and information as well as best practices 
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April 12, 7:30 AM
Reinforces the role of teacher librarians and their practice
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April 14, 4:00 PM
I love when real content is more important than mere words - school librarians, teacher librarians, whatever we call ourselves, are trully meaningful for education and students learning, all life long, all across curriculum trends...
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As strangers lined up for white ribbons and American flags to show their support, family and friends of Anne Smedinghoff mourned the loss of a young diplomat who was determined to see the world — and possibly beyond.
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It is always interesting to find out that more and more of our younger students are becoming involved with the Internet and Social Media. Due to their developmental age, most students have some kind of difficulty with self-management throughout childhood. But, this is to be expected with children. They simply lack the maturity, brain development, and personal experience to understand how to manage themselves in every situation in real life, let alone online. Via Karen Bonanno 
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April 8, 3:58 AM
Friends have a different meaning in today's world. 
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April 8, 9:34 AM
This is a great resource on the issue of social media education - the internet is FOREVER!
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A new report released by the National Center for Literacy Education (NCLE) reveals that school librarians are highly involved leaders playing a critical role in their schools through consistent and sustained collaboration with other educators. Additionally, school librarians not only participate in but deliver professional development to peers, educators and staff in their schools. Via Karen Bonanno
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School /Teacher librarians are collaborative workers with critical impact on professional development in schools 
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April 11, 11:34 AM
How do we get administrators to catch on to this? 
Carey Leahy's curator insight,
April 12, 7:58 AM
Teachers & teacher librarians collaborating to achieve curriculum goals has to be the 'smart' way. 
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April 21, 8:07 AM
Informative infographic showing how collaboration with colleagues helps to advocate for the LMS's role in the school. Delete the scoop?
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Research studies continue to show that library programs run by a trained teacher library improve student literacy and learning. These studies provide important evidence of the true value of librari...
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A website dedicated to informing secondary students and their teachers of copyright law, plagiarism policies, and caveats in order to uphold literary integrity and digital ethics through a compilation of various media. Via Naomi Harm
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David Lankes on School librarians as facilitators of learning [video] Delete the scoop?
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McElmeel has written about the books and their creators, taught educators to enjoy and use the books in classrooms and libraries, built webpages to showcase the books and the authors and illustrators, and in general become an avid promoter of literacy. Via Karen Bonanno Delete the scoop?
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In addition to the statistics included in our report, we also asked parents and librarians from around the country about their thoughts on various library services for parents and children. Via Karen Bonanno
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May 7, 7:14 PM
"It’s kind of like home room for your community." I like that statement. Thank you parent of a 3 year old. 
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May 9, 10:58 AM
Lessons here for building a School Library Learning Commons that connects and learns with all members of the school community. Delete the scoop?
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A recent article in School Library Journal, titled Latest Study: A Full-Time School Librarian Makes a Critical Difference in Boosting Student Achievement, discusses a study finding that school libr...
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Another study prooving school libraries boost student achievement. How many more do we need to impress decision makers?
Glenda Morris's curator insight,
May 1, 7:14 AM
More evidence confirming the importance of teacher librarians in schools 
Kris McGlaun's comment,
May 1, 10:16 AM
I wonder if its helping. Utah's administrators should read it but will it save many of the school librarians who are going to loose their jobs?
Melinda Miller's comment,
May 1, 10:20 AM
Let's hope it is. the more this kind of information gets publicized, the better!
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"The World Digital Library is a database of more than 7,000 primary source documents and images from around the world. Sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, WDL can be searched by date, era, country, continent, topic, and type of resource. Search tools and content descriptions are available in seven languages..." Via Jenny Pesina
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April 24, 6:44 AM
We have the digital equivilent sources in Australian Libraries too 
Judith Morais's curator insight,
April 25, 8:14 AM
A good range of primary resources that can be used for teaching. The World Digital Library takes you to Australian resources too. 
Lucinda Scott-Kellermeier's curator insight,
April 25, 4:46 PM
Good links for students and teachers alike, especially in the fields of history and social studies.
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Providing our children with the best educational resources and empowering all our children to access, evaluate, and use information for academic and personal learning - this is the critical mission of school libraries and librarians. Via Karen Bonanno
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Maureen Sullivan, president of the American Library Association, provides overview of the situation of school libraries in the USA.
Karen Bonanno's curator insight,
April 15, 4:50 PM
Maureen Sullivan, president of the American Library Association, gives an overview of the state of play for school libraries in the USA. Constant cut budgetary cutbacks will have a long term effect on the education of our young people.
"School librarians make a significant difference in student achievement and their work is a critical component of the success of all of our children." 
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April 29, 11:26 AM
Maureen Sullivan é a presidente da Associação Americana de Bibliotecas (ALA). "The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with 58,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information." Providing our children with the best educational resources and empowering all our children to access, evaluate, and use information for academic and personal learning - this is the critical mission of school libraries and librarians. Proporcionar aos nossos alunos os melhores recursos educacionais e capacitá-los para aceder, avaliar e usar a informação em contexto académico ou pessoal- é a missão fundamental das bibliotecas escolares e bibliotecários. Delete the scoop?
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On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I would like to extend an invitation to you and your colleagues to the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) 2013 Conference in beautiful Bali, Indonesia on 26 ? 30 August 2013. The... conference provides wonderful opportunities for professional development, networking, renewing friendships, making new friends, experiencing a different culture, and an opportunity to visit beautiful Bali. You will also have an opportunity to meet IFLA President-Elect Sinikka Sipila who has has agreed to be our main keynote speaker. There will also be more than 50 professional presentations, workshops, research papers and posters being presented. In addition, there will be an exhibition, a gala dinner, and other social events. Preliminary information on the conference is available at the web site http://iasl2013.org/ If you have any questions or need specific information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you in Bali in August ! Best regards, Indri Pasaribu on behalf of the IASL 2013 Organizing Committee
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ILEAD USA: Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover is an 18-month continuing education immersion initiative that will directly address the need to ...
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ILEAD USA: Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover The 21st Century Technology and Leadership Skills Institute for the States Delete the scoop?
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CEFPI is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of ArchitectsContinuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned oncompletion of this program wi Via Rosa Martins Delete the scoop?
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"How To Do Research" game is presented by Kentucky Virtual Library. It's designed for kids to learn how to do research independently with kids-friendly user experience. Did you know that you can ac... Via Susan Bainbridge
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Game "how to do research" for students and pupils 
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April 18, 10:49 AM
On ne prête qu'aux riches... Mais je suis tout à fait d'accord. Surprenant, non ?
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April 19, 8:14 AM
Engage students in learning through games! My students love these kinds of activities. Delete the scoop?
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