ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Dr Hilary Hughes - Designing a new school library offers opportunity to create innovative learning spaces for the whole school community. Drawing on recent research, this paper shares the experiences of teacher librarians/IC managers concerning the process and outcomes of school library design. Their insights provide an inspiring evidence base for future learning space initiatives.
Making Your Library Epic: Creating Innovative Spaces for Student LearningDiana Rendina
School libraries are no longer the quiet dusty rooms where students sit at heavy wooden tables and read silently. We’re using modern technology and teaching strategies – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get ideas and inspiration for transforming the physical space of their libraries to make them innovative, student-friendly learning environments. Learn how to apply educational design theory to renovate your library no matter what your budget is. Learn strategies for changing up your space that you can apply as soon as you get back.
Curriculum connections: the school library in full flightEduwebinar
Presentation at EduTECH 2014 on behalf of the Australian School Library Association for the K-12 Library Managers Congress.
- Emerging technologies and creative learning spaces
- Digital literacy and global citizenship
- Pedagogical frameworks and models of learning
- Engaging programs and capacity building
- Hybrid collections and digital curation
- Centres of communication, collaboration and creativity
Service Learning Through 3D Printing | #iste2015 Librarian's PlaygroundRenee Rogers
These slides are from an hands-on presentation I did at #ISTE2015 at the Librarians Network Digital Age Playground. The slides are also available on Google Slides: http://is.gd/3DServiceProjectsISTE2015
Professor Erica McWilliam, keynote at ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference
The burgeoning volume, variety, velocity and veracity of the data that is shaping our social world means that we cannot hope to teach the next generation of young people what they need to know to live, learn and earn well. What we can and must do is to build young people's capacity to manage their own learning in such a way that they can engage meaningfully and ethically with a world replete with uncertain data and unfamiliar concepts and processes. In the era of Big Data, much of the information that young people encounter is fictitious or misleading. Given this, our pedagogy needs to assist young people to transcend a 'type and pray' approach to investigating information. Erica's presentation explores the challenges of pedagogy in the era of Big Data, and how we might respond more realistically in our libraries and classrooms.
Making Your Library Epic: Creating Innovative Spaces for Student LearningDiana Rendina
School libraries are no longer the quiet dusty rooms where students sit at heavy wooden tables and read silently. We’re using modern technology and teaching strategies – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get ideas and inspiration for transforming the physical space of their libraries to make them innovative, student-friendly learning environments. Learn how to apply educational design theory to renovate your library no matter what your budget is. Learn strategies for changing up your space that you can apply as soon as you get back.
Curriculum connections: the school library in full flightEduwebinar
Presentation at EduTECH 2014 on behalf of the Australian School Library Association for the K-12 Library Managers Congress.
- Emerging technologies and creative learning spaces
- Digital literacy and global citizenship
- Pedagogical frameworks and models of learning
- Engaging programs and capacity building
- Hybrid collections and digital curation
- Centres of communication, collaboration and creativity
Service Learning Through 3D Printing | #iste2015 Librarian's PlaygroundRenee Rogers
These slides are from an hands-on presentation I did at #ISTE2015 at the Librarians Network Digital Age Playground. The slides are also available on Google Slides: http://is.gd/3DServiceProjectsISTE2015
Professor Erica McWilliam, keynote at ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference
The burgeoning volume, variety, velocity and veracity of the data that is shaping our social world means that we cannot hope to teach the next generation of young people what they need to know to live, learn and earn well. What we can and must do is to build young people's capacity to manage their own learning in such a way that they can engage meaningfully and ethically with a world replete with uncertain data and unfamiliar concepts and processes. In the era of Big Data, much of the information that young people encounter is fictitious or misleading. Given this, our pedagogy needs to assist young people to transcend a 'type and pray' approach to investigating information. Erica's presentation explores the challenges of pedagogy in the era of Big Data, and how we might respond more realistically in our libraries and classrooms.
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Margo Pickworth & Jenny Uther - What are the implications and challenges of the new Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for those practicing in the school library context? Jenny and Margo have both completed the higher level of accreditation in NSW and will share their experiences of the unique learning and leadership opportunities that the challenge of teacher accreditation can present.
Design on a Dime: School Library EditionRenee Rogers
Presented by Kathleen Galarza and Renee Rogers at the NJASL 2013 Fall Conference, October 5, 2013.
Join Kathleen and Renee as they share simple strategies and unexpected sources to take your school library from drab to fab with little to no budget. See dramatic school library transformations through before and after pictures. Learn simple strategies that not only changed the way the libraries looked, but also improved the ways the libraries (and the librarians!) were perceived and used by the school communities.
What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student perform...NSWCESE
‘What works best’ identifies brings together seven themes from the growing bank of evidence we have for what works to improve student educational outcomes
Mission Possible: Drab to Fab Library MakeoversRenee Rogers
Wherein I share simple strategies and unexpected sources to make high-impact, low-budget improvements to school libraries. Presented as part of an AASL Flash Webinar series, 9 May 2013.
At the 10/15/2014 Parent Ed talk, Principal Heather Swanson Johnson gave a fascinating presentation about Catharine Blaine's Writer's Workshop. Her talk reminded me how fortunate we are to have passionate educators like her and Ms. Lily in our children's lives.
Even if you missed Heather's dynamic delivery of this PPT, you'll see her main takeaways from her talk about Writer's Workshop. Hope to see you at the next Parent Ed night!
From the Fischbowl blog "PB&J" Thanks to Ms. Smith and her English students for sharing their thoughts about the infusion of technology, autonomy and trust into the learning process.
Learners and Learning: Section Five, How can teachers structure learning?Saide OER Africa
In this module we have argued for a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. But in doing so, we have warned against an approach which suggests that learners are capable of learning all they need to know completely naturally, and that schools or teachers are unnecessary. What role do teachers play in producing and improving learning, and how can they structure learning?
Our Journey into Pedagogical Documentation is the story of a team of educators in the Surrey School District who engaged in an professional inquiry into Reggio inspired teaching and learning.
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Margo Pickworth & Jenny Uther - What are the implications and challenges of the new Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for those practicing in the school library context? Jenny and Margo have both completed the higher level of accreditation in NSW and will share their experiences of the unique learning and leadership opportunities that the challenge of teacher accreditation can present.
Design on a Dime: School Library EditionRenee Rogers
Presented by Kathleen Galarza and Renee Rogers at the NJASL 2013 Fall Conference, October 5, 2013.
Join Kathleen and Renee as they share simple strategies and unexpected sources to take your school library from drab to fab with little to no budget. See dramatic school library transformations through before and after pictures. Learn simple strategies that not only changed the way the libraries looked, but also improved the ways the libraries (and the librarians!) were perceived and used by the school communities.
What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student perform...NSWCESE
‘What works best’ identifies brings together seven themes from the growing bank of evidence we have for what works to improve student educational outcomes
Mission Possible: Drab to Fab Library MakeoversRenee Rogers
Wherein I share simple strategies and unexpected sources to make high-impact, low-budget improvements to school libraries. Presented as part of an AASL Flash Webinar series, 9 May 2013.
At the 10/15/2014 Parent Ed talk, Principal Heather Swanson Johnson gave a fascinating presentation about Catharine Blaine's Writer's Workshop. Her talk reminded me how fortunate we are to have passionate educators like her and Ms. Lily in our children's lives.
Even if you missed Heather's dynamic delivery of this PPT, you'll see her main takeaways from her talk about Writer's Workshop. Hope to see you at the next Parent Ed night!
From the Fischbowl blog "PB&J" Thanks to Ms. Smith and her English students for sharing their thoughts about the infusion of technology, autonomy and trust into the learning process.
Learners and Learning: Section Five, How can teachers structure learning?Saide OER Africa
In this module we have argued for a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. But in doing so, we have warned against an approach which suggests that learners are capable of learning all they need to know completely naturally, and that schools or teachers are unnecessary. What role do teachers play in producing and improving learning, and how can they structure learning?
Our Journey into Pedagogical Documentation is the story of a team of educators in the Surrey School District who engaged in an professional inquiry into Reggio inspired teaching and learning.
Inclusive Schools presentation for Congress on InclusionLindy-Anne Abawi
Inclusive schools are the future of education. This presentation is based on research within a highly inclusive school in Queensland Australia where both students with special needs and gifted students are effectively catered for and where overall academic results are rising.
The session focussed on the CBCA Shortlist titles, discussing the titles as well as highlighting how the shortlist is representative of trends and preoccupations of the current reading landscape.
Paul Macdonald owns the award-winning The Children's Bookshop which has been a Sydney literary institution since 1971. Paul has a Master of Education, working almost 20 years as a teacher of Upper Primary and Secondary.
He has won numerous awards in teaching such as a Quality Teacher Award and The Premiers English Scholarship. Paul won the inaugural Maurice Saxby Award in 2012 for his contributions to raising the profile of teen fiction. Paul Macdonald also was the winner of the 2016 Lady Cutler award for services to children's literature and literacy in Australia.
Paul not only manages The Children’s Bookshop Speakers’ Agency but is also a consultant working with numerous schools focusing on building reading cultures and he is currently completing his PhD focusing on Australian Young Adult literature.
Paul is the author of the picture book The Hole Idea and has written several other academic texts.
Participants explored
• An overview of how social media can support school library services.
• An outline of the benefits of social media for the school library community
• Strategies for setting up and using social media for school library services.
• Tips for developing social media guidelines including learning from mistakes.
Biography: Dr Catherine Sly has taught in NSW Department of Education high schools and has been a writer, editor and consultant for the School Libraries division of the NSW Department of Education. Her recent PhD thesis investigated graphic novels from a narratological perspective.
Abstract: Quality graphic novels can be as challenging and complex as written texts. While the predominantly visual format of graphic novels may readily capture students’ attention, guidance from teacher librarians and teachers can be invaluable in cultivating and refining the skills necessary to probe the depth and richness of these publications.
Attendees will learn how to guide students to discover this richness as well as how to identify specific techniques used by the creators of graphic novels. A close investigation of two selected graphic novels will operate as examples to provide the necessary signposts for teachers to become more confident in the reading, processing, critical analysis and evaluation of graphic novels.
Megan Light
President of KOALA Awards (Kids Own Australian Literature Awards) will explain how you can involve your students in critically thinking about books and voting for their favourites.
Nicole Deans
National Co-Ordinator for the international Kids Lit Quiz, who will introduce the 'sport' of reading
Tamara Rodgers
The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge Officer will give tips and tricks for running the challenge in your school.
There have been some exciting changes happening at SCIS. Ben Chadwick, Manager of SCIS presented the webinar and showed off some of the new features with an orientation around the site and included some practical and in-depth examples for SCIS users to try.
Meet the new and continuing members of the Board of the Australian School Library Association, and learn what we do to support school library staff around Australia.
Presented by Sharon McGuinness (Mrs Mac’s Library) and Rowena Beresford (The Book Curator). In this webinar, Sharon shared some practical ideas for linking the theme with a range of book-related and learning activities. Rowena Beresford shared her ideas and the resources available through a Book Curator subscription.
The development of Critical thinking is central to the General Capabilities of the new Australian Curriculum and essential to prepare our students for an ever-changing and challenging future. In this ASLA webinar, Margo Pickworth demonstrated and explained some of the recent Harvard Visible Thinking Routines that can be applied to a wide range of texts. Using these routines in a library setting can contribute to the development of creative, critical and moral thinkers.
The webinar reviewed the major findings of the Australian Kids and Family Reading report and explored some of the implications for Primary and Secondary schools. The report was based on a national survey of children and parents and explored their reading attitudes and behaviour around reading books for fun.
The webinar introduced participants to the members of the current ASLA Board and their roles. Information was also shared about the work of the Board and future plans for ASLA.
Marty Marshman and Kate Reid collaborated to show how they use LibGuides to serve the specific needs of their very different school communities. LibGuides is a highly adaptable web publishing platform for organising and sharing library resources and online content with library patrons. Marty discussed his use of LibGuides with reference to how he collaborates with teachers in developing LibGuides, the Standards addressed when using LibGuides and showed examples of LibGuides designed for secondary teachers and students. Kate showed examples of guides designed for primary and secondary students and teachers, demonstrated how easy it is to create and edit pages, and also looked at the online community of LibGuide users.
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The webinar gave participants an exploration into how to use and incorporate coding activities in everyday learning as well as identifying web 2.0 tools and apps to support engaging students in coding activities across the school. The session also provided practical examples of how to implement coding activities and highlighted the value of coding in relation to curriculum needs.
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This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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What makes an innovative school library learning space?
1. ASLA Conference 2013
What makes an innovative school library learning space?
Teacher-librarian perspectives
Hilary Hughes
Derek Bland, Jill Willis
Children and Youth Research Centre, QUT
8. Imagining:
initial thinking and conversations ~ designing
Transitioning:
preparing and moving ~ physical and emotional dimensions
Experiencing:
using the new learning space ~ learning and teaching, social interaction
Reimagining:
evaluating, ongoing renewal of the learning space
Creating a new library …
Creating a new school library …
9. There is a vision. We all
understand that vision and that
we are all a team progressing
towards achieving that vision …
[We were] interested in allowing
children to be creative and to be
collaborative and to be able to
communicate. .. They needed a
space that was flexible enough to
allow for different groupings and
to allow for children to be
collaborative. They needed a
space that was open enough to
allow for groups coming and going
and flexible arrangements of
teaching and learning.
Teacher librarian, School 7
Imagining …
10. The big picture of libraries and what could happen in design … we were taking note of
what was happening and where libraries were going and pedagogy and information
technology Teacher librarian, School 3
The principal understood the TL’s professionalism, her understanding of a library. So he
said to her, it’s your project ... He had to sign off but he trusted her implicitly
Acting TL, School 4
There’s no point complaining that space doesn’t work if you didn’t have an input into
the way space works … get in there before they start planning your workflow
Teacher librarian, School 1
It’s not enough to have a pretty building or space, it has to work as well
… a happy compromise Teacher librarian, School 2
More imagining …
11. Anything that hasn’t seen daylight
for seven years can go, and
anything that looks grotty goes.
Teacher Librarian, School 2
A number of teachers gave their
time to set up the library during the
first and last weeks the school
holiday
Teacher Librarian, School 4
Transitioning …
12. There was a lot of ‘wow’, checking out all the environments, asking what they were for …
there was the novelty to start with; everyone was here; but that hasn’t really worn off.
It’s become a new place to come to Teacher librarian, School 4
They'll read in the pit. We get a lot of kids reading. …. The girls like to come and sit along
the window because especially in the winter, you get a bit of the sun,
so it's nice and warm. Teacher librarian, School 2
The new library has made a huge difference, not only in a physical sense but also in how
the library is perceived … Previously the library mostly attracted the very bookish
characters. Now, the library’s more relaxed atmosphere with computer games and other
activities is opening up to more than one personality type. Teacher-Librarian, School 6
Instead of a hushed environment, the library has become a quite noisy place: If the noise
is productive and they're talking about what they're creating or reading – that's okay
with me. Teacher-Librarian, School 6
Experiencing …
13. Something that's different from the classroom, the furniture,
provides more flexibility, there's more space … there are the
little pockets, little areas where … they can feel as though they
have their own space Teacher librarian, School 5
Because we have wireless connectivity throughout the college … the information you're
gathering electronically – so if you're not needing the books from the shelves you
probably don't have to be here. Perhaps you're here because it's a great space where
you can comfortably work … you can work quietly somewhere; you and your group can
work together; and you know that you've got assistance. Teacher librarian, School 5
Their physical setting and position is quite symbolic of how they feel about the library
and the school …. and they felt that … their place was in the library at the centre of the
school. Teacher librarian, School 6
More experiencing …More experiencing …
15. To me, the space is about learning.
It's about maximising, it's a real motivator
TL School 6
Pedagogy of IT
TL School 6
Wall of awesomenes
School 5
Trucks and shoe racks
School 4
Admin at the hub of learning
School 7
Recommendations …
Recommendations …
Experiencing pedagogy …
Experiencing pedagogy …
16. the BER was a wonderful opportunity for libraries generally in schools TL School 2
If we had to do it again I would have liked to have been able to have more input when it
comes to actually configuring that internal of the library. That would then have given me an
opportunity to tell them that you still need storage for this, this, this … TL School 2
I think my addition to the team has helped them realise their vision … As a team I think that
we are focused on the end result and we are focused on what we want and we are always
making steps towards it. TL School 7
Reimagining …
17. [I feel like] Alice in Wonderland TL School 1
We came to a better place … It’s welcoming. It's like a real sunshine sort of thing TL School 2
To come to a place where … we are sharing the same mentality and outlook and vision is
extremely satisfying to me. I am quite an enthusiastic, energetic, passionate educator I
suppose and also quite progressive and to be able to walk into a place that suits my way of
teaching and to be working with people who have the same outlook as me, is extremely
satisfying … I know I am very lucky. TL School 7
More reimagining …
19. 17 recommendations for future action:
o creating and designing
o transitioning and reimagining pedagogy
o leadership
o policy
Overall, best results occurred where there was:
o consultation
o collaboration
o room for creativity
Recommendations …
20. What do TLs bring to designing new library learning spaces?
expert knowledge and experience to …
o ensure space meets potential to support contemporary learning and teaching
o identify literacy and equity priorities
o foster collaborative, creative approaches to learning space design
o imagine, transition, use and reimagine … innovative, agile learning spaces