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Addressing reconciliation in a school setting
By Jan Poona
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
ssed, I decided to consult Christine. The conversation we had was pivotal. She is truly a woman living successfully in two worlds: she has university qualifications and wide experience as a social worker, and at the same time, she is a law woman in her Aboriginal nation. With knowledge gained from C
Promoting literature to students
By Bob Docherty
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
I have always believed that one of the best qualities of human beings is their ability to take an emotion, an experience, a fantasy, or a fact and write it in a way that only real experience can surpass. Taking good literature to students in schools is not only essential but also the best way to ge
Engaging students with emerging technologies
By Chelsea Wright
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
'Why would a school library run a Tech and Gaming Club?' The obvious quick response is 'why not?' However, in reality a more comprehensive answer is required, because the question needs to be considered in terms of place (the library institution) and profession (librarianship). There are some p
From the desk of a cataloguer
By Julie Styles
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
can send resources into one of our agencies around Australia or New Zealand to be catalogued. We aim for a 14 day turnaround for these cataloguing requests. If you live a long way from the nearest metropolitan agency, we provide an online cataloguing request form. When you can’t find a resource on
SCIS is more
By Dr Ben Chadwick
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
Professional learning In May SCIS spent a delightful week with some of our Queensland subscribers. Many thanks to: Albany Creek High School, the O'Shea Centre, and Assisi Catholic College for hosting our professional learning workshops. If you missed out and would like to attend another Queenslan
Supporting Australian book creators
By Laura Armstrong
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
u've got to make some money! You like to eat, don't you?', the arrival of an ELR payment gives me the opportunity to slow down a little, and focus on quality, not quantity. Without ELR, I'm not sure I would be able to devote myself full-time to my creative work. Not only is it a valued financial boo
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
d winning app allows students to engage in virtual experiments. Like the chemistry sets of old, students can undertake experiments involving gases, liquids, and solids. However, unlike the chemistry sets of old, this app offers students a safe and clean alternative by using their iPads rather than a
Scootle Community
By Daniel Hughes
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
ou can just dive right in; the site is intuitive and you can begin exploring your options. However, it is important to get your profile sorted pretty quickly. There are over 400 networks on Scootle Community so you are likely to find several that you are interested in. You can browse them on the 'N
Taking note of nonfiction
By Peter Macinnis
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
re some of his insights about how to determine what makes a good information book. What makes notable nonfiction? I was asked to deal with three questions: What do judges look for in awards? What should library staff consider when selecting non-fiction? How can library staff and readers
Learning online: MOOCs for library staff
By Martin Gray
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
With teachers being required to take on regular professional development, but often being both time and funding poor, many educators are turning to the phenomenon of the Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC. A MOOC is a form of distance education which can be studied at a student's own pace and i
BlackWords: celebrating writers and storytellers
By Dr Anita Heiss
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
Looking for some assistance in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in your curriculum? Then spend some time exploring BlackWords: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writers and Storytellers, created by the research community of AustLit: The Australian Literatu
Following @IndigenousX
By Michael Jongen
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
is the voice. Its significance was recognised by The Guardian Australian edition which runs a weekly feature in its ‘Comment is free’ section: Five questions to @IndigenousX . @IndigenousX features diverse and thought-provoking hosts who provide perspectives from remote, rural, urban, and metropo
Bring the teachers in: enticing teachers into the library
By Brett Moodie
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
taff are flying. Here is a breakdown of our method: 1. The library as a place for staff professional development In 2013 the Deputy Principal requested to use the library as the venue for staff professional development sessions that take place before school every second Friday. Despite student
Supporting Australian book creators
By Laura Armstrong
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
llow instructions to provide a data file report or a backup file from their school library management system. Previous participants report it to be a quick and painless process. Australian book creators value ELR Many Australian book creators have told us how much they appreciate the support of
SCIS is more
By Pru Mitchell
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
ype. To understand more about the changes and the difference between transitional SCIS standards and RDA, check our blog post . If you have further questions about RDA contact SCIS or your library system provider. Cataloguing item-in-hand or with one hand tied Play 'guess the subject heading'
New and revised subject headings
By Soula Kipos
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
ibson and Bruce Sterling, published in 1990. Since then, the genre has seen a large number of works published, such as Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines quartet and Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic series, and has influenced a variety of other works, such as Disney's Treasure Planet
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
learning areas of maths, English, art, and PE. Material includes: documents, videos, rubrics, ICT material, and country information regarding the 16 qualifying teams. SCIS no. 1664454 Healthy Active - a healthy and active Australia www.healthyactive.gov.au Emanating from Australia's Departm
To inspire or to instruct
By Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu
Issue 91, Term 4 2014
centres were full with educators coming from miles around–some travelling overnight from smaller townships–seeking new ideas and positive answers to questions from the classroom. It was humbling for me to witness the universal passion attendees came with. They all knew one thing: that change is nee
SCIS is more
By Dr Ben Chadwick
Issue 91, Term 4 2014
ts of authorities. As always, check with your system vendor. I hope you enjoy this issue of Connections. Please get in touch with us if you have any queries or comments about articles or issues raised. I look forward to communicating with as many of you as possible over coming months.
Taking the guesswork out of genre
By Brendan Eichholzer
Issue 91, Term 4 2014
y are also a playground for young minds. Students who discover the joys of reading for pleasure are well positioned for enhanced literacy, language acquisition, cultural understanding, and social skills (Clark and Rumbold, 2006). The school library is a vital part of this discovery process. The avai