Book Week 2009 update from Mrs Mac

You may have already seen it, but I have updated (and will continue to update) the blog on my Book Week page. It is ‘unblocked’ for both students and staff and I’d be rapt if your students could add some comments. Each week I’ll pose some questions re a particular shortlisted text and hopefully receive some comments!


As an incentive, I’m offering a prize for the best comment (probably a book voucher). Ask your students to add their first name only, grade/year level and the name of their school. Hope to read plenty!

Here’s the direct link: http://bookweek07.edublogs.org/

You may be interested in checking out the progress of our Yr 4 collaborative writing project (with neighbouring Waniora PS) via another blog-click the link above
(the kids love to see the number of visits and where they are from!!)

Many thanks,

Regards,

Sharon McGuinness

TL, Thirroul PS

New PD opportunity for TL's

School libraries in a Web 2.0 world
Focus: Kindergarten to Year 12

Workshop no: 8168 Date: 21 August Location: Ballina
Go to:

Curriculum Directorate's professional learning 2009 to access the link to register.

New free online tools for students

Check out my latest entries at These are a few of my favourite things blog as I have found some useful tools for students.

21c School Libraries Leading Learning

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

21c School Libraries Leading Learning

View more documents from Judy O’connell.

The discussion about envisioning school libraries has been extended till 31 Ju

Passing on this message to all TL's out there....

Dear Colleagues,

Have you checked out the discussion about envisioning school libraries at http://schoollibraries21c.edublogs.org/?

The discussion has now been extended till 31 July 2009. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate! All are welcome. You might like to contribute individually, or join with teacher or principal or computer coordinator colleagues for joint posts. Print the online Guide for discussion participants if you wish.

Colleen Foley

Manager

School Libraries and Information Literacy unit

Web 2.0 for Teacher-Librarians

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Web 2.0 for Teacher-Librarians

View more presentations from Lori Franklin.

Information Overload

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Information Overload

View more presentations from beeshields.

Great resource for teaching about artists

Mightybook

Art Gallery - displays information about each artist and many examples of each artists work.
Outlines Impressionism and Post Impressionism and places each artist into their period.

iPhone users and teaching

• "iPhone applications work in the classroom!!" so I've been told...
  
• I know there is a lot of interest out there..I hope this articles may help you adopt this technology into your teaching.
  
• iPhone: 3 Features That Will Impact Education
  (Jeff VanDrimmelen, EduTechie.com, 12 June 2007.) This blog post describes three features of the iPhone – multi-touch display, widgets, and iPhone applications with full Internet access.
• Newer article: iPhone 3G S In Depth: Why the 'S' means more than 'Speed'
• See HORIZON PROJECT Moblies

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How To Use The Best 40 Features of iPhone 3.0

22 More iPhone 3.0 Features You May Not Know

Educate Educate is an iPhone/iPod Touch application designed to support teaching professionals in schools

Let's get cooking: Library as kitchen

Thought of the day

"Our libraries no longer fit the old metaphor. They are not like groceries stores, places to GET stuff. Our school libraries are transforming into kitchens--places to make stuff, share stuff, do stuff." Joyce Valenza