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10.6.15

Registration Open for BCTLA Summer Institute

The BC Teacher-Librarians' Association
** Summer Institute **
Registration and more information is now available at:
 
Makerspaces
 
August 31, 2015
Two Rivers Art Gallery, Prince George
Cost: $65.00
 
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8.6.15

Teaching History with 100 Objects

One hundred objects to inspire your students
"Teaching history with 100 objects consists of 100 resources based on objects selected from museums in Britain, intended to provide object-based units of study for a historical period, culture or theme. Teaching history with 100 objects harnesses the power of objects to motivate young people's interest in history and to provide teachers with resources to inspire their students' study of events and people in the past."

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Legoizer Turns Any Image Into A Lego Kit

Everything can be made of Lego
"The Legoizer turns images into Lego creations by breaking them into block-sized chunks and supplying a shopping list and list of instructions. [...] it could be a fun way to surprise a Lego-loving friend!

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Downloadable Aboriginal Resource from CCBC

Hear Our Stories: Celebrating FNMI Literature

"The Canadian Children's Book Centre is offering a free online theme guide that focuses on books written by and about members of Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. It also provides activities for using these books in the classroom, library or at home. View it online or download."

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3.6.15

The State of Photography Illustration in 2015

Books that use photos - in fun ways


Photography in fiction - here are some interesting books to check out. Read the blog post from "100 Scope Notes" on the SLJ site.

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"Rabbityness" by Jo Empson

A book dealing with loss
See a Youtube reading of the book here:  http://safeshare.tv/w/nZyZmWfNXf
A recently recommended book on dealing with loss (death in family) called "Rabbityness" by Jo Empson.  (Published by Child's Play, 2012.)  Picture book for K-3.

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How to Transform Teaching with Tablets

Rebooting for Change

With more schools buying more iPad carts, Tom Daccord and Justin Reich offer important considerations regarding technology integration. The authors of this article give examples of powerful applications of tech, and challenge educators to develop shared learning visions for their students.

"Despite all the challenges, we think this is an exciting time. The widespread adoption of the iPad has great potential to reveal how technology can transform our schools. As we've written elsewhere (Daccord & Reich, 2014), "this is our chance for a reboot, a chance to put learning and vision at the heart of the adoption of a new technology." Tablet computers alone won't shift our thinking about teaching and learning, but technology adoptions can be powerful opportunities for school communities to engage in answering important questions. We're hopeful that educators will take advantage of this chance to reboot and use new technology adoptions, not as a chance to hand out devices, but as an opportunity to rethink the purposes of schooling in the 21st century."

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2.6.15

Green Paradise - Nouveaux Paradis - NFB

Explore the world of ecotourism

Search in the DRC catalog, or via the NFB site. (Teachers will need a CAMPUS login to access - see your teacher-librarian for details.) Also available as "Nouveaux Paradis" with French narration overdubbed.

"Two seasons of the series Green Paradise have been made available on the NFB CAMPUS site. Each one of these 18 episodes focuses on a different region of the world, from Chile to Oman, Fiji to Mozambique. Over the course of 30 minutes, students are introduced to the background of the region and its unique ecological features, as well as an individual or group from the area that is involved in ecotourism. [...] watch how entrepreneurs combine their appreciation for nature with their desire for a successful business model."

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1.6.15

Cite This For Me: Reference Generator

Giving Props is easy!
"Cite This For Me is a free citation tool for students. It automatically formats your bibliographies and reference lists correctly using the APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard referencing styles."

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29.5.15

FilmArobics - give your movies a workout

Activities, vocab, notes and comprehension questions


Pick the language you are teaching, browse the featured films, and order a lesson package. ($29.95) Each film is broken into 10 to 15 minute segments. The teacher can show the segment and use the activities, vocab lists, cultural notes and comprehension questions that come with the package.

"FilmArobics started in 1994 as a challenge to two teachers who received a French film without subtitles, "Cyrano de Bergerac." Judy Sugarman and Nan Ward broke up the movie into 10-15 minute segments so they fit into class periods and created plans that addressed all learning styles."

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Cleaning up webpages - Reader and Readability

Just show me the text!
Reader View in Safari on iOS devices strips webpages of everything except text and images. On a mobile device, tap the icon on the left side of the address bar to see a white page with black text plus a button for controlling text size; tap it again to return to the original page. (Safari lets you know when Reader View is available for a page by flashing a quick "Reader View Available" message as a website is loading.) On a laptop or desktop, the full Safari app offers the same functionality, with the plus that printing or projecting is much easier for a class to read.
Some webpages don't allow Reader View; in that case, the Readability Bookmarklet could be the answer. Simply drag the bookmarklet to your address bar to use it. (There are also instructions for an iOS install.)

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An independent reading strategy for encouraging students

Book Bistro and independent reading
Article in JAAL (Use school ID and PW for home access)
"[...] Book Bistro is an independent reading strategy for encouraging students to read books on their own, bring books to class for a scheduled event, and linger over books in a café atmosphere. Book Bistro uses fiction and nonfiction in [a] relaxed atmosphere. Most teachers add ambience to the once-per-month event by bringing in tablecloths, candles, or centerpieces for the tables and arranging for light refreshments. Students arrive with a self-selected book they have recently read and are prepared to share it with a small group of students...."

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26.5.15

Let your teachers know about new EBSCO magazine issues

Send your staff personalized updates
Want to send staff members a monthly alert to any one of the Scholastic magazines in EBSCO? Watch the video tutorial to learn the steps. You'll need to create an account on the EBSCO server for yourself, and then generate an alert for a staff member you think could use the resource. (Try setting an alert up for yourself first so you can see how it works.) Every month, EBSCO will send out an email with a clickable table of contents of the new issue.

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TumbleBookCloud- Audiobooks!

Audio versions of popular teen and classic titles
"TumbleBookCloud is an online collection of ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audio books! All books are available with unlimited access, all the time, from any device with an internet connection."

There is a good selection of Shakespeare plays and some recent YA titles. Animal Farm and 1984 are also among the selections. (Note: titles are aimed at high school readers.)

(You will need to use your school ID and PW for home access.)

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21.5.15

Educational Leadership: "Teaching with Mobile Tech" May 2015

Transform learning in classrooms

"Mobile devices offer teachers with limited access to hardware an opportunity to transform learning in their classrooms. As the author points out, "The moment students enter the room (with mobile devices in hand), my low-tech classroom is instantly transformed into a buzzing technology hub." ... Throughout this issue, authors provide dozens of strategies, resources, and insights that will help you make your classrooms and schools learning hubs."

Many of this issue's articles are available in full-text from the ASCD website. Locked articles will be available (shortly) on the EBSCO site (LINK here) Here's an audio overview.

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Rijeka City Library prepares children and youth for a high-tech future

Public library 3D printing programme stimulates youth creativity
"By providing free access to sophisticated technology, in a creative library environment where children can also look at books for inspiration, we wish encourage children and youth to become creative 'makers'....We are stimulating their curiosity and imagination, and teaching them skills that will be useful for future employment in an era where digital technology increasingly drives production."

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"I'm Your Neighbor", "New Arrival" Children's Books

A recommended book list for those who seek to build bridges.
"I'm Your Neighbor is a project which promotes the use of children's literature featuring "new arrival" cultures and groups to engage the entire community in a discussion of commonalities and differences.  The project features a recommended list of books and an evolving list of engagement projects for educators, librarians, and community organizations who seek to build bridges."

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19.5.15

Upcoming BCTLA Webinar (May 27th)

Indigenous Resources:
Supporting Aboriginal Education Through Your Collection
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PST
Presenters: Maria McAllister (North Van), Monica Berra (Prince George), and Leona Prince (Prince George).  

Maria will begin our session by talking about her journey as she undertook the process of reworking the Aboriginal content in her Elementary library. Monica (District VP) and Leona (District Aboriginal Resource teacher) will wrap up by discussing about how their district is supporting teachers and the acquisition of Aboriginal resources.

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Digital Citizenship Pledge Poster for Elementary School Classrooms

"We, the digital citizens..."

Here's a succint mini-poster that encourages students to be good digital citizens. (Explore other downloadables on the site.)

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"Character Appeal" Makes Its Debut on NoveList

Looking for a suitably complex character?
NoveList has added "character appeal" to help you find the books your students are asking for. Follow the link for more details. (For home access, you will need your school ID and PW - see your TL)

"For some readers, likeable characters are essential, and if you can add relatable to that, even better! Other readers require more depth, and for a suitably complex character may be willing to engage with a protagonist who is flawed, or even in some cases unlikeable. Some readers may be looking for quirky characters, rather than brooding, introspective ones, and books with large casts of characters may draw some readers in, while warning others away...."

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