WilderQuest is an initiative of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It encourages children to explore and value nature. This government supported program includes an interactive website […]
Literature
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We’re All Australian Now
We’re All Australians Now by Banjo Paterson is available as a picture book, with striking illustrations by Mark Wilson. In 1915, Banjo Paterson wrote an open letter to the […]
Literature
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The Paddock and more..
I love visiting the Bookstore at the National Library in Canberra. You always find such interesting titles. Last week I picked up The Paddock by Lilith Norman and Robert […]
Thinking
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Plan for Thinking
As we begin to plan a new unit of work we usually start by considering the outcomes that need to be met. This year I am consciously using […]
Coding
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CSER Moocs
CSER MOOCS (Massively Open Online Courses) are free online courses that provide teachers with background knowledge on concepts and topics related to the Digital Technologies Curriculum. Throughout the […]
Coding
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Rolling Around the World with Sphero
This term Year 4 were working on the NSW Geography outcome GE2-1 examines features and characteristics of places and environments. In Library I wanted them to focus on […]
Minecraft
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Choose Your Own Adventure
I am a teacher librarian and I had never read a Choose Your Own Adventure book until this year. Call me lazy but I wanted the author to […]
Technology
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Capturing Learning
Without doubt one of the biggest changes, and challenges, for educators today is assessment. Today, assessment goes beyond determining if a student demonstrates competence. We are looking at […]
Minecraft
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Minecraft Messages Fun
Skilful communication is a part of the 21CLD framework and Minecraft is a well loved program. In this activity they are brought together via OneNote. This activity involves […]