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The Katha Chest
History / Library / Literature / Stage 1 / Stage 3

The Katha Chest

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

This story encourages us to think about how we keep memories alive and connect with our past. As Asiya explores the quilts in the katha chest she learns […]

The Curse of the Vampire Robot
Library / Stage 3 / Technology / Thinking

The Curse of the Vampire Robot

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

</iframe> As I mention in the podcast, this book did not appeal to me in the beginning. I love books by Graeme Base but this title (and cover) […]

Rethinking Detention
HSIE / Immigration / Library / Minecraft / Technology

Rethinking Detention

Posted on: June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Year 6 Library Learning – Immigration Detention Centres.  The learning intention was for students to understand that society’s view of immigration detention centres has changed over time, and explore options for improving the centres. Skills of communication […]

Self-regulation in Minecraft Education Edition
Library / Minecraft / Technology

Self-regulation in Minecraft Education Edition

Posted on: May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

This term, inspired by the beautiful book Saving Species by Jess French and James Gilleard, Year 3 students are building a Minecraft world where an endangered or vulnerable […]

The New Library Learning Path
Inquiry / Library

The New Library Learning Path

Posted on: October 19, 2019October 19, 2019
Inquiry / Library

The Original Library Learning Path Inquiry Model

Posted on: January 6, 2015October 19, 2019

The Library Learning Path is an information processing model developed by Bernadette Bennett, Kerry Gittins and myself, with the support of an innovative group of Newcastle Teacher – Librarians. It […]

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