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UNESCO - Towards Information Literacy Indicators

May 3, 2008 at 3:57 am · Filed under Information Literacy, Learners and learning, School libraries ·Tagged

UNESCO has published - Towards Information Literacy Indicators: Conceptual framework paper prepared by Ralph Catta and Jesus Lau.  This paper provides a basic conceptual framework for measuring information literacy and is designed to serve as a reference to facilitate the elaboration of information literacy indicators.

The paper includes a definition of IL; a model that links information literacy with other adult competencies including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills; and a description of IL standards in education.  Issues of IL equality and the implications of cultural diversity are identified.

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Impact of ICT on student achievement survey

March 5, 2008 at 4:49 am · Filed under Learners and learning, School libraries, School library surveys

The purpose of the survey is to gain evidence to determine whether developments in e-learning, using digital information in school library teaching programs are increasing the positive impact on student achievement. Dennis Granlund from the Catholic Education Office in Canberra, Australia is hosting the survey and is encouraging school library personnel from around the world to participate in the survey. As Dennis indicates, “The survey will assist with research into the impact of new communication technologies on teaching and learning in relation to the development of digital libraries and e-learning within school library programs.” Follow this link…..

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World Water Day - 20 March 2008

February 29, 2008 at 4:22 am · Filed under Learners and learning

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared 2008 as an International Year of Sanitation (IYS).

World Water Day will be celebrated on 20 March 2008.  In 2008 the day will highlight issues on sanitation and people around the world are encouraged to celebrate the day to draw attention to the world’s sanitation challenges.

Check out the calendar to see if an event is happening near you.

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OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006

December 14, 2007 at 5:19 am · Filed under Learners and learning

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published its latest PISA survey on 4 December 2007.

This global study involving more than 400,000 15-year-olds in 57 countries provides the latest report card on each countries progress in providing a world-class education sytem.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has released PISA 2006 national reports on how Australian students compare.

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Edublog awards for 2007 - vote now

December 3, 2007 at 11:44 pm · Filed under Blogs, Learners and learning, School librarians, School libraries

A colleague and IASL member, Judy O’Connell, has alerted me to the annual international Edublog Awards.

Message from Judy - “Take a close look at each of the blog categories, and find some good reads to inspire your professional learning in 2008…..I have been very honoured to find my blog Heyjude shortlisted for the category Best Library/Librarian blog. Check all the blogs nominated for this category and maybe cast a vote for the only IASL teacher librarian to make the list! (blush).”

Voting in all categories closes on December 6. However, the full shortlisted groups will remain as a handy reference in the future.

Judy, thanks for the information and we wish you well - hope lots of IASL folk vote for your blog :-)

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Standards of excellence

November 25, 2007 at 6:49 am · Filed under Learners and learning, School librarians, Standards

Standards of excellence, whether the standards relate to the professionalism of a school librarian or to the attributes of a learner, need to be promoted to a wider audience than just school librarians, teacher librarians, library media specialists, librarians.

Some examples for you to consider - Standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians (ASLA/ALIA) that focus on the professionalism of a school librarian. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner (AASL) that focuses on teaching and learning.

These standards have been developed by the national professional associations in Australia and America. If you have standards at your national level please make comment so we have the opportunity to gather appropriate resource material.

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