Scan Archive Vols 25-26 (2006-2007)
Appearing below are annotations to Scan articles arranged separately by each issue from Volumes 25 and 26 (2006-2007), alphabetically arranged by author.
Links to other current Volumes and the Scan Archive:
Vol 28 (2009)
Vol 27 (2008)
Scan Archive covering Vols 23-24 (2004-2005)
Scan Archive covering Vols 21-22 (2002-2003)
Scan Archive covering Vols 19-20 (2000-2001)
Scan Archive covering Vols 17-18 (1998-1999)
Links to individual Issues for Scan Archive Vols 25 and 26 (2006-2007):
Vol 25 No 1 February 2006
Vol 25 No 2 May 2006
Vol 25 No 3 August 2006
Vol 25 No 4 November 2006
Vol 26 No 1 February 2007
Vol 26 No 2 May 2007
Vol 26 No 3 August 2007
Vol 26 No 4 November 2007
Vol 25 No 1 February 2006
ANDERSON, Andrew (2006) ‘Literacy and single-sex classes: using Quality Teaching to meet the needs of students’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 11–12.
A perspective on single-sex classes and boys’ education is provided as Andrew introduces one example of the successful use of single-sex classes and directs us to current research in this area. He emphasises that teacher quality is of ultimate importance in successful learning for students.
BARNES, Di (2006) ‘Students and schools talk about The School Magazine’ (2006) in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 46.
The School Magazine is popular at St Ives North Public School. The articles in The School Magazine allow students to enjoy a shared reading experience with an educational purpose.
BARTLESON, Hélène (2005) ‘Le Français au travail-creation d’un site web Vocational learning in French’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 43.
This article follows the progress of an exciting collaborative online resource which integrates Languages (French), ICT skills and vocational learning.
BAUMGARTNER, Caron and MARSHAL, Carolyn (2006) ‘Collaborating to support the Independent Research Project in Community and Family Studies’ in Scan 25(1), February, pp. 20–25.
Featuring a collaborative approach, this article was written by the teacher-librarian and PDHPE teacher atGeorges River College, Oatley Senior High Campus. Several deep web searching tools and research strategies which were used with the independent research project are included. Sample deep web searching posters and a selection of search engines are included with this article.
CHARLES, Rosie (2006) ‘Premier’s Reading Challenge 2005: the biggest book club in NSW’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 38–39.
The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge is going from strength to strength. This update includes a list of schools which were recognised for their outstanding level of participation. The enthusiasm of teacher-librarians and teachers who are inspiring students to be part of the biggest book club in NSW is highlighted.
GEE, Jane (2006) ‘Interactive whiteboards as part of the learning experience’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 16–19.
Teacher-librarian and computer coordinator at Barnier Public School, Jane gives some examples of using interactive whiteboards to engage students in learning and integrate ICT into the teaching process. The cooperative team teaching process is presented with feedback from two teachers involved.
GLEESON, Libby (2006) ‘The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2005: from the Ambassador’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 40–41.
In her speech, given at the PRC reception in December 2005, Libby reflects on the importance of sharing the pleasure of reading.
HENRY, Steve (2006) ‘Boys’ education: single-sex English classes at Cherrybrook Technology High School ’ in Scan 25(1), pp. 12–15.
A successful example of the implementation of single-sex boys’ English classes is presented here. Steve describes some of the effective management and literacy strategies that he has developed to support boys’ education. Collaborative opportunities are also provided.
LESTER, John (2006) ‘Time for a new approach’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 35–36.
Professor John Lester, Director of Aboriginal Education and Training, explains the exciting Schools in Partnership initiative and outlines community partnerships essential to achieving social justice in education.
MACDONALD, John (2006) ‘Supporting a reading program’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 30–32.
John describes how The School Magazine can be used in a balanced literacy program. He shares some strategies and indicates support available through The School Magazine as an effective resource for staff development, including for less experienced teachers.
NICOL, Maureen (2006) ‘All the world’s a classroom in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 4–6
Changes occurring in distance education have led to the successful development of videoconferencing and satellite link technology, facilitating interactivity in teaching and learning. This article describes steps taken to overcome the disadvantages of distance including the Dubbo School of Distance Education. A program of special education events which can enrich the curriculum, target specified syllabus outcomes and enhance equity of educational opportunity, provides useful ideas for all teachers when harnessing the benefits of such technology.
NYHOLM, Melissa (2006) ‘About the teaching units’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 40–41.
Each teaching unit includes specific teaching ideas written up as the reading component of a literacy session. The five sessions include strategies to address modelled, guided and independent reading, and worksheets are included where relevant. Issues in 2006 will include support for critical and visual literacy.
PERCIVAL, Bob (2006) ‘Caring for Place – Caring for Country: Stage 1 HSIE teaching kit’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 36–37.
This helpful new kit is a Stage 1 unit of work about relationship to Land and Place, primarily from an Aboriginal perspective. Throughout the unit, which consists of nine teaching topics, emphasis has been placed on Aboriginal people’s kinship to Land and language and protocols for community consultation and participation. The unit supports Quality Teaching elements such as cultural knowledge, inclusivity and connectedness for all students.
RIDDLE, Tohby (2006) ‘The School Magazine: supporting reading since 1916’ in Scan 25(1) February, p. 46.
Published by the NSW Department of Education and Training, The School Magazine is issued in four separate parts, or magazines, that reflect different reading needs and interests: Countdown (8–9 year olds); Blast Off (9–10 year olds); Orbit (10–11 year olds); Touchdown (advanced readers in primary school). The magazine aims to provide an engaging reading experience. Well known authors and illustrators contribute to the magazine, now in its 91st year.
SCHEFFERS, Jenny and Bruce, Michelle and Nix, Bev (2006) ‘Teachers and teacher-librarians supporting higher-order thinking skills‘ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 28–34.
Jenny Scheffers, teacher-librarian working collaboratively with teachers, shares her action research results incorporating Quality Teaching, information skills and ICT. Jenny focuses on Intellectual quality and the information process supporting meaningful learning, illustrating action at the heart of the school library and role of the teacher-librarian. It reflects aspects of guided inquiry.
TODD, Ross (2005) ‘The leading of learning and evidence based practice’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 26–27.
Dr Todd reinforces the implications for teacher-librarians of Quality Teaching and the challenge of moving beyond the barriers. This article gives particular emphasis to the alignment of the school library with the learning and curriculum goals of the school for student achievement. Ross reflects on key principles for teacher-librarians, introduces us to guided inquiry, and the exciting action research from Jenny Scheffers.
VAN WESTENBRUGGE, Annalies (2006) ‘Curriculum planning frameworks in practice: making connections for teachers’ in Scan 25(1) February, pp. 7–9.
Curriculum K–12 Directorate has developed a programming framework which maps all syllabus outcomes from HSIE, SciTech, Creative Arts and PDHPE, and forms groups of connected outcomes linked by key ideas and concepts. Examples are provided and further units of work are now available which offer opportunities for collaborative, cross curriculum approaches to teaching for teacher-librarians and teachers. These materials can be accessed, on the Curriculum Support website at Curriculum Planning, Programming, Assessing & Reporting to parents K–12.
Vol 25 No 2 May 2006
BLACKWELL, Sally (2006) ‘Annual Schools Web Design Awards 2006’ in Scan 25(2) May, p. 39.
In 2006, students are encouraged to use their developing technology skills to create a website that communicates their thoughts, feelings and ideas on one of our most important natural resources, H2O.
BLACKWELL, Sally (2006) ‘Intel® Teach to the Future Essentials Course’ in Scan 25(2) May, p. 38.
Sally Blackwell from the Centre for Learning Innovation reports on the increased use of ICT in teaching and learning.
CHASE, Lizzie (2006) ‘Teacher-librarians analysing texts with students’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 16–17.
Lizzie Chase has prepared some reading comprehension and assignments ideas which have resulted in improved results. Lizzie also shares the valuable contribution that teacher-librarians make in building students’ reading comprehension while they do assignments.
COPEMAN, Sandy & LEE, Daisy & WRIGHT, Judy & SIDES, Norma (2006) ‘Beyond the glass ceiling: a study of gender equity in Australian society’ in Scan 25(2) May, p. 36.
Darlington Public School presents a unit of work where girls look at stereotypes and study the implications of moving beyond the glass ceiling, by looking at the impact of women working professionally in a variety of different careers.
DIODATI, Bruno (2006) ‘Connected learning: action research and engaging girls’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 32–33.
Bruno Diodati from the Gender Equity Unit discusses research into studies of girls and ICT, and the effectiveness of interactive, meaningful and integrated teaching and learning programs.
MAUGLE, Gillian (2006) ‘Creating a culture of change through integrating ICT’ (2006) in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 7–9.
Gillian Maugle shares with us the role of a teacher-librarian as information literacy leader, and the impact that Intel® Teach to the Future and the integration of ICT has had in supporting teaching and learning, providing literacy support, and in enhancing her professional skills.
REID, Kate (2006) ‘Developing a whole school approach to information literacy’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 10–15.
Kate Reid outlines the impact of the Intel ® Teach to the Future initiative in developing a whole school approach to information literacy. As part of a whole school policy, bibliography templates have been prepared for the progression of students from Stage 2 to Stage 6 to support one aspect of information skills.
SINGLETON, Lianne & SMYTH, Kate & ROOS, Tiffany & DALEY, Lisa (2006) ‘Teaching Aboriginal history in HSIE K–6’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 28–31.
Lianne Singleton provides a guide to planning and programming Aboriginal history for the HSIE syllabus, and includes strategies and sample programs for working with the curriculum and protocols for effective, local community consultation.
SMITH, Birgit (2006) ‘Collaboration in action: integrating ICT for Stage 4 Science’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 4–6.
Birgit Smith, teacher-librarian and ICT leader in her school, offers a great example of collaborative planning and teaching. Birgit provides samples of online scaffolds and pathfinders that she has created on the school website to enable connected learning.
SOUTHALL, Estelle (2006) ‘Improving ICT outcomes for girls in the primary school’. in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 34–35.
Estelle, from Homebush West Public School , provides a range of suggestions to engage girls for enhanced learning using ICT.
SPENCE, Bill (2006) ‘The Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI)’ in Scan 25(2) May, p. 37.
Read about how the Centre for Learning Innovation supports teachers with an array of resources, which include the enriching professional development initiative, Intel® Teach to the Future.
TODD, Ross (2006) ‘Research columns two,2006’ in Scan 25(2) May, pp. 18–19.
Dr Ross Todd reflects on the increasing use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning, and introduces Lyn Hay, lecturer in Teacher Librarianship, Charles Sturt University. Lyn’s important research focuses on the key role of the school library in achieving ICT outcomes.
Vol 25 No 3 August 2006
BENJAMIN, Tom & HUGHES, Hilary (2006) ‘Interactive whiteboards engaging students’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 44–45.
What are IWBs? How versatile are they? Do they improve student engagement? Read this article by Tom Benjamin and Hilary Hughes, from the Centre for Learning Innovation, for some answers.
BUTLER, Kevin (2006) ‘Pathways to environmental citizenship’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 41–43.
Kevin Butler, Manager Environmental Education, is passionate about preparing our students for the future. Kevin discusses the rationale of the Environmental education policy for schools and seeks the assistance of teacher-librarians in developing a Stage appropriate database of resources to support its implementation. Can you help? Read the article and see how you can contribute online.
CONNELLY, Steve (2006) ‘COGs: helping to manage the curriculum: a cooperative approach to teaching and learning’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 4–8.
Steve Connelly, Principal at Parramatta East Public School , discusses how this school is using the Connected Outcomes Groups (COGs) units to implement an integrated curriculum. Steve illustrates the teacher-librarian’s key role supporting school change and collaborating in planning, programming and teaching.
DAVIDSON, Victor (2006) ‘The school library supporting a diverse community’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 18–21.
Victor Davidson, teacher-librarian at Birrong Girls High School and President of ASLA (NSW), shares strategies for supporting a multicultural learning community, and encouraging students to participate in various leadership programs, which include volunteering for the library team. This article offers an enticing taste of engaging learning supported by enthusiastic teamwork and sound policy.
DOWLING, Anne (2006) ‘SCIS records for COGs units of work’ in Scan 25(3) August, p. 50.
Anne, Cataloguing Coordinator, NSW SCIS Agency, School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, guides readers to create virtual resource boxes in OASIS Library for each COGs unit.
FOLEY, Colleen (2006) ‘Resourcing the curriculum: online support’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 36–37.
Colleen Foley, Manager, School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, outlines the variety of resources and professional support available for teacher-librarians and teachers through the new look Curriculum Support website. Read on and then explore the site further.
HARRISON, Ian (2006) ‘New school reports for all NSW public schools’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 38–40.
Ian Harrison, Acting Manager, School Based Assessing and Reporting, guides readers on a tour of the Curriculum planning, programming, assessment and reporting to parents website to clarify common requirements for informing parents about good practice in schools. Essential components of reports and the range of support materials available are included to help teachers be fully informed.
McCARRON, Jenny (2006) ‘Teacher-librarians leading and learning in ICT’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 15–17.
Jenny McCarron, teacher-librarian and Assistant Principal at Quakers Hill Public School , discusses opportunities for leadership and professional growth for teacher-librarians as participants, master trainers and senior trainers with the Intel® Teach to the Future program. The article highlights collaborative processes, and ways ICT and information skills can be integrated meaningfully.
O’CONNELL, Judy (2006) ‘Engaging the Google generation through Web 2.0’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 46–50.
Judy O’Connell’s enthusiasm for supporting students by connecting them to virtual environments is infectious. What is the participatory web and how can we harness it? What about blogs and wikis? This article by Judy, Vice President (Association Relations) IASL and Catholic Education Officer, Catholic Education Office, Parramatta, will springboard many readers into the 21st century.
PLUMMER, Frances & PIKOULAS, Mechel & VLACHOS, Helen (2006) ‘Designing learning to connect students to their cultural knowledge’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 22–27.
Frances Plummer, Mechel Pikoulas and Helen Vlachos describe their backward mapping approach to designing guided inquiry tasks for students attending Saturday School Languages Centres. The significant support of the information process features strongly and some exciting learning and presentations resulted.
STEVENS, Jan (2006) ‘The Library Reading Café: a student directed literacy experience in a dynamic reading environment’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 9–14.
Jan Stevens, teacher-librarian at Chifley College Shalvey Campus, shares her rewarding experiences working imaginatively with students in creating a vibrant, supportive reading environment. This is an inspiring read!
TODD, Ross (2006)‘Research columns three, 2006: School libraries and best practice’ in Scan 25(3) August, pp. 28–35.
Dr Ross Todd reflects on 10 years of supporting Scan research, and highlights the importance of a guided inquiry approach and sustained, instructional guidance for students’ learning in complex information environments. Ross introduces the research article, ‘Uncertainty and guidance: school students’ feelings, study approaches, and need for help in inquiry projects’ by Dr Jannica Heinström and Dr Ross J Todd.
Vol 25 No 4 November 2006
ANDERSON, Trish (2006) ‘Exciting changes for the 2007 Premier’s Reading Challenge’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 37–38.
The Challenge will run from 1 February to 1 September, and schools can register in March. Students may include books to read in holiday reading programs in their student reading records. All completed student reading records are now submitted online.
CHAMBERS, Ian (2006) ‘The library: nerve centre of the school’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 6–7.
Ian Chambers, Principal, outlines the vital contributions of the innovative library team and emphasises the planning and teaching role of the teacher-librarian to support student learning.
FOLEY, Colleen (2006) ‘Breaking news … School libraries transforming learning’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 4–5.
Colleen Foley announces an exciting project about exploring contemporary models of best practice for teacher-librarians and school libraries in NSW government schools, analysing their contributions to student learning, and mapping possible future directions. Read about it and consider being part of it!
GOLDTHORPE, Fiona (2006) ‘Reflecting on our school library policy’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 20–22.
Fiona outlines issues considered when developing and revising her school’s library policy. Fiona’s school library policy provides a framework for the place of the library in the school in order to achieve the school learning goals, and provide equity and social justice.
HARRISON, Cathie (2006) ‘Promoting productive partnerships and providing a safe and engaging learning environment’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 18–20.
Cathie Harrison, teacher-librarian, and the learning support team share the results of a survey on what students value and want to support their learning through the library. The procedures used for this task are outlined to assist other school libraries to formulate surveys to use as evidence-based practice to promote and guide the school library as a valuable resource for the school community.
JONES, Geoff (2006) ‘OASIS Continuity Project: an introduction’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 46–47.
Geoff Jones outlines the strategy to deliver OASIS to schools using thin client technology. Approximately 20 schools from each region have been selected to be involved in the OASIS Thin Client Technology pilot.
LESTER, John (2006) ‘Focusing on Aboriginal students: leading and walking together’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 30–32.
Aboriginal education is everybody’s business. Professor John Lester emphasises the mandate of educators to ensure that our schools and classrooms are culturally affirming places. Read this for ideas about what your school can do.
MUNSIE, Lynne & HILL, Trudi (2006) ‘The role of reading to children in language acquisition’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 33–35.
Lynne Munsie and Trudi Hill explore the significance of rich and diverse reading experiences for children, and the vital contributions teacher-librarians can make in supporting the school’s literacy program.
O’CONNELL, Judy (2006) ‘Engaging the Google generation through Library 2.0: Part 2’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 41–46.
Judy O’Connell’s enthusiasm for supporting students by connecting them to virtual environments continues in this article, which offers ideas for teacher-librarians to implement Library 2.0.
PRYOR, Bernard (2006) ‘National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2006’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 35–36.
Bernard Pryor showcases the award winning NSW schools and outlines their effective literacy, numeracy or literacy and numeracy programs.
REYNOLDS, Jan (2006) ‘Quality Teaching: information skills and literature circles’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 7–12.
Jan Reynolds, teacher-librarian, provides an inspiring example of teacher-librarians making partnerships by linking Quality Teaching with the information process, and integrating Quality Teaching elements with literature circles to achieve reading outcomes.
SCHUTZ, Helen, PICK, Alison & KNOX, Gina (2006) ‘Building information literacy: an action research approach’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 24–29.
This action research from three Sydney schools demonstrates the important role of the teacher-librarian in student learning outcomes through specific targeted intervention in the information process at a time of critical student need.
SOUTHWELL, Anne (2006) ‘Planning, programming, teaching and resourcing COGs units: the teacher-librarian has a vital role’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 13–17.
Anne Southwell outlines approaches to using COGs and the vital roles of the teacher-librarian in collaborative planning, teaching and resourcing the units, with a focus on HSIE resources.
THE TaLe TEAM (2006) ‘TaLe relaunched’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 39–40.
TaLe is an education gateway of products and services. The new version of the TaLe website is organised into four areas: Discover, Showcase, Exchange and Communicate to provide teaching and learning content from one education portal.
TODD, Ross (2006) ‘Research columns four, 2006: School libraries supporting thinkers into the future’ in Scan 25(4) November, pp. 23–24.
Dr Ross Todd reflects on the need for vision and disciplined thinkers for the future. He also reports interesting Australian research on systematic approaches to supporting information literacy.
TURNBULL, Susan (2006) ‘National reading record set at East Hills Boys High School’ in Scan 25(4) November, p. 37.
Anthony Horowitz, author of Stormbreaker, was present at East Hills Boys High School when more than 1600 students from Years 3 to 12 set the national reading aloud record.
Vol 26 No 1 February 2007
BROWNING, Kristy (2007) 'Improved Internet security and access for NSW public schools' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 48-50.
Kristy Browning explains how the Department s authenticated browsing and email environment has improved security and accountability for Internet use in schools, and provides a range of services via the DET portal.
DOWLING, Anne (2007) 'No SCIS records Oh dear, what will I do?' in Scan 26(1) February, p. 50.
Anne Dowling encourages teacher-librarians to send resources to the SCIS Cataloguing Team at Ryde so that they may create quality records for downloading online.
GOULD, Peter (2007) 'The NSW State Numeracy Plan 2006 2008: building upon strong foundations' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 40-42.
Peter Gould discusses how the new plan has been developed to guide the work of schools in achieving equitable numeracy outcomes for all students. He describes the impact of literacy skills on contextualised numeracy questions, the use of Newman s prompts to diagnose students errors, and the importance of programs such as Count me in too and Counting on in providing practical guidance to develop students numeracy.
IMISON, Di (2007) 'A day in the life of a small school teacher-librarian' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 24-26.
Di Imison shares a typical day as a one day teacher-librarian. Her discussion about time restraints, the importance of collegiality, and the strategies used to promote reading and provide library resources makes interesting reading.
MASON, Ruth (2007) 'Making the connection: TLF content and curriculum topics' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 45-47.
Ruth Mason describes the role of The Learning Federation in developing online interactive multimedia learning objects and digital resources. Ruth highlights a range of useful learning objects, explains how to search for specific learning objects, and how to access TLF through the TaLe website.
MURRAY, Michael (2007) 'Exploring the potential of graphic novels' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 19-23.
Michael Murray discusses the potential for graphic novels in allowing students to explore how composers combine language and visual elements to shape meaning in texts, extending their literacy experiences as viewers, as well as readers.
NAY, Audrey (2007) 'Kids who read succeed' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 8-12.
Audrey Nay, teacher-librarian, describes the success of the Kids who read succeed program in developing the students multiliteracy skills, and the continued input of the school community to encourage the importance of regular reading.
SHANAHAN, Lisa & QUAY, Emma (2007) 'Serving the story: picture book collaboration' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 4-7.
Author Lisa Shanahan and illustrator Emma Quay provide us with an amazing insight into their collaborative working relationship and friendship, which has continued beyond their success with their popular picture book, Bear and Chook.
TESTER, Ric (2007) 'Building your own library intranet' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 43-44.
Ric Tester offers advice and instructions for teacher-librarians to create a library intranet that showcases library resources, and provides a hub for school information.
TODD, Ross (2007) 'Research columns one. 2007: School libraries for the future' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 30-39.
Dr Ross Todd encourages teacher-librarians to focus on the role of school libraries in the future. In this research column, Ross challenges us to think about the provision of information services in the context of the digital landscape, and introduces the paper, Screenagers and live chat reference; living up to the promise, in which Dr Marie Radford and Lynn Silipigni Connaway reveal and analyse the results of an international study of the communication and information-seeking behaviour and preferences of three focus groups of 12 18 year olds.
UNSWORTH, Len (2007) 'Using e-literature and online literary resources in the primary and secondary school: Part 1’ in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 13-18.
Len Unsworth, Professor in English and Literacies Education, briefly addresses some aspects of the impact of ICTs on literary narrative, and suggests ways to use digital resources to develop literary understanding and literacy learning in the classroom.
WELSFORD, Cathy (2007) 'It's what you do before the reading that makes the difference' in Scan 26(1) February, pp. 26-29.
Cathy Welsford discusses The Scaffolding Literacy in Indigenous Schools Project which uses a whole text approach to address the teaching of reading and writing. She highlights the need for teachers to model reading, and to provide opportunities for students for students to engage with texts in the four roles of the reader to make connections with what is being read and what they already know.
Vol 26 No 2 May 2007
BUSCH, Michele, (2007) 'Raps: opportunities for teacher-librarians to contribute to curriculum programs through collaboration' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 24-26.
Michele, Review Coordinator at the School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, explains the excitement of online raps and how participation provides opportunities for the meaningful integration of ICT in teaching and learning, collaboration between teachers and teacher librarians, and communication with other schools. Syllabus linked planning and programming, and teaching resources are available on the Raps and book raps website. Explore some great lesson ideas and proformas supporting multiliteracies and reading in the archives.
DOWLING, Anne, (2007) 'The implications of ISBN13 for ordering SCIS records' in Scan 26(2) May, p. 48.
Anne Dowling, Cataloguing Coordinator, provides advice for processing resources with 13 digit ISBNs.
FITZGERALD, Lee, (2007) 'Investigating Guided Inquiry: a beginning' in Scan 26(2) May pp. 30-37.
Teacher-librarian, Lee, reflects on her learning journey and shares the process of implementing a guided enquiry approach. Constructivist learning principles underpin this Year 7 case study which provides ideas for interventions at critical points in the information process. Student results and responses offer issues and challenges for future teaching and learning experiences.
FOLEY, Colleen, (2007) 'News update & School libraries transforming learning' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 4-5.
Colleen Foley, Manager of the School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, updates an exciting project about exploring contemporary models of best practice for teacher-librarians and school libraries in NSW government schools, analysing their contributions to student learning, and mapping possible future directions. The synthesis of professional literature and research is underway. Read about it, watch for future updates, and consider being part of the future discussion.
HUNTER, Jane & McKEE, Ian, (2007) 'Professional learning community on game-based learning' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 41-43.
Jane and Ian, members of the TaLe team, urge teachers and teacher-librarians to subscribe to the game-based learning professional learning community (PLC), and share ideas about the use of games in the classroom. They highlight the development of game-based learning in several schools across NSW.
JENKINS, Doug, (2007) 'OASIS Thin Client and SCIS' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 46-47.
Library Analyst, Doug Jenkins, provides explicit instructions for downloading records from SCISWeb in OASIS Thin Client.
MOORE, Darcy, (2007) 'Games-based learning: motivating students to become multiliterate' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 18-23.
How do we motivate students, especially boys, to improve their literacies? Darcy Moore, Deputy Principal at Dapto High School, recognises that, as computer games are a significant part of many students lives, they provide engaging learning opportunities for Year 8 English students. Related syllabus outcomes are highlighted.
MIGAN, Fiona, (2007) 'Copyright for NSW public schools' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 44-45.
Fiona, Senior Policy Officer, Copyright at the External Relations Policy Directorate, outlines changes to copyright laws, and directs teachers to a range of resources which use plain language to explain copying restrictions. Fiona also suggests cost effective methods of using copyrighted resources, and indicates a range of websites which offer free-for-education resources.
SEALEY, Jocelyne (2007) 'New improved website for the Education and Training Information Service (ETIS)' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 48-49.
Jocelyn, Manager of ETIS, explains the range of services ETIS provides, including access to useful databases for educational research.
STAFFORD, Paul, (2007) 'The Dead Bones Society' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 6-9.
Paul, a popular Australian author, shares his enthusiasm and experiences working with boys in the Dead Bones society, a creative writing project, which aims to improve the engagement of boys in literacy-based activities, by providing and interesting, entertaining and relevant program in an exciting venue. Paul includes suggestions for adapting this concept to encourage and support boys writing in the school setting.
TODD, Ross, (2007) 'Research columns two, 2007: Guided Inquiry supporting information literacy' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 28-30.
Dr Ross Todd challenges teacher-librarians to consider quality pedagogy and rethink their approaches to explicit teaching interventions in relation to information literacy. He explores related issues for authentic learning of disciplinary knowledge, and applying thinking processes and tools. Ross introduces the case study, Investigating Guided Inquiry: a beginning, in which Lee Fitzgerald has embarked on the process of implementing a guided inquiry approach.
UNSWORTH, Len, (2007) 'Using e-literature and online literary resources in the primary and secondary school. Part 2: Practical approaches' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 10-17.
Professor Unsworth provides explicit examples of innovative teaching and learning experiences which include a range of well known picture books, authors and online resources, such as Luke s way of looking and The Little Prince: a suggested ICT activity incorporating e-literature. Scaffolded learning, suggestions for grouping students and collaborative learning provide the basis for building familiarity with a topic as a prerequisite for literary engagement, critical thinking and transforming knowledge. Check the reference list for a range of relevant websites.
VASSILA, Harry, (2007) 'Literacies of science' in Scan 26(2) May, pp. 38-40.
What does it mean to be scientifically literate? Harry, Senior Curriculum Adviser, Science and Technology K 6, explains the need for students to be competent in using particular language practices that record and communicate science activities, processes and findings, to support information literacy in science. Examples referred to include a: circuit diagram; cross section; factual recount; flow chart; interview; procedural text; poster; and information report.
Vol 26 Number 3 August 2007
CILONA, Ric, (2007) 'Reporting to parents: what role can teacher-librarians play?' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 28-33.
Teacher-librarians can play an active and significant role in the reporting to parents process. Ric Cilona, Senior Assessment Adviser 7-10, suggests ways that teacher-librarians can report on significant areas of student achievement using the SBSR software v3.2.
DAVIDSON, Victor, (2007) 'From grace space to power place: Library 2.0 in action' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 12-14.
Victor's enthusiasm for implementing Web 2.0 in the library is contagious. A teacher librarian, he shares his experiences using movies and podcasts with Year 7 students and their teachers, and is heartened by the speed with which they have adapted to communicating responses via emails and a homework blog. There is practical support for filming, transferring data, and loading movies to an iPod or computer.
DOWLING, Anne, (2007) 'What's new in SCIS?' in Scan 26(3) August, p. 45.
Anne, Cataloguing Coordinator for the NSW SCIS Agency, School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, raises awareness about the new look record displays on SCISWeb. The GMD for each resource is represented by an icon and many book covers are also displayed.
EGGINS, Suzanne, (2007) 'Developing integrated literacy: the unique contribution of The School Magazine' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 4-7.
Do you remember reading The School Magazine when you were a student? Read Suzanne s article about using Countdown, Blast Off, Orbit and Touchdown to support literacy learning while entertaining your students. Examples of strategies exploring literacy qualities and visual meanings in various texts, including poetry, are provided.
EVANS, Deborah (2007) 'The Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre: professional learning to enhance teaching and learning' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 40-44.
Deborah, Centre Director, Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, highlights some of the ways that the Centre supports professional development and innovative teaching and learning using ICT, and introduces teacher-librarian, Claire Peters, who describes her adaptation of a successful written learning sequence to an online environment in order to support skills in paragraph writing.
FOLEY, Colleen & HAY, Lyn, (2007) 'Shaping our profession: teacher librarianship into the future' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 21-27.
What will the teacher librarianship profession look like in 2020? What will our school libraries look like in the future? Colleen Foley, Manager of the School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, and Lyn Hay, Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship, ask teacher librarians to reflect on our profession, embrace and respond to changes, and make decisions about professional practice to empower ourselves to shape its future. Suggestions for harnessing our best pedagogical experiences, utilising existing frameworks for professional standards and policy, integrating ICT tools for management and teaching, and building strong collaborative partnerships provide strategies for managing change. Read about how to be part of a shared vision for information literate school communities.
GORE, John, (2007) 'Cultural Understanding Board Endorsed Course' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 36-39.
John, Chief Education Officer, HSIE, raises our awareness of this new Stage 5 course. It aims for intercultural understanding, where other cultural perspectives are developed, by connecting students to every day events in our world. The breadth of the course provides options to engage students with its contemporary nature and relevance. John indicates opportunities for teacher librarians to support cultural understanding and values education, including dealing with controversial issues.
LOCKWOOD, Anne & WALL, June, (2007) 'Implementing HSC: all my own work. Is it a lot of work?' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 15-19.
Teacher librarians, Anne Lockwood and June Wall, describe the experiences of three Sydney schools who trialled the new HSC: all my own work (AMOW) program in 2006. They raise issues for discussion, stress the need for decision making, and offer ideas to assist you to successfully implement AMOW in your school.
SAWLE, Glen, (2007) 'Podcasting: teaching tool or distraction' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 34-36.
Glen, Manager, Science, asks teachers to think about how to use this technology effectively in the delivery of quality learning experiences for all students. He introduces a new Science project that allows teachers to explore and share a range of strategies for the effective use of podcasts in the classroom.
TODD, Ross, (2007) 'Research columns three, 2007: Charting a future for libraries' in Scan 26(3) August, pp. 20-27.
Dr Ross Todd encourages teacher librarians to engage in and reflect on effective school library practices, and discuss actions that will help the profession to construct a preferred future for school libraries. Ross refers us to recent research, challenging teacher librarians to reconsider aspects of meaningful collaboration.He introduces the paper, Shaping our profession: teacher librarianship into the future.
WEBB, Helen, (2007) 'There is more to reading stories to students than meets the eye: a strategic approach to reading to students in order to support literacy development' in Scan 26 (3) August, pp. 8-11.
Helen, a Reading recovery tutor, provides a wealth of strategies for teacher-librarians to engage early readers by choosing quality texts, modelling reading and using interactive reading methods to extend the reading and listening experience through discussion to support meaning and literacy development. Some strategies outlined include aspects such as vocabulary development, syntax, rich talk, social interaction and comprehension.
Vol 26 No 4 November 2007
BEARD, Trish (2007) 'Africa Day: celebrating Book Week at St Paul's Primary School, Woodbridge' in Scan 26(4) November, p. 45.
Trish Beard describes the festive atmosphere of Africa Day, which engaged the school community, and contributed to a better understanding of African cultures and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding.
'Children's Book of the Year Awards 2007' (2007) in Scan 26(4) November, p. 46.
Read the list of 2007 award winning Australian authors and illustrators.
DOWLING, Anne (2007) 'SCISWeb Special order files and Scan journal websites' in Scan 26(4) November, p. 47.
Anne Dowling, Cataloguing Coordinator, provides screen grabs from SCISWeb to assist teacher librarians to create special order files, including reviewed websites featured in Scan.
GIBSON-LANGFORD, Linda (2007) 'Collaboration: force or forced?' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 19-25.
Exploring key notions and characteristics of collaboration, Linda reviews the literature by authors such as Vygotsky, Montiel-Overall and Fullan, and discusses the need to form collaborative partnerships to develop a knowledge-oriented culture. Linda offers suggestions for building a collaborative culture for effective learning communities. Her investigation into how knowledge is created, shared and used in a teachers learning community will appear in Part 2 of this paper, in Scan 27(1).
HARRIMAN, Susan, (2007) 'Online projects: powerful learning through quality pedagogy' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 26-30.
Senior Project Officer, Susan Harriman s research study explores how online projects contribute to, and can increase, the learning outcomes of students. Their interaction required a synthesis of ideas for a real purpose and audience, and teachers expectations of students performances increased. Specific online projects are reported on, with reference to problem-based learning approaches, opportunities for collaboration, and changing class practice for quality pedagogy using ICTs.
LONGWORTH, Anne (2007) 'Resource, rebuild and recollect. Part 1' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 42-43.
The destruction of the school library is much more than the loss of a building. Teacher librarian, Anne Longworth reflects on her journey to rebuild a vibrant teaching and learning space.
McLEAN, Ian (2007) 'Circle time and the school library: maximising opportunities for talking and listening at Penrith Public School' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 4-7.
Ian McLean, teacher librarian, explains how the Circle time discussion strategy is embedded in his teaching and learning programs and for the 2007 book week rap, READiscover. Examples of explicit teaching to engage students and generate enthusiasm for learning, provide great models of good practice when supporting literacy and reading in a connected way through raps.
MARSHALL, Julia (2007) 'Introducing Ebenezer Q. Emu' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 37-38.
Project Officer, Julia, describes this engaging ICT tool which is bound to delight our young learners as they develop literacy skills. Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 teachers will be eager to guide their students to write a six page adventure about Ebenezer Q. Emu and import digital images to support their written text.
MONTGOMERY, Steve, FOSTER, Lyndall & BELL, Julie (2007) 'Building Bridges: enterprise learning, the Middle Years and technology education' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 31-34.
The Building Bridges initiative involves stakeholders from business groups, education sectors and local communities. Students participating in the project are engaged, more connected to their school and community, and optimistic about their future. They have opportunities to develop their negotiating, designing and problem solving skills in enterprising projects in areas such as SciTech and Technology (Mandatory) Years 7 8 syllabus.
MORRISON, Jill (2007) 'Developing the teacher librarian's collaborative planning role' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 8-11.
Jill Morrison shares her strategies for building effective partnerships and motivating changes in teaching practice to increase student learning outcomes. Jill s principal, Vicki Treble, acknowledges Jill s role in creating an authentic change in culture through working collaboratively with staff, especially in the planning and teaching of COGs units. Examples reflect the use of ICT to support information literacy.
NORRIE, Lee (2007) 'Getting into gear with COGs' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 12-15.
Lee Norrie highlights the dual role of the teacher librarian by sharing ideas for selecting and managing a relevant collection, and explaining how teacher librarians are ideally positioned to teach information literacy and information skills as part of the school curriculum. Lee identifies a variety of resources for supporting teaching and learning using COGs, and shares strategies for involving the staff in the maintenance of a relevant collection.
PRYOR, Bernard (2007) 'National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2007' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 39-41.
Bernard Pryor, Project Officer, reports on the National Literacy and Numeracy Week Awards, and shares a range of Quality Teaching programs from award winning schools.
SIM, Margaret (2007) 'A tribute to Joyce Fardell' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 43-44.
Margaret Sim recalls the inspirational work of Joyce Fardell, from her days as a teacher librarian to her appointment as Officer in Charge of School Library Services. Joyce played a significant role in setting up training courses for teacher librarians, and inspired many teacher librarians with her belief in the importance of the school library for students to achieve learning outcomes.
SOUTHWELL, Anne (2007) 'Developing cultural understanding in the primary classroom' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 34-36.
Posing questions about our understanding of culture and identity, and how this understanding is reflected in our teaching, Senior Curriculum Adviser HSIE K 6, Anne Southwell reminds us of the readily available resources which support teachers to engage students.
THOMSON, Catherine (2007) 'A taster of forthcoming English programming support for COGs' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 16-17.
Catherine Thomson, Project Officer, English K 6, provides a snapshot of support materials for English K 6 planning, programming and assessing, which have been developed for the English K 6 website. This is a taster for the article that will appear in Scan 27(1), and involves a number of literature links for working with COGs.
TODD, Ross (2007) 'Research columns four, 2007: Collaboration or co-creation?' in Scan 26(4) November, pp. 18-19.
Reflecting on deep learning through co-creation, Dr Ross Todd describes the shift in perception of the collaborative instructional team model and the development of complex instructional interventions. He introduces the paper, Collaboration: force or forced? in which Dr Linda Gibson-Langford shares her detailed review and analysis of literature on collaborative cultures in schools.
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