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Learning and literacy

June Wall and Karen Bonanno provide an introduction to the research base behind the need for students and teachers to develop new learning skills, formerly known as 21st century learning skills. An outcome of this research has been the recognition of the need for teachers to upskill in these new areas. It presents the argument for, and research about, the…read more →

28 Oct, 2014
  • Digital literacy
  • Professional learning
  • School libraries
  • Teacher librarian

Student engagement and innovative activities

There has been a reasonable amount of discussion about student engagement and the belief that learning improves when students are curious and inquisitive about the content, or interested in what they may learn, or inspired by the learning experience. Engaging students in innovative learning activities can be one pathway. In this 40 minutes video I explore 18 activities that teachers…read more →

8 Oct, 2014
  • Technology

Smart hints and tips webinar seminar series for classroom teachers and teacher librarians

In this webinar Karen shares background research, design elements and examples of how classrooms and libraries have been designed to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. The second segment introduces the Digital Technologies Moodle provided by QSITE. This moodle is designed to provide resources to support the Digital Technologies Australian Curriculum implementation. Read More …

28 Aug, 2014
  • Professional learning
  • Webinars

EduTECH 2014 day two & masterclass reflections

It was an interesting and exciting experience being the chairperson for the K-12 Library Managers Congress. Day two got off to a cracking start with Joyce Valenza’s keynote on The Flipping Librarian. The pace was frantic as Joyce worked her way through a smorgasbord of tools and resources to support the flipped learning approach. Check out her presentation below. Read…read more →

10 Jun, 2014
  • Conferences
  • Professional learning

EduTECH 2014 – Day 1 reflections

At EduTECH 2014 I had the opportunity to present the opening address, on behalf of the Australian School Library Association, at the K-12 Library Manager Congress. Here are some of my reflections from the first day. Our past is just as important as our future. It helps to inspire and guide. Sugata Mitra opened the conference and made reference to…read more →

6 Jun, 2014
  • Conferences
  • Professional learning

Exponential Entrepreneur | Karen Bonanno

I am pleasantly surprised, very honoured and slightly stunned to be awarded an Exponential Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2011. This year only 3 awards were presented. Here I am accepting the award from my Business Mentor Dr Marc Dussault, The Exponential Growth Strategist of Exponential Programs. I was attending the Business  Blogging for Sales Lead Generation event hosted…read more →

29 Oct, 2011
  • Advocacy
  • Information Professional

Seven strategies to develop your school library

Right at the start it is important to identify the difference between lobbying and advocacy. Lobbying is active campaigning of the government with the view to asking policymakers to take a specific position on an item of legislation. Advocacy is about working on activities that will influence policy. It is a consistent and persistent effort to shift perceptions through regular…read more →

23 Oct, 2011
  • Advocacy

A profession at the tipping point

Just returned from the Australian School Library Association (ASLA) Biennial Conference where I presented a keynote session — A profession at the tipping point: time to change the game plan Abstract: The nationalisation of K-12 education in Australia has the potential to have a Jupiter Effect (prediction that an alignment of the planets would create a number of catastrophes) on…read more →

6 Oct, 2011
  • Advocacy
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  • Information Professional
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  • School libraries
  • Teacher librarian

KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd sponsorship — Keynote speaker for IASL 2011 conference in Jamaica

The keynote address at the 2011 International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) 40th Annual Conference incorporating the 15th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship. Conference Theme: School Libraries: Empowering the 21st Century Learner Read More …

23 Aug, 2011
  • Conferences
  • School libraries

Do school libraries really make a difference?

During the House of Representatives Inquiry into School Libraries and Teacher Librarians in Australian Schools, the principals and personnel from the State and Federal Departments of Education were asked if they were aware of the research. The definitive answer was, no. I find this staggering, especially when it is these decision makers who espouse either the ‘Google it’ approach or…read more →

23 Jun, 2011
  • Advocacy
  • School libraries
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