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The teacher librarian as resource creator: developing learning websites Dr James E Herring Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga Australia

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Presentation to the ECIS Librarians Conference in Istanbul on 14 May 2011

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Page 1: The teacher librarian as resource creator: Developing learning websites

The teacher librarian as resource creator: developing learning websites

Dr James E HerringCharles Sturt University

Wagga Wagga Australia

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Learning websites defined

A learning website is:Developed in a particular school, for a particular

group of students, who are studying a curricular topic

Focused on the needs of students in that school

A site which students use, not only to access resources, but to learn

Owned by the students, teacher librarian and teachers in that school

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Web 2.0 tools - wikis

Wikis are easy to use:

Input content into blank page and save pages

Content can be text, graphics, sound and video

Can include student input/feedback

Examples – Wikispaces, PBWorks and Wetpaint

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WebsitesMuch simpler formats than before

Have the same capacity as wikis re content

Need more planning than wikis

Examples Webs, Weebly and Yola

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Learning websites - content

In terms of content, a learning website might include:

Introduction to a specific audience

Keywords and definitions

Subject context and content

Information literacy guidance

Mediated resources which accompanied by meaningful annotations

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Introduction

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Keywords and definitions

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Subject content

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Information literacy guidance 1

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Information literacy guidance 2

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Information literacy guidance 3

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Resources and meaningful annotations

Pathfinder = list of resources. Students are then on their own?

Resources need to be annotated – this is not spoon feeding!

Resources need to be meaningfully annotated – a guide to help students use resources more effectively

Annotations need to be differentiated where possible

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Annotations 1333.79 JAKJakab, C. (2007) Energy use. McMillan, South Yarra, Australia Essential facts are provided in this well set out resource on how the

environment is seriously being threatened and solutions are offered for a sustainable future. Provides information on alternative energy supplies (Activity 4). Questions are raised and you are made to think about the future. Interesting reading and a useful glossary.

BBC Schools Website School Science Clips Changing Circuits                                 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits.shtml 

This fun website is to be used with Activity 2. There are three sections in Changing Circuits. 'READ' has simple yet interesting information and also diagrams and symbols used in circuits. You should complete this activity and then progress to 'PLAY' the colourful interactive activity where you must move parts to create different circuits. Finish with 'QUIZ' which can be printed out with your score. Activities are available at different levels to suit a range of abilities.

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Annotations 2 Website: Alternative Energy Sources. It can be found at:

http://saveenergy.about.com/od/alternativeenergysources/a/altenergysource.htm

In the opening paragraph of this article, Jeffrey Orloff gives some information about why we need to explore alternative energy sources. Next there is an explanation of sources of alternatives, which begins with a fairly concise definition of each one. An adult level of language is used in this site. Research tip: Use your website evaluation sheet to explore this site. How do you know if this author has credibility? What could you do to find out? What is About.com? How can you tell if it is considered to be a reputable source of information?

Energy kids (2006) Energy Australia.                                                          http://www.energykids.energyaustralia.com.au/This site is easily located on the school intranet and ties in with the

Electricity and safety kit, 2002 (363.1ELE). This is a fun interactive site produced by Energy Australia in 2006 and it includes a comprehensive glossary. Search the site for information on your project and use the PLUS model questions to keep you on track.

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Some final thoughtsLearning websites are what you, your students

and your teachers make them collaboratively

They are one way of enhancing student learning

They save students’ time by eliminating aimless searching

Evaluate your sites – ask your students to suggest improvements

Where possible, publish your sites on the web

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