Sr Ann Marie Learning Centre
Library news and information for Cerdon College Staff
Term 4, November 2016
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The Caught Reading display is now up in the library. A warm thank you to everyone who participated by sharing a photo. There is a great collection of photos of staff reading (in gardens, libraries, on sofas, in cosy spaces, in classrooms and overseas) on their own or with children, family members, colleagues or with students. Come and have a browse and spot the teachers, celebrities and students caught reading! Special thanks to Alana for her creative expertise in putting another enticing display together for the enjoyment of students and staff.
I 'caught' a Year 12 student reading on Friday afternoon (28th October) after her last HSC exam (Business Studies). I spotted her towards the end of lunch, a senior student sitting quietly among a group of junior students (who were also reading until they had to depart for period 5). Towards the end of the day, this Year 12 student borrowed two more books, acknowledging that these would be the last books she would borrow from school. Over the past few years, I've noticed this student's enjoyment of reading and I've enjoyed seeing her book selections. She has read widely, she's at home choosing for herself, and I've observed that she always picks something different. She does not need to read what everyone else is reading (although there is nothing wrong with that) but she's obviously quite happy to explore the wide range of books on offer. We have many students who enjoy reading for pleasure like this particular student but there has been something quite special to observe this student's continuous enjoyment of reading through to her senior years (and right after her final HSC exam - when most students can't contain their excitement to be finished high school and out the door!). In recent weeks, I've also enjoyed seeing a number of staff visit the library to do some of their own reading, browse the journals, tackle the puzzle, and read the newspapers. It's a space for the whole school community and it's always a pleasure to see you in the library.
All the best for the remainder of Term 4,
Nancy Sylaprany
Sr Ann Marie Learning Centre
2016 Library Stocktake - Resource Due Dates
Please note the following dates for the return of library resources:
- Teacher resources to be returned by Friday, 9 December. Resources may be re-borrowed from Wednesday, 14 December. (Note: Alana will distribute a complete list of resources borrowed to all staff next Friday, 18 November, so that you can check/gather the resources you need to return by the 9 December).
- Student returns by Friday, 25 November. (To encourage students to keep reading in their leisure time, they will be permitted to borrow on Wednesday, 7 December for the school holidays. Please note: students must have a clear library account - i.e no overdue books and no fees owing - for the privilege of holiday borrowing).
Stock-take will take place during Week 8 this year.
Displaying student work in Cumberland Council libraries in 2017
Before the Flood - National Geographic
DiCaprio’s documentary calls for a green future, but his vision isn’t radical enough
"Leonardo DiCaprio’s new climate change documentary, Before the Flood, began streaming online this week. As a disaster risk scientist, I watched with intrigue.
While it doesn’t cover a lot of new material for those familiar with the topic, DiCaprio will undoubtedly reach a new audience given his star power and access to figures like Pope Francis and US President Barack Obama. Continue reading ...
Creative self-destruction: the climate crisis and the myth of ‘green’ capitalism
In our new book, Climate Change, Capitalism and Corporations: Processes of Creative Self-Destruction, we look at reasons why this has come about. We argue that businesses are locked in a cycle of exploiting the world’s resources in ever more creative ways.
Read the full article here.
The Paris climate deal has come into force – what next for Australia?
By contrast, the Kyoto Protocol, which this treaty now replaces, took more than 8 years to come into force, slowed by the United States’ persistent and erosive opposition. Continue reading ...
ClickView Online - For the Love of Meat series
"Ex-chef, food critic and Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans pulls apart Australia's love affair with meat and investigates impact of this carnivorous enthusiasm on our health, the animals we eat, and the planet. He's not out to stop people eating meat. He wants to connect the average person to the animals they eat so they can better know where their meat comes from. As a boutique free-range pig farmer, Matthew Evans wants to know how the majority of pigs are farmed in Australia, so he embarks on a surprisingly difficult journey to find out." (Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/food/programs/for-the-love-of-meat/episode-guide)
For the Love of Meat with Matthew Evans (Episode 1)
In this episode, Matthew visits several farms to try and better understand the conditions under which our chicken is produced. Screened on Channel SBS - 27/10/2016
For the Love of Meat with Matthew Evans (Episode 2)
As a boutique free-range pig farmer, Matthew Evans wants to know how the majority of pigs are farmed in Australia, so he embarks on a surprisingly difficult journey to find out. Episode 2 of 3
For the Love of Meat with Matthew Evans (Episode 3)
40 new videos for the Curriculum Library PLUS
Train the Trainer Guide V2.0 (ClickView Online K-12)
Educational Resources from SBS Learn
My Grandmother's Lingo
The Boat
The Family Law
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Steam on the Harbour is a documentary showcasing Darling Harbour as a busy railway goods yard, long before it became one of Sydney's main destinations for recreation and entertainment. It features footage shot by transport enthusiast and cinematographer Roger McKenzie and his friend Bernie Kent in the 1960s and 70s.
It's a fascinating insight into a different time and place in Sydney's history. Read and watch it here.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (eBook subscription)
Students and teachers now have unlimited simultaneous users to the complete Gale eBooks Reference Library. The platform is mobile responsive so it can be used on iPads. Click on this link to access the ebooks. The password is cerdon.
Gale Databases
Students and teachers also have access to the following three Gale databases:
The password for access to these databases is cerdon. The databases allow for unlimited simultaneous access.
Students and teachers can access the links to these resources through the library's google website. The link is also available on the library page of the College website.
Gale Databases for teachers and students at Cerdon
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Password: cerdon
Recent topics include:
- Infectious diseases
- Cyberbullying
- Sharing economy
- Media coverage of mass violence
- Genetically modified food
Global Issues in Context
Password: cerdon
Recent highlights include:
- Business ethics
- South China Sea disputes
- Light pollution
- Hate crimes
- Nobel Prize
Science in Context
Password: cerdon
Recent highlights and updates:
- Coral reefs
- Photosynthesis
- Aluminium
- Carbon
- Deserts and desertification
The Big Issue is back in the library!
ABC Splash, blogs and articles for English
Myth and Moor blog
Bloodbaths and bad dreams: Shaun Tan's fairytale sculptures
Discussing and evaluating texts
- Nature vs nurture in 'Wuthering Heights'
- Class and gender roles in 'Wuthering Heights'
- Why do I need to learn Shakespeare?
- The Great Gatsby meets Willy Loman
- Books that changed the world: Silent Spring
- The haunting of Manderley
- Creating persuasive texts
Discover more here.
Sharing the screen in 1:1 classrooms
15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)
Strategies for Reaching Quiet, Disengaged, Struggling, and Troublemaking Students
Machine learning, digital literacy and STEM education
The jobs we'll lose to machines -- and the ones we won't
The robots are coming for your job! Why digital literacy is so important for the jobs of the future
STEM professionals need facetime with Aussie students
Taking notes by hand, tech and learning, and data science for social good
Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away
Screens In Schools Are a $60 Billion Hoax
A Time magazine article discussing various studies on the impact of technology on students and learning. Read it here.
Student projects leapfrog governments and industry in ‘Data Science for Social Good’ program
The Road to Student-Driven Formative Assessment
Visit this colourful infographic about formative assessment here.
The 12 Apps of Christmas 2016
The 12 Apps of Christmas 2016
It's that time of the year again and the award winning 'The 12 Apps of Christmas' course is back for a third year. If you would like to follow the course again this year, please register at https://the12appsofchristmas2016.wordpress.com/
This year, the course is a collaborative effort. Educators from Ireland, UK and America have come together to produce 12 case studies, each one showcasing a different mobile app with descriptions of how they have integrated it into their own learning, teaching and assessment practices. It is hoped that reading and reflecting on these real stories will inspire you to explore mobile apps that might be of interest to you and your own students.
We, the 12 Apps of Christmas team 2016, look forward to the possibility of working with you online again in December. If you have any further questions about this year’s course, please feel free to email me and/or tweet including the hashtag #12appsDIT.
Kind Regards,
Frances Boylan
Dr. Frances Boylan | Learning, Teaching and Technology Centre | DIT 00353 1 4027863 | http://www.dit.ie/lttc| @boylanfm| http://www.linkedin.com/in/francesboylan
Thanks for reading.
You may have read Neil Gaiman's lecture on “Why Our Future Depends on Libraries, Reading and Daydreaming.” If you have not, then you might be interested in reading this blog post from brainpickings which presents an insightful synthesis of Neil Gaiman's thoughts along with a number of other notable writers. The post is titled "Neil Gaiman on why we read and what books do for the human experience." You can read it here.
Have a great week!
Nancy
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Sr Ann Marie Learning Centre
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