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A profession at the tipping point: Time to change the game plan.

2011-11-08T18:54:55.452Z

ASLA 2011. Karen Bonanno, Keynote speaker: A profession at the tipping point: Time to change the game plan.
Karen Bonanno, Australian School Library Association

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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 school libraries and the profession. Government-driven initiatives and projects herald an education 'two-speed economy' for teacher librarians - boom or bust. The report, School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia, and data from 386 submissions and 13 public hearings provide sufficient evidence that school libraries and teacher librarianship are at a tipping point. This address will present a view on the impact of the nationalisation of K-12 education and explore strategic directions for the profession and school libraries. What will be the future if you do not take charge of your own siesmic shift?

Since January 2002 Karen has been the contracted Executive Officer for the Australian School Library Association (ASLA). She has worked as a secondary teacher, teacher librarian, head of department, acting deputy principal, regional adviser and education officer in the public education sector. Karen co-authored the ASLA submission for the House of Representatives Inquiry into school libraries and teacher librarians in Australian schools, attended all the public hearings and appeared three times before the Committee as a witness in her capacity as Executive Officer. In 2001, she was awarded the Australian School Library Association Citation in recognition of her contribution to teacher librarianship in Australia. Her ongoing contribution to the profession demonstrates a high level of dedication and professionalism.

Karen contributes to the professional learning of colleagues through the website schoollibrarymanagement.com/index.html

TEDxPhiladelphiaED - JoyceValenza - See Sally Research

2011-09-05T22:43:31.754Z

Joyce Kasman Valenza loves her work as the librarian at Springfield Township High School (PA)! For ten years, she was the techlife@school columnist for the P...

Picture Book Literacy

2011-01-11T02:55:36.612Z

The Department of Education created an Open Innovation Portal where they encourage teachers to submit solutions to various challenges. I’m asking you to register and support my proposal on Basic Literacy through Picture Books (https://innovation.ed.gov/idea/show/key/cmA81fK/) which encourages teachers to use real books, rather than packaged programs, to teach struggling readers.

I appreciate you considering this request; I know it takes a bit of effort to get registered at the site. But I think the proposal will help draw attention to the need for real literature in the curriculum, and put focus back on teachers and librarians, rather than programs and tests, as the real catalysts in education.

At the top of each proposal page, vote for the proposal by clicking on the stars for each category (Relevance, Affordability, etc). To submit the vote, though, you have to click any other link somewhere on the menu bar, or go back a page. Otherwise, the vote doesn’t tally. If you’d like, feel free to post a question or comment at the bottom of the proposal as well.

Advice for a New Librarian or Teacher Librarian

2010-11-13T07:45:09.344Z

Website

http://bit.ly/ifollett10macau

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http://shambles.titanpad.com/ifollett10macau

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Your Highlander Way Library in 34 Seconds

2010-02-26T18:39:19.900Z

Peek into the Highlander Way Library in Howell Michigan which is, unfortunately, the target of potentially devastating personnel cuts for the 2010-2011 school year.