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The value of social history
By Sandra Watkins
Issue 96, Term 1 2016
shine Route and the other rail lines in the state. I had never been on a train, nor had I visited or even seen pictures of these places. Although the teaching and learning of history (formerly social studies, then SOSE) has developed magnificently with the inquiry approach, we still learn the facts
Teaching Australian Cinema with Rabbit-Proof Fence
By Dr Stephen Gaunson
Issue 92, Term 1 2015
The biggest issue with teaching Australian films is the inherent problem that many students (and teachers) approach them as being boring, dull, or bad. Rather than engage with the films, most view the experience as a civic duty that one must simply 'endure'. While there are no excuses for bad Austra
An inquiry-based approach to exploring Australian history
By Deborah Abela
Issue 99, Term 4 2016
In the last few years, we have witnessed the largest movement of people since World War II, and both periods resonate with themes of fear, persecution, escape, identity, and hope. This made me think of my own family’s history and how, when my father was a young boy, he left his war-ravaged home of M
Supercharge students' digital literacy skills with content curation
By Kay Oddone
Issue 105, Term 2 2018
digital literacy strategies. Breaking down each of these steps makes it possible to identify just what these strategies are and demonstrates the rich teaching opportunities embedded in them. Finding the information Creating a curated collection of high-quality information requires more than a simple
Transmedia storytelling: narratives like real life
By Martin Gray
Issue 95, Term 4 2015
What is Transmedia Storytelling?Prof. Henry Jenkins, M.I.T. 2003.'a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience.'http://www.pil-network.ie/blog/transmedia-st
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
Islander Mathematics Alliance Astima.com ATSIMA is an Indigenous-led charity that seeks to develop innovative techniques and resources to enhance the teaching of mathematics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Content includes professional learning, resources, events and news. SCIS n
School Library Spotlight: St Stephen's School
By Lise Legg
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
eracy, information literacy and reading classes on one campus. Our very able team of teacher librarians collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure teaching programs are supported in all four libraries. 2. What is the most rewarding aspect of working in a school library, and why? Working with youn
School Library Spotlight: Xavier College, Burke Hall
By Fiona O'Rourke
Issue 119, Term 4
d by Guy Claxton, emeritus Professor of the Learning Sciences at the University of Winchester, well-known for his Building Learning Power approach to teaching. Information has grown exponentially, and it is important to give learners the tools to be discerning when selecting content. It is rewarding
The future is bright
By Authored by Future You and SCIS
Issue 121, Term 2 2022
Children begin to aspire to careers in early primary school. However, their teachers often lack the confidence to explain science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers, and there are societal expectations about careers and gender that can put girls off STEM. This can affect children’s aw
EAL/D in school libraries
By Nicki Moore, Martin Gray
Issue 121, Term 2 2022
for research, language skills, targeted subject areas and technological support with translation services. This collaboration between key specialist teaching staff ensures that the students are supported every day of their schooling lives, and not just the days that the EAL/D specialist is present
Digital literacy: using Wikipedia as a fact-checking tool
By Mathieu O'Neil, Rachel Cunneen
Issue 121, Term 2 2022
tdated view of Wikipedia, which they were taught in school. Given the usefulness of Wikipedia as both a source of information and as a media literacy teaching tool, this article was intended to change the narrative around Wikipedia. It represented the first step in a pilot project investigating the