Australian School Library Association

Blog post overview

• Helping to keep kids safe online

  Date posted: 20 May 2013

  Project 13 is an initiative of national and state school library associations, national library association, philanthropic and corporate partners to help keep kids and teens safe online.

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• Blooms taxonomy applied

  Date posted: 18 April 2013

  The guys from ITC Publications will be presenting a workshop at the ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference. Check out this presentation on Blooms taxonomy applied.

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• ASLA information slideshow

  Date posted: 22 March 2013

  The Australian School Library Association Board present information on what the association does for members and the profession with a major focus on 2013 events, programs, and happenings.

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• 2013 conference | Registration open

  Date posted: 13 March 2013

  With a focus on curriculum, delegates will be able to make connections within and across learning areas by building expertise in the integration of technologies, literacies and literature. Build leadership skills to make innovative and informed curriculum connections in your school.

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• The changing role of teacher librarians

  Date posted: 10 March 2013

  A short video on how teacher librarians are improving students' and teachers' lives every day.

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• Government unveils reading blitz

  Date posted: 25 February 2013

  Prime Minister Julia Gillard is calling on the states to sign up to a three-year intensive reading program for schools as a condition of her education funding plan.

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• Safer Internet Day

  Date posted: 16 February 2013

  How did you get involved in the Safer Internet Day on 5 February?

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• Guidelines for social media

  Date posted: 27 December 2012

  Mobile devices were definitely on the Christmas list for 2012. As an effective tool for communication, collaboration and creativity in the classroom it is important that some planning happens to avoid any potential risks of use.

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• Learning everywhere

  Date posted: 03 December 2012

  Michael Stephens proposes that with the power of emerging technologies, the potential of the personal learning network, and the possibilities for newer methods of instruction, both teacher librarians and their students are on a positive path toward an emerging landscape of constant learning and growth.

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• Do you know what ASLA does for its members and the profession?

  Date posted: 28 November 2012

  Recently the ASLA Board held a webinar where they presented information on what the association does for its members and the profession.

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• New campaign to support literacy and reading

  Date posted: 14 November 2012

  At the National Year of Reading 2012 Legacy event held at the National Library of Australia, Arts Minister Simon Crean announced a new national campaign to promote early literacy and reading skills following the overwhelming success of the 2012 National Year of Reading initiative.

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• 2013 conference date claimer

  Date posted: 11 November 2012

  The 2013 ASLA Biennial Conference will be held in Hobart, 28th September to 1st October at the Grand Chancellor Hobart.

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• Social media and professional practice

  Date posted: 30 October 2012

  The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership features teacher's view on what makes them so passionate about education.

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• Self-assessment tool trial with AITSL

  Date posted: 15 October 2012

  AITSL is developing a Self-Assessment Tool to be used by teachers in a range of contexts. The tool will provide teachers at various stages in their career with the ability to assess their performance against the National Professional Standards for Teachers.

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• School improvement forum

  Date posted: 10 October 2012

  Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, and Parliamentary Secretary for School Education, Jacinta Collins, invite you to participate in a forum to discuss the National Plan for School Improvement.

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• Copyright and Digital Economy submission

  Date posted: 03 September 2012

  The Australian Law Reform Commission seeks submissions from a broad cross-section of the community, as well as from those with a special interest in a particular inquiry.

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• A national approach to the certification provides an opportunity for teacher librarians

  Date posted: 25 September 2012

  A national approach to voluntary certification based on the National Professional Standards for Teachers will be implemented in 2013. The certification process will ensure that teachers, in every system and sector, have access to a rigorous and transparent process that recognises Highly Accomplished and Lead teachers and is portable throughout Australia.

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