I had the opportunity to participate in the IB Category 1 Diploma Programme (Librarians) workshop that was held in UWCSEA East in Singapore from 21 to 23 August 2015. The…
Supporting digital literacy and 21st century learning through the school library
#SLAVConf @slavconnects The School Library Association of Victoria conference “It’s a digital world,” held recently in Melbourne, was a good opportunity to reflect on the digital environment that is shaping…
Welcoming Social – Fri Aug 21…. and a new online sharing space for us TLs in Asia….
There’s a new Facebook group for teacher-librarians working in Asia, started by Dianne McKenzie, called Asia School Library Connection. I would encourage you all to join. I think it’s a…
And the winners are…. Red Dot and Readers Cup
With over 5,000 votes cast in total and 10 schools participating, the overall Singapore winners of the 2014-2015 Red Dot Book Award are: Early Years: 1st place: Going Places 2nd…
Looking ahead to the 2015-2016 Red Dot Books
As you know, this year we are going to produce our Red Dot shortlist by early June — rather than early November. Please recommend books to us using the form…
Post-PD Summary: Librarians’ Lunch & TeachUp 2015 @ UWC East
Last Saturday, March 14, there was a morning and an afternoon opportunity for professional development. The inaugural TeachUp event, held at UWCSEA East, included two sessions by librarians. TeachUp 2015…
Readers’ Cup — all you need to know
Click here for a Google Doc outlining all the information about the Readers’ Cup competition, being held on May 21st this year — at the Singapore American School. As we’re…
Update: Leisurely Lunch in the Library — focusing on three kinds of Literacy – March 14th
Update on this Saturday afternoon’s professional development opportunity at the UWCSEA East campus (12:30 – 3:00 in the Secondary Library — after the TeachUp event). This is the programme line-up:…
A leisurely librarians’ luncheon – with professional learning – Sat. March 14
You may have heard from your school PD person about TeachUp 2015 — a new mini conference here in Singapore. It’s an initiative of the international school PD network and…
Red Dot 20140-2015 Voting begins…. Ends on May 1
The voting begins today — and will continue until May 1st. The winners will be announced Monday, May 4th. Click here for the live voting form:http://bit.ly/reddot2015 Please share the link…