The fault in our stars

Quick! Read the book before you see the movie!

John Green – The Fault in Our Stars chat!

The fault in our stars – Official Trailor

Based on “The fault in our stars” by John Green:

Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

Reader Review:

“It is just plain awesome – read and weep!” By Elana

 

Seen the movie, now read the book!

Divergent

Based on “Divergent” by Veronica Roth:
In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomoly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.

Reader Review:

“Better then the hunger games…” By Ally

 

Others in the trilogy:

“Insurgent” (Book 2)

‘Divergent’ Sequel ‘Insurgent’ Given Greenlight

“Allegiant” (Book 3)

 

City of Bones

Based on “City of Bones“, Book 1 of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments #6) is out now.

 

How Does the Internet Work?

How does the Internet really work? The World Science Festival created a short video to explain how the internet really works as a setup to Internet Everywhere: The Future of History’s Most Disruptive Technology.

The video lets you ride with a packet of data — one of trillions involved in the trillions of Internet interactions that happen every second. Look deep beneath the surface of the most basic Internet transaction, and follow the packet of data which flows from your fingertips, through circuits, wires, and cables, to a host server, and then back again, all in less than a second.

http://worldsciencefestival.com/videos/there_and_back_again_a_packets_tale

Book Domino Chain World Record

 

 

http://io9.com/watch-the-worlds-longest-domino-chain-made-of-books-513633327

The importance of Digital Citizenship

The power of the internet

http://www.edudemic.com/2012/08/best-infographics/

Book Glog: The Lightning Thief

Glogster – Digital Posters

With thanks to jhoertel for a fantastic Glog explaining the educational uses for Glogster.

School Libraries in the 21st Century

How can the School Library support teachers in educating students to know which information sources to trust and how to find quality information more efficiently?

Inquiry Sequence: Pathfinders, subject guides and critical literacies.

View more presentations from Buffy Hamilton

For ideas on how to apply the inquiry sequence within the new Australian Curriculum, go to  http://www.schoollibrarymanagement.com/smart-hints-and-tips-3/

Awesome tips for School libraries with regard to Information Literacy can also be found at

http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/teachingideas/isp/index.htm

and at http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/assets/pdf/guidedinq.pdf