Is Digital Citizenship the best term to use? As technology continues to shape our lives, the concept of digital citizenship has gained prominence, driving discussions on topics such as online security, identity, and ethical behaviour. The exact notion of digital citizenship presents a challenge from the outset as there are an abundance of definitions and […]
Author: Kellie Billingsley
Hi my name is Kellie and I am a busy mum of three young children. I am teaching at St Stephen's School K-12 in Western Australia. I am a full-time English and Drama Teacher and I am starting the role of Teacher Librarian at my school at the start of the academic year in 2022. I will be running the senior library for Year 7 - 12 and also Teaching Library sessions to Year 5 and 6.
ETL504: Assessment 2: Critical Reflection
Teacher librarians (TLs) as leaders are of paramount value. This unit has given me the skills, knowledge, understanding to embrace change leadership, strategic planning and 21st century learning. In particular, through exploring change leadership, I have learnt how I can advocate and lead change particularly for 21st century skills. Adopting transformational leadership approaches, I am inspired […]
ETL 504: 5.2 & 5.3 Servant Leadership scenario – Digital Literacy
Scenario: You are in your third year as a teacher librarian in a school where you had to work actively to promote the value and services of the library. Classes come to the library either for relief from face-to-face teaching (primary) or supervision for research (secondary) without planned opportunities for collaborative or shared teaching. As […]
ETL504 Module 5.1 Forum Discussion – Learning Plan
Forum Discussions The Australian Curriculum is providing teachers and teacher librarians with many new challenges, including the need to continually improve personal knowledge and understanding of digital tools and digital environments. A personal learning strategy is possibly more important now than at any other time. Teacher librarians have an opportunity on the one hand, and […]
ETL504 Module 4.1 Forum Discussion
Vision Statement: MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE “Empowering our learning community with deep knowledge, innovative library services, programs and resource collections that will inspire lifelong learning and promote community wellbeing.” “The mission of the O’Brien Resource Centre (ORC) is to provide for the educational and pastoral needs of the Mount Carmel College learning community. Supporting the College […]
ETL504: Module 3.3: Genrefication of Fiction
Recreational borrowing is declining and students’ engagement with the fiction collection has decreased. The collection is currently shelved alphabetically. Genrefication of the fiction collection is being proposed as a strategy to address the issue. Task: A) Consider both internal (library) and external (school wide) factors in one of the following elements as a response to […]
ELT504: Module 3.1: Change, leadership and school environments (forum discussion)
Reflect on the previous discussion about change, leadership and school environments you have experienced. In the discussion forum consider a major change you have experienced in a school. Introduction of the change In my current school environment I experienced a major change that was characterised by a transformational leadership style. The change that was introduced […]
ETL504: Forum Post – The facilitation of 21st century education practices within St Stephen’s School.
In the discussion forum consider what you have learnt so far. Select one of the created threads to briefly respond to: 💡 What sort of organisation is your school? 💡 What sort of organisation does the school sit within? 💡 How does this hinder or facilitate the adoption of 21st century education practices? 💡 How […]
ETL504 Module 1.1 Forum Discussion : DIIJO – Article Summary
The changing role of the Principal by Les Potter – Posted by Jennie Bales on 23 Jun 2021. The role of the principal in high achieving schools is changing. Principals are seen as facilitators and leaders that serve their community, rather than the traditional authoritative figure. Decision-making is decentralised, involving input from middle managers. The […]
ETL504: Module 2.1: Empowering change: How can Teacher librarians drive school futures through innovative library programs
Teacher Librarians as leaders of change in schools After only a few years as a Teacher librarian (TL), I have grown to understand that this unique role extends beyond that of managing a library space and its collection. I have witnessed firsthand the power of my role in changing learning environments. Teacher librarians have an […]