Events

Information Fluency Intensive

with June Wall and Karen Bonanno
Monday, 29th April, Wednesday, 1st May, and Friday 3rd May 2024, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEST each day.
Tuesday, 30th April and Thursday, 2nd May are implementation days supported by recorded sessions for reference.

Registration is $120 for this virtual professional learning event. 

Financial members, please log in to access your discount for this event via the webinar page. 

This intensive 5-day program will step participants through using the Information Fluency Framework (IFF) integrated with syllabus/curriculum outcomes. It will then discuss and build on innovative teaching strategies that can be used with the IFF.

5-Day Overview:
Day 1: Online: Information Fluency and Mapping IFF Outcomes to the Syllabus/Curriculum
Day 2: Offline Activity: Select 1 syllabus document and 1 stage/year level and map outcomes to IFF
Day 3: Online: Strategies for teaching using the IFF
Day 4: Offline Activity: Plan a series of 3 lessons using knowledge from Day 1 & 3.
Day 5: Online: One approach to planning units for the IFF.

Participants will be able to:

  • Use a process to map IFF outcomes to the required syllabus’
  • Develop teaching strategies that integrate IFF, syllabus outcomes and lifelong learning
  • Develop a 3 lesson sequence for use in school using the IFF

June Wall is currently a Client Services Librarian and Adjunct lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. June has been a professional development lead, senior change manager and library coordinator for the NSW Department of Education where she initiated and led the development of the Information Fluency Framework. She has been a teacher K-12, a lecturer, a professional development and education consultant, special librarian, teacher librarian, President of ASLA, President of SLANSW in the government and non-government sectors. While June is focused on developing and maintaining future focused school libraries, her passion is in digital learning and the critical role teacher librarians can play in the development of student learning.

Karen Bonanno is the Founder and National Director of Eduwebinar. She is based in North Brisbane and literally lives online as an educator. Her main area of work involves planning and hosting professional learning opportunities for educators with a specific focus on innovative teaching and learning strategies and resourcing as it applies to curriculum design and delivery. Karen has been acknowledged as a ‘learning commons visionary’, an ‘edupreneur’, and an ‘exponential entrepreneur’ by education and business colleagues for providing exceptional value. She has been a teacher, teacher librarian, head of department, acting deputy principal, regional adviser and state education officer, prior to commencing independent work in 1994. She has over 40 years of experience working in government and non-government schools, professional associations and private enterprises.

For all States and Territories:
This intensive will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.2 – Plan, structure and sequence learning programs
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning

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Ignite Your School Library’s Impact: Strategic Planning Mentor Program for Teacher Librarians
Think it! Ink it! Do it! Review it! Renew it!

with Karen Bonanno and other mentors

Book your complimentary consultation call today! 
During this call, we’ll discuss your current situation, answer your questions, and explore how our program can help you craft a strategic plan that ignites your library’s impact.

Feeling overwhelmed by the task of creating a strategic plan for your school library?

You’re not alone. Many teacher librarians struggle to translate the school’s vision and mission into a concrete roadmap for their library’s success. But with the right support, you can develop a powerful plan that elevates your library’s impact and inspires student achievement.

This is where our Strategic Planning Mentor Program comes in!

What We Offer:

  • Weekly, personalised mentorship: Work one-on-one with Karen Bonanno and other mentors who understand the unique challenges you face.
  • Structured, step-by-step approach: Break down the strategic planning process into manageable steps, ensuring you don’t miss a crucial aspect.
  • Alignment with school goals: Learn to seamlessly integrate your library’s plan with the overall vision and mission of your school.
  • Needs assessment: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your current school library.
  • Data-driven decision making: Gain insights on best practices for collecting and utilising data to inform your plan.
  • Goal setting: Develop SMART goals to drive library improvement.
  • Action planning: Craft a clear and actionable plan to achieve your goals.
  • Implementation & Review: Receive ongoing support throughout your implementation phase with regular check-ins to ensure progress and adjustments to meet your goals.
  • Resource vault: Access templates, worksheets, and resources to streamline your planning process.

Benefits for You:

  • Boost Confidence: Gain the skills and knowledge to develop and implement a strategic plan with confidence.
  • Maximise Impact: Ensure your library program aligns with your school’s vision, maximising its impact on student learning.
  • Save Time: Benefit from expert guidance, saving you valuable time and effort.
  • Increased Visibility: Showcase your vital role in student success with a well-defined plan.
  • Community Building: Foster stronger relationships with school administrators, colleagues and parents.

Benefits for Your School Library:

  • Increased student engagement: A well-defined strategic plan will help you create a library that’s dynamic, responsive, and truly meets the needs of your students.
  • Greater visibility: By aligning your goals with the school’s vision, you’ll gain stronger support from administrators and teachers.
  • Improved resource allocation: Justify resource requests with data-driven evidence from your plan.
  • Sustainable growth: Your strategic plan sets a clear roadmap for the future, ensuring continued success for your library program.

Ready to transform your school library?

Limited spots available! Book a complimentary call and receive a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and goals.

Here’s what our past mentees are saying:

“We have both thought this was exactly what we needed and are very excited to see where this new knowledge takes us. Once again, thanks for the fabulous mentorship. We appreciate your time, guidance, and wisdom.” Mel & Kate, QLD.