Webinars and Events

with Trish Buckley, Teacher Librarian & eLearning Coordinator, Our Lady’s College, Annerley

Wednesday, 4th December  2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

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This session is most relevant for people who work in secondary libraries and are building a collection of engaging, inclusive and diverse reads across a range of genres. Books suitable to both upper and lower secondary students will be highlighted. Out of Trish’s (so far) 85 YA novels read in 2024, these are the novels she has found the most engaging and the ones that have been most popular in her library. The discussion will focus on what makes the story appeal to teenagers, and when appropriate, what might make it a quality choice for an English unit of work. Trish is also happy to answer questions about collection management, curation and appropriateness of texts.

Trish Buckley has been a teacher librarian for 20 years and reads as much young adult fiction as she can. She has been actively involved in many aspects of the CBCA, both at the National and Branch level, for most of that time, and was made a life member of CBCA Qld in 2021. She has judged both the Qld Premier’s Literary Awards and the CBCA Book of the Year Awards and spends her days in her school library promoting reading for pleasure to all her students.

For all States and Territories: This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
3.4 – Select and use resources
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning

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with June Wall, Independent Consultant & Adjunct Lecturer, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University

Wednesday, 12th February 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

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Digital literacy has been an ongoing learning pathway for students and teachers. The rapid development of technology, especially with the practical advent of generative artificial intelligence, requires a different perspective on how teachers and students can use digital tools for learning.

This webinar combines the competencies and learning processes of the Information Fluency Framework (IFF), and Generative AI within the perspective and approach of digital literacy. It will explore some core digital competencies for students and teachers and suggest an approach for how these may be integrated into the IFF.

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify the core digital competencies of students in an AI environment.
• Develop a personal professional learning plan for digital literacy.
• Explore digital skills and tools for learning.
• Deepen your understanding of the learning skills needed for students in an AI world.

June Wall is an independent consultant, eLearning and Libraries, and an Adjunct Lecturer, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University. She has been a teacher at primary and secondary levels, a lecturer, a professional development, teacher quality and education consultant, Learning Designer, Head of Department, special librarian, teacher librarian, computer coordinator in all sectors of education.

For all States and Territories: This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.3 – Use teaching strategies.
3.4 – Select and use resources.
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice.
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning.

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with Karen Bonanno, Founder & Director, Eduwebinar

Tuesday, 18th February, Wednesday, 19th February & Thursday, 20th February 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

This is a FREE 3-day challenge, only requiring you to be online for one hour each day.
Click and Register to secure your virtual seat. Limited numbers apply.

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As we embark on a year filled with opportunities, change and challenges, it’s time to focus on your key project for 2025. Take the opportunity to join Karen for this special event designed to help you plan a holistic approach to achieving your goals. Karen understands the importance of setting clear goals and objectives to drive professional growth and to have an impact in the field of education.

What previous attendees had to say:
“This PD was exactly what I needed and I’m very excited to see where this new knowledge takes me.”
“Excellent. I really appreciate that what we’re expected to come away with from each session is completely achievable.”
“Thanks for the fabulous mentorship. I appreciate your time, guidance and wisdom.”
“Very useful. It is very helpful for my planning and going forward.”
“Your presentation of the 3 days inspired and motivated me – no surprise there, as I value your extensive experience and energy and the willingness to support us.”
“Very helpful. Great strategies to move forward with project planning.”
“Clear and practical guidance.”

During this intensive three-day challenge you will have the opportunity to:

Identify Your Key Lighthouse Project for 2025:
Through guided discussions, you will delve deep into your aspirations and priorities to identify a key lighthouse project that aligns with your professional vision for 2025.

Set Measurable Development & Learning Goals for the Next 90 Days:
You will set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) development and learning goals for the next 90 days. Whether it’s enhancing your technological skills, expanding your professional network, or deepening your knowledge in a particular area, you will have the support and guidance you need to start to take action.

Map Out the Main Activities for Each Term:
With facilitation, you will map out the main activities for each term of 2025, ensuring that your goals are actionable and achievable. By breaking down your objectives into manageable tasks, you will lay a solid foundation for success.

Each participant will receive a template to use to plan their key project.

This challenge promises to be a transformative experience that will empower you to unlock your full potential as a school library professional and make 2025 your most impactful year yet. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain clarity, direction, and momentum for the year ahead.

Karen Bonanno is the Founder and National Director of Eduwebinar. 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, before 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 webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice.
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning.
7.4 – Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.

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with Christine Peterson, Head of Library Services, SCOTS PGC College, Queensland

Wednesday, 26th February 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

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This presentation highlights the transformative impact teacher librarians can have by facilitating connections between students, teachers, and resources — without necessarily holding formal authority. Through middle leadership, teacher librarians bridge gaps within educational silos, influence curriculum, and promote a collaborative learning environment. This examination of middle leadership within the context of Teacher Librarianship underscores the profession’s expanded role and the powerful influence it wields in shaping modern education.

Outcomes for attendees:

• Gain strategies for working together as middle leaders, using the Teacher Librarian’s expertise to support curriculum design, resource integration, and school-wide initiatives.
• Learn to leverage library resources effectively, integrating digital and information literacy into teaching to improve student outcomes and engagement.
• Understand the impact of middle leadership roles in driving a positive school culture that supports differentiation, literacy, and critical thinking across all grade levels.

Christine holds a Master in Education with a focus on Teacher Librarianship and she is passionate about the transformative role that teacher librarians play in schools. In 2024, she had the opportunity to present at both the National Education Summit on Inquiry Learning and the QSLA Future Libraries Conference on leading from the middle. Through these experiences, she shared insights on fostering school-wide collaboration, promoting inquiry, and enhancing access to resources across grade levels. Her work centres on empowering students and educators, advancing literacy, and positioning the library as a hub for learning and leadership within the school community.

For all States and Territories: This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice.
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning.
7.4 – Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.

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with June Wall, Independent Consultant & Adjunct Lecturer, School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University

This is a five-day intensive with online and offline sessions. See below for the schedule. 

Online: Monday, 17th March, Wednesday, 19th March, and Friday 21st March 2025, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEST each day.
Offline: Tuesday, 18th March and Thursday, 20th March are implementation days supported by the recorded sessions for reference.

Non-member registration is $150.00 for this live intensive. 

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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

What previous attendees had to say:
“I haven’t used IFF effectively in my program to date as I wasn’t sure where to begin. This session enabled me to have an effective starting point.”
“Having feedback on creating lessons to support IFF gave me focus on what I wasn’t quite getting right. Thank you for the reminder of the different methodologies.”
“The course has been very thought-provoking. I think I have become quite complacent in my lessons. This course has certainly got me thinking about the skills and content I want to instil.”

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.

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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with Dr Kay Oddone, Lecturer, Course Director, Master of Education: Teacher Librarianship, Charles Sturt University

Wednesday, 26th March 2025, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

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Generative AI (GAI) has had a transformative impact on the role of the teacher librarian and school library staff. This webinar will take a deep dive into the implications GAI has for ethical scholarship and academic integrity. The unprecedented capacity to generate original text, images, video and more using GAI technology has already influenced many aspects of education, with particular concerns for perceived opportunities for ‘plagiarism’ and ‘cheating’. Rather than take a negative focus, this webinar will explore innovative and creative strategies for school library staff to take a leadership role in cultivating a school wide culture of responsible and ethical use of GAI tools for teaching, learning and life.

Drawing upon recent research and professional publications, the webinar will explore the concept of ethical scholarship as it relates to GAI and how school library staff can foster knowledge and awareness to ensure academic integrity is viewed as an essential aspect of learning and teaching. Participants will consider how to use GAI tools to scaffold students’ research and writing skills, to encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and avoid over reliance on these tools. Through this webinar, participants will come to realise how the opportunities created by GAI can be harnessed while fostering critical thinking and maintaining scholarly standards in teaching and learning.

After attending this webinar, attendees will:

• Have an understanding of how the concept of academic integrity is being influenced by GAI and strategies to assist students in using GAI tools ethically.
• Feel empowered to foster collaborative relationships with teachers and leadership at their school to promote a unified approach to guiding students through the ethical use of GAI, ensuring academic integrity has a school wide approach and is considered everybody’s business.
• Be familiar with strategies students can use to critically evaluate GAI outputs, thereby developing essential critical thinking skills and maintaining ethical scholarship.

Dr Kay Oddone has over 25 years of experience in the fields of education and information management and has taught at all levels from Prep through to Post Grad. She has experience as a Classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, Teacher Librarian and Learning Designer. Currently, she holds the position of Course Director and Lecturer for the Master of Education: Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University. In her spare time, she loves cuddling up with her dogs Ruby and Alice, and reading a good book. You can find Kay on LinkedIn and read more about her work on her online portfolio at www.linkinglearning.com.au.

For all States and Territories:
This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
3.4 – Select and use resources
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning

Please check the time in your time zone at Event Time Announcer

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with Marika Simon, Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship, Charles Sturt University

Wednesday, 14th May 2025, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

Do you ever get discouraged when you see or hear another teacher librarian sharing a display or project that is meant to be inspiring? Do you look at your wishlist of projects but then compare it to your timetable and feel deflated? Do you look back at your ideals from when you got your degree and sigh when you hear the words “research”, “genrefication”, or “de-selection”?

In this webinar, I’ll share some ideas of achievable, meaningful projects that can fit into a busy, low-administrative-time teacher librarian schedule as well as provide time for suggestions from attendees. Small can still be powerful!

Outcomes for attendees:

• Identify and implement research/data collection to inform practice
• Make small changes that improve the utility of the collection
• Choose one small project to implement in the school library

Marika Simon is a Lecturer in the School of Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University and a graduate of the MEd (Teacher Librarianship) Course.
She brings over 20 years of experience in primary education and teacher librarianship to her role. Marika is the Riverina Regional Representative for SLANSW, the Literacy and Reading Section Secretary for IFLA and the Regional Director for Oceania for IASL. Marika focuses on leveraging research and providing practical information to help teacher librarians improve their practice and realise their professional passions. Her passion for supporting other teacher librarians is evidenced through her mentorship roles in the SLANSW and ASLA mentoring programs as well as her writing and presentations.

For all States and Territories:
This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.4 – Select and use resources
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
7.4 – Engage with professional networks and broader communities

Please check the time in your time zone at Event Time Announcer

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with Karen Eyre, Head of Information Services, Brisbane Boys’ College

Wednesday, 28th May 2025, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm AEST, Brisbane, QLD

Non-member registration is $45.00 for this live webinar. 

Library staff are often introverts (I know I am!), so it does not feel natural to put yourself out there. The problem with that can be out of sight and out of mind for many user groups. This can result in library programs, services, staff and spaces being devalued in schools.

By targeting particular community stakeholders, it is possible to go from “I don’t know what you actually do” or “It must be nice to just sit in the quiet and read books all day” to creating a widespread understanding of what libraries do to create value for their community.

Inspired by the findings from Deakin University’s studies into Teen Reading, Margaret Merga’s work on creating a reading culture in schools, and her own experience and observations with students and reading, Karen is currently reimagining the reading program at BBC with an aim to improving both the attitudes towards reading and the boys’ self-perception about themselves as readers.

Outcomes for attendees:

• Showcase library resources to show “where the money goes”.
• Get staff reading.
• Socialise student reading to improve reading culture.

Karen Eyre is the Head of Information Services at Brisbane Boys College. She is a Prep to Year 12 Teacher Librarian with a background in teaching secondary English and Geography. Karen constantly advocates for the role libraries play within a school: as safe spaces, as bastions against the sea of mis-dis-and-mal-information, and as places that can open up the world within the pages of a book.

For all States and Territories:
This webinar will provide self-identified professional development addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Proficient level:
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
3.4 – Select and use resources
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.4 – Apply professional learning and improve student learning

Please check the time in your time zone at Event Time Announcer

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