"Hunting for the last wild thylacine" book video conference opportunity.

I am very excited to share this info from Aleesah Darlison:

                       screenshot from BigSky Publishing 

"If you only book one video conference this year … it has to be this!

A must-read story. A must-see presentation.

Hunting for the Last Wild Thylacine

I am the last of my kind. This I know.

Once, we roamed the land. We owned the land. We called it Home.

My story matters. I am the last living female Tasmanian tiger.

7 September 2016 is National Threatened Species Day and commemorates the 80th anniversary of the death of the last known (captive) thylacine.

                                                     Threatened Species Day 2015

Threatened Species Day is a national day held each year on 7 September to commemorate the death of the last remaining Tasmanian tiger (also known as the thylacine) at Hobart Zoo in 1936. It is a time to reflect on what happened in the past and how we can protect our threatened species in the future.

If you are looking for ways to help you can find out more about Saving Our Species, and take a short quiz to find out how much you know about our threatened flora and fauna visit the Threatened Species Day website.

http://www.naturalworlds.org/thylacine/captivity/films/films.htm

The Thylacine - Australian Museum 

Stripes in the Forest by award-winning author, Aleesah Darlison, is a poignant and emotive story of an iconic species lost. Told from the perspective of the last wild, female Tasmanian tiger, it provides readers with an insight into the rare beauty and uniqueness of these amazing animals, explains their fight for survival and provides important lessons for future generations.

Join author, Aleesah Darlison, and Australian Museum Outreach Manager, Karen Player, as they take you on a journey of discovery and discussion about the thylacine and other endangered Australian species. What was the thylacine really like? What artefacts remain of its existence? And do thylacines still roam the Tasmanian wilderness today? Includes a multi-media PowerPoint presentation, museum displays, book reading, discussion and question time.

Stripes in the Forest is a stunning book that contains many layers of storytelling and will generate rich discussion and raise important questions for young minds.

Bookings can be made at: www.dartconnections.org.au or queries to: Aleesah Darlison, email:aleesah@bigpond.net.au. "

Aleesah Darlison

Children’s Author

Director, 2016 NSW Writers’ Centre Kids & YA Literary Festival

Winner, 2015 Environment Award for Children’s Literature

CBCA supporting quality literature!

Sharing news for Jackie Hawke on behalf of the Children's Book Council of Australia, with permission,

HI All - 

Just to mention a few of the myriad possibilities to link with excellent Australian Children's Literature and aspects of the categories for the Notables leading up to the 2016 Books of the Year - at the 

READ : Myriad Possibilities 

CBCA National Conference

May 19 - 21 in Sydney. 

http://www.cbcaconference.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PROGRAM-March-2016.pdf

It is the aim of the conference committee to provide a stimulating, varied and inspiring program that will feature the best Australian children’s book creators. It will also provide a forum for discussion and debate, especially as Quality Literature is central to the Australian English Curriculum.

Speakers and sessions will cover:

-literature and drama

-picture books - words and images

-graphics

-aspects of mainstream and self-publishing

-stories to screen

-folk and fairytales

-poetry

-musical links

-internet and non-fiction

-young adult literature

-Indigenous literature

-writing for a better world

-birthday celebrations for CBCA and the School Magazine

Many familiar faces on both sides of the imagination processes will share aspects of reading, writing and creating - hopefully including you!

If you have loved the excitement of the recently announced Notables, be sure to be part of the announcement of the 2016 Short List at the conference as we head towards Book Week 2016 with Australia: Story Country.

The Conference is a Teacher Identified Professional Learning Course.  It may address the following 

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 3.3.2 – Using teaching strategies; and 3.4.2 – Select and use resources. Further details http://nsw.cbca.org.au/news.php/116/2016-national-conference-stop-press

Booking close May 6.

What's not to love about children's literature - and even better to share at the CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) National Conference in Sydney! 

Hope to see you there.

 Cheers- Jackie

Jackie Hawkes

Teacher librarian and reader!

Are you sinking or swimming?

As a teacher who started teaching in the 70's, and is still teaching in 2016, I have seen many changes in many areas of education, some exhilarating, others exciting, a few game changers- but unfortunately not all changes have been for the better, nor is every teacher ready to embrace!

However, I must say that I find teaching these days  for me is much more of a facilitating role than in the past and it is also imperative to me that my learning is ongoing everyday, and at every opportunity.

 I love learning and enjoy the many opportunities that are available these days to connect- to learn -to reflect- and to collaborate with other educators around the globe.

Are you enjoying teaching these days? Are you feeling too pressured? How are you coping with all the change? Does participating in social media fill you with dread?

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Sander Van Der Wel from Netherlands

I found this article below and just had to share it. It is reflects my own beliefs and understandings of being a 21C learner and teacher so well.

Please share what you think in the comments.