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Who's behind the information?
Who's behind the information?
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Generation Z may be considered "digital natives", but educating them to use medias, consciously, is part of learning to read society in all its present complexities. Good role models of internet usage are aspects of being healthy and successful, so Bullers Wood School library patrons are aware of not only cyber security, fact-checking and validity of online information, they are especially engaged in creating safe spaces for others, embracing diversity and respecting different opinions.
Ms. Martins has taken the pledge to teach digital competencies as part of her role as a librarian. #digcitcommit
Libraries as hubs for media education are spaces for this process of reflection to take place in schools.
Libraries as hubs for media education are spaces for this process of reflection to take place in schools.
"In today's world of fake news, pupils need critical-thinking skills more than ever"
"In today's world of fake news, pupils need critical-thinking skills more than ever"
- Dr Laura D'Olimpio (University of Birmingham)
- Dr Laura D'Olimpio (University of Birmingham)
The EducaMídia programme, a non-profit initiative with the support from Google.org, is implemented within our library sessions. It was created to train teachers and educational organizations, in addition to engaging society in the media education process for young people, developing their communication potential in various media. It was built from three core competencies: critical interpretation of information, active content production and responsible participation in society. For more information, click on their link.
Educating for the future has now, more than ever, become educating for the present.
Educating for the future has now, more than ever, become educating for the present.
Bullers Wood Boys develop their own narratives when debunking fake news and myths at the age of infodemics. (for more on the subject of infodemics, please visit Misinformation)
Bullers Wood Boys develop their own narratives when debunking fake news and myths at the age of infodemics. (for more on the subject of infodemics, please visit Misinformation)
Oracy Skills
Oracy Skills
WHY ORACY MATTERS
WHY ORACY MATTERS
With employers now rating communication skills as their highest priority, above even qualifications, the ability to express ideas is more important than ever before. Yet oracy receives much less attention in the school curriculum than literacy and numeracy. Indeed, a recent study estimated pupils contributed on average just four words per lesson, while another revealed that children with good communication skills are four times more likely to get five A*-Cs at GCSE. (https://www.esu.org/oracy/)
With employers now rating communication skills as their highest priority, above even qualifications, the ability to express ideas is more important than ever before. Yet oracy receives much less attention in the school curriculum than literacy and numeracy. Indeed, a recent study estimated pupils contributed on average just four words per lesson, while another revealed that children with good communication skills are four times more likely to get five A*-Cs at GCSE. (https://www.esu.org/oracy/)
The ESU resources have been incredibly useful for our book talks in the library lessons. You may find their materials and tips on the link above or view the presentation below for the English Speaking Union Skills Guide:
ESUskillsGUIDE.pptxPage updated
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