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Highlights of Connections 70

Four functions in one label: RFID system at top of its class
At Geelong Grammar School, operating the library has suddenly become a whole lot easier with the recently installed Radio Frequency Identification system (RFID). Read more ...

Library trainees are a great asset
The resource centre at Brauer College began a very successful traineeship scheme in 2006 in response to a shortage of staff. The trainees have contributed widely to the co-curricular program and have brought their own range of skills and interests to the job. Read more ...

Seven skills students desperately need
Today's students could fail because their schools are too busy teaching to the test, according to Harvard's Tony Wagner. Read more ...

Development of a subject specialist library: GTAV Orbis Library
This year the Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria (GTAV) celebrates its fiftieth year of service to geography teachers in Victoria. The GTAV has developed an extensive collection in its library to support teachers. Read more ...

Interactive whiteboards are not an answer in themselves
Scott Watkins believes that the idea of covering different learning styles is a big factor in the benefits list for IWBs. The school and the teacher in concert with one another are responsible for making teachers aware of digital learning resources and helping them to get comfortable with using them and the IWB itself. Read more ...