NaNoWriMo + Complimentary SCIS Access No Images? Click here Dear colleagueWelcome to another edition of our ESA News. This month is National Novel Writing Month, an event that takes place annually across the globe. Each day during November, participants write towards their goal of a 50,000-word novel by the end of the month. Affectionately called NaNoWriMo, it is “for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel”. Are you or your students taking part? It’s not too late, and is a fun way to get students engaged in the writing process. To help out, we’ve selected three resources available in Scootle, that explore writing, plotlines, character development, and narrative. Suggested ResourcesEarly YearsPlaying with texts Middle YearsWriting narratives Upper YearsMake up your own stories Visit the new Student Wellbeing HubSCIS: Subscribe now and receive complimentary accessSchools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS) provides access to a database of consistent, high quality library catalogue records for educational and literacy resources. SCIS does the cataloguing so that your school’s resources can be made accessible, and you can devote more time to students and staff. All schools who subscribe now for 2017 will receive complimentary SCIS access for the remainder of 2016. Subscriptions include:
To receive a free trial, or for any enquiries, please contact scisinfo@esa.edu.au. Recently PublishedWhat is Work Integrated Learning? Work Integrated Learning (WIL) describes a range of different programs and activities at university, which link you with a workplace in the area you’re studying. Read more. Location, location: is that location right for your new career path? Making the leap: students as creators, not consumers Mind the (Digital Technologies) Gap Anthony Speranza explores the questions, key considerations, and resources that will be useful when implementing the Digital Technologies curriculum. The latest issue of Connections explores various ways to increase literacy skills and reading enjoyment in schools. Download and print the latest issue here: Upcoming EventsMark these dates in your calendar
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