Adolescents’ perspectives on the barriers to reading for pleasure

by admin | Dec 14, 2024 | Research, Reading and Literacy

Webber, C., Wilkinson, K., Duncan, Dr LG., & McGeown, Dr S. (2023). Adolescents’ perspectives on the barriers to reading for pleasure. Literacy (The United Kingdom Literacy Association). https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12359[Open Access] AbstractAdolescence is...

Causal Relationships Between Screen Use, Reading, and Brain Development in Early Adolescents

by admin | Dec 14, 2024 | Research, Reading and Literacy

Li, M., Zhao, R., Dang, X., Xu, X., Chen, R., Chen, Y., Zhang, Y., & Zhao, Z. (2024). Causal Relationships Between Screen Use, Reading, and Brain Development in Early Adolescents. Advanced Science 11(1) https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202307540 [Open Access]...

AI and the Rise of Digital Minions (IFLA Summit Keynote Video)

by admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence

This session from 30 September 2024 explored the rise of the “digital minions” – algorithms, including artificial intelligence, that are increasingly permeating our lives and businesses. Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz delved into the challenges and opportunities they...

Empowering school library staff to navigate the AI frontier

by admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence

The article by Dr. Kay Oddone discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in school libraries and the necessity for library staff to be “AI ready.” It explains the fundamentals of generative AI, outlines its implications for educational...

AI virtual tutors for tertiary students likened to the leap to calculators in developing critical thinking

by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | Research, Artificial Intelligence, Information skills and practice

Australian researchers are developing artificial intelligence technology to provide around the clock assistance for tertiary students in remote areas. The federal government is also funding study hubs as part of an attempt to better engage remote students and improve...