SLQ has started a coding & robotics discussion list to support libraries to share ideas and resources. Members receive regular updates about new gadgets, innovative program ideas and quick tips for engaging communities through technology. The term coding and robotics has become a buzz phrase for schools, libraries and other education-focused community organisations. Learning how to … Read more
Diving into the Digital Inclusion Forum was a little scary as my colleague and I had been invited to present at two of the panel sessions; however we soon got over our nerves, once we had delivered our presentations. My talk was focussed on the development of a new and exciting role for our library … Read more
Could we use code as an art material, just like we use paint and clay? What happens when we let people explore digital tools and technology creatively, on their own terms? American art educator Sean Justice writes about this possibility in a new article, Material Learning in Action. Matt Finch (Creative in Residence with State … Read more
Want to know more about Developing your Emotional Intelligence; Principles of Digital Media; Firewall Administration; Avoiding Phishing Scams; Getting Started with Illustrator Draw from Adobe, or How to use Photoshop to Repair Faded Colour Photos? These are just some of the new course subjects added to Lynda.com in the last week – to the more … Read more
Want to learn more about coding but can’t find time in your schedule to try? Then the Digital Inclusion Forum is your opportunity. Join industry experts IT etc Training for a 20 minute introduction to coding and hear about the Learn to Code program they are running at State Library of Queensland as part of … Read more
Empowering library staff to deliver STEM programming and build digital literacy skills for all Queenslanders is a key objective of State Library’s regional outreach services. As a presenter at the Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation’s Digital Skills for All Queenslanders tour, SLQ is providing hands-on robotics workshops for five key communities across regional … Read more
State Library of Queensland has commissioned the development of a prototype Data Visualisation Tool which incorporates data from the Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletins from 2011-2016. Data visualization is the presentation of data in a pictorial or graphical format which enables you to see information presented visually, so you can more clearly understand patterns or … Read more
Apply now to receive a LEGO® Mindstorms Kit, $2000 funding, and support to deliver workshops to young people in 2017. State Library and FIRST® Australia have partnered to provide a second round of this popular Grant which is now open to Queensland public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres to deliver robotics workshops for young people … Read more
During the school holidays the OzoFarm game proved very popular in libraries across Queensland, and thanks to the passion and innovation of Ipswich and Isaac public libraries we’ve got two new Ozobot resources to share. The games developed by both libraries are available online as part of the digital literacy resources on Public Libraries Connect and … Read more
Is your community crying out for new technologies? Want to get started with coding and robotics programming in your library? Got money to spend but not sure where to start? Selecting the right technologies is important both to make sure your community has the capacity to engage with the devices, and that your library space … Read more