Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

September 26, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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How #literacy boosts science results #AttainmentGap

This, from The Day, highlights a report carried out by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Royal Society. Read the full report as a pdf here. Librarians, Clishmaclaver included, have known this for a long time, and have argued in … Continue reading

July 14, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Netflix, anorexia, and the risk of ‘thinspo’

Today, Netflix will start streaming To The Bone: a harrowing, funny and ultimately uplifting tale about one young woman’s recovery from anorexia. But does it risk glamourising the illness? Read this topical article from The Day, and decide for yourself. … Continue reading

July 13, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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How to improve critical thinking

“How many times have we, as parents, teachers, or educators – or librarians! 🙂 – been asked superb, nail-on-the-head-questions by children? How often is this kind of free, question-led discussion given time to breathe? If not, why?” – The Day … Continue reading

June 19, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Debating the Grenfell Tower Disaster

Classrooms up and down the country will surely be discussing this appalling tragedy. The Day has produced some excellent resources for use in school, including teachers’ advice for talking about the fire with children and young people: “The Grenfell Tower fire … Continue reading

Why you need an early night

June 7, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments

Came across this very interesting video via The Day’s weekly round up. Click here to find out Why You Need an Early Night, and to access the associated learning activities.

So what do you think? Is sleep the most important cause of the world’s problems?

Video credit: The School of Life

April 26, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Wikipedia founder creates ‘factual’ news site

Entrepreneur Jimmy Wales has launched Wikitribune, a collaboration between journalists and citizens that will put facts first. But in the age of fake news, can facts really change our minds? – The Day As ever, I highly recommend reading The … Continue reading

April 21, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Caption competition!

Hurrah! The Day has brought back its Quiz: a week in 12 questions + Caption Competition! 😀 For frolicking, feisty fun, follow the hyperlink and click on the image of Trump and the Easter Bunny to submit your ideas, or hand … Continue reading

April 10, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Sneak peak…

As per previous post, Clishmaclaver’s BOTM for April is The Hate U Give. Fancy a wee taster of what’s in store for you if you read this incredible debut by Angie Thomas? Well, you’re in luck! The lovely people at … Continue reading

April 10, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Checking the Checkers

Google and Facebook have announced new techniques to help users spot misleading news stories. Meanwhile Germany plans to fine firms which spread fake news. Which approach will work better? – The Day

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