WA

Western Australia

Barbara Combes  When at Sevenoaks I developed a number of collaborative modules of online curriculum. These were published in several refereed journal articles and presented at International conferences as well. The articles clearly embed ICT in the curriculum and indicate the role of the TL working with the teacher. These are all essentially case studies and indicate what can be done when TL and teachers work together.

Combes, B & Sekulla, G. (2002). Creating online curriculum: Effective partnerships //School Libraries Worldwide//, 8 (2).

Combes, B & Sekulla, G. (2003). Education in cyberspace: Creating online curriculum through effective partnerships. International Journal of Learning, 10.

Combes, B. & Sekulla G. (2006). Moving the boundaries: Education beyond the traditional classroom //Pacific Asian Education: A Journal about Education in Pacific Circle Countries, (18)// 1.

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 **Abstract:** By the end of their secondary schooling students need the skills to participate responsibly in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing global community. This paper examines the importance of developing active partnerships between schools and the wider community in the delivery of lifelong learning. These aims have been achieved using an innovative, interactive, online curriculum module that embeds a TAFE Certificate I in Local Government into the Western Australian Year Eleven Political and Legal Studies course of study. 'At the Coalface! Local Government in Action' emphasises the need to view the curriculum in an holistic manner and integrates knowledge, skills, civics and values from across Learning Areas. The involvement of the community promotes the creation of a dynamic learning environment that is engaging, relevant and caters for diverse learning styles. The use of online curriculum expands the capacity of this learning environment to move the boundaries of the traditional classroom to improve educational outcomes for all students. [Author abstract] ======

Also published a school wide collaborative project on drugs

Combes, B. & Sekulla, G. (2005). Learning About Drugs: A Virtual Reality, //Professional Educator//, //4//(3) 18-22.

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 **Abstract:** As telecommunications technologies become increasingly available in class-rooms, governments and educational institutions across Australia and the world are committed to a belief that the use of technology as a means of education delivery has the potential to significantly enhance teaching strategies and resources currently available to schools. But managing this influx of information and providing relevant learning experiences based on outcomes pedagogy is a real challenge for many teachers. So how might teachers manage? One approach is to build partnerships between teachers and teacher librarians, students and outside agencies. It is a partnership approach being used at Sevenoaks Senior College, an innovative new government senior college in Western Australia that has led to the creation of modules of online curriculum based on outcomes pedagogy that are designed to engage students in innovative online learning experiences. The online module discussed in this article provides opportunities for teachers and students to work collaboratively and to integrate learning about a common theme across a number of teaching areas. The module, Drugs.com, also integrates learning technologies into the curriculum and, because it is the result of an effective. collaborative planning partnership between teachers and the teacher librarian, it makes maximum use of all the resources available in the college. Using online curriculum to deliver programs provides teachers with opportunities to develop information literacy skills, encourage independent learning and to cater for different learning styles. Students find this mode of delivery engaging and interactive, while also learning how to use a range of technologies at the point of need. Drugs.com is an example of how these collaborative partnerships can work successfully and provide students with a flexible learning environment that is outcomes-focused and reflects a strong pedagogical framework. [Author abstract, ed] ======

Also a couple of ACCESS articles

Combes, B & Murray, K. (2003). Online curriculum: A new way of thinking about teaching and learning. //ACCESS//, //16// (2). Combes, B. (2002). The Sevenoaks experience. //ACCESS//, //16// (1).  **Abstract:** This paper examines a case study - the setting up of a library and information centre - at Sevenoaks Senior College in Perth, Western Australia. The teacher librarian's role has effectively been transformed to include the management of the information and knowledge systems across the College, the publishing and designing of online curriculum and a leading role in the curriculum development team. Care must be taken to recognise teacher librarian workloads and set limits on how much one can be expected to achieve in a given time frame. [Author extracts, ed]

Also this one

Combes, B. & Ring, J. (2004). If you help us build it, we will come! – The role of the Teacher Librarian as an online curriculum facilitator and innovator. In Bales, J. & Bonnano, K. (Eds) //Constructing communities of learning and literacy,// ASLA Inc., Old.