Multiliteracies

__ National Gallery of Victoria and School Libraries Association of Victoria __ __ “Seeing things differently” __ NGV, 13th November, 2009

__ Keynote address, Seeing things differently __ by Dr Mark Norman (author and Marine Biologist). Books so far: “The penguin book: birds in suits”, “The great barrier reef:solar powered”, “Octopus’s garden: the secret world under the sea”, The Antarctica book: living in the freezer”, and “The shark book” fish with attitude”. (we have all of these books). Many of the books he has written have many entry points, including multimedia, visual, different orientation (vertical book) that encourages children to develop multiliteracies through the multiple access points. Find his books here: [] We own all these books in the Handbury Library.

__ Story, image, sound: responding to text __ __ Dr susan la Marca __ Head of Library Services at Genazzano FCJ College. Also various School Library Association of Australia positions, and author of books and articles. “We all want text response to be meaningful and engaging." The use of “photo story” and podcasting will be highlighted. The main focus of using this form of response to text (rather than write a review), was to make the assessment and response pleasurable for the student, and thereby get a better result. To produce a quality product, the student must know the text very well; consider the purpose and the audience and brainstorm elements, key phrases and images. The best result plays with emotions and the music chosen helps.    Also look at: "SLAV supports learning and innovation" by Mary Manning and Susan La Marca, at: [|www.slav.schools.net.au/downloads/01home/learninnov.pdf]

__**Graphic novels: different texts for different times.**__ Di Laycock, Teacher Librarian at Barker College, Sydney. Graphic novels often used to address students’ //**literacy deficits**,// this valuable function should not be overlooked, however there is research and anecdotal evidence to indicate that graphic novels have much more to offer in terms of their potential to address the **//full spectrum of learning styles//** and **//abilities//** and to met the learning needs of students whose futures lie in a visually dominated world.

Graphic novels can:
· Mix old and new literacies · Can support readers who have a lack of ability to visualize; · Are visually dependent · Lack technical reading skills · Are alliterate (can read, but won’t) (Lyga, 2007) =Graphic novels can also:=

· Cater to all reading levels · Address diversity in learning styles · Develop language skills, comprehension and vocabulary · (the average comic) introduces children to nearly twice as many words as a childrens book · Enhance understanding of popular culture and other media · Present alternative views of culture, history and life. · Explore personal and social issues “__Pride", “Persepolis”,”Marvel 1602”, “Maus”__ (13 years to produce), __“Macbeth”.__ We own many versions of macbeth plus several other authors in graphic form. Look here for
 * Persepolis:**[];
 * Maus:** [] We also own all in this series at the Alexandra Library.
 * Macbeth:**[]
 * Pride:** []