re:source - the schools blog

Welcome to the re:source blog for schools. In this blog, we'll be exploring topics such as content you can use in the classroom, how best to use published resources, why copyright matters, and much more! We really hope you like what we've put together and find this blog useful going forward. If you want to add your voice to any of the blogs then we encourage you to add your comments. We want to hear your thoughts!

We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.

The Habit of Libraries Matters

21st August 2019

Natascha Biebow

Author, Natascha Biebow, shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving libraries.

Why Is Music Education so Important for Today’s Children and How Does the SPML Help to Support It?

14th August 2019

Frazer Hinchley

Following this year's Shake It Up competition, the 2019 winner Frazer Hinchley shares his thoughts on the benefits of music education and how the Schools Printed Music Licence supports music teaching.

The Problem with Reading Books Aloud via Social Media

7th August 2019

Emily Stannard

In this blog post Emily Stannard looks at the copyright implications of reading books aloud via social media.

Reading For Absolute Pleasure

30th July 2019

Dawn Finch

Reading for Pleasure (RFP) is a phrase we often bandy around, but what does it actually mean, and how can we tackle it in practical terms? Why should we even bother?

Visualiser

17th July 2019

Julie Murray

As part of her classroom activity series, Julie Murray shares her ideas on how to use images in the classroom.

Breaking News! Look What Happens When Teachers Work with the School Librarian!

10th July 2019

Elizabeth Hutchinson

Chartered librarian, Elizabeth Hutchinson, speaks to school librarians to find out about their tips and best practice when it comes to working with the rest of the school.

Copyright FAQs in a School Library

3rd July 2019

Emily Stannard

Emily Stannard, Head Librarian at Bradfield College, shares some of the most common questions she gets about copyright.

Something to Write Home About: How Copying and Scanning Translates into Royalties for Writers

26th June 2019

Alice Donovan

ALCS are an owner and member of CLA, which means data and licence fees gathered from HEIs are a critical part of how ALCS pays royalties to writers. Alice Donovan, Communications Executive at ALCS, explains more about how this relationship works and what these payments mean for writers.

They Said It First: Teaching Students About Plagiarism and Copyright

19th June 2019

Kat Howard

English teacher and founder of Litdrive, Kat Howard, discusses why it's important to begin teaching students about plagiarism and intellectual property at school.

Piece By Piece

12th June 2019

Julie Murray

As part of her classroom activity series, Julie Murray shares her ideas on how to use quizzes and puzzles in the classroom.

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We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.