A presentation given by Hillary Hughes at the 2013 EIG Awards!

1. A program of activities to promote
reading, creative expression and digital literacy among high school
students in a low socio-economic, culturally diverse community
Crossing boundaries – personal, educational, cultural
Further the objectives of the National Year of Reading
Wide reading focus
Manga (Japanese graphic narrative)
Digital storytelling

2. Marsden SHS: Approx 200 Students, Year 8 & 9
Alan Jones (Principal), Shirley Birrell (Teacher-librarian), Adam Ballard,
Natasha Milovanovic, Sera Roqica, Chris Alecson , Michelle, School Chaplain,
School Police Constable
Logan City Council Libraries: Jo Beazley, Darshan Balasuriyar
School Library Association of Qld: Toni Leigh, Teresa Ison
QUT Education Faculty: Hilary Hughes, Erica Hateley, Kelli McGraw + MEd Students
QUT SEF, Information Systems: Kate Davis, Kathleen Smeaton, Rebecca Adams
+ MIT students
QUT Library: Gillian Harrison, Helen Woodman
QUT Yumi Deadly Centre: Lindy Sugars
QUT Creative Industries: Natalie Wright, Mimi Tsai

5. David Lovegrove, Manga artist / author
Tristan Bancks, Young adult fiction author

8. Crossing boundaries to … State Library of Queensland
Marsden Public Library, Logan City Council Libraries
QUT Kelvin Grove

9. Marsden SHS Students
digital capabilities
satisfaction of creating and sharing stories
enriched reading culture
enhanced literacy
confidence, social interactions, self-expression
personal relevance of university/QUT, libraries
Marsden SHS Teachers
developed knowledge - digital technologies, social media, Manga
professional and personal applications
Logan City Council Libraries
promoted library and educational programs
strengthened links with Marsden SHS students
Outcomes

10. Outcomes
QUT academics
cross-disciplinary/cross-organisational collaboration
project leadership, team management
understanding of socio-cultural diversity - educational needs
ongoing research, publications
community partners for further collaboration
personal and professional enrichment
fun!
QUT students (Education & Library Information Science)
authentic experience of working with young people
project leadership & management experience
web development
research project
QUT
raised profile – community engagement
potential future students

11. www.cbwr.edu.au