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About

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Contact Details

Email:  leoniem@westnet.com.au
Skype: Leonie.McIlvenny
Linkedin: 
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Welcome to The Research Safari.  My name is Leonie McIlvenny and I have been an educator for over 35 years. Initially a primary school teacher, then teacher librarian I have taught in both primary and secondary schools in the public and private sector in Western Australia.

During my career I have been a curriculum consultant, online course developer, library consultant and ICT Project Manager for the Western Australian Education Department.  

Most recently I was co-Head of iCentre at Iona Presentation College where I developed the Inspired Learning at Iona and ROAD at Iona websites and an ICT Passport supporting the ICT General Capabilties in the Australian Curriculum.

I was a Project Officer at Curtin University as part of the TTF (Teaching Teachers for the Future project). I have also lectured in Learning Technologies and helped create an online scientific inquiry unit (Inquiring About the World) as part of the new Bachelor of Education Course at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.

I have developed a range websites with a focus on information literacy and study skills, namely Studyvibe, Countdown to Crunchtime, The Knowledge Compass and Study Skills Perth. Other educational websites are also listed below.

Currently I consult to a range of national and international companies in the areas of inquiry learning, digital technologies and innovation in education including digital badges.


If you have any queries, comments, ideas or suggestions I would love to hear from you.
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Articles conference presentations and webinars

McIlvenny, L (May 13, 2014) Webinar: The AITSL through the Library Lens (Webinar) Queensland

McIlvenny, L. (2013) Critical and Creative Thinking in the new Australian Curriculum, Access, Vol.27, Issue 1, March 2013.

McIlvenny, L. (2013 11 May). English, library and technology - a synergistic approach to developing literacy. Paper presented at the ALEA State Conference, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle. 

McIlvenny, L.  "Here an App, there an App, everywhere an iPad App." IC3 1.3 (2011): 17-18. Print

McIlvenny, L. (2013)  Inquiry learning within the Australian curriculum: Part two, Access, Vol. 27, No. 2, June 2013: 14-18

McIlvenny, L. (2013 26-30 August). Inspired learning in the library. Paper presented at the IASL 2013 Annual Conference, Bali, Indonesia

McIlvenny, L.  "Notemaking Tools on the Web." IC3 2.3 (2012): 19-20. Print.

McIlvenny, L (2015) Open badges - glorified award stickers or valuable learning credentials? Acces, Vol. 29, No.1, March 2015: 30 - 40

McIlvenny, Leonie. "Tips to help his study habits." Welcome to Raising Boys.com.au. N.p., 21 Nov. 2011. Web. 26 Feb. 2014. <http://raisingboys.com.au/articles/post.php?s=2011-09-21-tips-to-help-his-study-habits>.

McIlvenny, L. (2014) Webinar: Badge your way to ICT Competency (Webinar) Sydney

McIlvenny, L. (2013) Webinar: Inspired Learning in the Library (Webinar) Sydney Tuesday 29 October 2013

Sheffield, R., and L. McIlvenny. 2014. “Design and Implementation of Scientific Inquiry using Technology in a Teacher Education Program.”International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education 22 (6): 46-60.

Sheffield, R., & McIlvenny, L. (2014 30th - 31st January). Exploring the Boundaries of Science Inquiry, Sustainability and ICT. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Forum, University of Western Australia.

Sheffield, R., McIlvenny, L., & Quinton, G. (2014). Making Friends with a Voki. Paper presented at the Primary Science Conference Vines, Perth.

Sheffield, R., Quinton, G., & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Save the Sharks; Investigating real life inquiry problems to improve primary pre-service teachers’ confidence in science and the inquiry process in an on-line space. Paper presented at the Australiasian Science Education Research Association ASERA  Monash University

Sheffield, R & McIlvenny (2013). Why do Whales Beach themselves? Science Inquiry using Technology. Paper presented at the ICASE 2013 World Conference on Science and Technology Education. Kuching. Borneo.

Other useful resources to help you with your research and study

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Studyvibe is a rich repository of great resources for middle school, and high school students. Why not check it out.
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The Knowledge Compass will help you create effective research questions for your inquiry.
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If you are doing research around the United nations Sustainable Development Goals then this website will give you a head start with your research.
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    • About
    • Knowledge Compass
    • Studyvibe
  • Research Grid
  • Key Stages of an Inquiry
  • DEFINING
    • Research Task Verbs
    • Questions and Questioning >
      • Knowledge Compass
    • Graphic Organisers
    • Mindmapping
    • Starburst Brainstorming
  • LOCATING
    • Great Research Reference Sites
    • Searching the Web >
      • Boolean Searching
    • Searching with Google
    • Sources of Information
    • Website Evaluation
    • Fake websites
  • SELECTING
    • Content Curation
    • Creative Commons
    • Image Library
    • Notemaking >
      • Notemaking videos
    • Plagiarism
    • Referencing
  • ORGANISING
  • PRESENTING
    • Animation Tools >
      • Avatars
    • Brochure
    • Cartoon Makers
    • Digital Storytelling >
      • Digital Storytelling Resources
    • eBooks
    • Essay Writing
    • Infographics
    • Multimedia Presentations
    • Oral Presentations
    • Podcast
    • Posters >
      • Pic Collage Gallery
    • Website
  • EVALUATING
  • Mini Safaris
  • Trail Blazers
    • The Ancient World >
      • Ancient China (Teachers)
      • Ancient China (Students)
    • Bees
    • Biomes >
      • Deserts
    • Government >
      • Government Curriculum Links
    • Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Medieval Europe >
      • The Black Death
      • Christianity
      • Medieval Warfare
      • Curriculum Links
    • Renewable Energy >
      • Bioenergy
      • Geothermal Energy
      • Hydroelectric Power
      • Solar Energy
      • Wind Energy
    • Shogun Japan >
      • Gallery
    • Water >
      • Water images and infographics
      • Water Videos
      • Curriculum Links
    • Whales
  • Project Websites
    • UN Sustainable Development Goals Project
    • Teenage identity and Social Media
  • Teacher Zone
    • ABCs of Information Literacy
    • All things Google
    • Australian Curriculum Links
    • Guided Inquiry
    • Information Literacy Models
    • Information Literacy as a Transversal Competency
    • Inspired Libraries Website
    • Infographic Library
    • Learning Frameworks
    • PD Support Resources
    • Real World Learning
    • Topic Ideas
    • Worksheet Library
  • A-Z
  • Challenge Blog