Strategies, stories and resources for building a reading culture in your school library.
What it felt like when the app went live, what kept me going through the roadblocks, and where the algorithm ends and the teacher begins.
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Dutch edtech blogger and consultant Wilfred Rubens gives a thoughtful, critical look at the LibraryAid story — including a fair challenge on gamification research and the need for broader evidence beyond a single classroom.
Read on Te Learning (Dutch)A Year 3 teacher shares the story of building an AI-powered reading recommendation tool from scratch — the late nights, the lost code, the moment students started reaching for books they had never found independently.
Read on EdSurgeA Year 3 teacher shares how moving from generic book displays to AI-powered personalised recommendations transformed student engagement — and why matching books to individual reading levels, interests, and past reads made library time something students genuinely look forward to.
Read on The Educator's RoomA primary teacher and LibraryAid developer makes the case for AI that supports librarian expertise rather than replacing it — with reference to two recent peer-reviewed studies from the library science field.
Read moreDiscover why gamification increases student reading engagement. Learn how leaderboards, points, badges, and challenges boost motivation without undermining the love of reading — and how to implement these strategies thoughtfully in your school.
Read moreAI-powered book recommendations are transforming how students discover books. Learn how machine learning, collaborative filtering, and reading level matching work — plus what to look for when choosing an AI recommendation system for your school library.
Read moreSeven research-backed strategies that schools are using right now to make reading feel relevant, motivating, and genuinely enjoyable — from personalisation and gamification to peer community and progress tracking.
Read moreCompare the top school library management systems: LibraryAid, Follett Destiny, OverDrive, Biblionix, and DIY solutions. Find the right fit for your school's budget, size, and reading engagement goals.
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