edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

Apps bring technology, functionality, and creativity into your school library program. Since apps are a part of our everyday lives, especially those of students, they have the power to totally change the way students and teachers think about learning. Does your library have a makerspace, or are you looking to get started with one?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate learning and development, often referred to as L&D, is radically different than just a few years ago. Similarly, LinkedIn’s $1.5

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JUNE 22, 2018

As a growing number of school districts are turning towards digital tools to support teaching, it’s important to ensure that these tools are adding value by transforming learning experiences. Other apps can achieve transformative learning while ensuring accessibility for all learners.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

Our kids participate in the testing, so we should look at their positive results and see how we can apply lessons learned to U.S. Every student deserves a knowledge-rich approach to learning regardless of whether they visit Mount Vesuvius and places like it in person or through other learning experiences. schools more broadly.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 14, 2019

We’re hosting a panel on “Exploring a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning” and invite you to join us for the 412 District Teacher Band at the Field House Sports Bar. Join us for our panel: Explore a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning. See below for details! Panelists: Dr. L.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Derry said libraries often find it easier to encourage play than schools, which tend to be more closed environments. A focus on empathy and learning to relate to all aspects of the problem and not just the end result. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 28, 2017

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29th, is our Library 2.017 mini-conference: "Expertise, Competencies and Careers," which will be held online (and for free) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). The list of scheduled presentations, plus keynote bios, are below! Abels , John Bertot , and Valerie J.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Michelle Luhtala commented that New Canaan High School went BYOD just this year as part of their personalized learning intiative.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 19, 2018

Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. With hundreds, or even thousands of kids using the library space, it doesn’t make sense to design that space without their voice. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The two—which collectively serve about 180,000 learners—want to create a model that is customizable enough to help a high school student get a jumpstart on their associate degree and a 55-year-old professional learn a new skill. Birmingham will be ground zero for their learning and workforce model.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Challenge-based learning projects in the makerspace have many benefits for students, and can engage and get them excited about new projects. When Diana first started her position at Stewart Middle Magnet School, a public STEM magnet school, there was almost nothing in the library for hands-on STEM learning. About the Presenter.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

However, too often librarians are left out of the planning process for infrastructure and devices, professional learning for teachers, and digital content strategies—areas where they often have expertise. In June 2016, the Alliance, in partnership with the U.S. Next page: Why librarians can help become future ready).

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Our solution is a combination of strong data-driven instruction and social-emotional learning (SEL). To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year. Why did they have gaps in learning or misunderstand the concept? Social-Emotional Learning. Data-Driven Instruction.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 29, 2016

VIF Acquires Participate Learning: VIF International Education , a company that partners with districts and schools to support global educator development through cultural exchange, has acquired Participate Learning , an online platform for educational resource discovery and collaboration. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2017

Michelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

In “ Summer Reading 501: Helping Generation App Read This Summer ,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT; and Jane Lofton, Teacher Librarian, presented creative ideas to get students excited about summer reading. During a read aloud, teachers can sign up to read a book of their choice at the public library.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality—can immersive technology really benefit students and their learning, or are these just tech fads? And looking towards the future, immersive technology is paving the way for learning in completely virtual classrooms. 360 environments are our future.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! The live chat was overflowing with appreciation for the information they provided, with comments like, ‘Once again, an incredible learning experience.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Links to Local Learning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2018

Founded in 2015, Quottly currently lists 3 million courses in its database and students can register for courses directly through the company’s platform. Instead, some employers today are seeking shorter learning programs—usually online—that employees could complete without leaving work for an extended period of time.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

As often as not, those blogs live outside of the school library world. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow. Kasey Bell’s Shake Up Learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 21st, 2014 In a gentle way, you can shake the world. Mahatma Gandhi The Learning Revolution Project holds online and physical learning events, and highlights professional development opportunities from a network of 200 partners in the learning professions.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 25, 2016

This year I find myself collecting creative ideas for my School Library Management class from blogs and tweets coming across my network in the form of an Orientation And Getting Ready For Action playlist. You can see her 2015/2016 Prezi here. We share that there are no fines and no limits in our library.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

But opportunities for connected learning aren''t always available at school, where students are often asked to disconnect and power down. Fortunately, an increasing number of districts across the country recognize that for student success, we must allow them to learn with the tools they love. Are you thinking about going BYOD?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

His participation in a Learning Counsel event led to district recognition for VPS’s systemic leadership. He is currently working with Apple, Instructure, the Friday Institute, Learning Counsel and other organizations to build authentic partnerships to support his district’s work.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 24, 2015

1) Direct A Learning Oasis The problem: A place for students to discover and develop their passions and interests. The solution: I took an outdated, dusty library and created a learning center in a school. Prior to my coming to the school, the library stood dusty and unstaffed. Here's how. Click here to watch video.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was implemented, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Michael Campbell’s passion for improving education through technology and digital literacy has facilitated private and not-for-profit organizations solutions support for the learning community. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Typing can be worked into project-based learning, or students can use tools like Google Docs to practice typing. She began her career as an elementary library media specialist where she first observed the benefits of technology for student learning. with a technology emphasis, both at Northern Arizona University.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. Learn more. Our book takes a new approach to helping young children embrace literacy of all kinds, with a particular emphasis on learning to read.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. Learn more. Our book takes a new approach to helping young children embrace literacy of all kinds, with a particular emphasis on learning to read.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

At the event, Carolyn Sykora , Senior Director of the ISTE Standards Program, shared that the 1998 standards described a landscape in which we were learning to use technology. The 2007 standards described a landscape in which we were using technology to learn. My library was open 24/7 since 1996.). ISTELIB on Twitter.

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Buncee

OCTOBER 18, 2018

I was so excited about sharing my love for Buncee and to meet and learn from so many educators that inspire me daily. One tool that he shared that I can’t wait to learn more about is Empatico. We teamed up to talk about Empatico, Buncee, and other learning experiences that impact student learning and engagement.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Getting these design elements into a teacher’s current curriculum demands that teachers create professional habits around Replacement Thinking. In my book Digital Learning Strategies , I describe four considerations for Replacement Thinking around assessments. Instead, use the best tool to support learning (e.g.,

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