Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Users can access fonts, graphics, SVG files, 3D, tools, bundles, embroidery designs, mockups, teacher resources, and more for various creative projects. They frequently update the library with new content. They offer over 9 million products from 50,000 designers besides what users design themselves.

Social Media 327

Social Media Digital Citizenship Resources Tools 327

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Having a Tough Time with a Patron? We’re either upset, anxious, or disappointed in someone or an event - past, present, or future - that seems overwhelming. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

Libraries 71

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 71

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 474

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 474

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 14, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Library Customer Service - Hawaiian Style." Read the full blog post here. Customer Service in Stressful Situations: Step-by-Step to Better Interactions with Patrons" Part of the Library 2.0

Libraries 45

Libraries Training Accessibility Conference 45

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Why the content library is perfect for lesson planning.

Libraries 152

Libraries Khan Academy IXL Learning Differentiated Instruction 152

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The following are some notable platforms where diverse and credible case studies can be accessed: Harvard Business School Publishing The Harvard Business School produces various curated course content that learners and teachers can use. From books and journals to blogs, you will find something that can be beneficial for your students.

Case Study 289

Case Study Study Resources Libraries 289

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0

Libraries 79

Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 79

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons. Choose from a library of fonts, stock images, shapes, lines, emojis, and more.

Tools 356

Tools Digital Badges Social Media STEM 356

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Patrons Fighting in the Library: What to Do and When?" Three library scenarios, three different responses for you to consider: Scene A). Read the full blog post here.

Libraries 48

Libraries Accessibility Conference Groups 48

Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

Teachers can access templates that work across the curriculum, various subjects, and learning activities. Teachers can choose from various rubrics for oral presentations, research, writing, science, work skills, products, math, art, music, or reading. You can create a new rubric for each assignment or reuse the ones in your library.

Tools 413

Tools E-rate LMS Analysis 413

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

Libraries 68

Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 68

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). This doesn’t require a library. It could be a book, but maybe it’s a website, a favorite blog, or instructions for a new online game.

How To 285

How To eBook Learning Libraries 285

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

Libraries 80

Libraries Accessibility Conference Groups 80

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : Puzzled About the Police Response in Your Library? Click here to let us know what topics you'd be particularly interested in having us cover in the Library 2.0 Click here to read.

Libraries 41

Libraries Tools Training Meeting 41

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. Topics include: Caring for Others Creating a Kind Classroom Following the Rules Stress Busters What Would You Do? Donate blood. Notice a need and fill it. Kindness is the gateway to caring. Try it once. Live it forever.

Digital Citizenship 319

Digital Citizenship Libraries Groups Training 319

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Staff Development and Training: Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? Creating rituals, rewards, celebrations, and ceremonies.

Libraries 73

Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

Libraries 76

Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 76

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We've also just posted a new Dr. Albrecht blog post in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Gang Problems in the Library: A Rare But Challenging Security Concern.".More Their usual interactions with library staff can range from neutral to polite, to harassing and threatening.

Libraries 41

Libraries Exercises Accessibility Meeting 41

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Features beneficial for both students and professionals, like good camera quality for online presentations and robust performance for multitasking, should be considered. When selecting a smartphone, consider its compatibility with other devices like your laptop and tablet. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Laptops 369

Laptops Smartphone Software Digital Citizenship 369

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 13, 2022

"Protecting Yourselves and Your Patrons: Important Lessons for Library Leaders and Staff from School Shootings" Part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

Libraries 77

Libraries Training Accessibility Conference 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Wining, presented by Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht: " Helping Library Patrons with Autism : Start with Understanding.” Information on registering to attend online and to access the recording is here. Ask him or her for his or her library card or the Guardian’s card. Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

Libraries 41

Libraries Training Conference Industry 41

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. When you have the list, add all words to a word cloud and share this “100 New Words Learned This School Year” with parents and classmates through the class website, blog, or LMS.

Adobe 290

Adobe Learning Exercises Digital Citizenship 290

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has a huge library of videos and questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. It has a huge library of questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device.

Khan Academy 278

Khan Academy IXL Learning Tools Common Core 278

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 17, 2021

Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : Safety and Security: An Interview with Chet Price, the Safety and Security Manager at the Jacksonville (FL) Library In this 40-minute video interview, Steve Albrecht talks with Chet Price, the Safety and Security Manager at the Jacksonville (FL) Library.

Libraries 36

Libraries Video Tools Training 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

Libraries 64

Libraries Accessibility Conference Groups 64

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

"The Safe Library: Lessons (I’ve Learned) in Keeping Staff and Patrons Better Protected" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht (See below for information and a link to Dr. Albrecht's latest blog post, " Creating the Perfect Security Officer.") You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0

Libraries 45

Libraries Training Assessment Survey 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 6, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " What a Fire Chief Wants You to Know About Preventing Library Fires. " The library housed 77,000 books and was built in 1953; it did not have fire sprinklers. Part of a special Library 2.0

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 36

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 368

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 368

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

All of this is to say: digital library apps need to be really, really good. They’ve got to have compelling content, offer a frustration-free reading experience, and support features that make reading more accessible and delightful than a paperback. As a result, browsing Epic! To this end, Epic! And while Epic!

Libraries 85

Libraries Assessment Accessibility Tools 85

Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Buncee is a multimedia presentation tool that fuels creativity. There are sample lessons and other templates ready to use in their library. My older students use it for teaching a lesson or to present their project-based learning (PBL) findings. Presentations can have sound, hyperlinks, social media buttons and so much more.

Student Engagement 530

Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2022

All of them, no matter whether they’re in a classroom, the library, one of the tech labs. provide access to full text PDF (or videos where relevant) from every digital device in your school, 24 hours a day. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License. This maximizes productivity and student independence.

Digital Citizenship 300

Digital Citizenship Smartphone Chromebook Laptops 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders.

How To 298

How To Classroom Educreations Digital Citizenship 298

Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

Libraries 66

Libraries Broadband Digital Citizenship LMS 66

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

Libraries 56

Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 56

Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Several years ago, our school invested in additional books celebrating the same strengths, backgrounds, and diversity present in our students and school community. Our school recently added a pop-up Inclusion Library (below) to our new Media Commons space, and the decision to do so was intentional. It creates connection.

Accessibility 67

Accessibility Social Media Libraries Examples 67

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Discuss why they use a password to access the computer. Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. Now, there is a varied landscape of resources available on the internet.

Digital Citizenship 271

Digital Citizenship How To Resources Libraries 271

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

September 11, 2021 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, today announced the launch of Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , a new online accredited diploma completion program available to public libraries. With Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we are helping public libraries change lives. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.

Libraries 52

Libraries Course System Secondary 52