eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) announced an agreement with OverDrive Education to provide access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. This “ Delaware Accelerate Learning ” digital collection is available for students to borrow and read on any device inside the classroom, at home and anywhere 24/7.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

As schools seek innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside the classroom. Sora Sweet Reads provides free access to a variety of popular digital books during the next 100+ days to encourage student reading during the rest of the school year and summer break.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

CLEVELAND – June 7, 2022 – Digital book access for reading and listening for K-12 students has reached a milestone. Students using the free Sora student reading app have now accessed more than 100 million books from their school’s digital collections since Sora launched in 2018.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 13, 2024

A highly effective approach to accessing quality education is opting for digital versions of the required textbooks for the student’s curriculum. A copy of the digital textbook can be downloaded and used on any device, or it can be accessed online via browsers and apps. Table of Contents: I. What are Digital Textbooks?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Scholastic US research indicates that of children who had read an eBook, 26% of boys and 16% of girls said they were reading more books as a result. There’s no limit or allowance to worry about – just complete access to the entire Nimble Stories’ library, as if it were your own. Kevin Palmer, Nimble Stories Founder.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Blended learning means the amalgamation of traditional classroom teaching using printed and paperback books with online eBooks. Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours. Table of Contents: I.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. This includes books, ebooks, articles, webinars, mentoring, and more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2018

Now, beyond the moral and ethical persuasiveness of a paperless classroom, there is compelling evidence that the time is right to eliminate paper from the classroom: the high cost of printing : Yale University noted that “Every 2.5 Instead, they access the digital file folder. Homework is posted to classroom websites.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. How can teaching technology help improve effectiveness in the classroom?

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2020

The free MackinVIA digital content management system is available to all schools and is providing users with hundreds of free MackinClassic eBooks to assist with distance learning initiatives due to the COVID-19 health crisis. For more than 35 years, Mackin has provided library and classroom materials for grades PK-12.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 10, 2021

The post The Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS! Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS. With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies). Members-Only Library of ebooks and cheat sheets!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Burnsville, MN – January 18, 2022 – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ eighth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). For more information, visit www.mackin.com or call 800-245-9540.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Over the last few years, eBooks have become synonymous with flexible learning. Easy to carry, easy to access, interactive and engaging, and so on. eBooks can work very well in sync with STEM-rich programs, providing the right amount of engagement and interactive learning opportunities. And eBooks offer the necessary engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2017

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. This includes books, ebooks, articles, webinars, mentoring, and more.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Therefore, a question arises about whether technology has a part it can play in classrooms? Can technology improve the education process or the learning environment of classrooms ? Since technology allows access to different people in different places, students can work together online without having to go to each other’s houses.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A decade ago, education publishers were faced with a dilemma where they had to choose between paper books and eBooks. And that is the reason why a lot of education publishers have shifted towards eBooks. eBooks have a lot more to offer than physical books. eBooks have a lot more to offer than physical books.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. This includes books, ebooks, articles, webinars, mentoring, and more.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In my classroom, students generally read below grade level. However, the increasing prevalence of 1:1 device programs over the last year sparked a significant improvement in their reading habits by providing more access to ebooks and audiobooks. Confidential access to digital books for readers of all abilities.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With Shake Up Learning’s All Access PD Pass , this balancing act becomes a harmonious blend of teaching and continuous learning, all within your busy schedule. Courses like the Google Classroom Master Class or the Blended Learning with Google Workshop can be accessed anytime, anywhere. 3 (FREE Download!)

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

Much like how booktubers reach a wide audience of book lovers, technology can be used to reach goals such as: Teaching digital literacy – as digital literacy supports traditional literacies as well as bringing novel methods to the classroom such as chat or forums. Read more: Green light for using green screen in classroom activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. This includes books, ebooks, articles, webinars, mentoring, and more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This new feature allows educators to reserve and bundle digital books from their school’s Sora collection, offering exclusive access for select students based on specific scenarios. This provides us with so many options to filter content to meet specific district, classroom and learning needs.”. www.overdrive.com/schools .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2015

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. This includes books, ebooks, articles, webinars, mentoring, and more.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Moreover, the platform is free for teachers.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2021

30% OFF the ALL-ACCESS PASS! TODAY ONLY: The Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS, which is already a tremendous value worth over $600, is 30% OFF. Use this link to get the ALL-ACCESS PASS for $137.90. About The Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS! Includes: The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

And with school authorities deciding which eBooks to use for the academic year, students are left with little to no choice but to comply with their institute’s demands. After all, textbooks are a must in classrooms. Thus, replacing expensive textbooks with technology in the classroom is the right thing to do in the current scenario.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

Reading is a strong lever in building a community in the classroom. We’re confident that this partnership will increase access to engaging lessons that help students connect with books, gain new insights and improve understanding, ultimately building deeper love of reading.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Refugee Libraries Toolkit Free! Refugee Libraries Toolkit : The Refugee Libraries website self-describes itself as “an attempt to reach across the library community to provide resources to better serve refugee populations.” Sponsored by Urban Librarians Unite , all of the resources are completely free. 21Teach Freemium!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Guided Learning Path: Updated classroom setting gives children a visual queue of a starting point, interval achievements, and a finish line as they advance from beginning skill level to school readiness. Improved Primary Navigation : Optimized classroom navigation supports new learning paths, content, and subject-specific navigation.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

Hunter and her colleague Rachel Krumenacker at the Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee, had filmed the DIY craft on a Zoom call from their respective living rooms. They posted it to the library’s YouTube channel as part of their new summer programming, the majority of which is taking place online due to COVID-19. . “We

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

Every student deserves the right to high-bandwidth, solid-state, always-on access to the Internet, right? I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies, about their attempts to address this issue through synching techniques that don’t require access to the Internet outside the school campus.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

Constantly nurture your “withitness” Back in 1970, the educational theorist Jacob Kounin asserted that positive classroom experiences depend on the behavior of teachers, even more than the behavior of students. Foster collaboration Engaging students in the classroom means making them active participants in a lesson.

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