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The Power of the ViewSonic Education Ecosystem

ViewSonic Education

As EdTech evolves, the ViewSonic Education Ecosystem unites with educators to empower them and unlock new possibilities in education. Keep reading on to discover all you need to know about what an Education Ecosystem is and how it will benefit your School. Or, discover ViewSonic’s complete range of education solutions.

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The Surprising History of Google's Push to Scan Millions of Library Books

Edsurge

Nearly 20 years ago, Google made an ambitious play to digitize the content of some of the world’s largest research libraries. It seemed like the beginning of a new era, when scholars and the public could make new connections and discoveries in the kind of mass digital library that had previously been the stuff of science fiction.

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Edcamp Library Promise Goes Virtual

Digital Promise

During this pandemic year, we have grown to understand the value and importance of staying connected as an educator and librarian community. Everyone is treated the same and is considered an expert in their craft as an educator. Go to Edcamp Library Promise to register to join us on June 16 and learn more about this exciting event!

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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Library Without Spending a Dollar

The CoolCatTeacher

Books for All shares some ways to improve your classroom library without spending any money at all. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Book Access for All Kid with Donalyn Miller, and he is the editor of The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection. There are some ideas for all of us here.

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How to Type Accents in Google Docs

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This is particularly true for educators, linguists, and anyone working with multiple languages. Google Docs, a widely used platform for creating and sharing documents, offers several ways to incorporate these special characters. The first method involves using Google Input Tools, a versatile tool that supports over 90 languages.

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COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

Edsurge

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. I don’t want to be in the situation where I was panicking because I didn't know if I was going to have access for all of our students.”

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