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Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries

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This can greatly enhance the educational experience for students providing them with access to a wide range of digital resources. However, managing and tracking these devices can be a significant challenge for school libraries. Traditionally, libraries have used library management systems to track and manage their resources.

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How to Type Accents in Google Docs

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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. The second method is the Easy Accents extension, specifically tailored for Google Docs.

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COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

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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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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

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Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Bots in the Library? Colleges Try AI to Help Researchers (But With Caution)

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It’s a chatbot, which library officials plan to add to the library’s website this summer to answer some of the most common questions students come in with, as well as to help them get started with their research. The system can tackle things like “where can I print?” Training the Library Bot ”Hi I’m Bizzy!”

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One Teacher’s Year Inside the World’s Largest Library

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The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Defined as a connection of non-standard devices to the Internet, such as smart thermostats, smart lighting, locks, and doorbells connected to web-based systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) has also made its way to our classrooms. 5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom. Read more: 5 Benefits of including VR in classroom activities.

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