eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

These tools encompass a broad spectrum of resources, including educational apps, multimedia presentations, virtual field trips, and interactive maps–all of which have the potential to enhance the teaching and learning of social studies.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 6, 2023

Keeping Our Schools Safe: Reporting, Assessing, and Managing Threats A Library 2.0 + LearningRevolution.com Webinar with Dr. Steve Albrecht Please consider forwarding this material to colleagues or associates in school settings. OVERVIEW : School violence is not a “new epidemic,” as some news media still like to call it.

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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

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This often presents a challenge for them and their teachers. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. On the one hand, teachers may write assessments, or give audio or visual files regarding student performances directly to them.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In one case, a teacher wished to increase the diversity of her classroom library. Using “ A Tool for Selecting Diverse Texts ”, the teacher conducted an audit of the classroom library and determined its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities: Which voices are dominant, and which ones are missing? Why are they all men?” they asked.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 2, 2022

First Amendment “Auditors” in the Library: Our Safe, Legal, and Reasonable Response Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Every school kid learns that the First Amendment doesn’t protect all speech--“You can’t yell 'Fire!' This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers. Schools that use more software related to assessment reported higher student outcomes than those that didn’t. This could eliminate the need for the traditional computer lab or expansive library facilities.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The ability to create short movies can be a powerful skill, offering an engaging way to present information, tell stories, and express ideas. From crafting simple classroom presentations to producing intricate storytelling projects, these apps cater to a wide range of creative needs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2022

By Dr. Steve Albrecht I posted this Library 2.0 There are no guarantees of safety and nothing is shooter-proof, but these concepts might make a life or death difference if you can consider them and/or put them in place at your library: Access control matters. Listening for leakage helps in threat assessment and management.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

I recommend students use the following free online video editors, which have templates and a library of free effects and stock images to help students quickly finish their videos- Biteable , Genial.ly , and Powtoon. Assessment. I assess the following criteria: Problem- The problem is clearly, concisely, and convincingly presented.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 17, 2023

Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Even a brief review of social media shows countless posted videos of arguments and even fights on airplanes, at fast-food restaurants, at malls, and in classrooms. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2024

Conversations and presentations in the conference will address the practical implications of these tools in the profession, and information on the call for non-commercial, practitioner-based proposals is below. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Teachers have to assess the resources and capacities of both schools before starting a project. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. Intentional integration of ICT/edtech.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 14, 2019

"SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF LIBRARY STAFF: RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS BY PATRONS OR OTHERS." A 60-minute webinar, recorded in a special Library 2.0 You will need to be logged into Library 2.0--if This 60-minute webinar-based training program is suitable for all library directors, managers, supervisors, and (full and part-time) employees.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

We're excited to announce our second Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . Each project is organized around real-world examples making it relevant.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2024

Conversations and presentations in the conference will address the practical implications of these tools in the profession, and information on the call for non-commercial, practitioner-based proposals is below. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Our second Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0 Please also join the Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 27, 2016

Download a free pdf of the slides from my presentation, Visualizing Learning with Infographics as Learning Tools. . Piktochart is my favorite way to create infographics with clipart, templates, fonts, and more in their library. Infographics for assessment. Rubric for assessing infographics by Kathy Schrock.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

Tomorrow is our second Library 2.020 mini-conference! Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

Each is free to attend, and each has an emphasis on encouraging participation and presentations--even if you''ve never done so before. Everyone is encouraged to participate--you can present, attend, and/or volunteer to help! They are part of my Web 2.0 Labs projects, designed to provide spaces for great conversations around education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

Our second Library 2.020 mini-conference is just one week away! Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. Users of Discovery Education’s K-12 platform can discover all this content and more on the Earth Day channel.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2021

Since then, scholars have been trying to figure out why their scores dropped so much between 2017 and 2019 on a highly regarded national test known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress or NAEP. These same young teens were also less likely to say they talked about books or went to the library.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 27, 2018

The Research Takeaways present several pieces of evidence that can guide our work, including a dramatic gulf between students’ news seeking habits for academic versus personal use. There are many pathways to news–not only on social media. Students share news on social media as stewards of what’s important to know.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

Esports in schools can transport these kids from the solitary world of digital gaming into the common space of the school computer lab or library commons. Sports require students to set goals, assess the competition and consider their individual strengths and weaknesses. More likely to graduate. Strategic thinking and planning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Sign up now: [link] We currently have 75 speakers presenting original material, with an additional 50 "classic" pre-recorded talks. Libraries and Librarians ? Testing and Assessment ? Whether by circumstance or choice, learning at home is now the reality for more students than ever. Hacking Your Education ? High School ?

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EdTechTeam

JULY 27, 2019

With that goal in mind, I set about establishing various ways to apply the core aspects of the show into student-created assessments, professional development wrap-ups, and much more. Developing a culminating assessment for the end of the unit? Creating effective visuals to go along with the pitch is often a pain point for presenters.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2011

We are pleased to announce the Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference, November 2 - 3, 2011. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 The call for presentation submissions will go out July 5. SLIS is the largest accredited library and information science program in the world.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

Businesses try to engage disenfranchised clients with unique corporate gifts (some of which may be a good way to grab the attention of higher-education students), social media is built on the back of grabbing attention of those who feel disconnected from the real world. Why the disconnect? There are also reasons to be positive.

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MSEDTechie

JANUARY 26, 2015

Our students now in elementary school have never had a time in their lives where mobile technology wasn''t present. The website allows you to assess students’ learning in a fun and engaging way, and it is very simple to use. Students can receive “likes,” and the videos can easily be shared to social media, or by a web link.

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

After creating a collection the share button leads to social media sharing buttons, a link to send to potential collaborators, embed code and a QR code. creating a media-rich school or library newsletter. archiving twitter chats or social media around a conference. writing a media-rich blog.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

There are so many ways that kids can creatively show you their learning in a timely and efficient manner, and ways teachers can conduct assessments that take away the testing anxiety that plagues so many kids. Creative Formative Assessments Can Help: Save time assessing students. Now, Information is literally at our fingertips.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 19, 2015

This is a GREAT week for library and learning conversations! While all the details of the 50+ conference sessions, keynotes, and distinguished speaker presentations are on the Library 2.015 conference site , a quick listing is below to get you thinking about which sessions you might be able to attend live.

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MindShift

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As a librarian, Torres feels strongly that libraries should be spaces of liberation, places where students can develop a love of reading at any stage. Book leveling , which is often generated by a computer system that may incorrectly assess complexity of theme and language. “We Build an inclusive library. That’s not our role.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We're excited to announce the keynote panelists for our our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," which will be held online ( and for free ) on Thursday, June 1st, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0

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