Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are eight sites that offer free books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. International Children’s Digital Library.

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Waterford

JANUARY 5, 2023

Books are an excellent way to help children connect more deeply to science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) concepts they are learning in class. These STEM books make great read-alouds and independent reading book choices for children at home or in the classroom. Educators : learn about Waterford Reading Academy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2022

While the debate is not new to the world of librarianship, the controversy about which books should be allowed to grace the shelves of a school library has become a common topic of conversation on news channels, talk shows and school board meetings. We choose books for students who know who they are and those who are questioning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. Reducing costs around the challenged book review process.

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Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2022

Read on to discover strategies for engaging your classroom’s reluctant readers and getting them excited about stories—along with seven book recommendations to help you diversify your classroom library options! Find Books About a Student’s Interests. Introduce Students to “Hi-Lo” Books and Graphic Novels.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 5, 2023

Although fiction books are fun to read, even the most reluctant readers enjoy nonfiction books on topics that interest them. Book clubs and great classroom libraries feature diverse books to help shape students’ education, promoting their understanding of the world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Books for All shares some ways to improve your classroom library without spending any money at all. Colby is the co-founder of Nerdy Book Club, and he serves on the Nerd Camp Michigan team. Book Access for All Kid with Donalyn Miller, and he is the editor of The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Key points: Audiobooks are popular, but print still commands a majority of the audience A balance of both offers students increased accessibility See related article: 5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs My 2023 #BritReads book tally experienced a massive slowdown in April when my husband and I welcomed Holden Lane to the world.

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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

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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

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. Of my 1,000+ books, more than a few are on the Banned Books lists of the last century, from Life of Pi & Lord of the Flies to Maus & Pride of Baghdad. The rubber band pulls tight.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2020

With that being said, it is also worth noting that there is still one more amazing resource that families should tap to make the most of any online learning experience—the local public library. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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. Most license their books for one to three years at a time, forcing schools to later pay full price again or lose access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 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

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

It was a crazy idea: Take the bulk of the world’s books, scan them, and create a monumental digital library for all to access. That’s what Google dreamed of doing when it embarked on its ambitious book-digitizing project in 2002. It got part of the way there, digitizing at least 25 million books from major university libraries.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2022

Samuels, 18, who uses they/them pronouns, started by beseeching their district to unblock websites like the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for queer youth, and to refrian from banning library books that featured LGBTQ+ characters or dealt with racism. We packed the room full,” Samuels says of the board meeting.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

As Reading Curriculum Leader, one of my main focuses is to diversify the books we use in the classroom and school library. It is important for all children to be able to see and recognise themselves within the pages of a book. Diverse books can enable children to build empathy and provides a window into different cultures.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

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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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said. “Our

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Before the printing press, copying letters or books meant doing so by hand—a process that was inconvenient, expensive, and prone to errors. Now, books could be mass-produced relatively quickly and cheaply. For the first time, the book was available to everyday people instead of just the wealthy or well-educated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

CLEVELAND – January 18, 2022 – Educators who are looking for more efficient ways to support reading outcomes have a new solution: Content Bundles. 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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The license includes world rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning. Preview an advance copy of the book at: bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC. SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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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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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Encouraging Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Prioritizing multilingual support and education in schools helps engage multilingual families. Educators whose first language is English sometimes exhibit a bias while teaching multi-language learning students, whether intentionally or subconsciously.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When former National School Library Program of the Year librarian Marge Cox retired, she began volunteering at Youth Haven, a shelter designed to help abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida. “I They had boxes of books that had been donated to them and wanted to create a library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

CLEVELAND – February 3, 2022 – TeachingBooks , an online database of supplemental resources that enrich children’s and young adult books, had a busy year in 2021. TeachingBooks also was awarded the “Common Sense Selection for Learning” as a best-in-class resource for both students and educators. million students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For avid readers, book lovers, and lifelong learners, finding that next great read is always a delightful challenge. Book Recommendation Websites As someone passionate about reading and sharing book recommendations, exploring various book recommendation websites can be a great way to discover new titles and authors.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

We provide children with a wide range of intriguing books, which increase in level alongside them as they increase in age. But what choices does he have for books that he is able to read? The books written at a third-grade level are for third graders! But the books with topics and characters intended for teenagers are too hard.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Teaching Books is an educational platform that offers tons of reading resources to use with students in class. Its library hosts over 260.000 resources about children's and young adult's books. You.read more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries, library leaders, and staff have had to deal with the impact of this drug as patrons have come in under the influence, or near death, or seek to use it in our library stacks and restrooms. or in Niche Academy).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 This presentation by Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project delves into the critical realm of cybersecurity within our libraries. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity understanding and fortify the library against the digital threats of tomorrow.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. Instead, spaces once reserved for quiet contemplation of books will now be transformed into disciplinary spaces for troubled students. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more.

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