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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

Edsurge

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches. They might be coming in for coffee.

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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Really, though: Why not? quick methods like texting are fine.

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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

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This doesn’t require a library. Topics are neighborhood-based like why are cameras mounted over stop lights or how does gravity work (think simple by dropping different items from rooftops)? Science Any age: Investigate something scientific that intrigues you. Ebook readers like Kindle, iBooks, and Kobe are easy-to-use and free.

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How to Start a High School Esports Team & Benefit Your School

ViewSonic Education

High school esports is a growing phenomenon offering a whole new group of students amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to the well-documented social and physical benefits of group activities, esports is able to offer students improved academic professional opportunities. Communicate and recruit.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom. Keep reading to make sure you have the know-how on how to maximum your provider and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solution page to learn even more. .

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New Albrecht Blog Post on Library 2.0 - "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? How to Know, What to Do."

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? How to Know, What to Do." This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in English, and a B.S.

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How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

EdTech Magazine

How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center. MORE FROM EDTECH: How K-12 schools can bring digital transformation to their libraries. Cocoon zones: Modern learning environments should reflect the ways students use them, supporting group projects as well as individual study time. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 02/08/2019 - 11:31.

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