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Public Libraries Can Improve Remote Learning. Here’s How.

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It is important to note that teachers and schools offered from March through May was, in most cases, not best practice online learning. It was emergency do-the-best-we-can-with-no-notice learning. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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How Online Learning Can Improve Your Teaching

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Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. They include popular platforms most students know how to use and are eager to incorporate into their learning — maybe already do. How to be a better online teacher.

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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. To learn more about the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools initiative, visit verizon.digitalpromise.org. Share frequently asked questions as well as best practices for digital responsibility.

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Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Families want their children to succeed but they don’t always know how to go about this. Share local learning events around the city. Also, share websites and places to receive free books, such as a map of free mini libraries around the area , Amazon’s free Kindle books , ReadWorks , or Youthpedia.

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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. And like schools and colleges, they are trying to move operations online as much as they can. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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4 innovative online learning practices educators should keep

eSchool News

Over the past two years, education systems across the nation have been challenged with oscillating shifts, from classroom learning to remote and online learning, and even hybrid approaches, due to COVID-19 precautions and responsiveness.

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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

eSchool News

Flexible learning environments: Create flexible learning environments that accommodate different learning styles and preferences. This includes providing options for in-person and online learning, as well as asynchronous and synchronous activities.