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#WorldReadAloudDay February 2

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Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Additionally, the American Academy for the Advancement of Science has this suggested list of STEM read-aloud books: A Chicken Followed Me Home , by Robin Page. Watertown, MA Charlesbridge 2012. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Read-aloud books.

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Resources to Celebrate Women’s History Month

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This is especially important, because research shows low percentages of females and minorities pursuing STEM degrees and professions. Additionally, females worldwide have higher quit rates in STEM professions. The Library of Congress has various primary sources including newspapers and images.

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Final Schedule - "Wholehearted Libraries" Online Mini-Conference on Tuesday, March 10th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.020 mini-conference of the year is next week: "Wholehearted Libraries," online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th , from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Not only do libraries need high tech, they also need staff who approach their work with a wholehearted attitude.

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#WorldReadAloudDay February 1st

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are some ideas, from a time commitment of a few minutes to a few hours: Activities for your class Read-aloud books Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Additionally, the American Academy for the Advancement of Science has this suggested list of STEM read-aloud books: A Chicken Followed Me Home , by Robin Page.

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Virtual Reality and Learning: - Announcing the Mini-Conference and the Call for Proposals

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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From ‘We Should’ to ‘Here’s How,’ The Rise of Mastery Learning in Schools

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It is inevitable, as was noted by Charles Schwahn and Bea McGarvey in their 2012 book Inevitable: Mass Customized Learning: Learning in the Age of Empowerment. I believe that eventually, all schools will transition to mastery/proficiency/competency-based programs that are student-centered and student-driven. Learn more and register here!

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

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Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy. billion in 2019.