Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

On February 3, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rescinded a report issued two weeks earlier that examined the progress of E‐rate since the modernization orders of 2014 were passed. The American Library Association rightly decried this act as censorship , designed to obscure the public record.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2020

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Charlesbridge, 2014. Illus by Emily Sutton) Candlewick Press, 2014. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2014. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Here are some ideas, from a time commitment of a few minutes to a few hours: Activities for your class.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 25, 2021

6 Steps to Turn Your Library into a Place Where Students Want to Be! Series OVERVIEW : The library today can be much more than a place where students go to sign out books, it's a place where students can also seek inspiration and unleash their creativity!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We're excited to announce the schedule for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2021

Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht & Maurice Coleman OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by library consultant and "T is for Training" podcast host Maurice Coleman. Discover the Tightwad Library Director’s guide to training and staff development resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This was an idea inspired by the book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne that I wrote about in 2014 and included in my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching. Canva is a web tool and app with a free library of stock images, stickers, and graphics. See student examples here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Charlesbridge, 2014. Illus by Emily Sutton) Candlewick Press, 2014. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2014. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Here are some ideas, from a time commitment of a few minutes to a few hours: Activities for your class.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

DECEMBER 31, 2014

6th graders sharing their original poems in Mrs. Martelles'' class I''m planning to purchase a library subscription so other teachers can try it. le‘a Worldwide Voyage (@hokuleawwv) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:13pm PST H?k?le''a Signing off for 2014 and eagerly awaiting 2015, (??? ? And this happened! Thanks, Michelle! MahaloNui!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 26, 2021

Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht & Maurice Coleman OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by library consultant and "T is for Training" podcast host Maurice Coleman. Discover the Tightwad Library Director’s guide to training and staff development resources.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Inspired by Alice Keeler''s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014 ( I HIGHLY recommend you add her to your MVP list!), These posts had the most traffic in 2014: 1. Our Library''s Sixth Annual Keiki Christmas Storytelling Hour -- A Winter Wonderland of Fun! I decided to create a list too. What is the Mindset of a Maker Educator?"

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

This was an idea inspired by the book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne that I wrote about in 2014 and included in my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching. Canva is a web tool and app with a free library of stock images, stickers, and graphics. See student examples here.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., For its part, St.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Charlesbridge, 2014. Illus by Emily Sutton) Candlewick Press, 2014. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2014. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Here are some ideas, from a time commitment of a few minutes to a few hours: Activities for your class.

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EdTechnocation.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Nominations for the 2014 Edublog Awards is open until November 24th! For this year''s 2014 Edublog Awards I made four nominations for what I consider some of the best blogs and resources for teachers. There are a lot of nomination categories for the 2014 Edublog Awards, also known as the Eddies! Hawaii hangout on air.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We're excited to be holding our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," online (and for free) this Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our 2014 Gaming in Education online conference start tonight! Whether you''re passionate about game-based learning or just getting your toes wet, Gaming in Ed celebrates the value that games offer in educational settings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

She is an educational consultant for Mackin Educational Resources and Cantata Learning, and Executive Director of Library & Educational Services for Biblionasium. In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the Skype Education Ambassador. Host: Vicki Davis. Read more about her here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Animoto (Web/Android/iOS)- Upload images, pick a template, and choose a holiday soundtrack from their library to make a 30-second video.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Join the NMC and the Learning Revolution for the NMC Virtual Symposium on the Future of Libraries. The symposium will be taking place online on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (10am-2pm ET/ 9am-1pm CT/ 7am-11am PT). 59 NMC member fee / Non-members $69.) For more information and to register, click here.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

One notable change is the FCC made permanent the Category Two budget approach it adopted in 2014, extending the trial period an extra year through the 2020 funding year. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

One notable change is the FCC made permanent the Category Two budget approach it adopted in 2014, extending the trial period an extra year through the 2020 funding year. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

One notable change is the FCC made permanent the Category Two budget approach it adopted in 2014, extending the trial period an extra year through the 2020 funding year. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

One notable change is the FCC made permanent the Category Two budget approach it adopted in 2014, extending the trial period an extra year through the 2020 funding year. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 20, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Is There Hidden Bias at Your Library?" and "Library Civility: A Code for How We Treat Each Other." Part of a special Library 2.0 webinars, blog posts, and podcast series.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Animoto (Web/Android/iOS)- Upload images, pick a template, and choose a holiday soundtrack from their library to make a 30-second video.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As Chief Academic Advisor, she will be guiding pedagogy, building a teacher task force, and creating a library of exemplary lessons for students. She is also the author of Moonshots in Education (2014). “We Wojcicki brings a plethora of experience to the role, ranging from journalist and educator to speaker and author.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2018

The goal, he says, is to create “an on-demand library for parenting tips.” During the 2013-2014 school year, he and Susanna Loeb (Ready4K’s academic advisor) conducted a study on how Ready4K was used in San Francisco Unified School District. He adds that “we also look to best practices promoted by expert organizations.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 7, 2014

Hang on to your hat--a flurry of event announcements: two big events coming up within just a few weeks that are going to be TERRIFIC; really fun notes about what we''ll be doing at ISTE this year as part of "ISTE Unplugged;" a brand new conference announcement for "Gaming in Ed;" the call for proposals our annual Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 29th, 2014 Teaching is not just a job. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Register here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2017

We're excited to announce 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 Please register as a member of the Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 21st, 2014 In a gentle way, you can shake the world. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 26th, 2014 If a child can''t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th. We are gearing up for another amazing year of the Library 2.014 Conference. Sign up to volunteer at Gaming in Ed!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 4, 2016

We're excited to announce the second of three Library 2.016 online mini-conferences: "Library as Classroom," June 15th, 2016, from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time (click for your own time zone). There are notable examples of academic, public, and K-12 library spaces that have become creative classrooms.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

school and library to the internet. In 2014 the FCC modernized the E-Rate program to make it more affordable for schools and libraries to upgrade their internet connection speeds. Access: Not all learners have daily—let alone anytime, anywhere—access to high-speed internet and a mobile device for learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 10, 2013

LIBRARY 2.013 - THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES CONFERENCE October 18 - 19, 2013 [link] Join us for our third annual Library 2.0 conference on libraries, librarians, and librarianship. 2014 RETHINKING HIGHER ED February, 2014 [link] (coming) Also in the early planning stages, but very excited about this event!

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