The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

You can join now through July 6, 2016. (Will open again December 26 – January 4.). When the year is up, they will never be charged again and will have continued access to the Facebook group and all club materials. We’ll first start talking about target number of hours to work for the 2016-2017 school year in October.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MAY 4, 2016

We are quickly approaching summer at our school, so we have been winding down activities in the library and looking ahead to what we might read this summer. Families decorated book boxes, learned some reading strategies, and talked about the importance of a home library. — Andy Plemmons (@plemmonsa) May 4, 2016.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Library makerspaces, including members of the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network, offer students a chance to design, tinker, and build critical thinking skills. Libraries are all about inquiry,” says Valerie Jopeck, a former librarian and current education specialist for a large public school district in Virginia.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JUNE 2, 2015

Our library makerspace will feature 12 Finch Robots by BirdBrain Technologies during the 2015-2016 school year. A few months ago BirdBrain Technologies announced an expansion of their Finch Robot loan program to include libraries. Barrow Elementary. I’ll share what we do when the robots arrive in August.

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Robotics Libraries Elementary Technology 28

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Her three kids were enrolled in middle and elementary school; she was working toward her GED. Beyond the struggles all families are facing with remote learning, the Almadani family is dealing with additional stress: They fled Syria as refugees, and resettled in Chicago in 2016. They, like many refugee families in the U.S., In the U.S.,

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“I tell them not to read at the same pace that your neighbors are reading, not too loud that we’re distracting someone, but just enough that you can practice your reading voice,” the second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School said. “So Iturralde tries to make the book more accessible first. Credit: John Walker/The Fresno Bee.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2024

After starting elementary school in the late 1960s, Naomi Hirahara and three other girls formed a clique called the C.L.A.N., They attended Loma Alta Elementary, a racially diverse school in Altadena, Calif., Her younger son attended Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson’s alma mater, Cleveland Elementary School. PASADENA, Calif.

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NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 22, 2016

The notice in the Federal Register shared that 50 percent of all grant funds, more than $13 million , are reserved for use by school libraries serving high need LEAs. Here’s the text from the Federal Register : We are clarifying that, in accordance with the Senate report that accompanied the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (S.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2016

On September 21-23, 2016, Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education hosted the 2016 Education Innovation Clusters Convening (#EdClusters16) in Providence, R.I., Sean Duffy (@dearmrduffy) September 23, 2016. rdaley0001 (@rdaley98) September 22, 2016. Joseph South (@southjoseph) September 22, 2016.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In addition to employing qualified elementary, middle and high school music teachers, David Douglas offers inexpensive instrument rentals ($25 per year), a library of musical scores, connections to reduced-price or free private lessons and a closet of free marching band uniforms and orchestra dress blacks, among other necessities.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

The children’s library at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, Connecticut. A recent study found that depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts in teen girls has reached record highs, and that the number of mental health hospitalizations for children more than doubled between 2016 and 2022.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. Why did we start communities on edWeb virtually in 2016?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. Why did we start communities on edWeb virtually in 2016?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our main goal is to give access to world-class technical education for folks who may not otherwise have it.” And neither is elementary-grade science. with teachers using its materials on a monthly basis in 20 percent of elementary schools. Elementary school is often a forgotten place but it’s the most critical.”

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

ISTE Standards for Students , released in 2016, were developed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where students or teachers are in the thoughtful integration of technology. The standards mesh perfectly with the guiding philosophy of the.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

While it is believed that the barrier to district leaders and classroom teachers using more data is that they don’t have time to look at it, 33% of districts and teachers say the real challenge is that information is in too many places for them to access. Data Privacy. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 23, 2016

My name is Andy Plemmons, school library media specialist at David C Barrow Elementary in Athens GA @barrowmediacenter I will take over the DOE account this week. A photo posted by GA Department of Education (@georgiadeptofed) on Jan 18, 2016 at 4:39am PST. gadoeteachertakeover #librariesofinstagram #tlchat #edchat #ccsdath.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders. On the other had, a smaller number of elementary students see Wikipedia as a starting point to discover additional content. I find Google a lot easier than going to the library website.” Connaway, L.

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MindShift

MAY 17, 2021

Early development of motor skills – as utilized in motor coordination, executive function and visuospatial skills – are necessary for future academic achievement, according to a 2016 report. . Courtney Miller’s son is in kindergarten at Glen Cove Elementary in Vallejo, California. They’ve got to be computer literate.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2017

In 2016, our district won $3.8 High school students and teachers will have a schedule for visiting the space to access new equipment and to consult with experts that can support with their current projects. We like to think of it as a souped-up public library with tech tools instead of books.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018. Curated content from the other educators have created.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

The curriculum they were exposed to had already proven itself ineffective—but I didn’t have access to anything better. My 16, 17 and 18-year old students were entering my class reading at an elementary level. There was money available to purchase books, and we essentially had carte blanche to build our own library.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Another Fuse fellow, Lisa Leaheey, an English teacher at North Providence High School, was part of the third cohort of the fellowship, which ran from 2016-18. Related: Rhode Island teachers trying out blended learning — but without high stakes pressure. Leaheey began informally offering help to teachers in her school when the pandemic hit.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Finally, in order to prevent maker education in becoming the educational flavor of the month, administrators, educators, and libraries need to not be seduced by these high tech tools. The longevity and sustainability of maker education will depend on making it feasible, approachable, and accessible to the masses of educators.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The idea behind the Muñiz Academy, named for the longtime principal of Boston’s first dual-language elementary school (the Rafael Hernandez K-8 school), was that many Hispanic students would do better in schools that support their cultural background and, with it, the Spanish language. We have to make space for them to access the content.”.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

And in 2016 just 8 percent of McDowell County residents of working age held an associate degree or higher, compared to 31 percent statewide. Like elementary and middle school home visits, high school home visits are all about relationship building. That’s well below the statewide rate of 55 percent. He’s the first one.”.

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2016

As I reflect on the upcoming 2016-2017 school year, I wonder how this negativity has affected my own 5th grade reading classroom. My learners needed choices that my physical book collection could not provide, and I need a way to bolster my library and give students more choices. What is available to my learners at school and at home?

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

. — This fall, students at Enterprise Attendance Center in the small city of Brookhaven may get to draw, paint and make crafts in an elementary art class — the first the school has had in 12 years. billion on elementary and secondary education. Access to technology is another funding-related struggle. “If

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Curran Dee and Marialice B.F.X. Consequently, he is passionate about digital access for all students everywhere. As an elementary student, Curran is an international speaker, a TEDxYouth speaker and has also presented online at both EdChange Global and Global Maker Day. Curran, Ph.D.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 7, 2016

NSDL – The National Science Digital Library has some outstanding resources that include numerous links to some great STEM programs and organizations. Tech Rockets – Students ages 10 to 18 can create a Tech Rocket account and gain access to amazing tech courses. This is an area that may just help you flip your STEM classroom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th, is the final day for "early-bird" pricing to purchase the Summit library. Check them out! What Is It, How Does It Work? More to come.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The text is geared to students in lower elementary grades, but it is useful for students at all grades as a starting place for research. Our teachers love the accessibility of the text, how the text is broken into consistent headings, and that it reads the text to students in a human voice. Amy Cox, Director of Library Marketing.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 29, 2017

One of the biggest changes to education in the past fifteen years is the access to information. Anytime I wanted to know something, I had to ask my teacher or go to the library to look it up in a book or on microfiche. When students have access to information at their fingertips, they have no other action than to learn.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

In the fall of 2009, ChiTech’s first students filed into its squat, 1950s-era building of drab yellow brick, an abandoned elementary school in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Engineering students used computer-aided design software to build 15 “Little Free Libraries” and placed them in neighborhoods where libraries and bookstores are scarce.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

We grew up having our questions instantly answered as long as we had access to the Internet. Some argue that with easy access to information, we have more space in our brain to engage in creative activities, as humans have in the past. ” Copyright 2016 NPR. Of the studies available, the answers are sometimes unclear.

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