EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:57. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. jena.passut_7651.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

This is from Steven Wesley, guest blogger for Ask a Tech Teacher and ESL teacher, with intimate knowledge of tech used in the classroom. Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. However, as far as actual classrooms go, there won’t be many printed papers or documents going around. Desktop Computers. On-Premise Software.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit. Thu, 03/15/2018 - 09:58. The larger the school or library system, the more likely the system will face a review, Cruzan said. Catch all of our coverage of CoSN 2018 on EdTech ’s conference landing page. phil.goldstein_6191. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2020

Wipebook flipchart is a fantastic addition to your classroom teaching toolkit – especially if you’re teaching from home. Kristina is the co-author of “ Hacking School Libraries: 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community ,” as well as two series of Scholastic makerspace books.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 28, 2018

Do you want to introduce a new product in the classroom? They can create books and put them in a private library or a shared library for you and your students. You can also grade your students right inside the app with a special code through Google Classroom. Insert Video: [link]. It’s also an app perfect for teachers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2019

In her 2018 bestseller “ The Library Book ,” author Susan Orlean uses the history of a fire that destroyed parts of the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986 to explore transformations that libraries and librarians have undergone over the last hundred years.

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Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

It marks a moment for celebration as educators contemplate the growth and achievements of their students, as well as the sense of community fostered within their classrooms. If the weather permits during the last weeks of school, take learning beyond the confines of the classroom with an outdoor science lesson.

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techlearning

MARCH 6, 2018

NEW YORK, NY – March 6, 2018 – Monterey County Free Libraries’ (MCFL) Orquidea Olvera has been named LJ’s 2018 Paralibrarian of the Year. of Madison, Wisconsin, recognizes the essential role of paralibrarians in providing excellent library service. Miller, editorial director of Library Journal and School Library Journal.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s been a couple of years since my tech teacher advice column “Dear Otto” got its first question about classroom digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. As of this date, there are no digital assistants specifically designed for the classroom. Legal issues of using digital assistants in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 15:10. Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. MURRAY: In the past decade or so, there’s been a growing understanding of the need to transform classrooms on many levels. meghan.bogardu….

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2018 – School Library Journal(SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year. To read the full article and learn more about the School Librarian of the Year Award, visit: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. Makerspaces have revolutionized what school libraries can do. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

When planning lessons or choosing books for your classroom library , it’s important to include stories that both reflect the experiences of your students and provide them with insights into the experiences of others. 4] You can carry that into lesson plans, activities, and books in the classroom library. October 5, 2018.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

However, since first participating in the Hour of Code in December of 2018, I’ve tried to include more activities and bring in more resources for my students throughout the year. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! With these options, students can work independently or with peers, in our classrooms or at home.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. 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. 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

Multiple surveys (for example, this 2018 survey from PWC ) report that many teachers in the United States do not have enough experience, resources, or training to use technology in the most effective ways, especially in low-income schools. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2020

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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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2018

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 08:46. Eliminate the Front of the Classroom. One quick way to tell whether modern learning environment improvements will truly transform teaching and learning is to look at the classroom layout. Repurpose Existing Items for the Classroom. 8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space. Engagement.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

Hunter and her colleague Rachel Krumenacker at the Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee, had filmed the DIY craft on a Zoom call from their respective living rooms. They posted it to the library’s YouTube channel as part of their new summer programming, the majority of which is taking place online due to COVID-19. . “We

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2019; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018).

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:23. I created a OneNote Class Notebook for each of these groups and I can put program information for them in the content library and easily update it as needed. 5 Microsoft OneNote Tips Every Educator Should Know. jena.passut_7651. Microsoft OneNote is a tool widely used in K–12 schools. students in my program.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:10. We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. Library media and learning spaces. #ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

While studies such as this highlight the need to increase technology integration in adult education classrooms and beyond, the goals and strategies for bridging the digital skills gap in response to such findings often don’t match learner realities.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 13:22. The constructivist approach can be difficult for teachers and students because it is so different from the traditional classroom routine. Makerspaces can give teachers an opportunity to recognize student talent that may be overlooked in a traditional classroom setting. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2018

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 10:05. The Federal Communications Commission program awards discounts through the Universal Service Fund for schools and libraries attempting to upgrade their telecommunications and internet access. Districts need to reevaluate each year because classroom technology is always evolving. meghan.bogardu….

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

Last year, 274,000 classroom projects were imagined, funded and fulfilled because of an idea one teacher had almost two decades ago. In 2018, it reached classrooms in 52,000 schools, or nearly half of all public schools in the U.S. Another favorite focus for projects in 2018 was “social-emotional learning.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Search for other school library innovations. Key points: Alarming declines in civic scores demands new strategies. See related article: Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee At this point, we have all heard about the learning gaps in math and reading scores these past few years. Unfortunately, stats are even worse in other subjects.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

Students using the free Sora student reading app have now accessed more than 100 million books from their school’s digital collections since Sora launched in 2018. For example, educators use Sora to connect students with their local public library for additional age-appropriate materials through Public Library CONNECT.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Building personal empathy requires creating a culture of kindness in your classroom, your school, and within each student. World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13, 2018. Go to the library and thank the librarian if s/he helps you with something. Set up a Little Free Library at your school or neighborhood.

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The Daring Librarian

JUNE 29, 2018

So, here's my list of 5 ways your school library (or classroom) can benefit from a photo booth. This fun, easy, & cheap DIY Photo Booth has added a lot of fun to our school library and our end of the year celebration, our June Jamboree. This is a good thing for a school library! A photo booth is a good reason!

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techlearning

AUGUST 22, 2018

22, 2018 – Impero Software, global specialists in remote monitoring and management software for education, has been shortlisted for this year’s Greater Austin Business Awards in the Innovation category. Winners will be announced at the 2018 Greater Austin Business Awards ceremony on August 30, 2018 at the JW Marriott Austin.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Moreover, the platform is free for teachers.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

Chicago, June 24, 2018 – Impero Software, a leading provider of classroom management, network and online safety software to schools today announced the latest version of its award-winning product, Impero Education Pro V7. The company will showcase the new features of its award-winning product this week at ISTE 2018 in booth #630. “We

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 1, 2018

On February 28, we all gathered in the library for the big announcement. Nate from Flipgrid announced the 2018 Barrow Peace Prize winner………………Martin Luther King Jr. — Flipgrid (@Flipgrid) February 28, 2018. FlipgridFever pic.twitter.com/Ji0hRqehdl.

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techlearning

JULY 10, 2018

(ATLANTA, Georgia) July 10, 2018 — Thanks to a generous donation from the Atlanta Retailers Association (ARA) that was matched by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, Alive Studios is equipping all 15 Gwinnett County Public Library branches with its evidence-based Learning alive™ kits.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Kolibri enables offline access to a curated library of educational content, supports customized curricula creation and facilitates self-paced, differentiated and project-based learning. We enable organizations to have ownership over how they contextualize education technology specific to their local needs and experience.

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