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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, more commonly known as E-rate, is a federal program through which schools and libraries can apply for funds to purchase hardware, internet access, and telecommunications to connect their students to learning opportunities. What if I get audited? What is E-rate?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Susan Gentz, a partner at K20Connect, provided a guide to the types of emergency federal funding that became available during the summer of 2020, as well as some of the issues that districts receiving funding will need to work through. Staying Organized and Healthy. Arati has an M.Ed. from Penn where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 31, 2021

The spring and summer of 2020 were some of the darkest times of my life, personally and professionally. 2020 was a tough year for everybody, and for many people, it was far worse than it was for me. Circumstances are really kind of secondary. Why the sabbatical was not a cure-all and coming back was harder than anticipated.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 23, 2022

Next Tuesday, March 29th, 2002, is our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," which will be held online (and for free). Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2022

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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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

I was literally at KySTE in 2020 when the world shut down, a story I shared here.) Firstly, you need to create a teacher or student account, either via email or through Google or Microsoft. (I I would recommend students use Google, to minimize remembering yet another username/password as well as to expedite Google integration.)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

DIRECTIONS: The Google Slide presentation will be made available for viewing after the presentation. This event is brought to you by GlobalEd Events and TakingITGlobal. In this session, Dr. Oldham will provide you with some quick start ideas to get your students excited about connecting with the world with people around the world!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

As Superintendent of Fort Smith (AR) Public Schools from 2017-2020, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Ann earned her bachelors, masters, and Ed.S.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Her previous experiences include being a classroom business teacher at the high school and post-secondary levels, assistant director of a vocational cooperative, principal at East Noble High School, and assistant superintendent at East Noble School Corporation. Ann earned her bachelors, masters, and Ed.S.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Libraries and Librarians ? We have several sessions each day, with (lots) more coming ( and that could include you! ). A current list is below. Hacking Your Education ? High School ? Higher Education ? Homeschooling ? Hope and Healing ?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

COVID’s impact on schools was so substantial that Congress established the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Reinventing spaces—designing flexible classroom spaces and turning a library into a learning commons with flexible seating and mobile bookshelves. Action 1: Spend Money on Long-Term Initiatives.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 26, 2017 Google to Symantec: We don't trust you anymore | InfoWorld → Admins need to consider whether they still want to use Symantec (the cybersecurity firm!) "In these cases, boards need to provide access to a school device. after its repeated mistakes with issuing TLS certificates.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 26, 2017 Google to Symantec: We don't trust you anymore | InfoWorld → Admins need to consider whether they still want to use Symantec (the cybersecurity firm!) "In these cases, boards need to provide access to a school device. after its repeated mistakes with issuing TLS certificates.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

But you can own access to the full library by buying the Summit all-access pass, which is $99, a $50 savings from the price after the 25th. airing on Discovery in 2020.) During 2020, WLS is finding new ways to help teachers make the shift to remote learning, including 5-day virtual teacher courses. See you "online!"

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

TESOL Instructor and Practicum Supervisor at Touro College, Founder and Managing Director at Virtual Exchange 4 Change | Cristina Zaccarini, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Director of Asian Studies, Adelphi University | Jan Dormer, Ph.D., Messiah College | Chesla Ann Lenkaitis, Ph.D.,

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And like so many products on this list, 3D printing was hailed as a revolution in education, and schools were encouraged to reorient libraries and shop classes towards “maker spaces” which would give students opportunities to print their plastic designs. The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Jeb Bush’s lieutenant governor, as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, the top post at the Education Department overseeing K–12 policy.” science and student exchange programs through the end of the current budget cycle in 2020.” to retain their residency rights even if they leave the U.K.

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