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Edcamp Library Promise Goes Virtual

Digital Promise

We have learned how to leverage technology to establish and maintain relationships with students and colleagues as we navigated the unknown waters of blended and distance learning. Go to Edcamp Library Promise to register to join us on June 16 and learn more about this exciting event!

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COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

Edsurge

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. But how they execute their vision undoubtedly has. Take a biography of Andrew Carnegie.

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12 of the Best School and Classroom Grants and How to Apply: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

For more in-depth information, check out our full Waterford.org Foundations and Grants Guide 2020. There you’ll find a deeper dive, including information on types of funding available, how to find grants, and tips on preparing your applications. 12 of the Best School Grants in 2020 and How to Apply .

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5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely

ViewSonic Education

What started as a temporary change in 2020, soon became a great experiment in remote working. Nearly a third of the security breaches that occurred in 2020 used social engineering techniques, of which 90% were phishing. billion in 2020. To help, here are a few tips on how to create a secure password you can actually remember.

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3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Also, check out this post, How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas , by Matt Miller. Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy. This is very different than in class instruction.

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US Edtech Raises $803M in First Half of 2020 As COVID-19 Forces Learning Online

Edsurge

In the first half of 2020, U.S. But the 2020 tally is still in line with first-half fundraising totals for the previous five years. Though the company operates mostly in the entertainment space, it has an education team of instructional designers that teach kids how to program.

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FETC 2020 Touts Esports, Experts and Future of Education

EdTech Magazine

The conference, which drew more than 10,000 attendees in 2019 , includes tracks tailored to library media specialists, education coaches, IT professionals, administrators and other educators. This year, the event will be held Jan. 14 to 17 in Miami. There’s even a track specifically focused on inclusion and special education.