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How Library Closures Hurt Adult Learners as Kids Doubled Down on Digital Reading

Edsurge

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures.

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Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

ViewSonic Education

With the global AI education market expected to surpass $32 billion by 2030 , it’s clear this technology is here to stay. The post Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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The Irreplaceables: What AR and AI Mean for the Future of Teaching #iste18

The CoolCatTeacher

One of your kids’ favorite restaurants back home had raptors from the new Jurassic Park 2030 movie taking orders as they jumped up onto tables to interact with guests. A virtual librarian might give a library tour and a demonstration of how to use the resources might make sense if she could entertain as she does it.

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Announcing the First Library 2.023 Mini-Conference: "Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy. The company is committed to providing 10 million youths with digital skills training by 2030. Learn more at CitizenVerizon.com. About Verizon Innovative Learning.

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

Edsurge

Our higher education system formed around libraries. According to Dell Technologies and the Institute for the Future, 85 percent of the jobs in 2030 don’t exist yet. To date, our education systems sit atop a cultural assumption—that information is scarce.

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FETC 2025: Good to Know Before You Go

eSchool News

Library Leaders: Lead the digital charge in your library or media center with sessions focused on digital resource curation, equity of access, and innovative learning installations. Learn how to transform your library into a modern, tech-savvy learning hub. This track is new for 2025. 15 at 1 p.m., 16 at 8:30 a.m.,