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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Studies show that being compassionate not only helps others but ourselves. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. One reason is research says there is. Pay the bus fare for the passenger behind you. Say thank you to a community helper. Donate blood.

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MAY 22, 2023

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives.

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JULY 21, 2021

The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

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MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

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MAY 4, 2022

Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. More often than not, the topics studied in school tend to be dry and factual (even for the younger students). Plus, nowadays they have easy access to resources and educational materials (no more time spent in the library). Use Fun Tools.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For students and teachers navigating this digital landscape, a solid grasp of copyright laws is not just about legal compliance; it’s about cultivating a culture of respect for intellectual property, fostering ethical academic practices, and encouraging responsible digital citizenship.

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APRIL 2, 2020

Self-taught people study better without guidance and prefer to have full control over what, when and how they study. Meanwhile, having access to valuable resources allows you to keep in touch with the latest developments in the sector and make sure you stay on track. The reasons are plenty so let’s delve deeper into this issue.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Here are the digital tools that will replace the paper-intensive tasks you’re accustomed to: Digital Note-taking Here’s traditional note-taking vs. digital note-taking: One feels like a blender on whip. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. quick methods like texting are fine.

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JULY 11, 2017

Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. As a Common Sense School the past two years, PS1X is committed to a whole-community approach to digital citizenship.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Studies show that being compassionate not only helps others but ourselves. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. One reason is that research says there is. What Would You Do? Peer Pressure. Self-Esteem. More recommended activities. Donate blood.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

My experience with the school library and book choice tension I have over 1,000 books in my American international Christian school classroom in southern Taiwan where I teach English Language Arts (8th), Yearbook (10th-12th), US History (11th), and British Literature (12th). Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students.

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MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. If I am online, students can access me any time. San Diego Virtual Zoo.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Here’s what a joint study from Legends of Learning and Vanderbilt University found: “…students who played the games outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Let’s start with seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: Include digital ebooks in your class library. Include online libraries with student resources. Expect digital class presentations to include video, audio, music, or a mixture of digital tools.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. The Eduverse is accessible on any device, and is also the content hub for schools using ClassVR, Avantis Education’s award-winning all-in-one VR headsets.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Studies show that being compassionate not only helps others but ourselves. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. One reason is that research says there is. What Would You Do? Peer Pressure. Self-Esteem. More recommended activities. Donate blood.

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APRIL 17, 2018

In the following weeks, I noticed that he was not taking part in many online discussions and the contributions to his digital portfolio of work was minimal. After three months, Alex finally told me that he did not have internet access at home. In addition, the district provided transportation for students who depend on bussing.

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APRIL 27, 2017

If you don’t do anything to make the studying material more appealing, you can’t expect great engagement and results in your classroom. If you don’t do anything to make the studying material more appealing, you can’t expect great engagement and results in your classroom. As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books.

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JUNE 27, 2017

Everyone took notes and used those to study for exams. Many schools still do this, but there’s a better way: Digital notetaking. This is great for students who don’t have access to the Internet (or WiFi) at home. If students wanted to share notes, they had to find a copy machine.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Topics include languages, music, technology, social studies, science, engineering, maths, journalism, and more. Bright Science is a free YouTube channel of over 1300 study videos for high schoolers (or precocious middle schoolers). C-Span video library. C-Span Classroom is free but requires registration to access materials.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Studies show that being compassionate not only helps others but ourselves. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. One reason is that research says there is. What Would You Do? Peer Pressure. Self-Esteem. More recommended activities. Donate blood.

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JULY 19, 2017

Since then, the Orton-Gillingham Method has enabled thousands of children to access worlds opened to them by reading, something they never thought would happen. studying base words, roots, prefixes and suffixes. studying the aspects of language concerned with meaning. studying base words, roots, prefixes and suffixes.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

We want them to be recycled but studies show that despite best efforts, about half of used paper isn’t. Schools who replace paper with a digital distribution of newsletters, announcements, homework, and anything else possible may not increase recycling but do dramatically reduce the amount of paper they use. Open Library.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The best things about eLearning are likely the flexibility and accessibility that come with online instruction: People can learn about things they are interested in or need help with, at their own pace, on their own time, and from nearly anywhere in the world! Study Tools: The key to learning is repetition.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Find out if students have access to Wifi, computers. In fact, almost all studies of successful educational programs reinforce the idea that students do better if parents are involved. This is the elephant in the classroom-home connection. Homework increasingly involves the Internet and many students still don’t have that at home.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2017

We're excited to announce our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," which will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 1st, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0 Please register as a member of the Library 2.0

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MARCH 20, 2018

Also, the high-speed internet makes streaming a reality which means video can be accessed from any location allowing students to attend classes remotely while enabling teachers to upload video lectures to complement their students’ learning experience. Traditional Presentation Software.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

My graduate studies focused on integrating technology across the curriculum. With Internet access we have also used Google Docs, or online versions of Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. . We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites.

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APRIL 3, 2017

Our latest case study shares one of those stories. Other highlights in this case study include how: The district’s digital transformation includes devices and student access to email and online file storage. The district values the important relationship it has with its local police department.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This is driven in large part by the affordability and portability of digital devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops. Why lug around half a dozen heavy books in a backpack that too often is left behind on a sports field or at the library? It’s no wonder proponents of digital books are pushing for change.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This is done through its standards-aligned assessment library or teacher-created assessments developed from a bank of over 60,000 standards-specific questions. When ready, students can access full-length practice tests as another method to self-assess progress. Measuring Up Live 2.0, Pick what interests you.

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MAY 30, 2017

Here are ten ways you will want to incorporate Zap Zap Math into your math curriculum: Let children play unattended, anytime, anywhere, as a supplement to class, homework, or independent math study. This could include the grade-level teacher, computer lab specialist, library media specialist, and more.

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APRIL 19, 2016

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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MAY 22, 2017

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives.

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MAY 26, 2017

When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. videos, links, and audio) are available online, students can access them according to their schedules and location. But that has changed.

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APRIL 26, 2018

A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link provided might take you to a website that provides access rather than play. Collect these into a digital library that kids can access online, see what friends are reading over the summer, and find books that appeal to them. Hunger Games.

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JUNE 19, 2018

With more than 1,000 articles connected to K–2 curriculum topics, PebbleGo exposes students to the concept of research and credible sources to begin developing good digital citizenship skills at an early age. Good digital citizenship is good digital citizenship, no matter the language.”

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