Accessibility Education Libraries Survey 
Digital Promise
MAY 13, 2021
Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child.
Edsurge
MARCH 8, 2021
Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. adults lost their main source of internet access as libraries started to shut down in March 2020.
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Edsurge
MARCH 17, 2020
Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? And for a lot of libraries, that's not something you can do on a dime.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 10, 2020
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic poses many dangers to American higher education. If you look at data from the National Center for Education Statistics, you can see steady gains made between 2000 and 2018. But the benefits of a higher education are not simply economic.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. . If you’re interested in how to better integrate technology into your classroom, visit ViewSonic Education. . Educational Apps Outside of the Classroom. ViewSonic Education.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MAY 20, 2021
Steve Albrecht hosts a collection of resources in the " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 , including blog posts, podcasts, and webinars. We like to: Make you aware of the ability for organizations to purchase all-staff access to his webinar series. Listed below are all of Dr. Albrecht's webinars, blog posts, and podcasts on Library 2.0. Please consider letting us know by using this very quick survey HERE.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0
eSchool News
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Reliable high-speed internet access isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s absolutely essential for teaching and learning. Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital tools and resources that make learning engaging and relevant.
ViewSonic Education
AUGUST 18, 2022
Educational videos are now more accessible than ever and teachers are increasingly making use of this readily available resource. Keep reading to learn more and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solutions to grow your educational toolbox.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
September 11, 2021 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, today announced the launch of Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , a new online accredited diploma completion program available to public libraries. The program will be available to all public libraries in Missouri this month.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 27, 2022
Library 2.0 These are available for unlimited viewing as part of an individual or organizational annual all-access pass, as well as any webinars held during the year after purchase (one or two a month). These passes can be administered through Library 2.0
NeverEndingSearch
DECEMBER 20, 2017
You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. Might we also study whether learners with solid K12 library inquiry experience perform better than the student in the general SHEG sample ?
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Library 2.0 Organizational all-access pass programs are significantly discounted in bulk. Individual all-access annual passes are normally $495, but are on sale this year-end for $295. Individuals who have paid for at least one Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0
Edsurge
MARCH 20, 2020
According to the most recent federal data, about 14 percent of households with school-age children do not have internet access. And among those who do have access, not all have a broadband connection. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology. “We
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Elsewhere, a school used caution tape to prevent students from roaming through bookshelves in the library. Coronavirus and Education Elementary to High School News Hechinger West Multimedia
Educator Innovator
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
At the Millvale Community Library in Pennsylvania, toddlers and kids gather weekly to work on creative projects. On those days the library morphs into a “makerspace,” overflowing with sewing supplies, circuitry, yarn, and electronics. The Millvale site is part of a growing group of libraries that have opened up space, permanently or occasionally, for maker projects. For several years YOUmedia has operated “learning labs” in libraries across the country.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0
eSchool News
JANUARY 13, 2016
A lack of reliable internet access at home can make flipping a challenge, but by no means an impossibility. Ask any educator, and they’ve probably at least heard of flipping the classroom. Too many teachers have ruled it out on account of their students’ lack of access. All of them are entitled to the best education possible. If only the gap weren’t the main reason educators choose not to flip in the first place. Find out what access students have.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
"Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 30-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.
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. And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” .
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 4, 2020
What this whole crisis has done to higher education is just exposed the cracks that have been there for over a decade of financial mismanagement.” American higher education is composed of thousands of colleges and universities, with different track records and results.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
This coming Friday is another in the series of Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars, "Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue." You can listen directly on the site or you should also be able to access the podcast in SoundCloud here or in your own podcast app using the RSS feed here.
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2016
Annual survey reveals digital resources such as game-based environments and online videos have experienced increased use in classrooms. Teachers’ use of game-based environments and online apps has doubled in the last six years, according to the annual Speak Up survey released on May 5. The top-cited barrier was lack of teacher training on how to properly integrate digital content within instruction, which 57 percent of surveyed principals identified as their biggest obstacle.
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2017
A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program applicants’ perspectives on the program. In the midst of leadership changes in the White House and the FCC, as well as education budget cuts, ed-tech stakeholders have raised questions regarding the promise of the E-rate program to deliver safe and proper broadband connections to students in the U.S.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JANUARY 11, 2023
The schedule is below, followed by information about our all-access pass program. Library 2.0 These are available for unlimited viewing as part of an individual or organizational annual all-access pass, as well as the webinars held during the year after purchase.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Read on to find out how, or choose to learn about myViewBoard Sens and other ViewSonic’s Education Solutions. In fact, the myViewBoard software platform , provides educators with the necessary information to understand and respond to students’ needs, based on non-verbal cues.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
One survey found teachers average more than 10 hours weekly on planning and grading , and another study reported that about a third of teachers spend at least 2 hours daily on pre- and post-instruction activities. A curated activity library is a fundamental tool in this process.
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 5, 2021
October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world. At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. Happy World Teachers’ Day!
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
DECEMBER 20, 2021
"Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
That is the clearest takeaway from survey results published this month by the ACT Center for Equity in Learning, an arm of the nonprofit best known for its college entrance exam. When the survey was sent, the U.S. Especially since we surveyed them in March.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 1, 2014
My Own Chapter: M oving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. It consists of an introductory chapter explaining the main concepts and principles of this exciting approach to educational practice. Moving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0:
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
This story also appeared in USA Today “Rankings cannot meaningfully reflect the high aspirations for educational excellence, graduate preparedness, and compassionate and equitable patient care that we strive to foster,” Dean George Daley wrote. Undergraduate education: The U.S.
MindShift
AUGUST 31, 2020
But with schools across the country closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Deaf children have less access to such stories. About 73% of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children live in homes where family members do not regularly sign, according to a 2014 national survey by Gallaudet University.
NeverEndingSearch
JULY 19, 2021
Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. We now have the data.
eSchool News
JANUARY 5, 2021
According to a soon-to-be released Kanopy survey of more than 730 librarians — primarily in the U.S. –50% of public libraries believe it is their responsibility to provide their local K-12 schools with streaming films that support their curriculum.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Seamless integration with teachers’ education platforms helped to immerse students in their learning material.
User Generated Education
JUNE 8, 2017
If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. We adapted the Design Thinking Process to include additional phases based on our own experiences in schools with educators and kids. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 9, 2022
It is my fervent belief that educators have a duty to advocate for the rights and dignity of all students, and that includes trans kids. Testify before your local school board, your state’s board of education and your state legislatures. If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a bully.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 23, 2020
But while all of this is widely being referred to as online higher education, most of it isn’t. Online education is using digital technologies to transform the learning experience. Related: Online higher education isn’t winning over students forced off campus by the coronavirus.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 25, 2020
We've posted a new 30-minute podcast episode " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0 : "Domestic Violence in the Library Workspace," Dr. Albrecht's fifth podcast episode. You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 26, 2021
"Ten Tools for the (New) Library Supervisor: Starting Out Right" Part of a special Library 2.0 OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 25, 2019
Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day. Online libraries and collections of free didactic documents were a reality as early as 1997 , through the Cisco Networking Academy. Cloud Computing in the Educational Sector.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 8, 2021
Azim has presented over 700 educational sessions and keynote speeches around the world. Libraries around the US have begun to host RP and RJ programs. Click here to let us know what topics you'd be particularly interested in having us cover in the Library 2.0
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