Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2020

Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created a variety of distance learning packages to help schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Infobase, visit www.Infobase.com.

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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. With Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we are helping public libraries change lives.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2021

During the crises of 2020-21, we clearly saw that our education system needs to innovate to make it more equitable, agile, relevant and responsive. billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding into our education system. Why local communities?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Brainly’s survey earlier this year reveals that high-school students are also accessing AI-powered tools, such as those integrated into Brainly’s educational app, for individualized homework help. This indicates a complementary relationship between AI and traditional support systems in the college application journey.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn stands with schools/districts affected with closure due to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak : All educators have free access to SplashLearn with Home Access to enable remote learning. SplashLearn is curriculum-aligned and covers Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 for math, and elementary reading for kids from 3 to 8 years.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today is our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," being held online and for free. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget. But must we all begin from scratch?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Just a few days away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Just two weeks away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Over the last 12 years, the school system has undergone major upheavals. To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. Responsible Fiscal Stewardship.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Key points: Audiobooks are popular, but print still commands a majority of the audience A balance of both offers students increased accessibility See related article: 5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs My 2023 #BritReads book tally experienced a massive slowdown in April when my husband and I welcomed Holden Lane to the world.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

However, the whole system changes with the introduction of 3D learning. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. Traditional education has always been based on the power of storytelling. What is the difference between the two technologies?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2022

By Dr. Steve Albrecht I posted this Library 2.0 New attacks at an elementary school in Texas, a grocery store, and just recently, a factory in Maryland, show us this disturbing trend of mass shootings is continuing in the wrong direction. Social media postings and messages about our libraries or our employees need to be analyzed.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

Palo Alto– Osmo for Schools announces that it has supplied the Cincinnati School District with various Osmo for Schools learning systems which will be implemented into 50 classrooms by the start of the fall semester (August, 2021). The learning systems are intended for specialized learning units covering preschool to grade 12.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2022

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 Deaf Community and Culture and Best Practices for Libraries | Deaf History Month Free Symposium APRIL 21, 2022 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM ROSA RODRIGUEZ, ALICE L. Library Services to the Deaf Community Panel Discussion (2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

I have already reviewed and recommend these apps in several posts here in Educators Technology and today I am aggregating them all in a signle list so you can easily access them. The interactive exercises and instructional videos make learning dynamic and accessible. Khan Academy This is a fantastic resource for students of all ages.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

Kajeet’s Homework Gap Grant program provides the means for K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. The number of missed opportunities adds up when you look at the evenings, weekends, breaks, and the summer.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

I had the chance to chat with Dr. Jared Scherz, the founder of TeacherCoach , and a former elementary school guidance counselor who became a clinical psychologist in New Jersey. Through our innovative Learning Engagement System (LES), districts can build a custom library and even create and sell their custom training.

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N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Since 2008, Unique Learning System ® has been changing the lives of millions of students nationwide. Unique Learning System includes all vital components of a special education reading program in each grade band from preschool through transition, including robust lesson plans for implementation success. Library of Books.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

For years users have needed to create and memorize a username and password for every system and app. They spend more time in class trying to remember how to access the program than actually using it; they also clog IT channels when passwords aren’t easily recovered. How big is their library of single sign-on applications?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. When you design your lessons based on the UDL framework, you create an accessible learning environment where all of your students have the best chance to learn.” Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Another in Oregon launched an Amazon-style locker system for students to exchange broken devices. “It As soon as we distributed our devices to our elementary students, possible or not we had to create a student help desk,” he said. Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It

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techlearning

APRIL 23, 2018

Herndon, Virginia, April 23, 2018 — Although every elementary school has different student needs its teachers must support, each needs an extensive library of books for its students. Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in Cary, NC, the 15 largest school district in the United States, has 114 elementary schools.

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N2Y

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

While participants and their students benefit from access to n2y’s evidence?based skills, and communication support we use Unique Learning System ® , SymbolStix PRIME ® , and the weekly current events in News2you. A classroom library developed using the n2y library in Unique Learning System. I ask all pre?service

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

And with fast Wi-Fi, students can access G Suite for Education and other cloud-based educational apps on their Chromebooks. To ensure fast internet speeds, IT staff ­blanketed the school with about 100 HPE Aruba 802.11ac wireless access points , including one AP per classroom, Harris says. Students have different sitting preferences.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The School Library Leaders (SLL) project , generously hosted on the site of the National Collaborative for Digital Equity (NCDE) , allows practitioners to pose questions or problems they encounter to the members of this impressive team. Many are faced with covering classes that are have nothing to do with library. Ballard; Cassandra G.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2022

Tampa, FL – July 14, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with Vector Solutions to provide all school districts in the state with free access to Vector’s library of Student Safety & Wellness Courses.

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Vizor

JANUARY 15, 2020

However, some elementary schools prefer that homeroom teachers hand out the Chromebooks in class. With just one click, obtain your Chromebook information in the system to then easily distribute. Similar to a library system, you can track which student has which Chromebook and who is their homeroom teacher.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

For instance: Using a tablet’s camera and Osmo’s artificial intelligence software, the system tracks what a child is doing on a (physical) worksheet and responds accordingly to right and wrong answers. Epic offers a digital library of more than 40,000 books for students ages 12 and under. Consumers pay about $80 a year for the library.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The library within the app includes many children’s books, so elementary teachers will really like this. To access unlimited reads of the 1,000+ books in their library, the cost is $39.99. The current systems today will become better and change. It can also be added to Chromebooks!

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2020

The free MackinVIA digital content management system is available to all schools and is providing users with hundreds of free MackinClassic eBooks to assist with distance learning initiatives due to the COVID-19 health crisis. It is an open system that works with a school’s SIS or LMS system. About Mackin.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

When the transition happened in March, administrators in our region of Washington state had roughly two weeks to evaluate, purchase and train teachers to use a variety of ed-tech products — from learning management systems and video-conferencing tools to complex, interactive software. But access alone wasn’t enough.

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