Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Overview/Big Ideas Students learn how to live in the digital world of internet websites, copy-righted images, and virtual friends who may be something different.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

Beyond the adjustments related to instruction, it was challenging to get into a workflow and figure out how to best provide for students at home and in the classroom space. Nearpod also has an Immersive Reader, which is great for accessibility. Read more: 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. Work with local businesses and partners to create wifi hotspots where students can safely access wifi while maintaining social distancing protocols.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). This doesn’t require a library. Here are nineteen suggestions students will enjoy: Math Youngers: Take a picture of making change at the store.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because of this, many high school teachers, students, and administrators are thinking about how to start esports teams at their school. This article will give you a step-by-step guide on starting a high school esports team and takes a look at how having a team will benefit your school and its students. Accessed 4.17.18

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

In today’s digitally connected world, where languages blend and intermingle in our daily communications, knowing how to add accented characters to documents has become an essential skill. You can access it by searching for ‘Character Map’ in the Start menu. For Windows users, the Character Map utility is a handy tool.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Managing Stress in the Library: Strategies for Library Workers A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? How to Know, What to Do." This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in English, and a B.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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Waterford

JANUARY 13, 2021

It’s crucial to provide your students with books that explore a diverse breadth of identities and experience for two reasons, both of which tie into equity and access. We’ve separated each section by age to make sure you can find the perfect books for your school or classroom library. Monsoon Summer by Mitali Perkins.

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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 ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective Communication: How to Have Learning Conversations with Patrons and Colleagues Part of the Library 2.0 DATE: Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99 /person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. or in Niche Academy).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 First responders and other concerned people who know how to use the Narcan nasal spray, can bring an overdosing person back to life, but not always. Learn how Narcan functions to help save lives. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom. Keep reading to make sure you have the know-how on how to maximum your provider and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solution page to learn even more. .

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Libraries have always played a critical role in accelerating digital adoption. A report by the American Library Association (ALA) states that 88% of all public libraries offer formal or informal digital literacy programming to community residents.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 26, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our second Library 2.024 mini-conference: " The Supportive Library: Helping Patrons Experiencing Homelessness ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We also know that to work in libraries is to be on the forefront of homelessness.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A lesson on how to create a podcast. A tutorial on how to create a paper circuit board that uses LED lights. For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. The Evolution of the School Library. As the U.S.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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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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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

We’ve put together a few tips on how to create a summer reading list that will prepare students to enter your classroom ready to learn. You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library. The Alligator in the Library. Involve parents in completing the summer reading lists. Tiger Boy by Mitali Perkins.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

Teaches children how to sit quietly and listen while another is talking. I know — you’re convinced but don’t know how to blend read-alouds into your busy classroom schedule. Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Read-aloud books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 This presentation by Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project delves into the critical realm of cybersecurity within our libraries. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity understanding and fortify the library against the digital threats of tomorrow.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

"Library Politics: Better Dealings With Your Elected and Appointed Officials" Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library Leadership" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : All library politics is local. This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 TO REGISTER: Click above to pay.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Khan Academy. Learn Zillion. PBS Learning Media.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2019

We have weekly events like intergenerational library times, which allow Grands and kids to bond over their shared love of reading books and storytelling. He talked about his military service and taught the class how to march. Students in the library with a Grand. Students learn from a veteran. Credit: Hudson Lab School.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Families want their children to succeed but they don’t always know how to go about this. Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." This post covers how to write them with clarity, completeness, and skill.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. I bought a 3D printer without knowing how to use it. What were your first steps?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

How to build your global classroom in 4 steps. It’s also easier to organize the project by having a shared resources library and the integration of multimedia tools for presentations. Plus, teachers have access to many activities that can support online collaboration, including digital storytelling. Professor Jennifer V.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Our schools and libraries need it. Along with the rest of society, K-12 students are facing a new challenge.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, 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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2023

Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Your library doesn’t do employee evaluations? How to run a smooth, successful, and drama-free Performance Evaluation meeting. Connecting your PE process to your library’s Strategic Plan.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. This summer, the Houston Independent School District decided to close school libraries and replace them with discipline centers. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 22, 2022

"Medical Emergencies at the Library: What to Do Until the Paramedics Arrive" Part of the Library 2.0 OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0 Is CPR use now about giving compressions only?

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