eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Students explaining their learning and how they were able to meet the outcomes.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 24, 2022

The challenge, however, lies in how to successfully transition from a traditional workplace to a hybrid workplace model with minimal disruption. . How to Implement the Hybrid Model . Three key aspects to pay attention to are access barriers for remote workers, compatibility issues, and security concerns. .

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 16, 2023

It is important that educators understand how metaverse technology can benefit students and learn how to use it effectively. Keep reading to learn more about how to teach tech-savvy students using metaverse avatars or visit UNIVERSE, ViewSonic’s metaverse education solution. . The Metaverse and Metaverse Avatars .

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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. 5 Diverse YA Books Perfect for School Use.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2019

Each year ISTE gathers together tens of thousands of educators from all around the world, who share a deep interest in how technology can be used in the classroom. Meet NEO at ISTE 2019. How time flies! Title: “How Teachers Can Enhance Students’ Work-Ready Skills With Sway” Date: Tuesday, June 25.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 30, 2024

Emotional Safety for Library Workers A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Prioritizing emotional safety for librarians is essential for creating a supportive, inclusive, and resilient library environment that benefits both staff and patrons alike.

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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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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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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach. Consider your district, schools, departments, and educators, and ask the following four questions at a team meeting to ensure you’re all on the same page and experiencing these challenges and solutions with common understanding.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 11, 2023

The schedule is below, followed by information about our all-access pass program. 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. Registration for upcoming webinars, as they are open, can be done here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 We want to value their time with us, in the library and in the classroom. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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Waterford

JULY 18, 2023

Learn Effective Family Engagement Strategies from the Experts Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn key strategies from the experts on how to build a school environment that values families and how to advise teachers along the way.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2019

Before my students meet with any Grands, we’ll discuss some possible challenges Grands may be experiencing and think about what it’s like to live with physical challenges that can complicate seemingly simple tasks. He talked about his military service and taught the class how to march. Students in the library with a Grand.

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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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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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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

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? The value of more PE meetings, more often. How to run a smooth, successful, and drama-free Performance Evaluation meeting. What’s that you say?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht 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

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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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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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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

While there are several strategies on how to improve guest experience in hotels, the use of LED displays is often overlooked. How to Wow Your Guests with Foldable LED Displays At a high level, what sets apart a good luxury resort from a truly exceptional one is the quality of its facilities.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

As schools adapt to teaching in these new circumstances, many educators are in need of resources to make their lessons accessible online. There you’ll find a deeper dive, including information on types of funding available, how to find grants, and tips on preparing your applications. You can download our guide here.

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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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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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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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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

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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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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Because these resources are open to use, when you share an OER, other educators across the globe can access it and use it in their classrooms. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources. You know your learners best, and adopted curriculum and textbooks may not meet every student’s needs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 25, 2024

Serving Elderly Patrons at Risk: Prevention Steps for a Fragile Population Part of the Library 2.0 Your library may have specific programs for senior patrons and you recognize and nurture those relationships with the ones who come to your library most often. Preventing falls or other injuries inside the library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

"Awkward Conversations: How to Handle Difficult Discussions with Patrons" Part of a special Library 2.0 Essential Librarian" series with Dr. Steve Albrecht 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.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Because of continued concerns related to this topic, we are making the webinar recording openly available on Library 2.0. If you are not a member of Library 2.0, please join Library 2.0 Once your membership has been approved you will have access to the recording without fee--there is a link on the front page of the community.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment.

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