Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Novel Effect is an amazing iOS app to use when reading popular children’s books or poetry. 8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples. Show them how to check out books.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers. Give people “book talks” and book tastings.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

I regularly share free web tools, resources, and tips on ESL Library to help teachers find great resources to use with their learners. Below are a list of the articles I’ve written in 2018. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out my books. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2019

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In their new book, Broader, Bolder, Better , Paul Reville and Elaine Weiss draw on nine years of research and case studies from 12 diverse communities to advocate for more and larger-scale partnerships between communities and schools.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

This article is planned to be published in the May issue of NEA Today Magazine (sadly, without my nifty custom graphic) but it's already online ! I’ve been sharing on social media professionally for eight years now, and I have to admit, it can be kinda tricky. I guess I can share it with you early! Because that’s just creepy!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

A recent article by Beth Holland for Edutopia reinforced many of my thoughts as of late on this topic. The students worked with Mrs. Fleming on Google Chromebooks in the library to design their e-books. They chose their own books to read based on their interests and reading levels.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

I do a Substack called The AI School Librarian that gives examples of good tools and how to use them in schools and libraries. gdonahue1811) July 25, 2023 AI and Book Trailers Samantha Green shared an Instagram account from secondary urban legends with some interesting videos about using AI. Highly recommend — Gail Donahue, Ph.D.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 22, 2019

We're excited to announce our third Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Emerging Technology," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Laura Robb has written more than 30 books for teachers. Recently she has completed two books with her son Evan Robb, a middle school principal. She writes articles for education journals and blogs.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Once your school district makes the commitment to have a digital library, the next step is for people to understand how they can stay engaged. In just one year of having a digital collection, checkouts from the district’s digital library increased by 184 percent. Don’t forget to involve teachers in the digital library.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

Apps bring technology, functionality, and creativity into your school library program. In “ Virtual Library Program Development ,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT, reviewed an A to Z list of 50 apps to virtualize your school library program.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This article is part of the guide What Reading Well Looks Like. My kids are still young, but I’m always thinking of how to instill in them a passion for books, so I read on.on teenagers haven’t read a book for pleasure in the past year. Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

These are critical skills needed for learners surrounded by technology, which is the focus of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions. Students used Google Scholar to find at least 4 peer reviewed articles and annotated this research using the free Kami app. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Our third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 Our special conference chair is Julius C.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. Tip: Because esports is a recent trend, it may be more difficult for people to understand than a music or comic book club. Chicago Tribune Article: [link].

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2019

“Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. Providing good information resources and the skill to use them is both a social goal as well as an economic imperative, with fewer and fewer jobs for those without training and skills. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty.”—

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 13, 2018

We're excited to announce our first Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, March 13th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We're excited to be holding our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," online (and for free) this Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 2, 2012

What does the future hold for our university libraries? The library has long been seen by many as a very traditional, conservative institution, and is often portrayed as a place where rows upon rows of antiquated book shelves slowly gather dust. Just how are libraries adapting to the digital age and all it brings?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Our third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 Our special conference chair is Julius C.

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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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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2021

But the decline in book reading might not be the main culprit in our national comprehension problem. These same young teens were also less likely to say they talked about books or went to the library. We know that reading motivation causes kids to pick up books and read more. Positive attitudes about reading fell too.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Our third Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Emerging Technology," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss first drafts and I relate it to writing my own books. In fact, I would never turn a first draft into a publisher — typically by the time I submit a book, I’m already to the fourth or fifth draft. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . Excellence in anything requires revision.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. " Tagged on: September 2, 2017 A Classroom of Tomorrow | CURMUDGUCATION → A biting and satirical response to the New York Times' latest article on teacher brand ambassadors. More on this below.).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Our third Library 2.019 mini-conference, "Emerging Technology," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to register now to participate in this event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

We hope you'll consider joining our first Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, March 13th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). (We Please also join the Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad is a publisher of education and children's books as well as leads the strategic vision of the organization. He is a co-author of two upcoming books, The AI Classroom, and The Discipline Code. And I think that's why the three of us got together and wrote this book because the potential of this new technology is absolutely amazing.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2018

Two years ago when Erick Hanson migrated from history teacher to media specialist he had one big goal in mind: to make the library cool again. “If If kids weren't coming into the library to check out books because they need the information or they just want to read for leisure, where are they going instead?”

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Organized by the New York Academy of Medicine Library, #ColorOurCollections returns next week. The social media campaign raised awareness of these collections by sharing color sheets and books based on content in these special collections on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, using the hashtags #ColorOurCollections, and #ColourOurCollections.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

This article briefly describes the changing picture of student engagement and offers some tips to address it. But there is a huge diversity of other factors and issues at play—a detailed assessment of which is certainly beyond the scope of this brief article. There is an overall sense of disconnection sifting throughout age groups.

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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. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D. jackiegerstein and Barbara Bray @bbray27. Crossed posted at [link].

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Graphite Blog

MAY 24, 2016

However, we know that kids read on their devices all the time -- whether to check their social media feeds, look up a random fact on Wikipedia, or keep up with text messages from friends. Consider including a link to our Essential Books for Kids and Teens in your end-of-the-year email to parents. BiblioNasium. Read full review.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

In “ Summer Reading 501: Helping Generation App Read This Summer ,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT; and Jane Lofton, Teacher Librarian, presented creative ideas to get students excited about summer reading. During a read aloud, teachers can sign up to read a book of their choice at the public library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2017

We're getting close to our Library 2.017 mini-conference: "Expertise, Competencies and Careers," which will be held online (and for free) March 29th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). How can library and information science schools and professional development programs prepare library professionals?

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Reading By Example

JULY 4, 2018

As a long-time educator and a self-proclaimed book nerd, like Regie, I believe that educators must support and encourage real reading. Right away, beginning in kindergarten, we offer students books, books, books and time to read them. Let go of programs and buy books. Pleasure reading. Real reading.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In this article, we’ll explore how you can both prevent bullying in your classroom and handle it when it occurs. Reading is connected to empathy, and reading books about bullying can help students understand how to treat their classmates and what to do if they’re being bullied.[13] Virginia Libraries, 2018, 63(1).

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