NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. This is a piece of hard data relating to equity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Open Library.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." Common Sense Media's article, How Much Screen Time is OK for My Kid(s)? can also be a helpful resource for families.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

This article originally featured on Foreword Reviews , and can be found at this link. Part of the reason that we teach technology and digital citizenship is to model prosocial behaviors and explain the risks that occur when we don’t. Has technology and social media been an impediment or impetus for civic activism?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

A systematic, project-based approach to media literacy should start with analysis and delineation of a problem, and the definition of key terms and issues. Dr. Cathy Collins has worked as a library media and technology specialist for 23 years at the K-12 level. Dr. Collins served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Digital Citizenship Curriculum (by Common Sense Education): Features free K-12 lessons on news and media literacy. Note: The template is linked near the bottom of the article.) You'll need to pay for each course, but once you do it'll be in your library forever. For more, check out our review.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Websites, articles, feeds, and newsletters Facilitating Challenging Conversations in the Classroom (by the Teaching Center at Washington University in St. Louis): This article features best practices for prepping classrooms to have tough conversations about cultural and political issues.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

APRIL 24, 2019

I hope you are enjoying this series of articles on student owned inquiry. Our goal is to build on the achievements of science and other systematization of knowledge to provide a single source that can be relied on by everyone for definitive answers to factual queries.” Check out the WolframAlpha Educator Page.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

For those of us who remember a time before the internet, using Google for research might feel strange -- like being thrust from the cozy confines of a favorite library straight into the Wild West of the web. It’s still best to combine Googling with other forms of research, like visiting a library or using an academic database.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

For those of us who remember a time before the internet, using Google for research might feel strange -- like being thrust from the cozy confines of a favorite library straight into the Wild West of the web. It’s still best to combine Googling with other forms of research, like visiting a library or using an academic database.

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Google Social Media Digital Citizenship Examples 40

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Her videos on Instruction and Assessment , Classroom Management , Technology, Presentation, and Design , Here’s Jennifer’s article and her explainer video of the Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy: 2. The Center offers a searchable lesson library , a lesson editor, and a theoretical model.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books. Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. Nitro Type. TIME for Kids.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We're excited to announce the keynote panelists for our 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

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

To push it further, one definition of disruption might be a bottom-up cause that substantially effects the ecology it is a part of (e.g., ” The article goes on to point out some examples of this kind of dilemma, and how certain businesses responded. New demands for digital citizenship. Robotics in the classroom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

Tomorrow (Thursday, June 1st) is our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," being held online ( and for free ) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to participate this event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? Is your library mobile friendly? More information at [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2015

You won’t have to force them to memorize words and definitions–they’ll ask to do it. There are a wide variety of teacher resources available once you create an account including articles, how to adapt the app to a flipped classroom, and printables. Be aware, though, in case that’s your intended digital device.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. Nitro Type. TIME for Kids.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. Nitro Type. TIME for Kids.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 20, 2015

PBS Learning Media: Flipped Classrooms For Real Learning: Definitions, Resources and Tools – Educators keep hearing about the benefits of flipping their classrooms, but what does that really mean? You will discover lessons, videos, and thought provoking articles that will peak your PBL interest! Webinars and Podcasts.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” Re-reading that article now makes me cringe. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful. Computing platforms have different abstraction levels, including a computer architecture, an OS, or runtime libraries. More on that in a subsequent article in this series.) 70+ million users’ account details.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The purpose of the Librarians Network is to promote librarians as leaders and champions of educational technology and digital literacy. In Trends Aside, Libraries Support Student Content Creation Now , SLJ’s Matt Collette described librarians have long been addressing the Report’s identified challenges. 2014/15 Webinars.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

This is part one of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Last year, I started this series – my annual review of the year in education technology – with an article on wishful thinking. That’s another story for another article.). Why was so much ed-tech “fake news”?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 8, 2015

A twitter chat can help teachers develop their PLN—as they figure out whom to follow, find great infographics and articles, and connect with other educators locally and globally. Digital Literacy. Digital Citizenship. Webb City School District in Missouri has been hosting monthly chats for over a year. Reflection.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? How does your library manage digital collections?

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