Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Out of all the articles we've done comparing tools in a particular genre -- from quizzing to typing to screencasting -- this was the easiest choice. BrainPop, like PBS Kids, is a huge name when it comes to elementary school learning. You can also use our site's search to browse our full library of reviews. Go to search.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn is curriculum-aligned and covers Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 for math, and elementary reading for kids from 3 to 8 years. The teachers can sign in for free and get access to its full content library of 400+ math skills. More information available at www.splashlearn.com. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. According to Virtual Library , digital citizenship is “engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology.” First, it is important to define a few terms.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These specialized search platforms provide access to peer-reviewed articles, books, journals, and a plethora of other academic materials, essential for in-depth research and study across various disciplines. ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) : A comprehensive database managed by the U.S.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. With the internet, their search for information also spans the globe.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

This article was originally published by The Markup , a nonprofit, investigative newsroom that challenges technology to serve the public good. An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment. schools censor the internet.

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Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 77

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

The Johns Hopkins’ article, The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better , points to a phenomenon that impacts all ages. Head to Lum.io, an award-winning digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences for more information and to sign up for FREE. She's anxious.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A priority was to give students seamless connection to the digital collections of the Lexington Public Library that serves our local area. The platform we selected—OverDrive Education’s Sora reading app —aligns with our public library system for easy access to its wealth of digital materials.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. Benefit #1: Makes Students More Engaged and Helps Them Retain Information. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. Picture a bored student.

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Technology Classroom EdTech eBook 417

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2017

[ Editor’s note: This piece is the first in our new monthly series focusing on Innovative School Libraries and Librarians. Be sure to keep checking back during the month of August for new library-focused articles!]. Named for our school, David C. I also read Peace Is an Offering by Annette Lebox.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

In this article you’ll find a brief primer on what educational grants, along with a list of a few of the best school grants to apply to. For more in-depth information, check out our full Waterford.org Foundations and Grants Guide 2020. Start by downloading our Grant and Funding Guide, full of good advice and helpful information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Bill Morgan through a shared interest in keyboarding for youngers (see this article on A Conversation About Keyboarding and this article on Preparing Young Students for Home Row Keyboarding: An Unplugged Approach ). When Bill offered an article on a new class he started that helps English Language Learners, I was excited.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. These listening sessions informed criteria for the UDL Product Certification, ensuring that the signal resonates with the field's priorities. Articles recommended by EALA: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A teacher's guide.

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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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eBook Libraries Accessibility Resources 104

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2024

Lindsey Kimery, the coordinator of library services for Metro-Nashville Public Schools, said she has “no hidden agenda other than that reading was my favorite thing.” What I try to convey is that a library is a place for voluntary inquiry.” It just means we have books for those readers, too. This alarmed librarians.

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Libraries Guidelines Policies Conference 104

Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over what differentiated instruction is and how using this learning strategy can provide your students with the resources they need to succeed. Content : How the student will access the information. Process : The method of the activities students use to understand the information. NYUSteinhardt Staff.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2021

An award-winning app known for ebooks and audiobooks, Sora unifies a simple user experience for students, including easy issue selection and single article view. More information about the magazine titles can be found here (title availability may vary by region). Back issues up to rolling two years for most titles.

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eBook Libraries Accessibility Elementary 97

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article will not have an admin option. This article is about book choice as well, but it’s about the choice to say no (how to say no, how to tell when you should say no, what are the ramifications of saying no, what to do when you maybe should have said no but said yes instead, and how to turn a no into a consenting yes).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Unlike textbooks, which are several years outdated by the time they get into students' hands, the newspaper comes alive with information. The newspaper expands the curriculum with an unlimited amount of information to use as background for learning activities." Critical thinking is the natural outgrowth of using a newspaper to learn.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

More information onscreen means less time needed to click and swap among tabs and windows. For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Information commons. Information station. Learning lab.

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Laptops Libraries STEM Chromebook 179

Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 16, 2019

Currently, I am the Computer and Technology Teacher for over 450 elementary students at a STEM Charter School. All resources mentioned have a free version or trial for educators and many are registration and ad free so that students don’t have to give their private information. 3D printing with elementary students?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Find web apps and tools for students to design innovations in my article, Mock It Up! The Kentucky Virtual Library has an incredible interactive infographic that walks students through the research process! Upper elementary to 12th grade will enjoy Code.org and Made With Code. My school uses the Lulzbot Mini 3D printer.

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Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 284

NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Researching Students’ Information Choices (RSIC), our IMLS-funded study, uses simulated Google result lists to examine what happens when student researchers make real-time search engine result page decisions. Elementary think alouds. Elementary think alouds. I thought I’d share some of our preliminary findings.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. With that knowledge, everyone can engage in a more informed way.

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MindShift

JULY 22, 2018

For 12 years Jennifer Taylor watched kids come into the library at McCaffrey Middle School in Galt, California and struggle: “We’d have rows and rows of books, and they don’t know what to pick.” Little did Taylor know, she’d stumbled upon a hotbed of controversy in the world of library science. Leigh Collazo, otherwise known as “Mrs.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll be exploring the top 5 software products for schools in 2023. Perlego Perlego is an online platform that allows students and teachers to access over 700,000 books, academic texts, and non-fictional titles from a vast library. Alternatives to Perlego include eCampus Library and TextbooksPlus.

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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. The accepted concurrent presentations are listed below the keynote panel information.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2015

The 2015 TEAMS Award is open to K-12 educators and library media specialists. A new contest from Gale and Library Media Connection will award prizes and library resources to schools that share collaboration success stories between library media personnel and educators. Additional information is available online.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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E-rate Blended Learning Social Media Outcomes 240

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. It’s lower after the elementary grades. are experts at filtering, organizing and connecting information. They are experts at filtering, organizing and connecting information.

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Elementary Survey Study Report 118

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Teacher Advisor then dips into its library of 1,000+ videos and lesson plans, all based on national standards and vetted by top educators. This resource will allow teachers to make more informed decisions on the best approach for their students. Sign up takes 30 seconds. It is free and IBM promises it will always be free.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve read their books and articles. 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. I’ve heard them speak.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Awesome Feedback Tools for the Classroom Click To Tweet Listen to this article. 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. Better yet might be video feedback.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

That June, a local parent-teacher DEI group — formed to address student reports of racism and homophobia — installed a bulletin board display in Seylar Elementary School featuring collages representing Juneteenth, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, and Pride.

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Policies Education Elementary Advocacy 139

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Find web apps and tools for students to design innovations in my article, Mock It Up! The Kentucky Virtual Library has an incredible interactive infographic that walks students through the research process! Upper elementary to 12th grade will enjoy Code.org and Made With Code. My school uses the Lulzbot Mini 3D printer.

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Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 195

Waterford

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A survey of educators found that the majority lack enough information and classroom management strategies for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that they don’t feel capable to help them.[2] In this article, we’ll define ADHD and note a few symptoms to look out for in your students. Low self-control.

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