The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Carolyn Foote on episode 578 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Many schools are reimagining the learning spaces that some call libraries or media centers. Listen to Carolyn Foote talk about Redesigning Libraries Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Challenge Have conversations at your school about the learning space relating to your library or media center.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2017

10MT | #23 A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Micki Uppena From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Librarian Micki Uppena has a student centered library. In addition to a rich maker space, Micki takes us on a journey into a 21st century library where kids love to learn. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Typical conversations Micki has with her students in the library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Wining, presented by Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht: " Helping Library Patrons with Autism : Start with Understanding.” Ask him or her for his or her library card or the Guardian’s card. Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The post YouTube Video Library for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. YouTube Video Library for Teachers. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Colby Sharp on episode 565 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Colby Sharp author of Game Changer! Books for All shares some ways to improve your classroom library without spending any money at all. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ colbysharp Book: Game Changer! There are some ideas for all of us here. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

"The Safe Library: Lessons (I’ve Learned) in Keeping Staff and Patrons Better Protected" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht (See below for information and a link to Dr. Albrecht's latest blog post, " Creating the Perfect Security Officer.")

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 6, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " What a Fire Chief Wants You to Know About Preventing Library Fires. " Best wishes to all, Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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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. Kiddom connects directly with curriculum and content providers to offer educators a curated library of standards-aligned resources. Why the content library is perfect for lesson planning.

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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 ? And there's a whole bunch of different reasons why that might happen, and one of the things we see in rural areas is, it's not just our patrons in libraries who are under-resourced. And for a lot of libraries, that's not something you can do on a dime.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 19, 2018

NASA has a huge image, video and audio file library that you can do public search, download or embed the out-of-this-world files. We can also embed the content to your blog, lms or website. Photo Video TL Advisor Blog Digital LibraryWe can do the search using keywords across more than 60 collections with a treasure trove of more than 140,000 files. It is a living website, where new and archival images, video and audio files continually are being added.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

With personalization becoming a growing initiative in schools, the library is a valuable asset for personalizing instruction around student needs. Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT, with guest Jackie Whiting, Librarian at New Canaan High School, CT, presented in the webinar, “ Personalizing Instruction Through the Library ,” hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Safety & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Schedule Regular Inspection Days. Think of all the cool stuff in your library you could be looking at to make sure it's working properly.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Helping Library Patrons with Autism: Start with Understanding. Ask him or her for his or her library card or the Guardian’s card.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2019

Libraries have long been enthusiastic subscribers to Lynda.com, offering their patrons access to the once-upstart company’s collection of educational videos on a range of topics. But this week, library groups urged their members to stop using the service if the company—now owned by LinkedIn, a subsidiary of Microsoft—makes planned changes to Lynda.com that will require library patrons to create a LinkedIn profile to access the service.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 3, 2020

"Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : We invite you to join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Library 2.0 The language we use as library leaders matters.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

New toolsets from Edthena allow any district to curate a video library of searchable lesson segments, tagged to teaching standards, and shared securely to all staff members within the district. Now, teachers can see best-practice instructional examples of their peers in a searchable Organization Library. What’s new is the ability for anyone in your organization to nominate any videos for consideration as part of the organization-wide library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 12, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " The Perils of the Parking Lot: Part 2. " Some readers were kind enough to contact Steve Hargadon at Library 2.0 Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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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 “ Secrets from the Front Lines: How Schools Can Boost Digital Engagement ,” Kelly Hladek, Library Media Specialist and Technology Liaison at Morton High School, School City of Hammond, IN, discussed best practices for engaging students, teachers and the community in the district’s eBook and audiobook collection.

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Kleinspiration

AUGUST 5, 2014

Classroom Library Tools If you are a Scholastic.com user, most likely you know about Book Wizard and what an amazing tool it is for finding and leveling books. Those who follow my blog know that I gravitate towards tools that are free and fantastic. This was one of those moments in my room that would change the way I managed my library. Level Your Library in a Click I''ve used several sites to help level my classroom library in the past.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 24, 2020

We've created a new section of the Library 2.0 community site devoted to a new regular podcast and blog series from Dr. Steve Albrecht on " Library Safety and Security." Steve is a trainer, speaker, author, and consultant, and the host of most of our popular Library 2.0 You can access the podcast and blog by going to the " Safety & Security " link in the main Library 2.0 Our Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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Kleinspiration

MAY 2, 2018

In fact it is not just an app, but a whole platform, an extensive digital library of hand-picked, high quality books that will spark every kid’s interest in reading. They are all in your personal library that you can take anywhere. Digital Library? Variety of formats and a growing library. And this library is growing every day. And giving access to this library completely for FREE is extremely generous.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. teacher to spend a year at the Library of Congress researching, writing and seeking out primary sources that K-12 teachers across the country could use in their classroom lessons. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all.

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GoConqr

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library”. ~ Albert Einstein. The new GoConqr Library. Since we launched GoConqr, users have been busy creating engaging online learning material – so much that we have over 8 million resources and courses in our online learning library! To help you navigate this wealth of riches, we have organised the content into a personal learning library. Sign in or Sign up to see your new library!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 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 “ Secrets from the Front Lines: How Schools Can Boost Digital Engagement ,” Kelly Hladek, library media specialist and technology liaison at Morton High School, School City of Hammond, IN, discussed best practices for engaging students, teachers and the community in the district’s eBook and audiobook collection.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 2, 2020

The post Google Quick Tips Video Library for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Quick Tips Video Library for Teachers. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. The post Google Quick Tips Video Library for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Each week on the Shake Up Learning Show podcast, I share a quick tip.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We've posted a 20-minute Adriane Herrick Juarezby interview of Dr. Albrecht on the topic of " Preventing Harassment " in the " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0. You will also find his new blog post, " Theft Behaviors in the Library ," on the site. And his recorded webinar, " Your Library and the Police: Time for a New Relationship ," is available for purchase here.

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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. For libraries looking to take control of their social media strategies, Michelle recommends using Buffer. edWeb Blog apps school library school library program

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2020

We've posted both a new podcast episode and a new blog post in the " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0. The 30-minute podcast is on " Library Emergencies ," and the blog post is entitled " The Shamu Method: Can We 'Coach Up' Problematic Patrons With 'Fish'? The Library 2.0 Steve (the other Steve) Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 I also attended your talk last year at one of our branch libraries.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2016

Today, our library makerspace has developed into a 21st century learning laboratory, with funding from grants and through the generosity of individuals and organizations that support our DonorsChoose projects. In 2013, I began creating a makerspace in our library with only recyclables such as yogurt containers, bottle caps, and toilet paper tubes that I had been saving over the summer. You don’t need power tools and 3D printers to start a makerspace. Instead, get creative.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 25, 2019

For this, blogging is a great tool not only to synthesize your learning but to also catalog it into a type of library. Going through the process of writing “ The Innovator’s Mindset ” and finishing my second book, my blog was invaluable in finding great information from others that I had placed into my blog that I could reshare in a book. 3 Ideas to Help You Blog. 5 Reasons Your Portfolio Should be a Blog. ( That’s a blog post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2016

I got this question from a colleague: I am looking for an app that classroom teachers can use to scan a classroom library and allow teachers to check books out with students. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, Editorial Review Board member for Journal for Computing Teachers , CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB.

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 4, 2016

Libraries are uniquely positioned to teach young patrons about privacy. Under the USA Patriot Act, the FBI demanded that libraries turn over information on patrons’ use. The American Library Association has fought such requests, calling privacy a fundamental human right. “A A library is an unbiased source of information,” said Erin Berman of the San Jose Public Library. Increasingly, the Library Freedom Project is receiving requests for teen-specific workshops.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

AUGUST 25, 2015

Just as I did for the early grades, I pondered what message I wanted our upper grades to take away from library orientation. I wanted to of course give them some reminders about routines and procedures, but I wanted them to leave with a sense that the library was a place for all readers to connect with books. If we didn’t have the book or topic in our library, then I wanted us to make sure that we did.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Library makerspaces, including members of the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network, offer students a chance to design, tinker, and build critical thinking skills. Libraries are all about inquiry,” says Valerie Jopeck, a former librarian and current education specialist for a large public school district in Virginia. A library is a safe space for students to learn and explore their own interests,” Jopeck said. The libraries that form partnerships are doing the best work,” she said.

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The Daring Librarian

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Our school library has always been a safe space for kiddos of all kinds. And our School Library has always enjoyed being a draw and a safe landing spot for kids who are quirky, nerdy, bookish, techie, queer, gay, trans, wordy, dramatic, creative, alternative, and cool. I was a habitué of and a help in my Middle School Library and always an Ally to my LGBTQ friends - even though we didn't have that acronym in the 80's! This is not something new.

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