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Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Post sponsored by Book Creator. Right now, my students are creating books about their heroes.

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Internet Archive Hopes to Help Libraries Make Available Books Once Thought Trapped By Copyright

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As libraries work to scan their collections, they tread carefully around books published after 1923 and likely to still be under copyright. Doing the work to do it right is hard, and doing it at scale is really hard,” says Michael Wolfe, scholarly communications officer at the Shields Library at the University of California at Davis.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. Laura Robb has written more than 30 books for teachers.

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Books to Africa and A Personal Transformation to a Global Educator

The CoolCatTeacher

Julie Hembree and her students are sending Books to Africa. Books to Africa and My Personal Transformation to a Global Educator. I have had a Books to Africa program going since 2012. Every year my students do a coin drive, and they raise money to pay for the shipping of books. But that’s not all. Listen Now.

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10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Learn how to bring those in for students. a Book (or Two). PD Connection. PD Connection.

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20+ Ideas to Supercharge Classroom Creativity

The CoolCatTeacher

5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. This helps students understand who would use those materials.

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