Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time.

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Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2022

Read on to discover strategies for engaging your classroom’s reluctant readers and getting them excited about stories—along with seven book recommendations to help you diversify your classroom library options! How to Motivate Reluctant Readers. Find Books About a Student’s Interests. Get Families Engaged.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Digital calendars Does anyone carry around a calendar book any more? This includes how-to videos, lesson reviews, homework help, whiteboard explanations of math or science, and anything required for a flipped classroom. Options include Office 365 and LucidPress.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2020

With that being said, it is also worth noting that there is still one more amazing resource that families should tap to make the most of any online learning experience—the local public library. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

He also talks about how to improve communication between administrators and teachers (including how to get people to read your emails.). Book Giveaway: Making Your Teaching Something Special. His first book, Making Your School Something Special , was released by EdTechTeam Press in January of 2017. Listen to the Show.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. But how they execute their vision undoubtedly has.

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edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2022

Culturally relevant books are essential for all children in the classroom. Every student needs exposure to books that reflect the mosaic of our society and prepare them to see themselves as active citizens in their communities, their country, and all around the world. These books should be part of every classroom library.

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Waterford

MARCH 6, 2022

Then, you’ll learn strategies to help your students develop language concepts skills —along with five free foldable books available in English and Spanish! Help your students understand how parts of speech answer the questions who, what, when, where, and how. How to Teach Language Structure and Literacy Knowledge.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. Of my 1,000+ books, more than a few are on the Banned Books lists of the last century, from Life of Pi & Lord of the Flies to Maus & Pride of Baghdad. The rubber band pulls tight.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? How to Know, What to Do." This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in English, and a B.S.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

We’ve put together a few tips on how to create a summer reading list that will prepare students to enter your classroom ready to learn. In particular, try to include at least one fiction and nonfiction book—both tend to have distinct styles that students should be exposed to from an early age.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

It was a crazy idea: Take the bulk of the world’s books, scan them, and create a monumental digital library for all to access. That’s what Google dreamed of doing when it embarked on its ambitious book-digitizing project in 2002. It got part of the way there, digitizing at least 25 million books from major university libraries.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

In order to help you encourage families to read at home, I am sharing with you reading challenges, reading adventures, and ways for families to receive free books. Families want their children to succeed but they don’t always know how to go about this. I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

This is a favorite activity not just for pre-readers, but beginning and accomplished readers because it’s not about reading the book; it’s about experiencing it through the eyes of a storyteller. Teaches children how to sit quietly and listen while another is talking. Read-aloud books. Owl Eyes (classics).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It offers a growing library of books, audiobooks, and learning videos to help kids become stronger readers. Epic is a reading platform for students 12 and under. As a teacher, you can create your.read more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

"Bomb Threats and Bullets in the Book Drop: What to Do About Threats to the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Angry and disturbed people can use their words or their keyboards to frighten library leaders and employees. All of these can create a lot of fear, anxiety, and even hesitancy to keep the library open.

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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 ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 26, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our second Library 2.024 mini-conference: " The Supportive Library: Helping Patrons Experiencing Homelessness ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We also know that to work in libraries is to be on the forefront of homelessness.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because of this, many high school teachers, students, and administrators are thinking about how to start esports teams at their school. 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. The process can be quite easy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." This post covers how to write them with clarity, completeness, and skill.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

I will take it upon myself to learn, starting with moving “ Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning ” by Ibram X. The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore ” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. “ But I’ll do more than just listen.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 First responders and other concerned people who know how to use the Narcan nasal spray, can bring an overdosing person back to life, but not always. Learn how Narcan functions to help save lives. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective Communication: How to Have Learning Conversations with Patrons and Colleagues Part of the Library 2.0 You can pay by credit card, and will receive an email within a day with information on how to attend the webinar live and how you access the permanent webinar recording. These are hosted either at Library 2.0

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Search for other school library innovations. History and Civics in American Schools is a new book that details the decline of history and civics knowledge among students — and offers a plan for how states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation’s history.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

There you’ll find a deeper dive, including information on types of funding available, how to find grants, and tips on preparing your applications. Grants are typically awarded to schools to help them fulfill a certain goal, like improving their school library or implementing new curriculum. You can download our guide here.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. I bought a 3D printer without knowing how to use it. What were your first steps?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As such, many of the activities suggested below will focus on the space (both physical and digital ) in which reading and writing take place and how to use these spaces in creative and exciting ways. One option is to ask students to write a reflective journal while reading a book. Pass the book. Compare the book to the movie.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A lesson on how to create a podcast. A tutorial on how to create a paper circuit board that uses LED lights. For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. The Evolution of the School Library. As the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. Instead, spaces once reserved for quiet contemplation of books will now be transformed into disciplinary spaces for troubled students. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The world has been digitized; people now prefer reading books electronically to buying the hardcover/paperback version. . Not just book enthusiasts but even educational institutions have started using eBooks to educate their students. Corporations also make use of these digital books to train their employees. .

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