article thumbnail

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

Libraries 377
article thumbnail

COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

Edsurge

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. Diana Rendina’s library at Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla., Take a biography of Andrew Carnegie. “But

Libraries 205
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Chromebooks Mistakes Schools Make

Vizor

Reading Time: 3 minutes After working with many schools, we have picked up on a few practices that aren’t ideal when purchasing Chromebooks. We didn’t want to be so blunt but these are the top 5 mistakes schools make when they purchase Chromebooks! Purchasing Chromebooks is fun. Using an SIS to Manage the Chromebooks.

article thumbnail

Chromebook Classroom Podcast

Vizor

Reading Time: < 1 minute It was our pleasure to discuss VIZOR with John Sowash on the Chromebook Classroom Podcast. The Chromebook Classroom Podcast is one of our favourite podcasts and we highly recommend all school district IT administrators check it out, links below.

article thumbnail

Ticket to Ride: FREE Helpful Printables & Chromebook Management

The Daring Librarian

Before you try and download a copy of any of these - Tech Tip - Log into your preferred Google Drive. Student Repair Ticket - Make a Copy ) Chromebook Repair, Loan, & Management This year has been ALL about our Chromebooks. I can't open any Google docs" (Borrow Chromebook Ticket - Make a Copy ) OR. "I

article thumbnail

The Secret to Chromebook Management for Schools

Vizor

Reading Time: 5 minutes Chromebooks are widely popular in the Education Sector. School districts buy thousands of Chromebooks at a time for their students. Google makes it an easy choice with Chromebooks’ durability, long battery life, and low costs. Chromebook Management is often overlooked from an IT perspective.

article thumbnail

Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries

Vizor

However, managing and tracking these devices can be a significant challenge for school libraries. Traditionally, libraries have used library management systems to track and manage their resources. In conclusion, an IT asset management system is a more effective solution for managing and tracking 1:1 devices in school libraries.