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How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Today, media specialist Amanda Johnson talks about the massive success of some new sections she added to the library last summer and how she’s going to improve her library even more this summer. Scroll down for some super cool pics of her library) SmartBrief Keeping up with the news is challenging.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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20+ Ideas to Supercharge Classroom Creativity

The CoolCatTeacher

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. Listen to Vicki Davis share techniques for nurturing creativity in the classroom Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Desiree Alexander. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Join the conversation.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

Now, using 3DBear , I’m able to offer students a classroom where they can create and share. However, the true power is the teacher classroom portal. 3DBear’s classroom set includes digital items like bookcases, desks, tables, and more, which students can use to propose how they want the room to look. All opinions are my own.

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OPINION: Why turning school libraries into discipline centers will backfire

The Hechinger Report

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. This summer, the Houston Independent School District decided to close school libraries and replace them with discipline centers. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more.

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10 Great Math Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Math posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today f you’re like me, you know how game-changing a well-placed poster can be for engaging students and reinforcing key concepts. From the colorful and boho-chic to the elegantly simple, I’ve got options for every classroom aesthetic. Fear not, fellow educators!

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