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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

Edsurge

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches.

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New National Survey Analyzes Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching and Learning

Digital Promise

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Lessons Learned to Move Forward. Digital Divide.

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How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

EdTech Magazine

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

ViewSonic Education

Classroom attendance can be tracked over time, as can the various students who volunteer answers during a discussion. For example, myViewBoard Sens is a n AI powdered hardware and software solution to help measure student engagement and classroom environment and provide real-time insights. Student Engagement Surveys.

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How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

EdTech Magazine

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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Google Forms: Best Practices in Archiving and Reusing your Quizes and Surveys

TeacherCast

For many teachers, Google Forms is a quick and effortless way to create interactive surveys, tests, and quizzes for their students. It provides an easy-to-use interface and several dynamic question types that allow for a variety of classroom activities. But what do you do after you are finished with your survey or quiz?

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