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Infographics and The Library of Congress: A Colossal Collection of Resource Riches

The Daring Librarian

but close by is one of the largest collections of rich resources in the world - the United States Library of Congress. Below are pictures I took back in 2005 when our district Library Media Specialists went on a "field trip" to the Library of Congress! Especially our Social Studies partners! It was AWESOME!

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35 Take-aways from Summer 2016 Professional Development

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A couple dozen of us–teachers, library media specialists, tech integrationists, and lab teachers–gathered virtually for three-five-week-classes that included: The Tech-infused Teacher. Time after time, they took responsibility for their own learning. They worked together as a Personal Learning Network.

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It's Open House at the Discovery Educator Network This Week!

Educational Technology Guy

I''ve met some great people in the DEN and learned so much. It''s a great Personal Learning Network for any and all educators. The Common Core Connection…. Mary Carole Strother Mary Carole is a Library Media Specialist at Finch Elementary in McKinney, TX.

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I Want YOU! Free, Virtual, & Global

The Daring Librarian

to experience the Amazing Personal Learning Network (PLN) that we are.Free, Virtually, and Global! The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference - October 3 - 5 "The virtual Library 2.012 conference is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on the current and future state of libraries.

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17 Take-aways from Summer PD

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Time after time, participants took responsibility for their own learning. Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand. Each had specific goals for the class and never lost sight of them. They were connected educators.

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Tech Ed Resources–Classes

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Learn granular approaches to infusing differentiation into all of your lesson plans, whether you’re a Common Core school or not, with this hands-on, interactive class. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Who needs these. How do you use it.

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10 Things to Think About Before You Post

The Daring Librarian

Common Core State Standards ) We''ve been using their Week in Rap news feature in our MHTV school TV studio since they landed on the hip hop education scene in 2008 ! Murray Hill even earned a video shout out last year ! This video is good to use with both students and teachers about making good choices across all social media outets.