The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

My experience with the school library and book choice tension I have over 1,000 books in my American international Christian school classroom in southern Taiwan where I teach English Language Arts (8th), Yearbook (10th-12th), US History (11th), and British Literature (12th). Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students.

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Libraries Classroom Digital Citizenship Resources 71

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That definitely is not easy. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. RAK Activities for your classroom. Say thank you to a community helper.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

This is the only service that can access the libraries like Elsevier/Scopus and Springer & Nature. This process can definitely take a lot of time without optimizing anything. This service offers to detect plagiarism and paraphrased content in more than 100 languages, which is definitely a plus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

That definitely is not easy. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. RAK Activities for your classroom. Say thank you to a community helper.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

But before I tell you how, let’s step back and talk about the meaning of “digital literacy” What is digital literacy? ” –from the American Library Association. In the past, I discussed the eight skills required for students to be considered digitally literate.

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Assessment How To Digital Badges Digital Citizenship 459

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2016

Photos for Class , brought to you by the folks at Storyboard That (a premier digital storytelling site that quickly and easily enables students to mix avatars, backgrounds, and talk bubbles to tell a story) does all of these. It’s also an excellent tool to teach digital citizenship. The thumbnails are big and bright.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2020

All across the nation, school, teachers, students, libraries, and families celebrate by reading, writing, and sharing poetry. All across the nation, school, teachers, students, libraries, and families celebrate by reading, writing, and sharing poetry. Encourage increased publication, distribution, and sales of poetry books.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

That definitely is not easy. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. RAK Activities for your classroom. Say thank you to a community helper.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. This is a piece of hard data relating to equity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Open Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2019

You may or may not have to link it to a specific school account and you will definitely want to turn off “purchasing” Now, start using it. Google Home in the School Library. Many powerful functions are available immediately: translate and define words. play music. answer fact-based questions. solve simple math equations.

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Buncee

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Check out some of these recent additions to the Buncee Templates Library for having students express themselves by creating an acrostic poem or a virtual locker. Explore the Templates Library to create something like this fast, and make it your own by selecting from the more than 35,000 choices available in the media library!

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Buncee

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my classroom, providing students with different choices for creating with the language not only helps them to build their language skills, fosters creativity , and also helps with the development of technology skills and promotes digital citizenship as they post online and share their work with others.

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techlearning

AUGUST 22, 2018

Impero has formed partnerships with leading charities and specialist organizations, such as Mental Health America (MHA), the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), SafeBAE and more, to develop keyword detection libraries. Impero Education Pro also helps promote good digital citizenship in schools.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

Our own Kristina Holzweiss shared the Wakelet on Wakelet she co-presented, as well as her blog post on library uses of the platform. Among the MANY items in my own digital tote is Denise Henry-Orndorff’s Periodic Table of Google Extensions. 10 reasons to use the library. Soundtrap offers 20 Best of #ISTE19 podcasts.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

A systematic, project-based approach to media literacy should start with analysis and delineation of a problem, and the definition of key terms and issues. Dr. Cathy Collins has worked as a library media and technology specialist for 23 years at the K-12 level. Dr. Collins served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

If you do end up going the digital route, be sure to check out this Common Sense article: The Best Digital Library Apps for Students. As a teacher, you can also consider doing some of your own action research in your classroom: Compare your class's comprehension with print vs. digital texts.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 23, 2018

Andy Plemmons shared a bounty of ideas for setting the right message in his Expect the Miraculous post, The Power of First Lines: Another New Library Orientation. School is back in session in Georgia, and I’m once again reorganizing what happens in the first visit to the library. What is that right message?

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techlearning

AUGUST 29, 2018

All terms are assigned severity ratings and offer definitions. Real-time monitoring, keyword captures and a log of all student activity helps schools and districts identify potentially harmful or inappropriate behavior and content.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We're excited to announce the keynote panelists for our our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," which will be held online ( and for free ) on Thursday, June 1st, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

There is a definite learning curve to using Babakus, though it could be me rather than the app. If you buy books for your child, add these digital books to the list. This is a must-have addition to your child’s digital library. The app also includes a complete teacher’s guide. Design: 5/5. Functionality: 5/5.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

Tomorrow (Thursday, June 1st) is our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," being held online ( and for free ) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to participate this event.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books. Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. TIME for Kids.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The Center offers a searchable lesson library , a lesson editor, and a theoretical model. More than 1000 TeachingChannel videos are browsable by subject area, grade, and topics such topics as: assessment, behavior, class culture, differentiation, digital literacy, engagement and so much more!

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

Digital Citizenship. My last suggestion—but definitely not my least—is as simple as finding and devouring some good books and blogs written by educators for educators. You’re bound to find several additions for your professional library. Designing for the 21st Century Classroom. Classroom Device Management.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. TIME for Kids.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Some tools definitely have more potential than others. Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. TIME for Kids.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? Is your library mobile friendly? More information at [link].

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The purpose of the Librarians Network is to promote librarians as leaders and champions of educational technology and digital literacy. In Trends Aside, Libraries Support Student Content Creation Now , SLJ’s Matt Collette described librarians have long been addressing the Report’s identified challenges. 2014/15 Webinars.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 20, 2015

PBS Learning Media: Flipped Classrooms For Real Learning: Definitions, Resources and Tools – Educators keep hearing about the benefits of flipping their classrooms, but what does that really mean? 10 Pointers Academics in Online Discussions – Don’t miss this article focusing on Digital Citizenship and learning.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

Recent research is fueling debate about the role that digital media may play in strengthening educational opportunities for all students. Common Sense has been among the nation’s pivotal advocates in promoting digital citizenship and inclusion and in leading efforts to reverse the " app gap."

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

Recent research is fueling debate about the role that digital media may play in strengthening educational opportunities for all students. Common Sense has been among the nation’s pivotal advocates in promoting digital citizenship and inclusion and in leading efforts to reverse the " app gap."

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Broadband Digital Citizenship Industry Libraries 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? How does your library manage digital collections?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

. ‘Literacy’ is simple: the ability to read and write– so ‘digital literacy’ should be achieving those goals digitally. Here are a few of the definitions I found: “ the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful. If you look for a definition of “platform” online, you’re likely to get something along the lines of Wikipedia’s – fairly straightforward, although quite technical: A computing platform is the environment in which a piece of software is executed.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

What is left to do is to teach students to be responsible digital citizens, and make it easy for them to flag, block and report any inappropriate online materials or behaviour. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship. Kids that can’t afford a device can definitely benefit.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Take digital citizenship, an area that is evolving before our eyes, and one that by definition cannot possibly be taught from print materials. As these issues permeate the classroom, we remember the goals we put first and foremost when developing our content library. Gilder: Born Modern: U.S.

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