Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As a preschool and elementary school librarian, I’ll tell you that there’s nothing more foundational for literacy than time spent snuggled up with a trusted adult, soaking in a story, sharing the words, laughing (or crying) and learning to love the way the words unfold in a well-told tale.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Many educators, like Tom Bober, Library Media Specialist (AKA Captain Library), District Library Coordinator in the School District of Clayton, agree that the preference should be student driven. In high school, students can access a wide variety of books through a digital school library that is available to them 24/7.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

NULAND: We're definitely seeing a bit of an uptick in requests related to computer science programming. When we did this research, we were looking to figure out what are best practices for creating a computer science program at the elementary level. . So, it is top of mind for district leaders. by Eli Zimmerman.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. For another, they’re high-definition displays. Stunning, High Definition Visuals – Even in Well-lit Rooms. Inputs include HDMI for connecting to high-definition content sources, plus USB, DVI, and VGA ports. In Praise of The Interactive Whiteboard.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The high-definition prints are vibrant yet durable, making them a significant upgrade to any room. Sized at 18 inches by 12 inches and printed on premium 100 lb gloss paper, this full-color poster adds a punch of motivational energy to any setting—library, classroom, gym, you name it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2022

Additionally, there is a continually growing Readlee library you can select from as well. ( When students struggle with reading, they often struggle with even receiving feedback from teachers, so teacher audio feedback is definitely a best practice. . All of these are supported! See tutorial video.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. I think this whole passion project was definitely more about the process than the product. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends.

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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. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Related: A padlocked drinking fountain, tree stump seats and a caution-taped library: See how the coronavirus has transformed schools. Our teachers and administrators are definitely doing their best to make everyone wear masks, but there’s always the kids that won’t,” she said. I think there’s definitely a gap in that,” she said.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The slide is substantial and it definitely has us asking, ‘is the country ready to try and close the gap of this scale?’”. While some reports suggest reading loss hasn’t been as bad as expected, Berger says Amplify’s data show reading achievement in the early years deserves a closer look.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. It’s definitely a work in progress. It can even be done in the elementary curriculum. I’ve been working a little bit with some folks in the elementary world, which is a stretch for me.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Microschools have definitely made a mark in the K–12 landscape. These two challenges are at the heart of why one-room schoolhouses were replaced by age-graded elementary schools and subject-specialist secondary schools. What characteristics make them potentially disruptive?

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

From the experiences we provide (iPads, cutting-edge digital library, nationally-ranked Robotics program) to the inter-district professional learning we support (top-ranked VrainWaves podcast), at the core of our program is a belief in technology as a catalyst for learning at all levels. Katy ISD/ Bear Creek Elementary, Katy, TX.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“I tell them not to read at the same pace that your neighbors are reading, not too loud that we’re distracting someone, but just enough that you can practice your reading voice,” the second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School said. “So Related: Retraining an entire state’s elementary teachers in the science of reading.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2020

Sure, I need to continue to read middle grade fiction, the grossest nonfiction I can find (trust me, there’s a readership for that in elementary school) and push myself to read genres I typically don’t. Not my usual genre, but definitely a hot commodity with the upper elementary school set.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

I’d venture to say that most of us could stand to learn a little more about ESSA and its potential for school libraries and the communities we serve. Deb’s presentation ESSA: Every Student Succeeds Act: Implications for School Library Programs , shares critical background on the ESSA reauthorization and a plan for moving forward.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

First, Whitehead says educators and students need to be using the same definitions for the same terms, such as news literacy and fake news. For her students, Whitehead often uses definitions from the Stony Brook University Center for News Literacy. She is the director of library at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

If you use my link to sign up for Edpuzzle , you’ll gain access to a curated library of 50,000 free videos to use with your school. You can also add audio notes with your voice, but sometimes I want to include a definition or detail. This blog post is sponsored by Edpuzzle. All opinions are my own. Add a multiple-choice question.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

However, if you look at the definition of the word, you’ll find: 1. She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Now, some people think that to say every child is a “genius” is a stretch.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

I think there are definitely some that are more open-ended than others, and that offer a baseline for the teacher or parent who purchases the kit in order to help their child complete a [project].” There’s kits and then there’s kits ,” says Martinez. “I Some of the Alexandria, La., Our teachers love them.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Most definitely. Julie Hembree is definitely somebody you want to follow. Julie Hembree is a teacher-librarian at Cougar Ridge Elementary School near Seattle, WA. She also hosts the Bulldog Reader blog and writes about books, lessons, technology and all things library. Vicki: I love that! Julie: Yes! They love it.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Elementary teachers looking for spelling and sight word practice ideas should definitely take a look. . #4 Born and raised in Kentucky, I have been an educator for over 20 years as a classroom teacher in grades 4-8, library media specialist, and Tech Coach. If you’re not playing go check it out! 4 Chrome Bookmark Folders.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Reading Eggs Reading Eggs is an award-winning learning program designed by experienced elementary teachers to help children learn to read. BrainPOP JR BrainPOP Jr is another great learning app for kids and elementary students. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad); Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 3.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2016

Students at DCPS’ Burrville Elementary School complete an Hour of Code session. The Hour of Code with DCPS definitely was a win-win-win,” said Allyson Knox, Director of Education Policy and Programs at Microsoft. said Cassandra Davenport, a technology coach at Powell Elementary School.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 10, 2017

As a teacher, Connie taught various elementary grades and 8th grade ELA. I think a lot of times, teachers try to – maybe, hey, let’s meet at the library; which is a great idea as well. Definitely. And I know sometimes that that definitely can be a whole lot of time. Connie Hamilton Ed.S. CONNIE: Yeah. So do it once.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. Sometimes I mistake “epic” where I’m thinking epic story, and I try to think “epic as in the biggest, grandest thing I can do – which definitely has merit in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. Yeah, I definitely feel like…. You definitely cannot be afraid of failure. Check the show notes so you can find out more, because this is definitely a challenge.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Students at Revere High School in Revere, Massachusetts, worked in groups in the school library in 2015. A lot of the definitions for personalized learning mention differentiation, being student-centered, and engaging students – goals Koufman-Frederick, a veteran Massachusetts educator and administrator, said teachers have always aspired to.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The district came to a consensus on the definition of digital literacy skills, what kinds of common core standards included them, and how they were already being taught. Technology proficiency is even included on their teacher evaluation rubric and elementary students standards reports. Heather is certified in elementary education.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

At Eastern Heights Elementary School in St. On any given day inside the sprawling Learning Studio at Eastern Heights Elementary School in St. Though definitions vary, personalized learning is generally understood as a way to tailor teaching strategies to meet students’ unique learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 20, 2022

I made the choice that decreased my commute, put me at the same elementary school that my children attend, and allowed me to invest my time into my community school. I maintained the book bins used in my last classroom while spending money on bookshelves to better fit the classroom library. This planner goes everywhere with me!

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Kyle Pace

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Over the last few weeks in my district we have had The Google Expeditions Pioneer Program visit one of our middle schools and one of our elementary schools. I appreciate having one of our teachers and one of our library media specialists and their administrators invest the time to bring this experience to students.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders. On the other had, a smaller number of elementary students see Wikipedia as a starting point to discover additional content. I find Google a lot easier than going to the library website.” Connaway, L.

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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. Kodable - Coding for Kids.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 4, 2021

On the other hand, Alisa, an elementary school teacher from Massachusetts, says that building outdoor learning spaces in her school lead to a stronger community as everyone came together to make it happen for the kids. Image via Library of Congress. schools began holding classes outdoors. Classroom on a ferry, NY, 1915.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

No doubt the definition of literacy is evolving in the 21st Century. JEP is one of the oldest and largest service-learning programs in the country, offering college students at USC the unique opportunity to work with faculty, neighborhood schools, and elementary school students to provide academic support.

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