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MARCH 1, 2019

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. International Library. Open Library. Stories to read–II. Bookopolis –focused on student reading. Class Literature. Great Books Online by Bartleby.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Today’s focus is to give every student a digital device, much as kids used to be provided tablets and pencils. Digital books often require their own proprietary program.

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JUNE 27, 2017

Work is synced across all devices with apps available for iOS, Android, and tablets. It’s free, installs quickly, and provides tools to create class notebooks, add students (and teacher collaborators), review student work, distribute content (from the content library), share pages and sections from the teacher account, and more.

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APRIL 27, 2017

If you’re planning to start using tablets and smartphones in the classroom or you’re already doing that, then you should pay attention to every update at this website. As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books. Still, going to the library is not their favorite activity. That’s a good thing.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Today, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than ever; moreover, their prices are going to decrease which means that desktop computers, as well as computer labs, are about to become extinct in schools. Also, having portable devices on them at all times, students are able to access the entire library of information which fits in their pockets.

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JULY 14, 2017

International Children’s Digital Library. The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When students finish, after some setup steps, the app is available on their phone or tablet immediately. TinyTap is a tool for creating interactive games, apps, and books as well as selecting class games from the TinyTap website library. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Although each is a bit different, basically, plug the device in, activate its app on your mobile device and/or tablet, find the school Wifi, and you’re ready. Google Home in the School Library. Data security and privacy of Google Home. Alexa Privacy settings. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 1st A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. 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.

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MAY 27, 2018

We discussed purchasing for our collections; understanding possible intellectual property issues; opportunities for engaging in digital citizenship and empathy; engaging young readers in new forms of reading and engaging young authors in new forms of storytelling; and the potential importance of our role curating AR, VR and MR experiences.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Peter Kornicker, dean of development and library media specialist at Don Pedro Albizu Campos, PSMS 161, a NYC K-8 public school in Harlem, believes lifting the ban on cell phones in schools provides “an opportunity for both growth and education in our entire community.”. A library of PD videos. Are you thinking about going BYOD?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD at school is more than the latest buzz phrase you hear at every corner of the teacher’s rooms or along school hallways.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). More on class management: How do I create a classroom library checkout system? It allows teachers to create, distribute and track class materials anywhere, on any device.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Of course, not all screen time is created equal.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Address digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how to check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Adress digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 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. There’s a lot of great games, apps, websites, and digital curricula to go along with tablets and computers.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Computing platforms have different abstraction levels, including a computer architecture, an OS, or runtime libraries. “As LinkedIn’s Video Library Grows, Company Says It Has No Plans to Compete With Colleges,” Edsurge reported in June. A computing platform is the stage on which computer programs can run.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2019

Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian, and is currently an online adjunct professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational technologist. Social Media: @kathyschrock. Monica Burns.

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JULY 26, 2016

Desmos has created an activity builder that teachers can use to build interactive lessons that students can do on their own tablet or Chromebook devices while the teacher monitors student work in real time. What’s more, they have curated the best lessons into a comprehensive library of lessons that are free for teachers to use as well!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2014

The Learning Revolution Project highlights virtual and physical events that we hold and from our over 200 partners, and provides valuable links to learning conversations taking place in the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Nominate your favorite keynote speakers for Library 2.014.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. EXPLORELEARNING, EXPLORELEARNING GIZMOS ExploreLearning Gizmos is a library of interactive online simulations for math and science in grades 3-12. IMPERO EDUCATION PRO, VERSION 6.3

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The partnership, entering its fifth year, enables Follett customers to enjoy seamless integration with their Destiny solution, and lets students begin their library experience without delay, saving district staff from having to carry out time-consuming updates. Set to be launched in the summer of 2018, Typing Agent 5.0

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MAY 11, 2020

The app gives subscribers unlimited access to SmartMusic’s extensive library of over fifty method books, nearly 50,000 skill building exercises, and 22,000+ solo and ensemble titles by major publishers. It is available on PCs and Macs as well as iPads. GuitarBots. Awards are given to induce practice and development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 17, 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. Join Common Sense Media to learn about resources for teaching digital citizenship in the iPad classroom.

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TeacherCast

MAY 27, 2019

Standard 2: Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments. Standard 3: Model digital age work and learning. Standard 4: Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility. One of the great features of ScreenFlow is the ability to record directly from your mobile device or tablet.

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