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Downloadable "Safe Library" Handout - Dr. Albrecht's "20 Library Service, Safety, and Security Guidelines"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We have just created and posted a downloadable 2-page and freely-distributable handout, Dr. Albrecht's "20 Library Service, Safety, and Security Guidelines." You can download it at the new site to promote his book, published this year, The Safe Library: Keeping Users, Staff, and Collections Secure.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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20+ Ideas to Supercharge Classroom Creativity

The CoolCatTeacher

Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today. Encourage your students to create Toyota Dream Car artworks today.

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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

eSchool News

The curriculum is ideal for a 5–6 week unit in computer science or technology/media classes, as well as afterschool programs, enrichment centers, libraries, makerspaces, and more. “We These guidelines, a collaboration between AAAI and CSTA, frame AI education as an important component of K–12 computer science education.

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What to Buy for Your Maker Space #makered

The CoolCatTeacher

Maker spaces are great places for kids to explore and learn, so take a trip inside the new library — one with a Maker space. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” See Todd’s show for guidelines. The library is popular again! Listen Now. Blog: [link].

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How to plan for the first week of school when everything feels uncertain

The Cornerstone for Teachers

In-person instruction in which kids may be confined to their seats more, interacting with each other less, not sharing manipulatives and books from the classroom library, or keeping six feet apart from one another and from you … also not ideal. Subscribe in your podcast app, or download the MP3 here and listen on the go. ?.

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Amazon Inspire’s relaunch

NeverEndingSearch

Following a year of retooling, the Amazon Inspire digital library reopened in public Beta this week. Offering a familiar, filtered Amazon search/shopping interface, Inspire allows educators to discover, download, curate and share Open Educational Resources (OER). Why the delay?

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