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Creative Fabrica–the Perfect Solution for Teachers, Creators, and Anyone In a Hurry

Ask a Tech Teacher

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Before downloading or purchasing a resource, you can often preview it to see if it fits your needs.

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Internet Archive announces the Emergency Digital Library

NeverEndingSearch

million books in its lending library. The newly created National Emergency Library will serve readers around the country, who cannot physically access their local libraries, through the end of the academic year or until the end of the emergency. The National Emergency Library addresses a different need.

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6 Best Online Avatar Maker Tools

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Avatars are especially ideal to use for profile pics on social media or gaming websites. Once the avatar is completed, you can share it on social media websites or download it in png format and use it on your blog or website. Adobe's library contains tons of pre-designed avatar templates.

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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. Work with local businesses and partners to create wifi hotspots where students can safely access wifi while maintaining social distancing protocols. Finally, keep it simple.

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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. This includes how to interact appropriately with others on social media websites, email and the like, which falls under the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.

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The Safe Library Bootcamp: An Affordable All-Staff Professional Development Training in Service, Safety, and Security

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Steve Albrecht for this Safe Library "Bootcamp," designed to be an essential and affordable all-staff training tool on the basics of library service, safety, and security. Dr. Albrecht has 23 years of experience keeping create a safe library space, for staff and patrons.

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5 easy ways to promote the Affordable Connectivity Program in your community

Education Superhighway

Share on your social accounts. Tell your social media followers about the Affordable Connectivity Program. Use your social media accounts to explain what the benefit provides and how to qualify. Many haven’t heard of the ACP or know what they need to do to enroll. Add ACP information to your website.