Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

That way, they can keep track of what’s working with their students and ask for guidance from colleagues on how to work through areas of growth. Waterford’s free Science of Reading Summit dives deep into the neuroscience behind how children learn to read, offering insights on effective school strategies and how to evaluate current practices.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

September is National Library Card Signup Month. I’ve always dreamed that every student in our school would have a library card, but each year it seems to slip off my plate. This evolved into all of the 14 elementary schools signing up for a night to encourage families to visit the library.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2021

This app allows students to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries for free. This fun site offers older elementary and middle schooler students online math games and animations that will keep them engaged with action-packed graphics, witty storylines, and upbeat music. Libby, by Overdrive. Math Snacks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

They teach students how to think critically and solve evidence-based problems. How to get started. Play around with it to see how the sensor works and how changing the position affects the appearance of the graph. How to use PASCO devices in your classroom. basic concepts of position and velocity. Homescreen.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

Angela Watson: It’s not about working a 40 hour week–members choose their OWN target number and determine how to allot those hours throughout the week. They get a short (8-15 page) eBook in PDF form called an eGuide, along with a 20-30 minute audio version of that content so they can listen rather than read if they prefer.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

It now offers more than 13,000 high-quality, leveled eBooks to help schools boost their balanced literacy program for students in grades K–12 to improve reading skills. Research shows third grade is a pivotal point for acquiring reading skills, and non-fiction titles for elementary schools are always in high demand,” said Sean P.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Another educator started a burgeoning Facebook group for international educators to trade tips, and another began a detailed list of helpful online tools, including the digital portfolio platform Seesaw and the ebook library Epic. I want to figure out how to do it.”. and Khan Academy, which allows for timed tests.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Carolina updated its award-winning K-8 science programs to support essential remote instruction in elementary and middle schools this fall. Everything is ready to teach and there is built-in support for teachers with a digital library of bite-sized three or four-minute introduction and how-to videos if they are unsure about anything!”.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

From a media literacy perspective, it's important for students of all ages to learn how to think critically about different types of media -- including movies and videos. Why and How to Use YouTube Video Essays in Your Classroom -- Explore this unique genre of video on YouTube and see why they're great for learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 19, 2015

I continue to be inspired by their efforts to ensure equity–to support all Ohio parents, teachers and librarians in developing college and career readiness and essential literacies and to ensure they know how to access and use the fabulous resources provided by their state. ISearch widget generator. Edith Wharton.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2018

You know, in my course, I’d have a 120-130 kids at a time, and our school library had about 30 books on the Civil War. Now there’s an eBook option. It’s not just a “how to use the tool.” You can clip sections out of the public domain books, using the tools that are built right in to Google Books. Richard: Yeah.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2016

In its bid for NYC’s business, Amazon edged out competitor OverDrive, which is also ramping up its commitment to schools and school libraries to compete for districts’ e-book dollars. A division designed for elementary schools, called K-5 QuickStart, is giving schools unlimited access to about 200 titles for $500 per month.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

They are doing the best they can in order to function within their circumstances, and (determine) how successful is that? Sometimes the way they’re acting is exactly what you want in the gymnasium, but not in the library, and they can’t tell that distinction. Suzanne: That’s true. Absolutely.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. Epic app (free) works on multiple platforms - https://www.getepic.com/ students have individualized e-book libraries based on their interests. She rocked it! New semesters are a great time to try new things.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Full of links to resources, curated sites,and discussion forums, this is a valuable ‘how to’ book for the interested practitioner and theoretician alike. Other than libraries and news outlets, students were dependent on the educator to provide them with information. Table of Contents. The Basics. Education 1.0

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES AQUIRES MOTION MATH ( www.curriculumassociates.com ) & ( motionmathgames.com ) Curriculum Associates has acquired Motion Math to further help elementary students improve their math fluency and number sense in key conceptual areas. who are interested in establishing a makerspace in their libraries.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Software & Online CAPSTONE PEBBLEGO SPANISH DATABASE FOR K-12 STUDENTS ( www.capstonepub.com/library/digital/whats-new/ ) Capstone is pleased to announce its most popular PebbleGo databases are now available in Spanish. Users can enjoy phenomena videos, interactive simulations, eBooks, formative assessments, and more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Elementary Years ? Libraries and Librarians ? We have several sessions each day, with (lots) more coming ( and that could include you! ). A current list is below. Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Classroom 2.0 ? Connections

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2020

It records the action and then shows the athlete how to, for example, refine a fastball, analyze a golf swing, break down a volleyball serve, improve soccer skills, or demonstrate proper weightlifting form. If you have another platform, try Draw a Stickman (well-suited for elementary school ages). SmartMusic.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Elementary School Samples Middle School Samples High School Samples I have so say that finding products made through project based learning is difficult. Andrea O and Ari F: "How often do students go to the library? How long do they stay?" #PBL It''s best when students can figure out how to use it themselves.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers (by Mike Caulfield): This ebook is a master class in a web-literate form of fact-checking that takes into account how the web and social media work and have changed information and authority for good. How Does "Fake" News Become News? (by What's the evidence?

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