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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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

Plus, find school and classroom resources for teaching both skills to early elementary learners. Strategies for Teaching Phonological Awareness Skills Listening activities are a key resource when it comes to teaching phonological awareness skills in class.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 31, 2015

In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. This strategy uses technology in two stations. Read & Listen Resources.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

It seems like no matter how many strategies you implement, how much time you allow for brain breaks and meditation, how many fidgets you allow, how many times you email parents, how much you discuss in class meetings how to meet expectations, and how much energy you put into solutions … it’s never enough.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“. Comment Library.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 29, 2021

25 Social Emotional Learning Resources For Teachers. 25 SEL Resources to Foster Growth Mindset, Self-Regulation, Responsible Decision-Making, Empathy, and Camaraderie in the Classroom. Below, we’ve identified 25 effective SEL resources that educators and schools can implement to help students grow in the affective domain.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Likewise, a literacy curriculum can help PreK and early elementary students develop the reading comprehension skills they need to better understand concepts they encounter, including early childhood math concepts. Read on to bring literacy strategies into math lessons in your classroom.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Maybe it’s an early-elementary teacher facilitating small group math learning. Try setting up a district-wide video library. Video libraries are a valuable resource for teachers and instructional leaders to see concrete examples of excellent practice, as defined by your district.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Seventy percent of high school juniors and seniors believe AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, can be a resource in brainstorming ideas for their college essays or short answer responses. 90% of parents report being comfortable allowing their child to select their own materials and 96% feel their children are safe within the library.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Not able to embed.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today is our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," being held online and for free. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Finally, she made it to the charging station and her shift at the learning resource center (LRC) officially started. Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Not able to embed.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Just a few days away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

The Second Collection in the Rising Voices Library® Series Features Powerful Messages from Industry Mentors to Shatter Misconceptions About Girls as Future Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math . Learn more about the Scholastic Rising Voices Library series: www.scholastic.com/risingvoicessteam. .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Just two weeks away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Disaster Strikes!

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget. But must we all begin from scratch?

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over what differentiated instruction is and how using this learning strategy can provide your students with the resources they need to succeed. Differentiated instruction is an educational strategy in which teachers adapt their instruction to meet the needs of their class.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Then, find strategies for turning training sessions into daily practice.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

K-12 schools and districts turn to open educational resources (OER) for their flexibility. When you search for OER, you can find already-created lesson plans or other resources to add to your own class plans. Since resources are accessible to anyone online, educators don’t have to pay a subscription or a fee to use them.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The same gamification principle counts for many other subjects and the corresponding mobile apps, making this learning strategy universal. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Online learning is an all-encompassing strategy that doesn’t consist of only one tool.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , three district superintendents discussed the impact a district cyberattack has on school communities and strategies to mitigate future attacks. Liability is a concern for district leaders that continues to have broader-reaching consequences.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

Because at-risk students don’t always have educational resources over the summer, they are particularly vulnerable to losing knowledge gained over the school year. Using strategies that promote an inclusive classroom during the school year can be a great way to prevent the achievement gap.

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Kathy Schrock

MAY 1, 2020

Differentiating instruction may mean teaching the same material to all students using a variety of instructional strategies, or it may require the teacher to deliver lessons at varying levels of difficulty based on the ability of each student. These same strategies would work for ELL learners, too. I love this practical overview.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you’re looking for elementary or middle school materials, this is a great place to start. OER Commons is a digital library full of open educational resources (OER). While their library contains several different types of materials, it is also a source for digital textbooks. . Open Textbook Library. OER Commons.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2021

billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding into our education system. Perea Elementary in Memphis , for example redesigned how parents, teachers, and children support each other in virtual, in-person, and hybrid settings. We also saw many communities embracing local innovation because they had to.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2018

The beta site is based on the experiences of the 30 participating school and public librarians who have been developing and piloting strategies for creating and facilitating programs that build problem-solving and critical thinking skills through computational thinking. First Time Around. Good to Go. Connecting Interests. Family Focused.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

In this collection, you'll find hand-picked, regularly updated resources to help you better understand and practice these important social and cultural literacies. At the top, there are featured resources as well as more comprehensive curricula. one of our favorite resources. Research on Social and Cultural Literacy.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Welcome to another STEM related series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources. In this series of posts my goal is to provide you with practical resources in each of the STEM areas. Science – STEM Resources. Since there are a gold mine of resources below I will keep my comments short.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

A good deal of the strategies presented came from what we successfully implemented at New Milford High School where I was the former principal. The premise of what was put in place is as simple as it is brilliant – put as many resources and opportunities into the hands of ALL kids to let them flourish.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

It is a fast-paced, interactive game that engages students in football strategy while teaching money management skills. They invest virtual cash, research their strategy with over a hundred videos and tutorials, and compete against classmates and the world to see how successful they would be if they were using their money.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The software, called Teacher Advisor with Watson , uses Watson artificial intelligence technology to help teachers instantly find math resources. Teacher Advisor then dips into its library of 1,000+ videos and lesson plans, all based on national standards and vetted by top educators. Sign up takes 30 seconds.

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