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Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries

eSchool News

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

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6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments

Neo LMS

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. 6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments.

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Building and Growing a Classroom Library that Engages Early Learners

Waterford

Libraries can be powerful tools—in your classroom, school, and community—to encourage a love of reading and engage students in learning. Read on to learn about the benefits of classroom libraries and how to build and organize your own. Read-Alouds Use books from your classroom library in read-alouds as much as possible.

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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. EXTENDED EPISODE - Episode #791- The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Differentiating Reading Instruction in Kindergarten through Elementary Laura Robb, Reading Expert. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

eSchool News

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

Tools to engage students during Computer Science Week. Kubo coding is a good program for starting with elementary students, specifically grades K through 5. Kubo Play is a new simulation tool that works well for blended learning experience by giving students hands-on coding activities and 300 tasks that cover ISTE standards for coding.

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Public Libraries Can Improve Remote Learning. Here’s How.

Edsurge

Administration has been hard at work restructuring budgets to make sure that the right tools are available. With that being said, it is also worth noting that there is still one more amazing resource that families should tap to make the most of any online learning experience—the local public library.

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