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Futurizing the Stacks: How Makerspaces Can Modernize College Libraries

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Today’s college students are spending more time than ever in public and campus libraries. According to a recent Pew Research Report , millennials are most likely to have visited a public library in the past year compared to any other generation. In a report that analyzed the state of the maker movement in 40 U.S.

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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

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There are many options out there to choose from, and during the Hour of Code, students from more than 180 countries participate in the available activities. So why do students need to build these skills? It has been reported that there will be 3.5 Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! Scratch Jr.

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Digital Experiential Learning: 7 Steps to Transform Ordinary Classroom Activities

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We’re able to have in-depth conversations about how the media and Hollywood played a role in the events.” With historical events such as the Lindbergh case, the story has already been written; it’s just a matter of determining where students fit in. Image Credit: James Flaskamp 4. Edgar Hoover himself.

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5 Favorite Activities to End the School Year

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Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career. Cool book reports. Students login – no email required. Students will love gamifying their homework. Updated Book Report.

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3 Favorite Webtools for students (and teachers)

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They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. which by the way, is fee-based), students start with a placement test to determine their comprehension level and be sure they are challenged by assignments without being frustrated. In W.O.R.D.

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At the Top of Teachers’ Wish Lists? Tactile STEM Projects, Flexible Furniture and Books

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Because so many educators turn to DonorsChoose to seek out classroom supplies, the organization is able to learn a lot from project requests posted on the site, which it analyzes and publishes in an annual insight report. Part of that effort is improving school and classroom environments for students.

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Learning Revolution Newsletter - Weekly Free Event Calendar - Conference Keynotes Update - Edcamp USDOE - Digital Citizenship

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Learn more here.