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The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

eSchool News

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

For example, at many post-secondary institutions, a teaching space is considered to be a Smart Classroom if it merely comes equipped with nothing more than a microphone, computer, video projector. To be clear, this example is not meant to be an indictment of LMS outsourcing. and whiteboard.

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How can we ease tensions around book choice and school libraries?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

My experience with the school library and book choice tension I have over 1,000 books in my American international Christian school classroom in southern Taiwan where I teach English Language Arts (8th), Yearbook (10th-12th), US History (11th), and British Literature (12th). Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students.

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10 of the best K-12 sources for digital textbooks online

Hapara

While some subjects cover higher education, you can browse the high school section to find math and science textbooks for secondary education. For example, under “Math” you’ll find digital textbooks covering algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. OER Commons is a digital library full of open educational resources (OER). LibreTexts.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content. I remind them that these are the pronouns they want us to use in class.

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How online teaching improves inclusivity in education

Neo LMS

For example, teaching a lesson over a webcam in place of in-class teaching. For example, encouraging students to find sources for a research paper online as well as in print. For example, taking tests online for immediate feedback. Examples of the kinds of resources teachers can put online include: Lecture notes.

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