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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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Opportunities prisoners have to study

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She’s written a thoughtful article about the availability of education, books, and learning even for those without access to where you and I typically fulfill our need for knowledge: What opportunities do prisoners have to study? However, there are a few pitfalls still to be dealt with when affording inmates the ability to study.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

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

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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. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books. Social Studies.

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Interactive Textbooks Online: Transform Your K12 Study Experience

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Interactive digital textbooks are increasingly being adopted in K12 educational institutions as they hold the power to transform a students’ study experience. With these digital textbooks on platforms like KITABOO , students can scroll through engaging content, watch videos, listen to text audio, and enjoy their study experience.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

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Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

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The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

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