The Innovative Educator

APRIL 8, 2018

You've seen the dramatic posts of friends who are bidding Facebook adieu because Facebook knows too much or it’s too depressing or, on and on. I won't be one of those leaving Facebook, unless something better comes along. Problems I don't have with Facebook Depressing posts Not a problem for me. Here's why.

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techlearning

APRIL 9, 2018

You've seen the dramatic posts of friends who are bidding Facebook adieu because Facebook knows too much or it’s too depressing or, on and on. I won't be one of those leaving Facebook, unless something better comes along. Problems I don't have with Facebook Depressing posts Not a problem for me. Here's why.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

How can I use technology to coordinate curbside pick-up for students who want to check out print books? How can I ensure teachers know about the content available in my library? My principal wants to convert my library into a classroom. Related content: How school librarians can save democracy. What should I do?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create digital lessons from a library Recommended Resources BookWidgets Blog BookWidgets Webinars BookWidgets Tutorials Teaching with BookWidgets | Facebook BookWidgets YouTube Channel Finding user-friendly online platforms to create projects and activities is crucial in our classrooms. The Widget Library.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

We now have an enormous library of augmented and virtual reality resources specifically for education and my device is filled with folders and folders of apps, ranging from science to language arts to subjects across the curricular spectrum. Things have certainly changed. Oculus store content is also intended for ages 13-plus.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. But we know the more stories children to hear and the more stories they talk about, the more they develop what's needed to break the code and learn how to read.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Most of us have seen these photographic tools in Snapchat (and now, Facebook) that let users take pictures of themselves and put funny graphic masks on their faces. Check out 3D Bear How are teachers using AR to teach? How does AR work in 3D Bear? But you’re not limited by these libraries. What is Augmented Reality?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

For example, those interested in EdTech and technology in the classroom share their insights, impressions, or tips and tricks on the different platforms offered to them by ViewSonic, like the dedicated Instagram, Facebook pages, or online forum. Other software such as ThingLink and Padlet are also helpful in engaging students.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

In past MOOCs, authors engaged in Twitter chats, had guest speakers via YouTube, prompted educators to share their reflections through blogs and Facebook groups and challenged participants to create a weekly visual of their learning. Local community makerspaces, libraries and universities are all possible allies. by Ashley Cross.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Host how-to sessions about traditions or recipes. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Animoto (Web/Android/iOS)- Upload images, pick a template, and choose a holiday soundtrack from their library to make a 30-second video. Host a Google HangOut or Skype Session.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Kolibri enables offline access to a curated library of educational content, supports customized curricula creation and facilitates self-paced, differentiated and project-based learning. All of this supports a community-driven, bottom-up approach. Donate to support our efforts. Download the latest version of Kolibri. Already using Kolibri?

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2020

One notable challenge facing educators during Remote Learning is how to teach reading and literacy from a distance. Across the nation public libraries have been finding ways to curate digital story hour opportunities for children and families. In times like this children crave some sense of routine and normalcy.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2020

See screenshot for how to choose “Unlisted” while uploading on YouTube. Because these platforms automatically archive live events by default, when your event has concluded, please locate the recorded live video in your account (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and delete it.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. A forward-thinking school can do even more to future-proof its students: How to Build a Modern School- 6 Key Elements to Embed in Your Groundwork. As the saying goes, “The future is now.”

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Host how-to sessions about traditions or recipes. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Animoto (Web/Android/iOS)- Upload images, pick a template, and choose a holiday soundtrack from their library to make a 30-second video. Host a Google HangOut or Skype Session.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Another person in our classroom really wanted to learn how to speak Spanish. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

When the year is up, they will never be charged again and will have continued access to the Facebook group and all club materials. Angela Watson: It’s not about working a 40 hour week–members choose their OWN target number and determine how to allot those hours throughout the week. Will this work for me in that case?

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. Teacher Librarian 48 (5): 30-31. The Perspectives Report.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

One evening a man from another culture asked me how to spell a specific word. Thinking of how I might integrate technology with instruction, I gathered a group of bilingual community members and started, “Computer Literacy for English Language Learners, NFP.” Find us on Facebook ! Find him on Facebook !

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

September is National Library Card Signup Month. I’ve always dreamed that every student in our school would have a library card, but each year it seems to slip off my plate. This evolved into all of the 14 elementary schools signing up for a night to encourage families to visit the library. Happy Library Card Month!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

With the widespread use of social media platforms and the ubiquity of news stories, teaching students how to critically evaluate sources and sift the good from the bad becomes a pressing pedagogical necessity. How to spot fake news classroom posters Here are two handy posters to use with students in class.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

with short breathing exercises as well as several series for kids and caregivers around how to find happiness at home to address common challenges for remote learners, listening to others and staying positive. Australia and Canada can access the full Headspace library of more than 1,000 hours of premium mindfulness content for free.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

This year, on September 27, 2017, the American Association of School Librarians made a point to encourage their members to raise awareness about “overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational websites and academically useful social networking tools in schools and school libraries.”. Several educators echo Yates’ comments.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2018

How To Keep the Faucet Running Assuming that more resources help prevent the summer slide and fewer resources exacerbate it, teachers need to make a point of helping students gain access to resources throughout the summer. Get ‘em to the library. a digital library with more than 25,000 books and learning videos designed for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2012

They have hundreds of shapes in their native library, and you can also import Visio stencils and shape libraries, which are available all over the web. Flexibility - Whether you start from scratch or from a template, your diagram is fully customizable. Tweak shapes, text, line direction, and even the size of your canvas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2018

All across the nation, school, teachers, students, libraries, and families celebrate by reading, writing, and sharing poetry. From ReadWriteThink–students learn about acrostic poetry and how to write it. Encourage increased publication, distribution, and sales of poetry books. Here are websites that do all that and more.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Indeed, a desired discussion about where and how to draw the lines of ethical behavior too often turns into one about whether such a line is even necessary or fair … I don’t claim any special moral authority here. How to make sense of the new eRate gift rules ). It is as if I am speaking a foreign language.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

As a result, colleges are rolling out social media accessibility standards and training communications staff members to take advantage of built-in accessibility tools in platforms including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. At colleges, there are hundreds of people responsible for posting content,” Cooper says. “If

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 29, 2016

Many comic creation tools are free, easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, speech bubbles, and templates. Show how to accomplish a goal. Learn how to do things. Students add their own images or can choose from their library of characters, backdrops, and speech bubbles.

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 20, 2018

How to be a Teacher Librarian Rock Star - Branding Tips & Tricks First thing I gotta say, I don’t know that I really love the term Library Rockstars because I think ALL Teachers and Librarians are rock stars or has an inner rock star waiting to come out. This is a positive example of how social media can be used.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the biggest factors driving recent interest in the metaverse has been Facebook’s decision to invest heavily in this area and re-branding of the platform as ‘Meta.’ When this is achieved, it should provide greater certainty for educators, with clearer guidance on how to get the most from this technology. .

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Vizor

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Now that they are listed in there, how will teachers get them to the students? Are you using a library system? How are you tracking the circulation of the device? Are you going to use a library system? This is even more important when parents are learning how to use the devices along with their children.

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NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Smithsonian offer parts of their collections to be organized and made accessible by employing the services citizen volunteers. The Library of Congress was an early adopter of archival crowdsourcing. Check out the Abraham Lincoln Papers Challenge !]

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Neo LMS

MARCH 19, 2019

Read on to find out how to create a collaborative learning space using an LMS. Sticking to a deadline is part of the success of a project since it teaches responsibility and how to manage their time as a team. So maybe in real life, your students can really learn how to thrive through meaningful teamwork. Use team assignments.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

RIFLI is also working to increase awareness about the importance of being connected through a partnership with Rhode Island’s public library system. Mobile Beacon recently started a program with the New York Public Library System to do that with its patrons, and Tashjian hopes to bring a similar program to Rhode Island.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2015

Join us on April 30th, 2015 for the free, online Library 2.015 Spring Summit - The Emerging Future: Technology and Learning , a three-hour conversation about technology issues and trends in the future of library and information services. The Spring Summit has been inspired by and orchestrated in partnership with Library 2.0

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