Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2017

It was a crazy idea: Take the bulk of the world’s books, scan them, and create a monumental digital library for all to access. That’s what Google dreamed of doing when it embarked on its ambitious book-digitizing project in 2002. It got part of the way there, digitizing at least 25 million books from major university libraries.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 14, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 27, 2021

How Schools Can Respond To The Age Of Information. The information used to be here, and there, and over there. Now it’s moving, from a singular there, to a plural everywhere –very much a new age of information and information access. Information Sources. by Terry Heick. See also The Definition Of Good Work.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Google Draw (free). In the past decade, organizations have turned to online learning to create informed trainings and reach more people. From classes on Microsoft Office basics to services on civic engagement and employment, libraries and other social service programs play a pivotal role in reducing the Digital Learning Gap.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 17, 2023

April is School Library Month, and we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán! Looking for more information on School Library Month? ”, is an award-winning library media specialist, international presenter, and keynote speaker from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A slideshow lesson conveys information effectively and supports learning since most of it is done visually. However, the final goal is to make information clear and easy to remember, as visuals complement words. Here are eight digital tools to look for when creating the best presentations for your classroom: Google Slides.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

TikTok is coming for Google’s gig, as the kids might say. Last fall, TikTok surpassed Google as the most-visited site on the web. Emily Wilt, a high school library media specialist in Indiana who runs her library’s TikTok account , meets with upperclassmen at the start of each school year to talk about research best practices.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. 20 NEW Ways to Use Google Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google recently announced that Jamboard is winding down in 2024 (Details here) and educators across the world are now in search of viable alternatives. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education.

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Vizor

JANUARY 31, 2023

However, managing and tracking these devices can be a significant challenge for school libraries. Traditionally, libraries have used library management systems to track and manage their resources. In conclusion, an IT asset management system is a more effective solution for managing and tracking 1:1 devices in school libraries.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. When you find a manipulative, slide, or game that you want, it is as simple as adding it to your library. We have to save time as teachers, and their library of thousands of resources will help you do it. What is included in the Lumio library?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Free Family Newsletter Template Send families a summer newsletter filled with information, resources, and tips. Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. Provide information on how to get a library card and access the digital materials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. More information on Dr. More information on Dr. Melow is at the bottom of the keynote bios.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). Any age: If your child wants to go somewhere, have them find the location , the best route, participation details, and other relevant information. This doesn’t require a library.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

para is one such solution if you are using Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite). Teacher Dashboard : Simplifies teacher workflows in Google Workspace by organizing all student Drive files into one convenient dashboard. Workspace : Consider this the place to organize all of those Google apps and tools. In this case, H?para

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

The analysis feature provides information regarding how many students received the same rating, whether the assignment was complicated or straightforward, ambiguous or clear for students, and if the criteria of a certain level of performance were hard to reach. You can create a new rubric for each assignment or reuse the ones in your library.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 17, 2019

On behalf of my library/educator colleagues, thank you, John Green. In the introduction, John discusses the importance of how the quality of the information we meet online shapes our understanding of the universe and our place in that universe. He suggests three questions: Who is behind the information? Twitter: [link].

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! In this post and podcast episode, I’m going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom.

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Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2016

I got this question from a colleague: I am looking for an app that classroom teachers can use to scan a classroom library and allow teachers to check books out with students. Students would fill the Google Form out with relevant information and that would automatically populate on the spreadsheet you created.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2019

It’s a chatbot, which library officials plan to add to the library’s website this summer to answer some of the most common questions students come in with, as well as to help them get started with their research. The use of AI in libraries has resurfaced age-old questions, such as whether technology will replace human librarians.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

The post AI-Powered Google for Education Updates (Part 2) – SULS0194 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s continue to discuss all the Google for Education updates coming your way! AI-Powered Google for Education Updates (Part 2) Click To Tweet Listen to article. Did you miss Part 1? You can read or listen here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CLEO Collection of Free Case Studies CLEO is a curated library of teaching resources. MIT Sloan School of Management Teaching Resources Library Case studies in the Teaching Resources Library facilitate discussion on a specific business-related issue. However, the tips and information can be useful no matter where you teach.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2017

[ Editor’s note: This piece is the first in our new monthly series focusing on Innovative School Libraries and Librarians. Be sure to keep checking back during the month of August for new library-focused articles!]. I also show them how to use Google Explore to search for public domain images to use for their art project.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 8, 2021

The post Google Earth in Every Grade: Create and Explore! In this episode, Kasey talks with Shake Up Learning trainer, Tammy Lind, on the hidden treasure of Google Earth as a classroom tool. Tammy shares so many great ideas for using Google Earth to explore and create in every grade level and subject area. Click To Tweet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

Despite the popularity of hi-tech Smartscreens, the simple whiteboard remains the favored method of sharing information during class time. Check this out ( click here for updated list ): Canvas –Google app for simple drawing. Miro –a multimedia notetaker where you can collect information on a whiteboard to share with others.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 6, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 2 – Google Classroom) – SULS0104 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use Google Classroom. This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

One of the most important skills for our digital learners is inspecting the information they consume with a critical eye. Below are examples from my students using the free Grackle Marks add-on for Google Docs and the paid pro version of Newsela. Annotation Assignment with Grackle Marks Add-on and Google Docs. Web Annotators.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. With the internet, their search for information also spans the globe. Digital citizenship feature.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Then, have everyone copy their information to a digital magazine (like you can create in Canva or Adobe) and share it with everyone. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. What caused it to change? Who was president? What has been invented since then?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Then, have everyone copy their information to a digital magazine (like you can create in Canva or Adobe) and share it with everyone. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Another interesting option for older students is the Google Forms add-on called Checkitout.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2017

Though most students knows about Google, few realize the power of Google Scholar. Unlike a regular Google search, Google Scholar limits its results to sources considered to be scholarly : books, journals, abstracts, theses, and even court cases. Add Your Library to Google Scholar.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Then, have everyone copy their information to a digital magazine (like you can create in Canva or Adobe) and share it with everyone. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Another interesting option for older students is the Google Forms add-on called Checkitout.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Teachers can also feel more confident when they have the science to back up their methods, and educational leaders take more informed decisions at a school or district level. For example, students don’t learn better when they’re stressed , as stress “may hamper the updating of memories in the light of new information.”

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