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Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries

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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. However, these systems are not designed to handle the specific needs of 1:1 device programs.

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How to Type Accents in Google Docs

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Google Docs, a widely used platform for creating and sharing documents, offers several ways to incorporate these special characters. The first method involves using Google Input Tools, a versatile tool that supports over 90 languages. The second method is the Easy Accents extension, specifically tailored for Google Docs.

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COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

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There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. Diana Rendina’s library at Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla., Take a biography of Andrew Carnegie.

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Dear Otto: How do I create a classroom library checkout system?

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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. Thanks for your help!

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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

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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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Bots in the Library? Colleges Try AI to Help Researchers (But With Caution)

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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 system can tackle things like “where can I print?” Training the Library Bot ”Hi I’m Bizzy!”

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20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

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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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