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Downloadable "Safe Library" Handout - Dr. Albrecht's "20 Library Service, Safety, and Security Guidelines"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We have just created and posted a downloadable 2-page and freely-distributable handout, Dr. Albrecht's "20 Library Service, Safety, and Security Guidelines." You can download it at the new site to promote his book, published this year, The Safe Library: Keeping Users, Staff, and Collections Secure.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

As K-12 schools increasingly rely on online resources in day-to-day instruction, safety takes on new proportions. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. With that in mind, there is one guideline that will help even novice researchers find reliable sources: the extension. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics

Neo LMS

The rubric’s features are essential because they provide clear guidelines for the teacher. TeAch-nology is a website full of resources for teachers, including a large selection of rubrics. You can create a new rubric for each assignment or reuse the ones in your library. The goal is to reach a consistent grading process.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The purpose of today’s post is to share with you some helpful resources to use in class to teach students the skills and competencies they need to be media literate. The following are some of the resources that can help you effectively integrate news articles in your teaching: I.

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New Webinar - "Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 We want to value their time with us, in the library and in the classroom. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

Accessibility Guidelines and POUR principles . One of the indicators that digital accessibility awareness has gained in power is the presence of global guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, include success criteria, like four ‘POUR’ principles , which outline that digital content should be: .