The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 22, 2019

We're excited to announce our third Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Emerging Technology," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. What is false information (fake news)? It also includes tips to help students spot false information. In this short guide, Webwise.ie

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Our third Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Emerging Technology," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Our third Library 2.019 mini-conference, "Emerging Technology," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to register now to participate in this event.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Soon afterward, I was on my way with the information I needed. My call to this company did not go to a telephone receptionist working for, say, human resources or information technology, but to a voice-activated program representing all the company’s departments—a customer-centric service equipped to respond to any question.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. Informal learning is important. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . The space case: Library spaces ARE changing and we need to do some thinking. And there is not one right way to inspire creative culture. Making is important.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Can vacant parking lots be redeveloped into libraries for children in “reading deserts?” And how can an AI-enhanced robot help toddlers improve language skills? In the neurosciences, findings in neuroplasticity and how stress shapes human development should inform how researchers design and test new interventions. 27-28, 2018.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th. We are gearing up for another amazing year of the Library 2.014 Conference.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Help us spread the word about this unique and free professional development event, and we will list your organization’s information on our web site. Anyone can apply to be a member of the Outreach and Advisory Board. The Global Education Conference also seeks outreach partners with non-profit organizations and schools. Make a Difference.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Mobile apps have made it super easy for kids to learn in fun and engaging ways, anywhere anytime. The app also enable parents to stay informed on their child’s progress by receiving notifications about game completion and more. There are tons of learning apps for kids out there and the choices can sometimes be confusing.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 15, 2018

The Kansas City Digital Media Lab , part of the YOUmedia Learning Labs network , gives teens space, time, and support to “hang out, mess around, and geek out” (HOMAGO), in a newly remodeled public library branch. The lab also hosts a First Tech Challenge robotics team and the Pharobots.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 2, 2016

In the latest dealmaking news, ed-tech company EverFi has raised $40 million from investors who include Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and Google chairman Eric Schmidt, while children’s robot company Wonder Workshop raised $20 million. Also last month, EverFi acquired compliance education company LawRoom for an undisclosed sum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Kindergarten — Human Robot. Users create a recipe by choosing a trigger channel from IFTTT’s library, then a trigger, and finally an action channel. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Grade-levels below are guidelines. Click for more on IFTTT.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program. The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2013

As a pre-conference event for the Library 2.013 annual conference starting October 18th, we''re hosting a short series of free online sessions this coming Monday. If you need to see them in your own time zone, go to the schedule page at Library 2.013 and find your link by that time zone. The times show are US-Eastern Daylight Time.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Why are the students using paper-based textbooks that are older than the students, themselves, and provide no options to check for information accuracy or to extend their learning based on areas of interest? Our world is now marked by information abundance, surplus, and access.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

It’s hard to imagine not fully realizing the potential for our mobile devices as learning tools. enhancing every-day learning experiences–media-rich annotations of historic places, libraries (shelves, books?), All Cospaces scenes can be experienced in 3D on mobile devices with VR headsets. What are immersive technologies?

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

AVER INFORMATION INC. The module goes beyond tracking app usage, and uses advanced data analytics to help educators discover which programs have the most influence, and inform plans to replicate, scale, or adjust resources accordingly. This device can be applied across a variety of activities, from literacy groups to ELL lessons.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information and signup at [link] Connected Librarian Day 2.014. Volunteer at Library 2.014.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

They settle in at the computers where Caine teaches coding and software, such as Illustrator and Photoshop, or they head to the back room for the 3-D printer, vinyl cutter and robotics kits. Tom Rolfes, education IT manager for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission. Some kids come to log extra time on class projects.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab. This year’s national survey provided exclusive information on education’s use of technology and exposed a wide-ranging level of both expertise in and response to the market pressures driving the digital transition in education. This is real and earned.”.

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Bryan Alexander

OCTOBER 17, 2015

I think their trends fall into three categories: advances in artificial intelligence; growth of the Internet of Things; mobile intelligence, or the first two categories mashed together. 3: mobile intelligence, i.e., 1+2 mashed up. What happens when we combine advanced AI with mobile devices?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information at https://www.countrydaylargo.com/. Partner Announcements Library Journal : So many children’s books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information and login details at YouMatter.me. More information at [link].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information or register here! Look for more information in the coming weeks. More information at [link].

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 20, 2012

I taught a brief lesson on QR Codes in the Classroom (and Library!) all about where QR Codes came from, how they are different than regular bar codes, and how they are being used all over the world to transmit information like Text Messages, Video, and URL Web links via Mobile Media! But these kids were AWEsome!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here’s just a glimpse of what we learned about during FETC 2023: AVer Information Inc. The company has built several tools to do that, including a customizable reading challenge platform and a mobile app, reading challenge templates, and diverse book recommendations.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 13, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. You can join the network to stay informed as we add more details to the event. More information at [link].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2015

NMC Summer Conference presenters are thought leaders within the education industry at colleges and universities, schools, museums, libraries, organizations, and companies. More information here. More information here. More information here. Saturday, April 18th at 12pm CR20 LIVE: Susan Oxnevad on ThingLink , Classroom 2.0

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Adjusting Course

JANUARY 30, 2018

The purpose of this post is to provide the information educators inquire about most often when visiting our school (in person or from afar). Since we didn't have the luxury of designating an extra classroom as a “MakerSpace” we opted for a mobile-cart model. Accessing a cart is as easy as checking out a library book!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Sign up and information here. Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled15. Session recordings are posted immediately following each session. We do still need more volunteers to help moderate sessions! It's a ton of fun, you'll be doing some good, and you'll have the undying gratitude of the conference organizers!

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2016

These machines are all intertwined with how we imagine the future of intelligence and knowledge, along with the future of the institutions traditionally responsible for these things – namely schools, universities, libraries, museums. It is creating an unprecedented explosion in the production of information. And the Internet?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Please see information about volunteering here. More information at [link]. For more information, click here.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I kicked things off with a survey of major technological developments in a very top level way, then dived into specific, currently used digital tools (the LMS, ePortfolios, video, robotics, big data, social media, 3d printing, etc.). For example , Kristin Vogel : “Libraries ally, champion and offer expertise on this very value.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

COLLABORATE Space provides persistent space to store messages, documents, whiteboards, recordings, meeting minutes, or anything else exchanged on a specific topic or project during a call or meeting at anytime, and is accessible from any device, whether it be a mobile, desktop, or room appliance.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Betasolo Looking at Cultural Differences in Motivating Students to Seek Information: U.S., Ruth Valle / Phyllis Manning K-12 Global Art Exchange w/ Electronic Follow Up / Paul Hurteau, Executive Director La Medicion de la Calidad Educativa y la Acreditacion / M.Ed Uganda, and India / Dr. Sherry R.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Bubble Bot walks students through creating a bubble-blowing robot and a Fan of Fortune. Compatibility: The pieces are perfectly sized for small vehicles, robots, figurines, or balls to navigate the maze. Using only that information, students must build a successful roller coaster to win the challenge.

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