eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2024

Bookopolis –focused on student reading Books that Grow –read a story at many different reading levels Class Literature Epic –a reading library for kids, 15,000 books; most digital devices F ree Books –download any of our 23,469 classic books, and read Great Books Online by Bartleby Gutenberg Project IBooks –amazing way to download and read books.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. What are you doing to celebrate?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Browsing a library database by category or topic also introduces an element of surprise to the research experience. Students who learn best through visual categorization would be presented with new avenues for exploring a topic in ways that they can appreciate and more easily comprehend.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I’ve included some of the resources I’ve shared in the Wakelet and slide presentation below.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 3, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a teacher, I constantly hear about their desire to learn by doing, see how things develop, contribute to and witness the results of their work. Students use their voice and choice, developing 21st-century skills in an authentic learning environment. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Managing Stress in the Library: Strategies for Library Workers A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2021

At a time when coding careers continue to flourish – despite the Covid19 pandemic and its adverse effect on the world economy – it is not surprising to see kids learning programming at an early age. So what is Python and why should kids learn it? This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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. “But

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2024

A: You can go through the symbols library, but there’s an easier way. The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Last week's Library 2.0 mini-conference, " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," went very well and we had terrific feedback! The video recordings for the conference have been posted, along with the presentation session chat logs and (where provided) the presentation slide decks.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. While such resources can enhance the learning experience , there are, however, risks in the use of video. Variety in Learning Materials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 18, 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. How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence begins its disruption of curriculum development, Lincoln Learning Solutions and Prof Jim are positioning themselves at the forefront of the emerging educational space with the announcement today of their partnership and the release of two immediately available innovations. BEAVER, Pa.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries, library leaders, and staff have had to deal with the impact of this drug as patrons have come in under the influence, or near death, or seek to use it in our library stacks and restrooms. or in Niche Academy).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 24, 2023

Library 2.0's s ChatGPT Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Library Services, with Steve Hargadon 3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings OVERVIEW : Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT for the modern library in this three-session bootcamp.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

"Library Politics: Better Dealings With Your Elected and Appointed Officials" Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library Leadership" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : All library politics is local. This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

AhaSlides is a presentation tool that allows you to create interactive and immersive presentations. It makes use of numerous interactive features such as live quizzes, polls, Q&A, scale ratings, word clouds, and spinner wheels to engage participants and creating immersive learning experiences.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In an increasingly digital world, libraries are not just sanctuaries of knowledge but also gatekeepers of vast amounts of digital information and personal data. These are hosted either at Library 2.0

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 19, 2023

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 Professor David Loertscher will keynote the symposium titled ”From California School Libraries to Innovation Centers” and sponsored by the School of Information at San José State University. Live Green” (9:05 – 9:45 a.m.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Proposals for 30-minute concurrent presentations for our fall Library 2.023 mini-conference are now being accepted. This third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: This third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Please also join the Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 14, 2020

We need strategies for personalizing and enriching the remote learning experience. And it is clear that the library must be the center of that experience. But, first, a little background: I’ve been playing around with building virtual school libraries for a very long time. website evolution. Valenza, J.K. TechLearning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. It's a great set of presentations! In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 30, 2023

Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. It's a great set of presentations! In this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment. or in Niche Academy).

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