Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 21, 2017

Social media has connected me with so many amazing educators since I started using it many years ago. Today, I can’t imagine what it would be like to not share on social media. Showing our work on social media allows us to define for the world what happens in school libraries.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Once your school district makes the commitment to have a digital library, the next step is for people to understand how they can stay engaged. In just one year of having a digital collection, checkouts from the district’s digital library increased by 184 percent. Don’t forget to involve teachers in the digital library.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

Hunter and her colleague Rachel Krumenacker at the Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee, had filmed the DIY craft on a Zoom call from their respective living rooms. They posted it to the library’s YouTube channel as part of their new summer programming, the majority of which is taking place online due to COVID-19. . “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The first title debuting in the ISTE Young Innovators collection, Sonia’s Digital World (pub 8/1/23), is written by award-winning librarian Shannon McClintock Miller, an ISTE Making IT Happen Award recipient, Future Ready Librarians spokesperson, Follett thought leader, and AASL Leadership Luminary social media superstar.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 2, 2016

While the library was a wonderful place to work, I longed for a community with which I could share ideas and learn. Some districts fear social media, but ours embraces it. Gone is the negativity associated with social media. A problem can be the inspiration for innovation.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Once your school district makes the commitment to have a digital library, the next step is for people to understand how they can stay engaged. In just one year of having a digital collection, checkouts from the district’s digital library increased by 184 percent. Don’t forget to involve teachers in the digital library.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

Apps bring technology, functionality, and creativity into your school library program. Since apps are a part of our everyday lives, especially those of students, they have the power to totally change the way students and teachers think about learning. Does your library have a makerspace, or are you looking to get started with one?

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The Thinking Stick

JANUARY 23, 2023

Let’s learn more about our guest: Drea Weiner is the MiSTEM Network Regional Director for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network region. She provides professional learning, support, community connections to education, grant writing guidance, and resources to educators in order to bring the best possible STEM education to students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

This selection of content, created in partnership with leading corporate and community partners, inspires families to learn together by exploring the world around them during the summer break. As the school year turns into summer break, I can make sure my students keep learning by connecting their parents to cool resources like these.”.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Previous winners, such as Leanne Fan (2022), Sarah Park (2021), Anika Chebrolu (2020), Kara Fan (2019), and Gitanjali Rao (2017), specifically show the power of girls in STEM, along with a library of Science at Home activities that foster STEM learning anywhere.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2017

Administrators model teamwork by often conducting their meetings in a glass conference room in Mentor High School’s library, giving students a transparent visual of what it means to serve on a team. Externally, it’s clear social media is a key part of the collaboration within the Mentor community.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Leveraging Learning Trajectories and Diagnostics for Personalization in 6-8 Math (B304). Professional Learning with SeeSaw (B302). Adding Interactivity to Google Slides for Customized Learning (B307). iPad Art & ‘Tra-Dgital’ Approaches to Learning in Hands-On Creative Classrooms (B306).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Keeping You Connected to Curiosity is the right initiative at the right time,” said Janel Bedor Griffiths, a Library Media Specialist in Wisconsin’s Green Bay Area Public Schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2021

(Wednesday, April 28, 2021) — Discovery Education – the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms – today launched the new Social-Emotional Learning Coalition.

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Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Chances are good you've seen some of the "How it started, How it's going now" photos circulating social media. We even planned professional learning experiences for staff that created a space for us to talk about the purpose and value of diverse books.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JUNE 6, 2016

I’m excited to join media specialists from around Georgia and neighboring states at West Georgia RESA on June 20 from 8:30-3:30 for a summer camp for media specialists. 11:00-11:30 Harness social media and develop your own PLN. Registration is still open and costs $65 for RESA members and $85 for non-members.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Drawing upon USC Shoah Foundation’s vast library of audiovisual testimony from survivors and witnesses of genocides, Teaching with Testimony empowers students to find their voices and take action for a better future. Discover more digital resources in the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform. Financial Literacy Lessons.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2014

Our "Institution of Learning" is morphing into a digital age learning organization - one that is continuously learning and unlearning. Many describe it as empowering, liberating, life changing, and a new paradigm for professional learning. We are truly on an exciting journey in Farmingdale Schools.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 19, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

With Discovery Education’s dynamic set of learning supports, educators have a new set of resources supporting the integration of M:EE into Discovery Education’s math, SEL, STEM, and science lessons.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

The panel provided advice on how organizations can use webinars for an ever-widening range of purposes: brand awareness, marketing insight, relationship building, professional learning, content marketing, lead generation, and support. Winter Group serves companies and organizations in the K-12, higher education, and library sectors.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Use these fun activities to highlight the importance of Earth Day including discussion questions, a coloring sheet, vocabulary cards, and more.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Peter Bohacek, Chief Executive Officer of Pivot and physics teacher, and Matthew Vonk, Chief Science Officer for Pivot and physics professor, founded Pivot Interactives by developing a library of interactive video-based activities funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2021

While social media can play a big part in where our students get their information, it is paramount for educators to design news and media lessons on straight news. About the Presenters. Join the Community. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

In “ Summer Reading 501: Helping Generation App Read This Summer ,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT; and Jane Lofton, Teacher Librarian, presented creative ideas to get students excited about summer reading. During a read aloud, teachers can sign up to read a book of their choice at the public library.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In July 2010, Michelle Luhtala , Department Chair of the New Canaan High School Library, presented her 1st webinar on edWeb. Educators loved the idea of a social network dedicated to education, but came looking for something to “do.” ” That gave me the idea to integrate webinars with our social network.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2018

The 25 websites that were selected as the 2018 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning were announced during the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans on Saturday, June 23. edWeb.net is the only professional learning website recognized for this award. AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Professional learning and support tools include in-person workshops, webinars, video tutorials, grant opportunities and more. Technical Information Library (TIL): An extensive collection of technical information, troubleshooting advice, frequently asked questions and more than 1,000 searchable technology tips are available 24/7.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Quick news on Library 2.013 , our third annual worldwide, online, and free conference on libraries, librarians, and librarianship: the formal deadline for session proposals is end of day Monday, September 30th. We hope you''ll submit ! Any proposals after that date will be accepted only on a space-available basis.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

First Event Launches No-Cost, Full-Day Professional Learning Events in U.S. and Canada Focused on Helping Educators Learn, Share, and Connect- Silver Spring, Md. Visit [link] for up-to-the-moment tour dates, registration information, and, more. The Day of Discovery Tour is organized by the Discovery Education Community.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

A virtual, professional learning conference, this peer-to-peer experience provides a unique, no-cost opportunity for teachers and administrators to learn new, actionable strategies for creating dynamic digital learning environments. Scheduled sessions include: · Maker Space, Mega Fun!

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

How to Embed Almost Anything in your Website tags : embed , favorite Education Innovation: Micro Cultures of Professional Learning Communities tags : PLC , favorite Embedding Scratch in the Classroom | ScratchEd tags : scratch , favorite Free Technology for Teachers: How to Publish a Quiz Using Google Docs tags : googledocs , favorite How to Use New-Media (..)

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. Tiffany Whitehead, aka the Mighty Little Librarian, is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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techlearning

MAY 29, 2018

(May 29, 2018)– Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced it has aligned its popular Spotlight on Strategiescontent to McREL International's six-phase model for learning. and around the world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

“While 2021 marked Discovery Education’s 20 th year of providing innovative digital learning solutions to educators worldwide, it also began a new chapter in the company’s history,” said Discovery Education Chief Executive Officer Scott Kinney. “In Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Librarians, who are often at the front lines of media and tech in schools, can provide that crucial guidance. The discussions shouldn’t focus on denying technology, though, said Michelle Cooper, Library Media Specialist, White Oak ISD, TX in the edWebinar “ Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World.”

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