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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

Edsurge

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches. They might be coming in for coffee.

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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

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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The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

eSchool News

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Another innovative approach involves the recycling and upcycling of technology.

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What is Accessible Education? Equality vs Equity in Inclusive Learning

ViewSonic Education

The primary focus of an equity strategy is not so much to treat people equally but to treat people justly. “Strategies that produce equity must be targeted to address the unequal needs, conditions, and positions of people and communities that are created by institutional and structural barriers.”

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. It’s important to think about the long-term strategy; don’t stick with your existing infrastructure because it’s too big of a challenge to change things.

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. CDW VV2 Strategy. The independent private school in Medina, Wash.,

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3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits

EdTech Magazine

As the use of technology in education grows, schools may want to revisit infrastructure strategies to ensure critical technology is securely housed. For example, libraries are often large, open spaces and can be easily transformed into computer laboratories. Below are suggestions for optimizing technology space and storage in schools.