The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 20, 2021

Steve Albrecht hosts a collection of resources in the " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 , including blog posts, podcasts, and webinars. We like to: Make you aware of the ability for organizations to purchase all-staff access to his webinar series.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In the future, wearable technology and smart devices may also provide educators with access to heart rate data and other similar information, making this process incredibly scientific, but also incredibly accurate. Student Engagement Surveys. Alternatively, anonymous surveys can be sent out digitally at the end of each lesson.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Staff Development and Training: Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? Using EQWLS: Employee Quality of Worklife Surveys.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 27, 2022

These are available for unlimited viewing as part of an individual or organizational annual all-access pass, as well as any webinars held during the year after purchase (one or two a month). Individual all-access annual passes are $495 and can be purchased by credit card directly here. Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 28, 2016

“Libraries are safe places. That’s why I come here to learn,” says Christine, a student at one of Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Learning Circles. Being part of that gateway means providing convenient, significant access to technology to a population who typically lacks it.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports. Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

The biggest danger that higher education faces as a sector, though, is the loss of gains that we have made over the past 20 years in access to a college education — with all of the accompanying benefits to individuals and our entire society — for first-generation and minority students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With college application season in full swing and the competition for acceptance into top schools more competitive than ever, students are turning to AI-powered tools for application support, reveals a new survey from Brainly. The survey data underscores a fundamental change in how students utilize AI tools for college applications.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Organizational all-access pass programs are significantly discounted in bulk. Individual all-access annual passes are normally $495, but are on sale this year-end for $295. Individuals who have paid for at least one Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 See you online!"

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 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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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Assess your accessibility. It’s also smart to consider the physical needs of all participants and make the meeting easily accessible to everyone. This might involve using accessible meetings spaces or using special technology to accommodate those with disabilities.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We've posted a new podcasts from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Tools and Tips for Library Supervisors: Part 1" Steve's topic for this recording is a series of tips and techniques and tools for library supervisors and managers, no matter your level at the library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

"Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 30-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. What do gang members come to the library?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These powerful handheld devices not only enable access to the Internet and a universe of educational apps, but their fast speeds and vast processing power make them essential tools, particularly for engineering and science students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 13, 2021

We've posted a new podcasts from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Are We Making It Too Hard to Hire Qualified Library People?" Click here to let us know what topics you'd be particularly interested in having us cover in the Library 2.0

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A few years ago, while working as a teacher librarian at Templeton Elementary School in Oregon, I had the opportunity to redesign the school’s library website to include digital resources for the students to use as part of a shift to 1:1 iPad learning. Identify the content needs of the district.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 29, 2021

We have a collection of resources from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0. Today we've added a blog post from him on the North Vancouver Library stabbing attacks, " Edged Weapons Awareness." Wait from this position of safety until the police arrive.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

. – September 11, 2021 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, today announced the launch of Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , a new online accredited diploma completion program available to public libraries. With Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we are helping public libraries change lives.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This coming Friday is another in the series of Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars, "Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue." We've also just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Mentorship and Succession Planning to Develop Library Leaders."

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We've posted a new podcasts from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Tools and Tips for Library Supervisors: Part 2" Steve's topic for this recording continues his tips and techniques and tools for library supervisors and managers, no matter your level at the library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 16, 2021

We've posted a new podcast from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " The Power of Surveys. You can listen directly on the site or you should also be able to access the podcast in SoundCloud here or in your own podcast app using the RSS feed here. in English, and a B.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2021

The challenges of an abrupt shift to virtual and hybrid instruction shed light on socio-economic disparities, the struggle for internet and device access, and the difficulties in getting resources to students with special needs. The survey comes from nonprofit ebook library Bookshare.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Elsewhere, a school used caution tape to prevent students from roaming through bookshelves in the library. Desks are separated to maintain physical distance in a Stoneham, Massachusetts, classroom. Credit: Eileen Wood. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

How can I ensure teachers know about the content available in my library? My principal wants to convert my library into a classroom. The very nature of a library implies physical books stored on rows of shelves. I am worried about the library books. Should the fogger be used in the library?”. What should I do?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 3, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht blog post in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " The 'New' Methamphetamine: Some Library Patrons Might Be Using a Bad Drug." All library staffers need to recognize the warning signs of what Emergency Room physicians call "meth psychosis."

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 24, 2023

Please note this one-question survey is just to get interest levels, and that you are not committing to or registering for anything by responding. Here is the list you will see on the survey. I will be holding the ChatGPT bootcamps for librarians and educators again, but I've included them in the list to gauge general interest levels.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 17, 2021

Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : Safety and Security: An Interview with Chet Price, the Safety and Security Manager at the Jacksonville (FL) Library In this 40-minute video interview, Steve Albrecht talks with Chet Price, the Safety and Security Manager at the Jacksonville (FL) Library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 20, 2021

"Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2021

"Ten Tools for the (New) Library Supervisor: Starting Out Right" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. Interactive map of State Survey data. The Perspectives Report.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : Puzzled About the Police Response in Your Library? Click here to let us know what topics you'd be particularly interested in having us cover in the Library 2.0 Click here to read.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. Internet accessibility is an ongoing problem for students and library patrons.

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MindShift

AUGUST 31, 2020

But with schools across the country closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Deaf children have less access to such stories. About 73% of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children live in homes where family members do not regularly sign, according to a 2014 national survey by Gallaudet University. Boston University’s Deaf Education Library.

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