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The Surprising History of Google's Push to Scan Millions of Library Books

Edsurge

Nearly 20 years ago, Google made an ambitious play to digitize the content of some of the world’s largest research libraries. It seemed like the beginning of a new era, when scholars and the public could make new connections and discoveries in the kind of mass digital library that had previously been the stuff of science fiction.

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How Lifelong Readers Are Helping Communities Thrive

Digital Promise

1-4, 25-26) While children who visit the library to immerse in their favorite books may not realize it at the time, they’re building the skill of thoughtful reading—the foundation of critical thinking, academic success, and, eventually, a happy and productive adult life. (1, Independence and access matters, too. What can be done?

Outcomes 266
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Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications

eSchool News

By developing products that are easy to use and access, the company aims to improve the quality and reach of visual messaging for a more dynamic user and audience experience. Under the leadership of Sean Matthews since 2004, the company shifted its focus to software development. Visixs mission is simple: help people communicate better.

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That’s a Rap! Nearpod Buys Educational Hip Hop Creator, Flocabulary

Edsurge

Today it’s adding Flocabulary, to bring hip hop to the library. Through this deal, Nearpod will add one of the more unique, coveted collections of online educational resources to its library. Since 2004 it has created more than 1,100 clips that have amassed an estimated 50 million views. We asked, but he declined.)

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities. Urban Education, 2004, 39(3), pp. That’s where culturally responsive teaching comes in. Brown, D.F. 613-629.

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

If the first wave of MOOCs was about granting unprecedented numbers of students access to high-quality teaching and learning materials, Wave 2 needs to focus on creating a sense of intimacy within that massiveness. The answer may be that we need to balance massiveness with miniaturization.

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Experiences in Self-Determined Learning: Moving from Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0

User Generated Education

Other than libraries and news outlets, students were dependent on the educator to provide them with information. users moved from just accessing information and content to being able to directly interact with the content through commenting, remixing, and sharing it via social networks. Education 1.0 Education 2.0: Education 2.0,

Education 272