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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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15 Activities, Teaching Strategies, and Resources for Teaching Children with Autism

Waterford

If your student with autism seems like they could use some time away from class, you could also ask them if they’d like to read or work on homework in the library for a while. The Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 2004.[3]. The Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 2004.[5]. Calm Down Drawer [10]. Shapiro, L.E. Retrieved from dvc.edu: [link].

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Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications

eSchool News

Under the leadership of Sean Matthews since 2004, the company shifted its focus to software development. (TEi), the company initially offered black box products such as programmable video controllers and media retrieval systems. In 2000, it launched AxisTV, its first digital signage content management software.

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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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Pluralsight, Vista Equity Partners Agree to $3.5 Billion Acquisition Deal

Edsurge

The Utah-based company was founded in 2004 to compete against the likes of Lynda and other online education companies focused on serving technology and business professionals. Today, Pluralsight offers a library of over 7,500 online courses across technology, design and business skills.

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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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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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