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Creating your virtual library (quickly) using Slides and Bitmojis)

NeverEndingSearch

And it is clear that the library must be the center of that experience. But, first, a little background: I’ve been playing around with building virtual school libraries for a very long time. I started playing around with the fairly easy and recently very popular strategy of building a library scene in Slides. Valenza, J.K.

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Copy Machines in Libraries Are ‘Going the Way of the Dodo’—Slowly

Edsurge

But another print-based technology—the copy machine—is disappearing from many academic libraries, as librarians swap the old dime-eating machines for multi-function devices that scan texts and send copies to students via email. Copier use declined “the minute we brought in scanners,” she says. Nobody complained,” Walker says.

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How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Read?

Waterford

Take children to the library regularly to help them develop print recognition. For example, read one or two picture books together or attend a brief PreK library event.[6]. Scientific Studies of Reading, 2005, 9, pp. With the right strategies, every child can grow a love for reading. Scholastic Corporation. Early Literacy.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

Here are 12 ways to help students maintain the knowledge they learned over the year and avoid summer slide: Libraries often have plenty of fun activities to prevent summer slide, from read-alouds to book reading challenges. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1]. Lundstrom, M.

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Technology in the Classroom: The Complete Guide

ViewSonic Education

2005 – Learning Management System (LMS) takes off as a viable teaching tool. The post Technology in the Classroom: The Complete Guide appeared first on ViewSonic Library. Rinse and repeat throughout the history of education. late 1700s – The slate provides students with a portable, personal writing surface.

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Launching SchoolLibraryNJ (and some models beyond)

NeverEndingSearch

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget.

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How to Promote Additive Bilingualism over Subtractive Bilingualism in the Classroom

Waterford

You could, for example, stock your school library with a few books in their first language or connect them with other students who speak their language. Scientific Studies of Reading, 2005, 9(1), pp. Recognizing the Many Benefits of Being Bilingual. 14] Now, however, research has proven that this couldn’t be further from the truth.

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