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2020 Vision (revisited)

Dangerously Irrelevant

Since it’s now 2020, I thought it would be fun to revisit Karl Fisch’s video from 2006, titled 2020 Vision. It was fascinating to see some of Karl’s projections from 2006. Today we also see greater skepticism toward Google than many of us had back in 2006.

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How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Read?

Waterford

Whether you’re a PreK teacher or a parent, you can help children build essential pre-reading skills before they start elementary school. Take children to the library regularly to help them develop print recognition. Students are more likely to succeed in elementary school if they know letter names before kindergarten.[10].

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1]. Limiting the Academic Summer Slide for Urban Elementary School Students. Borman, G.D.,

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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress 

eSchool News

This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University. Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress. History curriculum.”

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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. International Education Journal, 2006, 7(7), pp. To learn more , get in touch! Tomlinson, C.A.

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

Waterford

Social Skills Activities for Elementary Students with Autism. Sharing time is a classic elementary school staple, and it can also be a great social-emotional learning (SEL) activity for kids with autism. You can use this as a tactile art activity if you’d like or as a science activity for elementary students. Sharing Time [5].

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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. But must we all begin from scratch?

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