Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2019

Now it was time to get back to her day job, part of which involves helping build an open-source library services platform that manages physical and digital collections—which could help future researchers, whether they’re preparing for their own Jeopardy bid or more serious scholarship. Cost is another factor.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As we close 2015, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the year's events, our accomplishments and in looking forward to the year ahead. school and library to the Internet. In modernizing E-rate, it is now more affordable for schools and libraries to upgrade their Internet connection speeds.

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E-rate Libraries Meeting Accessibility 120

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

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.

Libraries 133

Libraries Software System Technology 133

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2017

But these days the question is how publishers can afford to produce them at all, especially as the main customers for those books—academic libraries—face ever-shrinking budgets, and the open-access movement has pumped up expectations that scholarship should be shared as widely and cheaply as possible.

Libraries 138

Libraries eBook Policies Accessibility 138

Neo LMS

MARCH 26, 2019

In an age of digital formats, quick texts (and the associated degradation of spelling and grammar), online content, blogs and posts, many in the education, publishing and library sectors — as well as broader cultural institutions — are wondering and worrying about the future of literature. The implications of teaching literature in HE today.

Trends 327

Trends Libraries Social Media Report 327

Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ben Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, and Others Responsible for Public Libraries in America. Founding father Ben Franklin is often considered responsible for the public library in America—sort of. Franklin’s library was a subscription-service, so it wasn’t quite like today’s free public libraries.[4] British Library.

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Libraries Education Tablets Video 245

ViewSonic Education

JUNE 22, 2022

USB Type-C is gradually becoming the universal standard and a growing number of devices, including the various post-2015 versions of the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, only include USB-C ports. The post Why USB-C Monitors Are Perfect for Remote Workers appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Smartphone Tablets Trends Data 418

eSchool News

JULY 3, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 Phonics Lesson Library is now listed on the Evidence for ESSA website for Tier 2, small-group instruction, for grades 4-5.

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Libraries Meeting Groups Outcomes 107

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Efforts to reinstate Pell Grants for prisoners and allow them to study in a more structured way began in 2015, and it currently seems likely that programs will be reintroduced nationally, thanks to the bipartisan support this initiative has received. Existing opportunities. Other challenges.

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Study Digital Citizenship Libraries Training 270

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Since 2015, 10% or fewer school districts have reported that all of their students have internet access via non-shared devices at home. Integrating workstations into the school library is a popular approach. These diverse spaces are often known as the “ library commons.” This, in fact, is an ongoing trend.

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Laptops Libraries STEM Chromebook 274

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

When I wrote Uncommon Learning back in 2015, the premise was to set the stage as to how we could create schools that work for kids. Giant-sized Scrabble board on a wall in the library for kids to play the game. To get a better gist of the main focus areas check out my TEDx talk.

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Robotics Strategy Examples Outcomes 419

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Students hungry for higher education even when few colleges cared much about them—they could go to a library, use Schlachter’s books and find money to fund their academic ambitions. By 2015, the 72-year-old librarian knew she needed to make her scholarship data searchable online. Today’s students need scholarships more than ever.

Libraries 195

Libraries Company Data Tools 195

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It’s late 2015, we’re still overblocking the Internet, and the blame is on us as administrators… I read a post recently that stressed yet again how access to the wide range of the Internet is an equity issue.

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Internet Safety Social Media Technology Support Software 80

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2017

Listen to Micki Uppena talk about creating a student centered library where kids love to learn. In 2015, he was named a Top 50 Finalist for the Varkey GEMS Global Teacher Prize, and was also named the 2014 Educator of the Year by Illinois Computing Educators. Students don’t teach content and why. Selected Links from this Episode.

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ePortfolio Classroom Elementary Twitter 211

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 18, 2022

Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Salman Rushdie Attack: Creating a Library Major Event Security Plan." "So We'll talk about the incident what it means to library people in terms of safety and security. "So in Security Management, a B.A. in Psychology.

Libraries 78

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 78

Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2022

Read on to discover strategies for engaging your classroom’s reluctant readers and getting them excited about stories—along with seven book recommendations to help you diversify your classroom library options! 6] Encourage families to read together and use local libraries as a resource for free books. July 8, 2015.

Libraries 246

Libraries Strategy Trends Study 246

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

RIFLI is also working to increase awareness about the importance of being connected through a partnership with Rhode Island’s public library system. Mobile Beacon recently started a program with the New York Public Library System to do that with its patrons, and Tashjian hopes to bring a similar program to Rhode Island.

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Assessment Accessibility Tablets Digital Badges 212

Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 7, 2017

The Center for WorkLife Law at UC Hastings conducted a survey in 2015 of 557 women in STEM and interviewed 60 minority women in STEM. The Library of Congress has various primary sources including newspapers and images. The Center for Talent Innovation reported the female quit rate was 45% in the US, 29% in Brazil, and 50% in China.

Resources 225

Resources STEM eBook Report 225

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

"Library Politics: Better Dealings With Your Elected and Appointed Officials" Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library Leadership" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : All library politics is local. This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 These are hosted either at Library 2.0

Libraries 73

Libraries Accessibility Groups Training 73

Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2019

The annual event attracts over 16,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policymakers. The Pennsylvania Convention Center holds a very dear spot in all our hearts, as that was the place of our very first ISTE, back in 2015.

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Meeting Microsoft Libraries Social Media 174

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Is Your Library Team CPR and AED Trained?" Some questions for library leaders: Does your library have an AED machine? Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in English, and a B.S.

Libraries 68

Libraries Training Conference Assessment 68

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

Esports in schools can transport these kids from the solitary world of digital gaming into the common space of the school computer lab or library commons. That’s a notable jump from the 45% of all undergraduates in 2015 that planned to study STEM. More likely to graduate. More likely to aspire to higher education.

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STEM Industry Study Report 419

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

Libraries 70

Libraries How To Conference Training 70

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

But this week, Google acquired Workbench , a Baltimore-based company that provides an online library of lessons and projects, organized by subject and grade level, that educators can use in their classrooms. In 2015, it acquired Launchpad Toys , a storytelling tool designed for children to create their own cartoons.

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Google Technology Education EdTech 167

Waterford

APRIL 28, 2021

Visit the For Teachers section for links to resources at the Library of Congress, National Archives, and more for you and your class to explore. Feather is a beautiful picture book from 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. Sources: Library of Congress. Bee-bim Bop !, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”

Classroom 243

Classroom Libraries Elementary Resources 243

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 21, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Negotiate Your Way to Better Patron Compliance." "My His programs are fast, entertaining, and provide tools that can be put to use immediately in the library workspace with all types of patrons.

Libraries 77

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " A library safety expert weighs in on the effectiveness of police and metal detectors at libraries." The library has installed a metal detector and staffed it with security guards and police officers. in English, and a B.S.

Libraries 65

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 65

Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

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]. and Tse, L.

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How To Education E-rate Analysis 294

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 4, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Vendor Oversight At Your Library." "I I want to talk about vendors and vendor relationships with the library. Listen to the full podcast here. in Security Management, a B.A. in English, and a B.S.

Libraries 63

Libraries Report Conference Policies 63

Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It could involve digital media as well as offline resources like classroom makerspaces or library books. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2015, 59(2), pp. Unlike hybrid learning, the method of student-centered learning is not specified. Hybrid learning, however, must include both classroom and remote learning. Pytash, K.E.

Blended Learning 279

Blended Learning Classroom Learning E-rate 279

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Clovis, New Mexico Library Shooting: A Look Back." He went into the library restroom and when he came out, he started shooting randomly. The Clovis, New Mexico Library Shooting: A Look Back

Libraries 62

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 62

Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

In 2015 they released a interesting report titled What Educators Want from Digital Instructional Tools 2.0 , that sought out 3100 educators to establish the state of technology integration across K12. Change is happening at a far slower rate across “ordinary” schools. The problem then is data and home access.

Digital Divide 250

Digital Divide Strategy Laptops Broadband 250

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 6, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "So You Want to Become a PIC? How should you go about preparing your successful move from a staff position to the PIC (Person in Charge) position at your library? Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

Libraries 74

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 74

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0

Libraries 67

Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 67

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

Libraries 58

Libraries Report Conference Policies 58

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 17, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Three Easy Rules for Success as an Employee." STEVE ALBRECHT Since 2000, Dr. Steve Albrecht has trained thousands of library employees in 25+ states, live and online, in service, safety, and security.

Libraries 71

Libraries Conference Training Assessment 71

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2015

Next class: August 10, 2015. Next class: July 27th, 2015. 21st, 2015. Next class: September, 2015. Classroom teachers, tech teachers, tech coordinators, library media specialists, curriculum specialists, administrators. All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Common Core 150