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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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Have a great classroom library. 2015, September 2015). June 21, 2015. Andrea is noticing what many teachers are saying: students are struggling with reading stamina. The life long consequences when a student cannot read. Advertise great reads. Give people “book talks” and book tastings. Read More ».

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 83

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.

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Libraries Training Conference Assessment 76

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

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 75

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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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

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Libraries Accessibility Groups Training 77

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

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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.

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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.

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Resources STEM eBook Report 226

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.

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 85

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

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Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 79

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Managing the Irate Visitor - Screening Support for the Library Director." There are certain patrons who demand to speak to the Library Director as soon as they arrive and won't take no for an answer.

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 78

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 209

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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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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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 66

Libraries Report Conference Policies 66

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.

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Libraries Report Conference Policies 68

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.

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 68

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.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 22, 2022

"Medical Emergencies at the Library: What to Do Until the Paramedics Arrive" Part of the Library 2.0 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 These are hosted either at Library 2.0

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Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 69

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.

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Libraries Conference Training Assessment 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Because of continued concerns related to this topic, we are making the webinar recording openly available on Library 2.0. If you are not a member of Library 2.0, please join Library 2.0 If you or your organization use Niche Academy, you can search for the recording in the Library 2.0 It will remain for free on Library 2.0

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 13, 2022

"Protecting Yourselves and Your Patrons: Important Lessons for Library Leaders and Staff from School Shootings" Part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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Libraries Training Accessibility Conference 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

"Bomb Threats and Bullets in the Book Drop: What to Do About Threats to the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Angry and disturbed people can use their words or their keyboards to frighten library leaders and employees. All of these can create a lot of fear, anxiety, and even hesitancy to keep the library open.

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