EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Langford: We deployed our first round of Chromebooks to students in 2016. In 2016, we formed a digital-equity team made up of teachers and administrators districtwide. We have great Wi-Fi, so we also extended our school library hours to late afternoon or early evening , and that was successful. . by Wylie Wong.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 10, 2016

3 – Rio 2016 Olympics. The Rio 2016 Olympics kick off on August 5, 2016. Lots of resources are out there — at your local library, museum, art council or an online or face to face conference. (I 2 – Wander Through a Library (or Amazon free titles). When you help kids become safe, you save lives.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Experts are speculating about its potential uses in business, law and education, and San José State University’s School of Information has received a $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to find out whether blockchain could be useful for libraries. “I our ongoing virtual conference series.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Top ten films of 2016. And throughout the 2016 year alone, we’ve showcased over 300 edtech tools in our S’Cool Tools section. Certain tools get more clicks than others, and as we close this year, we felt it pertinent to bring you the most popular S’Cool Tools of 2016. Top ten books on the New York Times bestseller list.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

adults ages 18–65—around 118 million—perform at or below the lowest proficiency levels in problem solving in technology rich environments ( National Center for Education Statistics, 2016 ). Developing a Resource Library : DLAB is evaluating how local organizations gather, organize, and share online resources to their learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher’s Summer PD 2016 just ended. A couple dozen of us–teachers, library media specialists, tech integrationists, and lab teachers–gathered virtually for three-five-week-classes that included: The Tech-infused Teacher. The Tech-infused Classroom. The Differentiated Teacher. Teach Writing with Tech.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

I read the first book (“The Fifth Season,” winner of the 2016 Hugo Award) last summer, and now it’s time to dig in and explore the rest. I’ve read this one before, but I’d love to view it through new eyes. “ The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore ” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. “ The Broken Earth ” series by N.K.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

For example, the need for statisticians is “expected to grow almost 34% from 2016 to 2026, with data scientists being particularly high in demand, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ” ?If There is also a great demand for data literacy as 82% of employers expect employees to be data literate.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Research shows that classroom libraries in the United States vary greatly and lack criticality and representation of culturally and historically marginalized identities (Crisp et al., 2016; Harmon et al., 2019; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018).

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Across the country, librarians are supporting those in need by promoting the great work and connectivity often available at local libraries. In March 0f 2016, the FCC adopted a comprehensive reform and modernization of the Lifeline program. Collaborate and Promote Your Local Library! Promote the Lifeline Program.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2019

What began in Pittsburgh in 2016 has now expanded to new regions across the country, through a partnership with Remake Learning, PBS Kids, and Digital Promise. Events are hosted by a variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

” –from the American Library Association. It provides practical insight into how well students comprehend digital literacy skills in relation to the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. In the past, I discussed the eight skills required for students to be considered digitally literate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

You can join now through July 6, 2016. (Will open again December 26 – January 4.). We’ll first start talking about target number of hours to work for the 2016-2017 school year in October. They get an email when new content is added to the membership library. Remember, this enrollment is only through July 6th, 2016.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In a crowd-pleasing aside, Jones mentioned that he decided to house the innovation-and-design college within Boise State’s library, and suggested that libraries often function as safe neutral spaces in which to experiment. You are leaders of what’s basically Switzerland on campus,” he told the audience.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

In his opening keynote at the ISTE 2016 conference, noted physicist Dr. Michio Kaku showed educators the forest that he and others believe will encircle the classroom of the future. And oh, what a forest it might be. Our clothing, vehicles, medicine, and even our toilets will gather and share data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Have a great classroom library. May 20, 2016. RESOURCE: See Laura Robb’s The On-Your-Feet Guide to Student-Led Discussions Larry Ferlazzo “ A Look Back: A New Study Finds a Specific Form of “Collaboration” Gets The Best Results “ 7:31 Idea 4: Vision. Advertise great reads. Get them out there trying things.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

While across the country, librarians are supporting those in need by promoting the great work and connectivity often available at local libraries. In March of 2016, the FCC modernized the Lifeline Program , in an effort to support unconnected families.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Libraries, computer labs, and other places where students can use technology at school could stay open a few hours extra each day or during weekends. A version of this post was originally published on eLearning Industry on September 9, 2016. Students can work in groups, under the direct supervision of teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 1, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In 2016, Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tenn., started a journey from a traditional school and library to a place of wonder and innovation, inspired by the idea of creating makerspaces. Two years later, our school library includes a makerspace, and multiple classrooms are using technology to inspire and engage students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2017

They are all terms I’ve heard used to describe the atmosphere and activities in our recently revamped Library Learning Commons. New Picturesque Library Layout Paves the Way for Dynamic Patron Usage. The students like the new layout because it doesn’t look like a typical library anymore. Learning Commons. “I

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2017

This isn’t new to PowerPoint 2016, but if you haven’t upgraded in a while or simply didn’t know add-ins are available to Microsoft Office, you’ll love these. This feature also shows up in Word and Excel 2016. PowerPoint 2016 is required for this feature. Here are ten of my favorites: Add-ins.

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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. She was the first person to earn a doctorate in library science from the University of Minnesota. Today’s students need scholarships more than ever.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks. In 2016, this includes a statewide strategy for technology in K-12 education. These also speak to implicit expectations for technology availability.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2016, two books were published: The Reading Intervention Toolkit , by Shell Education and Read Talk Write: 35 Lessons That Teach Students to Analyze Fiction and Nonfiction , published by Corwin Literacy. So the other piece that I didn't mention, which is self differentiation, is classroom libraries. Absolutely. It's our class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 10, 2016

3 – Rio 2016 Olympics. The Rio 2016 Olympics kick off on August 5, 2016. Lots of resources are out there — at your local library, museum, art council or an online or face to face conference. (I 2 – Wander Through a Library (or Amazon free titles). When you help kids become safe, you save lives.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 16, 2018

The NNSTOY Social Justice Book list is a great resource for building your classroom library. One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion (2016) by Shelley Moore. Honor multiple perspectives in your classroom. As a society, we have a tendency to only want to hear from those who agree with us.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 19, 2019

In 2016, Facebook reached out to Grand Circus with a big goal of providing digital literacy training for 3,000 Michiganders in two years. We hope to expand these through a local partnership with libraries and breweries (Beer & Code!). How did Grand Circus become involved with the Facebook Community Boost partnership?

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

If you were to walk through the Celeste Bartos Forum—a beautiful venue in the New York Public Library—on June 11th, you would have found yourself amidst diverse youth with dreams of changing the world for the better through STEM. Yes, indeed, I am talking about Emoti-Con 2016 ! And last, but not least, the awards of the day!

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