Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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How To Classroom Educreations Digital Citizenship 343

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Discuss why they use a password to access the computer. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. How did it make them feel? What did they learn?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). This doesn’t require a library. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition is almost here, and with the conference comes the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning. Here are 7 TCEA 2023 sessions that caught our eye: 1. How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections.

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Social Media Future Ready Conference Digital Citizenship 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2023

These valuable websites are like the friendly wizards of the internet, giving you access to many essays spanning various topics and styles. It’s like having a library at your fingertips, ready to whisk you to new realms of thought and analysis.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023 – SULS0182 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this blog post and podcast episode, I’m sharing 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023. What will you try in 2023? 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023. 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Louis County Library (SLCL) , we are committed to helping this subsection of the population continue their education and find fulfilling, well-paying careers. Through Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we provide adults with an easily accessible way to earn a high school diploma at no cost.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 9, 2023

Your Library, Security, and Your Relationship with the Police [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The relationship between police officers and libraries is complex, ever-changing, and in fact, changeable. So what to do?

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Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 70

PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, there is a plethora of EdTech available to schools that can improve efficiency and student engagement. In this article, we’ll be exploring the top 5 software products for schools in 2023. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the top 5 software products for schools in 2023.

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Software LMS Moodle Laptops 93

Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

English Year 10/2022-2023 with an orange color scheme and a specific image is a good example of how to organize your classes easier even when you have two or three classes on the same subject and level. Having a welcome section that introduces your class will motivate them to access the content you have prepared.

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EdTech LMS Competency Based Learning Gamification 369

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Staff Development and Training: Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? Using EQWLS: Employee Quality of Worklife Surveys.

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Libraries Training Accessibility Groups 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2023

Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Your library doesn’t do employee evaluations? This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023. What’s that you say?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With all the surprises sprung on the world over the last few years, it can be both exciting and frightening to imagine what 2023 might hold. Additionally, the Internet offers students endless pathways of research, exploration, and creativity—far beyond the confines of the best classroom library or set of art supplies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Brainly’s survey earlier this year reveals that high-school students are also accessing AI-powered tools, such as those integrated into Brainly’s educational app, for individualized homework help. We continue to be thrilled to see the vast majority of parents think that the public library is a safe place for their children.”

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Data EdTech Survey Libraries 120

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. Accessing state and nation-wide, real-time, factual data on challenged books in district libraries.

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Libraries Industry Technology Data 97

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While some courses at edX are free, most require a fee to access full course materials. This nonprofit organization focuses on providing students with access to quality information and learning materials in math, science, English, geography, history, and more. Its courses cover different subjects from agriculture to social sciences.

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Khan Academy Course Mobile Learning STEM 124

eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

Through the pilot, the FCC aims to learn how to improve school and library defenses against sophisticated ransomware and cyberattacks that put students at risk and impede their learning. This is a landmark moment for schools and libraries across the nation.

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E-rate Libraries Broadband Survey 115

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

The survey aims to gather experiential information from schools and libraries participating in the E-rate program to assess its effectiveness and collect feedback for potential improvements. The FCC has proposed a $200 million pilot program over three years to finance advanced cybersecurity products and services for schools and libraries.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning. To date, it has been successful.

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Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 98

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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Today, nearly three-quarters of K-12 school districts provide internet bandwidth at a minimum rate of 1 megabit per second, according to the 2023 Report on School Connectivity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. A fun option is to create a Flipgrid where students enter their recorded response in the visual grids and then all responses are shared with classmates, parents, or anyone with access to the Flipgrid.

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Adobe Exercises Digital Citizenship eBook 251

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 76

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 17, 2023

Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries and library staff report much of the same: patrons who hate being told what to do and who feel entitled to disagree, often at the top of their voices. This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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Tools Libraries Accessibility Social Media 67

PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

This overview will compare some of the most popular plagiarism detection tools in 2023. PlagiarismCheck.org and Copyleaks allow users to upload their own content and create a personalized library for plagiarism detection. Conversely, a personalized library can also be helpful for identifying potential self-plagiarism.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 68

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree and winner of its eighth Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ tenth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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Trends Education Game-Based Learning Gamification 134

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? Using EQWLS: Employee Quality of Worklife Surveys.

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Training Libraries Accessibility Conference 67

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, 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.

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Libraries Accessibility Conference Groups 80

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 67

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 19, 2023

Lessons Learned From Violent Incidents: When Horrible Things Happen at Libraries Part of the Library 2.0 The original title of the webinar was "The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives." webinars, plus live and recorded access to his new webinars for one year.

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Libraries Learning Accessibility Training 68

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, an increasing number of students will be able to access grade-level texts. To improve their reading and comprehension skills, students need access to authentic texts whose main purpose is to entertain and inform. The largest change most states will see as a result is a dramatic increase in explicit phonics instruction.

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Libraries Strategy Instructional Materials Examples 126

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 24, 2023

Student Success Centers: Create a School or Library Program to Change Students Lives Starting a Micrcoschool: Building a Passion-driven Learning Environment Parenting for Academic Success: Coaching Students for School and Life Success. Homeschooling's Best Lessons : Essential Practices for Successful Student Learning in School or at Home.

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Libraries Survey Course Accessibility 76