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Online Reading for National Library Week

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National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023. It allows us to promote our local libraries and their workers. Find more about here at the American Library Association. International Library Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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FCC Pilots Cybersecurity Funding Initiative

EdTech Magazine

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve the establishment of the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The program will provide up to $200 million over a three-year period to public schools and libraries for cybersecurity services and equipment.

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Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration

EdTech Magazine

This is not an old-fashioned library: In the Sebastian River High School Media Center, food and drink are allowed. Officially opened in fall 2023, the new media center is a far cry from the old library space, which hadn’t been updated in 25 years. So is chatting with friends and playing video games.

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What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

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HOUSTON — On a Saturday morning in August 2023, a crowd gathered outside the Houston Independent School District administration building with protest signs in hand. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools. The library at her school is a refuge, she said. “I

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Best Video Conferencing Setup – A Complete Guide in 2023

ViewSonic Education

In this article, we offer a complete guide to video conferencing setups in 2023. The post Best Video Conferencing Setup – A Complete Guide in 2023 appeared first on ViewSonic Library. Hardware for the Best Video Conferencing Setup First, it is important to invest in the right hardware for video conferencing purposes.

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FETC 2023: Technology Opens the Door to New Innovations in K–12 Education

EdTech Magazine

The Future of Education Technology Conference invites administrators, IT leaders, educators, library media specialists and ed tech coaches to convene for four days of sharing and learning. This year’s conference, in New Orleans, will highlight how educational technology positively disrupted the past three years of learning.