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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI training from internet content Before generative AI’s were launched for public use, they had to be ‘trained’ by algorithms telling them how to access every bit of available internet content, copyrighted or not. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Endangered Species, Winter 2024 Thanks for your patience!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Now, February 11-17th 2024 is Random Acts of Kindness Week , Random Acts of Kindness Day September 1st in New Zealand, and is when everyone encourages acts of kindness without any expectation of consideration in return. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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JUNE 8, 2024

A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community. image credit to Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Users can access fonts, graphics, SVG files, 3D, tools, bundles, embroidery designs, mockups, teacher resources, and more for various creative projects. They frequently update the library with new content. –received a donation in exchange for an honest review Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

As a classroom teacher, I tried my best to be adaptable and make sure students had access to resources that provided a deeper learning experience. A fantastic way to do so is to create and display visuals like diagrams on your screen and make them easy for students to access.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

It’s not only used extensively in fields like data science, web development, and automation, but its open-source nature means it’s accessible and has a vast array of free resources and libraries. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Awards. ClassVR definitely found a unique niche within the VR learning environment,” commented an Educator Judge for the Best of STEM 2024.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University. Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress. The grant project will run through June 30, 2024.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. What are you doing to celebrate?

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go. A well-maintained digital library enhances productivity and allows you to focus more on learning and less on logistics. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

E-rate applicants are encouraged to submit their anonymous feedback by June 30, 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 survey will remain open until June 30, 2024.

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Keeping up with comment cycles and changing requirements can open new opportunities for students and library patrons. Reply comments for the cybersecurity NPRM ended in February 2024.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The 14th annual E-rate Trends Report reveals the current successes and challenges of the E-rate program and evaluates how the program can most effectively support schools and libraries. School and library input is compiled and delivered directly to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to inform program administration.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Department of Education 2024 National Educational Technology Plan really sets forth an aspirational vision for how technology could transform learning, says Keith Krueger, CEO of the nonprofit the Consortium for School Networking. Even still, receding funds threaten to push schools backward.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google recently announced that Jamboard is winding down in 2024 (Details here) and educators across the world are now in search of viable alternatives. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2024

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced Discovery Museum of Acton, MA today as one of 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

It also provides access to the Eduverse platform, ClassVR’s library of content which gives teachers access to hundreds of thousands of pieces of VR and AR content and resources to enhance lessons and engage students more deeply in their learning. New professional development options.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We hope your 2024 school year is the best yet! Make a copy for your personal Workspace library if you’d like to save one and use it this year. Educators can access Camp Hāpara anytime. Listen to an audio version of this post: Summer is winding down, and it’s back-to-school time in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Ethics of AI: Copyright, Citation, and Circumspection A Library 2.0 "AI This discussion will feature several examples of each of these ideas and discuss these ethical principles and how they relate to libraries and education. This 60-minute online hands-on workshop is part of our Library 2.0 Ethics of AI" Series.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 27, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the advantages of building and managing a personal eBook library for working towards your goals in higher education. Digital Libraries: The Popularity of eBooks II. Building Your eBook Library III. Since eBooks have been around, reading has been more portable, accessible, and productive.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 27, 2024

Your Library as a Polling Place: Election Site Security for November 5, 2024 Part of the Library 2.0 November 5, 2024 will be a long day of work for the library employees and poll volunteers who commit their time and energy to a safe and successful election process.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Just as the 2024 school year was about to start, a ransomware attack shut down some schools in the United States and Great Britain, including 34 schools serving 17,000 students in the Seattle area. So far in 2024, recovery costs for K-12 schools are averaging $3.76 Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. Check customer references.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

It has brought learners closer to texts, artifacts, and data, providing easy access to knowledge. This includes smart classrooms, learning tablets, ebooks as learning materials and digital libraries. Introduce Digital Libraries eBooks and audiobooks as learning content tools are a great way to make education accessible for students.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 16, 2024

eReaders act as a gateway to a vast world of literature, all easily accessible at your fingertips without the reflective glare of classic screens, even in the sunniest of conditions. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or lounging on a distant shore, having a vast library of books in your pocket ensures you always have a companion.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 29, 2024

These tools are: Book Finder Book Summarizer Library Programming Assistant LOC Authority Record Finder Talk to a Book Search Query Optimizer ESL Reading Passage Creator We'd love your feedback--there's a link on the page to give it. Hope you enjoy! Summaries from summarize.tech - detailed version at [link].

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. This three-year initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity defenses of school and library broadband networks by providing up to $200 million in Universal Service Fund support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The learning tool provides on-demand access to games, best practices, curated weekly emails, and guidance anytime, anywhere. “A During the 2024-2025 school year, the nonprofit is ensuring more than 600,000 youth in over 1,300 schools and community partners experience safe and healthy play during and beyond the school day nationwide.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 8, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our third Library 2.024 mini-conference: " Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. What will libraries look like by 2035? Please also join the Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Managing Stress in the Library: Strategies for Library Workers A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Keeping up with comment cycles and changing requirements can open new opportunities for students and library patrons. Reply comments for the cybersecurity NPRM ended in February 2024.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

ALA Annual 2024 Conference, SAN DIEGO – June 27, 2024 – Gale , part of Cengage Group has made major enhancements to Gale Literature Resource Center (LRC). Native PDF Access: offers easy access to native PDF documents through a new tab on the document page. For more information, please visit www.gale.com.

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