Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Another idea is to have students create their own newsletter to talk about what they are learning, even include a video and choose from all of the options in the media library to add to their story. Elementari. Elementari is a great option for having students create an interactive story by remixing the stories available.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. I don’t want to be in the situation where I was panicking because I didn't know if I was going to have access for all of our students.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In both plans, you get access to all of the features, so it is a perfect time to set up an account and try it out.) Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . Build Your Lessons in Lumio.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Utah State Library has partnered with Gale , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utahs more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. The resources are available online to all Utah residents with a local public library card through Utahs Online Public Library (UOPL).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access. Photo courtesy of Hanover research.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. Some lower elementary educators may be hesitant to throw students onto a device and let them independently navigate technology tools. Further benefits of digital content libraries can be found here.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

elementary, middle and high schools, and the results were striking. According to the study, 89 percent of students in grades 6-12 enjoyed reading large print books, while 75 percent of middle schoolers and 86 percent of high schoolers asked for more access to large print books.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. In fact, not a single area school I have worked at in the past nine years has had a functioning library. When I was growing up, I spent much of my free time in my metro Detroit school library. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

There are many resources available for students in all grade levels from elementary school through Higher Ed that will help them develop a greater awareness and build their knowledge of managing finances and everything related to long-term planning. There are self-paced courses for elementary, middle, or high school students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Students choose art created by professional artists and add their words and ideas.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Our elementary schools are almost one-to-one, with a 1-to-2 ratio of devices to students. Elementary students don’t take devices home with them because we don’t see the educational need. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. We suspect the percentage who have robust access is below 70 percent.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Looking up data in an encyclopedia, using themed books in the classroom library, listening to content distilled by the teacher has always worked. Why does it matter? So why change?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 31, 2015

The simple animation is captivating and each book comes with a resource guide teachers can download to access discussion points and activities. International Children’s Digital Library has an incredible collection of stories in a wide range of languages.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. For Duquesne Elementary educators and students, maker and STEAM learning sit at the intersection of core content and real-world skill acquisition.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

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Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish. The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students Hold a picture book show and tell Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class.

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Waterford

APRIL 12, 2023

Libraries can be powerful tools—in your classroom, school, and community—to encourage a love of reading and engage students in learning. Read on to learn about the benefits of classroom libraries and how to build and organize your own. Here are a few more ways your classroom library can turn reading enjoyment into reading engagement.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. Digital libraries are not the brand new thing in the EdTech universe, but the concept itself is going through changes just like all other aspects of this industry. They are patient and unbiased.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition, multilingual families need access to resources that help them feel welcome in school and engaged with their student’s teacher. For example, teachers could stock their classroom library with books in their first language or connect multilingual learners with other students who speak the same language.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC. This allowed us to offer a week of access to the tech lab to two classes at a time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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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 Playworks partners with elementary schools, districts, and community-based organizations to support every kid–and adult–through play through programmatic services, coaching, consultation, and resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2025

LIBRARY PROGRAMMING WITH AI Using AI to Help Create Impactful and Memorable Library Programs A Library 2.0 "AI AI Essentials" Webinar with Crystal Trice OVERVIEW : Planning and executing engaging library programs takes creativity, strategy, and time. This 60-minute online webinar is part of our Library 2.0 "AI

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. Diversity, inclusion, and access do not happen accidentally.

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library. Additionally, connect them to resources like your local library that can help them find more engaging, level-appropriate books for their children. The Alligator in the Library. Involve parents in completing the summer reading lists.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn stands with schools/districts affected with closure due to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak : All educators have free access to SplashLearn with Home Access to enable remote learning. SplashLearn is curriculum-aligned and covers Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 for math, and elementary reading for kids from 3 to 8 years.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

MS Office), simultaneously collaborate on and edit various document formats, access your documents from anywhere in the word, and embed links to your docs in emails, websites, blogs, etc. Principals can even create a Prezi for their faculty meetings (one of our elementary principals does this). Learn more about Google Docs here.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

Macking one of the world’s largest providers of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and video is offering access to its ebook library and distance learning content for free. Elementary School. 4,500+ Multi-User eBooks. Middle School. 3,000+ Multi-User eBooks. High School. 1,500+ Multi-User eBooks.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 18, 2019

Stan Whiteman, principal of Duquesne Elementary School, believes the cohort experience and Maker Learning Leadership Framework tools help to “[identify] gaps in which we can strengthen opportunities for students.” This growth was keenly obvious during Butler’s scheduled site visit.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

For example, educators and learners may not have access to the materials they need in their school or where they live. Transitioning to OER, though, narrows the divide of access and creates equitable learning opportunities. Lower elementary math: 2.NBT.B.7 Upper elementary through middle school science: Build a Satellite.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Reading and writing for fun outside of school are related to success in school, and the upper elementary years are often when these lifelong habits are cemented. A recent Scholastic survey of kids and families’ reading behaviors shows that only 39 percent of children ages nine to 11 read for fun most days of the week.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

As schools adapt to teaching in these new circumstances, many educators are in need of resources to make their lessons accessible online. School and classroom grants can fill in the gaps in school budgets, allowing educators to purchase resources they may otherwise be unable to access.

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