Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2025

What resources should be offered (in places like the campus library)? How should teaching change for a group of students whose studies and social lives were disrupted by COVID-19 (and instructors who had a crash-course in online teaching)? What Brings Gen Z to the Library? Heres how Gen Z is changing the campus library.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

Dr. Evans observed how the physical posture of a 7th-grade study participant changed when she read a small print and a large print book. Large print books decreased stress about reading for most readers who participated in the study. Their impact can be immediate and visible. With small print, her posture was visibly stressed.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. We are excited to share their story as the second in our series of Maker Promise videos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2018

In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. 5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons. Tool #2: TimelineJS.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

One fear expressed was about how the mostly Black and Latino students at 28 schools would fare under a plan created by new Superintendent Mike Miles that would require school libraries to cease, in essence, functioning as libraries. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available We want to help them study better.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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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. When you find a manipulative, slide, or game that you want, it is as simple as adding it to your library. What is included in the Lumio library?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

What many don’t realize is that Brainfuse HelpNow , a free, high-quality online tutoring platform, may already be available to themthrough their local public library. many libraries provide access to Brainfuse HelpNow, which offers live, one-on-one academic support at no cost to families. Across the U.S.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 Petersburg College.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Studies show that being compassionate not only helps others but ourselves. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. One reason is research says there is. Pay the bus fare for the passenger behind you. Say thank you to a community helper. Donate blood.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . For example, libraries are often large, open spaces and can be easily transformed into computer laboratories. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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.

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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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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These powerful handheld devices not only enable access to the Internet and a universe of educational apps, but their fast speeds and vast processing power make them essential tools, particularly for engineering and science students. However, blanket bans ignore the benefits that mobile learning can bring to the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

EBook Libraries EBook libraries are changing how students access reading materials, making heavy backpacks filled with textbooks a thing of the past. With just a few clicks, they can delve into vast collections of literature and research material relevant to their studies.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2020

For instance, a number of tools have free versions that limit types of access — this is not something one wants to learn halfway through a lesson. As libraries and school resources are also closed, teachers need to look for online resources that their students can use to augment their learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 6, 2018

With a bit more inquiry, I learned that my son’s own school, which ranks highly in a number of studies, lacked a certified librarian. According to a recent study by the United States Department of Education, one in seven adults cannot read this sentence. My worlds collided. After all, you need to learn to read to read to learn.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Recent international studies in adult competencies indicate that six in 10 U.S. While studies such as this highlight the need to increase technology integration in adult education classrooms and beyond, the goals and strategies for bridging the digital skills gap in response to such findings often don’t match learner realities.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Choosing the right tools or deciding upon specific methods to use can be a challenge in our regular classroom space; however, as we well know, we need to be mindful of our students’ needs and access to the right resources. There are ideas to get started with right away in Flipgrid’s Disco Library. 3 Awesome PBL case studies.

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Learning Libraries STEM Case Study 417

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Today, it’s easy to find books or other studying materials online within seconds, sometimes even free of charge. 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. Conclusion.

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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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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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Libraries Analysis Outcomes Elementary 129

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Let’s explore the essential components that make an active learning space: Flexibility: Whether you need a setup for a lecture, group work, or individual study, active learning spaces adapt to your needs with their movable furniture and technology. What technology is already in the space? 2. Integrating EdTech Now, let’s talk EdTech.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

As I’ve worked with educators all over the country, I’ve heard countless anecdotes of book study groups where people have come together to explore ideas and support one another to implement the strategies in the classroom. Consider bringing Balance with Blended Learning into your professional learning community.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. Thoughtful consideration must be given to user experience and accessibility, ensuring the virtual place complements and enhances the learning process.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2021

Access to both devices and powerful learning experiences is essential to address the inequities COVID-19 highlighted across educational opportunities. The NCES Ed Tech Equity Initiative provides edtech equity data across relevant NCES studies to help education leaders make equitable decisions.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

So let’s explore a few different ways microlearning can ensure students’ attainment and engagement remain high when studying online. You can also make it easier for students by showing them how to take notes more efficiently and uploading learning materials on a learning platform that can be accessed often. Breaking the cramming habit.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 2, 2019

In my last post we left off pondering what digital humanities are and how — especially in higher education — advanced cross-sections between the written word and digital technology are creating new areas of study in the humanities. The field is in fact not as new as one might imagine. Digital archiving. Keep an eye on the NEO Blog!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a high-functioning ereader for ELA, social studies, and science students in grades 2-12. Students, too, have their own dashboard where they access teacher-assigned materials and more. in the library as a research tool . What is Actively Learn. Things I really like. as homework or independent reading.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2023

“It helps people create a community around studying,” she says. Thompson is part of a trend of college and high school students who stream themselves studying on TikTok or YouTube, often using the hashtag #studywithme. When I first started it was so exciting, to the point where I wouldn't be studying at some points."

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many similar features are also built into the Generative AI cloud features that can be accessed by application from Google. So, we must continue to make the presumption that all students have access to generative AI. This again demonstrates that to attempt to block AI is pretty much impossible.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Research can’t make up for the invaluable practical experience, but we shouldn’t dismiss the evidence offered by reliable studies that aim to improve teaching and learning. How to access information like a pro. Teachers don’t have a lot of time on their hands to access all the information available.

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