eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Will ultra violet disinfectant devices damage books? How long should I quarantine a book before circulating it again? How can I use technology to coordinate curbside pick-up for students who want to check out print books? How can I ensure teachers know about the content available in my library? Judy Blume).

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The license includes world rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning. Preview an advance copy of the book at: bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC. SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

And for school librarians in particular, these grants represent a unique opportunity to establish future-ready libraries with strong digital book collections. But when it comes to applying for the grants, finding out what kind of funding is available is only the first step.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

She even wrote a book that's called “ Screen Time ” and a more recent one called “ Tap, Click, Read: Growing Readers in a World of Screens.” Destinations serves school districts with flexible CTE solutions to get students “future-ready” for a changing job market, providing career exploration, real-world experience, and certification prep.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Fran Glick, National School Library Program of the Year award winner, (who served at BCPS for many years,) says “Our programs lend themselves to creating spaces for input and participation from a variety of stakeholders. We know that school libraries build communities.” Our library is a very special part of our school community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become “future ready.” The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

“It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. It can be a common area, a library or a space with flexibility.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2020

I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I read a book as it sits on my shelf. Each of us has heard adults opine on why they prefer to read print books. Related content: Leading eLearning with a Future Ready Library opportunity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. What should you look for when considering books outside your life experience?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Whether a principal, superintendent, head of technology, or head of curriculum, there is likely a gem of a resource among your staff who could push your Future Ready agenda forward. A modern-day school library is looking more like an airport lounge than what many of us may have been accustomed to. Create collaborative spaces.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2020

AHS and Arapahoe Community College merge to become Arapahoe Community School (ACS), a partnership that results in every student graduating with a minimum of 2 years of college credit. Building the plane while flying it. Avoiding worst-case technology scenarios through mindfulness. Different Schools for a Different World.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 16, 2021

And they live on happily familiar platforms like Google Slides, Wakelet, PowerPoint, Symbaloo, Smore, Thinglink, Buncee, Hyperdocs, and on those Bitmoji classrooms and libraries you’ve already created. Shannon Miller is the queen of school library choice boards! 25 Days of Digital Tools and Ideas from Future Ready Librarians.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready. She kicked off Season 6 of the Emerging Tech series of webinars on edWeb.net October 19th with a live broadcast from New Canaan High School on the topic of “ Future Ready Librarians.”

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Since winning the AASL award for one of the best digital storytelling tools in 2017 , the Buncee team has always loved being a part of school libraries across the country. These ideas also address elements of the Future Ready Library Framework. Learn more about the Future Ready Library Framework here.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 23, 2018

There’s been a lot of very expectable buzz on the TL Blogosphere as well as on Future Ready Librarians Facebook Group relating to new ways folks are getting things started. School is back in session in Georgia, and I’m once again reorganizing what happens in the first visit to the library. What is that right message?

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The first title debuting in the ISTE Young Innovators collection, Sonia’s Digital World (pub 8/1/23), is written by award-winning librarian Shannon McClintock Miller, an ISTE Making IT Happen Award recipient, Future Ready Librarians spokesperson, Follett thought leader, and AASL Leadership Luminary social media superstar.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 21, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.0 School Library Summit is " School Libraries and AI ," and will be held online (and for free) tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 community to be kept updated on this and future events.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

Coach / Library Media Specialist Relationship. The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship. In the world of Instructional Coaching, the one relationship that is mostly the strongest in a school building is the one between the Instructional Coach and the Library Media Specialist (LMS). Coach / Central Office Relationship.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 19, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.0 School Library Summit is " School Libraries and AI ," and will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 community to be kept updated on this and future events.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Book Browse: an easy to browse visual bookshelf that can be filtered by topic, genre, and other key literature focused limiters. Gale In Context databases have a long history of supporting academic achievement and future-ready skill development. Full Text: access to select full works of literature in an easy-to-use eBook format.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 13, 2019

When we have testing in our Library, I put all our Makerspace stuff on an AV cart and roll it into our server room. Say you're trying for 50 or 100 - put a decorated cardboard box outside your Library or Classroom for donations! Gather some origami books (I have like at least 10) paper of all kinds, safety scissors, and Voila!

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 10, 2019

I've found that it's good to bring it out mid-year or connected to a reading promotion lesson activity like Speed Dating with Books to generate interest. But this can work at any time in a school library or ELA classroom. It's kinda like the low-tech YELP review for books! This way kids don't write ON THE books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2015

Sunday, June 7th at 7pm TechEducator Podcast: Ditching Your Textbook with Matt Miller , Join Matt Miller and the TechEducators as we discuss his new book Ditch that Textbook. Learning Revolution Events Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit , June 24th Each year TICAL holds an annual School Leadership Summit.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Share & Tell with Future Ready Librarians with Shannon Miller , Librarian, Tech Director. Shannon led a “Share & Tell” session where she shared some of her favorite ways to Buncee both in the library and beyond. Buncee Book Bento with Amy Storer , Instructional Coach, Tech Integration Mentor.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. What should you look for when considering books outside your life experience?

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 22, 2019

Read a book. Sometimes even scanning my library’s website to find a good book is just as relaxing as actually reading. Check to see if your library offers the lending of e-books. You won’t even have to leave your house to check out a book! Coloring books? and the added compliment helps us mentally!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 29, 2015

Library 2.015 Spring Summit Recap On April 30th we held the first ever Library 2.015 Spring Summit - The Emerging Future: Technology and Learning , a half-day conversation about technology issues and trends in the future of library and information services. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge.

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 12, 2022

Our Middle School Library in Laurel, Maryland has been a loud and proud Safe Space and Ally for ALL of our LGBTQIA and Neurodivergent students for years. I have also purchased every well reviewed, requested, intriguing, and middle school approved fiction and non-fiction book on these topics. Except that Mystery book.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Turn the camera around girl & take pics of your students, your classroom, your library, your school, your co-workers, your world. Two cute kids checking out books with special bookmarks! Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader. Yeah, I roll my eyes and probably don't follow them. don't get me started!

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship In the world of Instructional Coaching, the one relationship that is mostly the strongest in a school building is the one between the Instructional Coach and the Library Media Specialist (LMS). How can the LMS Support the Coach?

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Shannon Miller-Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge-3PM. Join Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian, and Future Ready Librarian spokesperson, for a fun game of Buncee Doodle, Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge. Lead From the Library With Creative Branding and Marketing. Shannon Miller.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Reinventing spaces—designing flexible classroom spaces and turning a library into a learning commons with flexible seating and mobile bookshelves. Action 3: Future Proof Your School. What else must educational leaders do to get their schools and districts future ready? Upgrading HVAC systems and roofs and windows.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

We were madly getting ready for MAP testing deadlines (going through each and every laptop and also worrying over so many snow related school delays and a day off that I forgot to sign up for a pot-luck breakfast for our district Library Media Professional Development day. These drawings feature 2 ninjas holding books not weapons.

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

Rachelle Dene Poth- In Other Words , Book Signing @ 11AM. In Other Words is a book full of inspirational and thought-provoking quotes that have pushed Rachelle's thinking, inspired her, and given her strength when she needed it. Shannon McClintock Miller- Share and Tell with Future Ready Librarians @ 1PM . Shannon Miller.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. The folks we interviewed across library land curated in several different ways and we used the term curation differently depending on current community needs or where they were in any particular project.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

(May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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