Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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Waterford

JANUARY 13, 2021

It’s crucial to provide your students with books that explore a diverse breadth of identities and experience for two reasons, both of which tie into equity and access. These 15 children’s books explore diverse themes including culture and heritage, LGBTQ identity, disability, and mental health. Hosea Plays On by Kathleen M.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2023

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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Nearly 20 years ago, Google made an ambitious play to digitize the content of some of the world’s largest research libraries. It seemed like the beginning of a new era, when scholars and the public could make new connections and discoveries in the kind of mass digital library that had previously been the stuff of science fiction.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2020

It is important to note that teachers and schools offered from March through May was, in most cases, not best practice online learning. It was emergency do-the-best-we-can-with-no-notice learning. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. You may also want to provide a list of recommended learning platforms and any class codes.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. Makerspaces have revolutionized what school libraries can do.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2019

K–12 Modern Learning Environments Can Be Built Outside of the Classroom. Those initiatives have spun out beyond the classroom walls , as schools look for ways to transform libraries, lounges, cafeterias and even hallways into areas where students and teachers can connect and collaborate. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 03/29/2019 - 15:28.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning? Read more: 10 DOs and DON’Ts in Project-Based Learning.

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Waterford

JANUARY 5, 2023

Books are an excellent way to help children connect more deeply to science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) concepts they are learning in class. These STEM books make great read-alouds and independent reading book choices for children at home or in the classroom. Looking for an early chapter book about STEM?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. It asks them to list 4-5 books they would like to read using various resources such as Goodreads book lists, Scholastic lists, local libraries, classroom libraries, or online book sources, like Epic Books or Lexia.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. The Johns Hopkins’ article, The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better , points to a phenomenon that impacts all ages. Today we will discuss how surprise applies to learning. Neuroscience of Learning - Related Episodes.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

Now, you and your PLC can learn together online at a time, place, and pace that works for you! Explore how blended learning can help you partner with students to reimagine learning and find a realistic work-life balance! Consider bringing Balance with Blended Learning into your professional learning community.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Parents can sign up home accounts to help students keep track of favorite books. Access this catalog via the website.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Of course you can find several free templates I share regularly on this blog, Teacher Reboot Camp , in my books , and in my 400+ slide presentations. Tips, Tricks and Templates Galore! ,

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Waterford

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Knowing a book’s recommended grade level can help you find books that best fit children where they are in their literacy development. But suggested grade levels can help you find books that will strengthen specific reading skills. Then, you can assign books that fit individual or group needs. Books for Preschoolers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Personal interests engage students in learning. Learn how to bring those in for students. Classroom learning can use many games to teach. You can discover how to connect games to learning in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Summer break is a time for relaxation and fun, but for students, it can also be a period of significant learning loss. While we want students to enjoy their summer break, it is important to find engaging and creative ways to keep them connected to learning. Strategies to Prevent Learning Loss 1.

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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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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. Some ideas is for students to create a tv commercial, book trailer, digital story, information video, or Public Service Announcement. Tools and Apps. The scene is set as a play. Upload your own photos.

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Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2022

The key to teaching these children is, as with many academic subjects, to inspire a love of learning and get their families involved in their literacy development. Find Books About a Student’s Interests. Introduce Students to “Hi-Lo” Books and Graphic Novels. Many will be happy to help and chat books!

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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. Most license their books for one to three years at a time, forcing schools to later pay full price again or lose access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Students of all ages enjoy learning with comics and creating comics. The free comic creation tools below are easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, and templates to visualize a word problem, retell a moment in history, illustrate science, explain a theory, or make up their own story.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We also talk about an authentic project of having kids write a personal book and the various steps of making it happen. Questions Answered in This Show: What are the best free writing apps for classrooms, including tools like Book Creator? Get 3 months FREE of Book Creator Premium with the code COOLCATTEACHER!

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

No more endless grading or tedious planning—AI takes care of that, freeing you up to inspire creativity and curiosity through personalized learning experiences. We’ll explore how AI is revolutionizing the learning experience from the ground up. This change isn’t off in the future—it’s already here, transforming classrooms right now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I’ve learned to use free web tools to design headers on different social networks, graphics for books and digital badges, banners, flyers, parent newsletters, programs, digital magazines, book covers, logos, and more! Canva also helps you learn more about graphic design with tutorials and free design courses and tips!

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Waterford

MAY 26, 2021

That’s why it’s so important to read books that include LGBTQ representation of children and families. Adding such books to your classroom can help children from LGBTQ backgrouds— 84% of whom report harassment at school because of their identity—feel understood and safe. 10 LGBTQ Picture Books for Kids. Lovely by Jess Hong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. What is Actively Learn. I like that student research done through Actively Learn can be merged into Google Docs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). Good example of GBL: SplashLearn .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. Another way to tie this celebration into literacy is to curate a list of one hundred favorite books students have read.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

When Harbor Beach High School was built five decades ago, the library was a hub of student activity, but in recent years, it had become a veritable ghost town. The space was unappealing and out of date: Books lined the walls on worn-out wooden bookshelves. I’ve got to use the library.’ eli.zimmerman_9856. by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Simple Steps Can Pave the Way for Modern Learning. In districts where major construction projects are not on the horizon, leaders have another opportunity: the ability to experiment with learning environment designs a little at a time , allowing teachers, students and district leaders to come to a consensus on what works best for their needs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

Even the ones who love it put in lots of extra time to do one or more of the following: learn tech tools and then teach their students. learn tech tools only to discover it’s not what they need. learn a tech tool they love only to have it either disappear or switch to a fee-based program. Nothing more; nothing less.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2022

The key to lasting success in school is teaching academic skills as soon as a child is ready to learn. When Do Children Learn to Read? While most children begin reading in kindergarten or first grade, learning to read isn’t as simple as picking up a book. But how do we know when they’re ready?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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