EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”. Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. MURRAY: In the past decade or so, there’s been a growing understanding of the need to transform classrooms on many levels. meghan.bogardu…. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 15:10.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2018

For 20 years, I was a teacher librarian and worked in elementary, middle, and high school libraries. In 2013, I was asked to be part of Project Connect , a Follett School Solutions initiative exploring the role of school libraries and librarians in 21st-century schools. Lead beyond the library.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI-powered platforms like ClassSwift are transforming classrooms by helping teachers create quizzes and content tailored to their existing teaching materials. Thankfully, AI can make learning more interactive and fun, bringing smarter, more responsive software to the classroom for a livelier learning environment.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The difficulty in bringing more of this type of learning into the classroom lies in the amount of time, effort and resources typically required. Pick a template Users can browse Genially’s ever-growing library, which includes free gamification templates , to find what best fits the content and story. Image Credit: James Flaskamp 4.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. We use Google Classroom a lot. Kristen: These were all happening in the government classroom, sort of as an extension of that curriculum that they traditionally go through. We use Padlet.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Educators who spend time in classrooms interacting with students will be the first to admit that their needs are as wide-ranging as they are numerous. From making classrooms safer to providing high-quality instructional materials to ensuring schools leverage the most current digital tools, grant money can make all the difference.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

How can I ensure teachers know about the content available in my library? My principal wants to convert my library into a classroom. The very nature of a library implies physical books stored on rows of shelves. This has never been more evident than in recent discussions in the Future Ready Librarian Facebook group.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

The moment a teacher opens the door to their classroom at the beginning of a new school year, if they understand learner variability, they will see a design challenge, not a student challenge. Libraries as Maker Magnets. What happens in a Future Ready Library? We hope to see you in Austin next March!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 16, 2017

Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. And yes, they’ll be flying drones in the library! ” He also discusses the importance of literature and creativity in the library. .” Why Reinvent the Library? Let’s do this!

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. Ultimately, we want our students to be successful beyond the classroom walls. How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic? Why does creativity matter?

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

eSchool News Library & Media Technology Guide. Leveraging a Future Ready Library opportunity. Renovating libraries to meet students’ next-generation needs. • Renovating libraries to meet students’ next-generation needs. • Everything You Need to Know. Everyone You Need to Reach. •

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Modern librarians can take charge in making their schools Future Ready. Ed note : This is the first in a series of columns from digital library expert Mark Ray discussing the changing role of librarians and the Future Ready Schools initiative. and Mooresville Graded School District in N.C.—Vancouver

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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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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. When my library is quiet, that’s a red flag,” said Chun. Wayne Grimm, Library Instructional Technology Teacher at Westview High School, Beaverton, Oregon.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

That can leave parents and educators feeling a sense of anxiety about technology and kids, even as more schools use iPads and Chromebooks and other tech in classrooms. Lately you’ve been talking about a new role in education that you propose for schools and libraries that you call media mentors. So it was a really interesting piece.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Growing up, I had more than my fair share of books in my home library and my mom took us to the public library regularly. Many districts initially used pandemic relief dollars on PPE to get students back into the classroom, and then they transitioned to large capital projects like HVAC and improved school security.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2015

K-8 classroom technology use increasing. Technology use is increasing, with 4 out of 5 teachers saying they will use classroom technology more frequently during the 2015-2016 school year. Is your library going Future Ready too? Every Student Succeeds Act shifts more power to states.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

While it might seem like a simple transition to post slides or a recorded lecture online, teachers need to be intentional with course design to effectively mirror what students experienced in the classroom and make the transition as smooth and successful as possible. Related post: Leading eLearning and a Future Ready library opportunity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Get started here.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2020

AHS eventually buys a ceiling-mounted ‘GCam’ for every classroom, which captures video, sound (through an area microphone), and screen capture into unified ‘GCasts’ that can be uploaded to the AHS Learning Management System, which also contains RSS feeds, blogs, and Google Docs-like environments for every course.

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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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ET Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

.” On the immersive learning front, ClassVR announced premium content libraries in AI, STEM, and career education , further solidifying its leadership in VR for education. The future of learning is hybridnot just in terms of tech and traditional learning, but in the blending of AI + HI (Human Intelligence).

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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! Shannon’s Padlet Choice Board Gallery.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 29, 2018

Yesterday, the AASL Standards Crosswalk Task Force launched two eagerly anticipated crosswalk documents on the new Crosswalks page of AASL’s National School Library Standards Web Portal. You can now download printable 11 X 17 PDFs of these two crosswalks: Future Ready Framework. ISTE Standards for Learners and Educators.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 19, 2020

After seeing Cathi’s message on the Future Ready Librarians’ Facebook Group , librarian Kim Borden, from the Penn Argyl (PA) School District, responded to the call. Pen Argyl school libraries are where you find the pulse of the schools. What do we know? Pen Argyl schools are the heart of the local community.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Whether at home, in the classroom or on-the-go, students can use a smartphone or tablet to bring a 3D Evo robot to life instantly, right in front of their eyes. No physical robots, apps or fees required. To learn more about Ozobot and experience MetaBot on a smartphone or tablet, visit: [link]. About Ozobot.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

Coach / Library Media Specialist Relationship. The ability to speak at a variety of altitudes is a vital skill that will set the tone not only for the coach, but for how the school district will be able to utilize the Instructional Coaching position both in and out of the classroom. The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 6, 2023

Often the cliche ‘the library is the heart of the school’ is heard in literacy circles…but what does it mean to listen to a library’s heartbeat? On the podcast this week we hear directly from award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán about the journey she’s explored in telling the story of her library.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2018

Summer isn’t quite over, but now that August has claimed its place on our calendars, many educators are getting ready to welcome students back to school in the coming weeks–and that means ensuring tech tools and digital resources are ready to go. Happy schools begin with happy teachers in classrooms.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 18, 2015

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. Two Week Calendar Monday, May 18th at 8pm TL News Night LIVE! More information 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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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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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2015

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Saturday, June 20th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show - Ten Marks Math Program , Classroom 2.0 Are you ready to learn more?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 8, 2015

Saturday, June 13th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show - Math Playground Games and Apps with Colleen King , Classroom 2.0 Saturday, June 20th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show - Ten Marks Math Program , Classroom 2.0 Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. More information at [link]. Details to join the webinar at [link].

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