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MAY 20, 2022

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I find that laughter helps students get to know me and relaxes them when heavy duty learning that is stressful is involved. My classes are challenging and I require a lot of effort but I also need my students to be open to the content and motivated to learn. Using Humor to Enhance Student Learning.

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MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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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. Gauthier has been surprised that high schoolers have put up the most resistance to the ebook transition.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. jumping jacks, sit-ups, and deep knee bends) to learn the concept that 10 sets of 10 equal100. Vocabulary Make a list of 100 new words learned this school year and their meanings. If you use word lists, dont let them peak!

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MAY 14, 2021

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright pro tections.

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JUNE 30, 2022

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.

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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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JULY 15, 2021

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Each ebook is 148-203 pages, with 251-420 images.

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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. Actively Learn is a high-functioning ereader for ELA, social studies, and science students in grades 2-12.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I find that laughter helps students get to know me and relaxes them when heavy duty learning that is stressful is involved. My classes are challenging and I require a lot of effort but I also need my students to be open to the content and motivated to learn. Using Humor to Enhance Student Learning.

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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. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. What are you doing to celebrate?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2016

Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club -the community of speakers of that language.” – Frank Smith. Encourage your language learners to try the ideas listed in the infographic to support their learning. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers and Learning to Go.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Burnsville, MN January 16, 2025 Mackin, a leader in providing print and digital educational resources for PK-12, is proud to announce that its free digital content management platform, MackinVIA, has earned the Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ 10th annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs).

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MAY 13, 2024

Thankfully, technological advancements have led to the development of digital tools designed specifically to captivate high school student’s attention and enhance their learning experiences. Let’s explore how each tool can transform the classroom environment and spark a love for learning in every student. And in 2020, 83.7

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. They love parties. Vocabulary.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.

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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. .” But Owl Eyes isn’t just an ebook reader.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2019

When you talk to an adult reader about ebooks, they typically come down on one side of the fence or the other. But when it comes to learning to read—preschool through at least third grade—I’d argue that kids fare better with a real live print book. Ebooks do their best to replicate (or improve upon) all that’s good about reading.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2018

Will we wander through VR stacks in the library of the future? Will the library’s computer lab become a makerspace? Those were just a couple of the questions raised on Tuesday, February 27 when the #DLNchat community got together to discuss: What Is the Role of Libraries in Digital Learning Innovation?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

So, I’ve collected twenty of the best ways to make this summer one of learning. You can take courses on helpful topics like social-emotional learning, classroom management, teacher wellness, special education classes and more. I would add that people who think they know everything have proven their ability to learn anything.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 14, 2017

She is so fascinated with real-world learning, such as observing her shadow, feeling dirt, observing animals, or touching plants. I know right now is her best learning experiences, because she is curious and hungry to discover her world through all her senses. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go.

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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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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. International Library. There is also a collection of 550,000 modern eBooks that may be borrowed by anyone with a free archive.org account.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Get them learning and celebrating with digital devices, web tools and apps. Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Students can create personalized learning games for peers or family members. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos.

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JUNE 29, 2020

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Use this ebook to point out who should know what when.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 30, 2020

Colleges and universities have huge libraries stacked with books. Brick and mortar libraries are still standing strong and are maintained by educational institutions. But let’s be practical here, how often are students excited at the prospect of going to the library to search for a book? Benefits for Institutions 1.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2019

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. International Library. There is also a collection of 550,000 modern eBooks that may be borrowed by anyone with a free archive.org account.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 24, 2021

With the closures of local libraries due to the current pandemic, book lovers experience what Concepción de León called 'literary withdrawal'. However, this does not have to be a crippling condition.read more

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Get them learning and celebrating with digital devices, web tools and apps. Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Students can create personalized learning games for peers or family members. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

You can have your entire library in your own pocket to take anywhere you go. There are several websites and online libraries that offer access to free ebooks and audiobooks. In the list below, I compiled for you some of the best places where you can search for and access free ebooks and audiobooks. Registration is free.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Can technology improve the education process or the learning environment of classrooms ? LiveBinders is a great online resource that can help students to find materials that they might need for reading, assignments and homework without having to go to the library or asking their teachers for help. The answer is yes. LiveBinders.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Many educators, like Tom Bober, Library Media Specialist (AKA Captain Library), District Library Coordinator in the School District of Clayton, agree that the preference should be student driven. So, to recommend an eBook over a print book really looks at how and when the student wants to access the book.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 30, 2021

With the closures of local libraries due to the current pandemic, book lovers experience what Concepción de León called 'literary withdrawal'. However, this does not have to be a crippling condition.read more.

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Libraries eBook 135

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2020

So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. They love parties. Vocabulary.

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Adobe Learning Exercises Digital Citizenship 296

Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 31, 2017

In my newest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom (out soon), I’ve dedicated one of the missions to citizen science projects. Below, find citizen science projects, lesson plans and activities to prepare you for this momentous learning opportunity! ebook, Learning to Go.

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