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MAY 19, 2023

International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Books are read online.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. While such resources can enhance the learning experience , there are, however, risks in the use of video. Variety in Learning Materials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Open Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students. Which learning activities would benefit from variable time on task?

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In today's post, I am sharing with you this hand-picked collection of some of the best guitar learning apps out there. While I created this list with students and teachers in mind, anyone interested in learning how to play guitar will find them helpful. Fender's library embeds tons of songs that you can pick and play at your own pace.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. OVERVIEW: Libraries have the power to help transform lives, both for staff and patrons, through efforts that promote mental health and wellness.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 14, 2022

SmartMusic library features a huge collection of predefined practice exercises and sight-reading assignments with automatic scoring and instant feedback. They can also use the titles in the site's library to create assignments to share with students. Click on the Explore button and browse through the collections there.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

International Literacy Day 2022 focuses on “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces.” Their reflections could be captured on a blog or forum in your learning management system (LMS), allowing students to share ideas, thoughts, and comments. Visit a library. So, why not arrange a library tour with a librarian? You can: .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 3, 2023

While inclusive education is often associated only with students who have special educational needs such as disabilities or learning difficulties, inclusivity is about more than meets the eye. Sacrificing the learning and socialization of children without disabilities so children with diverse needs can be included.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2024

Understanding the Concept of a Genius Bar The primary goal of a Genius Bar in a school is to create a space where students can help each other with technology-related problems, whether it’s troubleshooting a software issue, learning how to use new applications, or getting advice on digital projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Open Library.

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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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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Finally, in order to prevent maker education in becoming the educational flavor of the month, administrators, educators, and libraries need to not be seduced by these high tech tools. An Agile and Nimble Learning Environment. A Learning Environment Driven by Learner Choice and Voice. An Agile and Nimble Learning Environment.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person. Learning design is a discipline,” she says.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

Parents desire to be in control of what their children learn about the world and when. Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students. A September of 2022 article from Edweek included an interview with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

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Waterford

APRIL 9, 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition that affects communication, behavior, and learning. Emotion Cards These printable cards (available in Spanish here ) can help your students learn how to recognize different emotions in themselves and others. Follow the child’s lead to see where their comfort level is.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. A well-maintained digital library enhances productivity and allows you to focus more on learning and less on logistics.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Now that parents and caregivers are overseeing learning at home, we need to ensure that students continue to build and practice social and emotional skills in meaningful ways, especially when distractions and anxieties from current events and in their personal communities are at an all-time high. Empathy is a muscle we have to flex.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Without such support, students may feel less comfortable—or inclined—to engage in an entirely new way of learning. Recreating those experiences may entail deeper family and community learning using video conferencing tools. “To It’s a big reason why she believes in making sure students feel seen for what they can do. “I

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The loss of academic learning has been a huge concern, but we’re not talking enough about the implications of long-term “social distancing” for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. It’s well known that young children learn and develop social skills through playing and interacting with others.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Gone are the days when learning to play piano ( or any other musical instrument for that matter) was a costly activity that requires searching for and hiring a tutor, buying expensive instruments, learning complex music sheet, and finding peers to practice with. Flowkey Flowkey is another great piano learning app for iPad.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 26, 2021

The teacher, library media tech, or counselor can be involved with reflection exercises, which are really where the rubber meets the road—as kids make connections between who they are and who they want to become.”. You have these beautiful experiences that we do in different modalities in the classroom, but now they’re up on the walls.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Later on, I had the opportunity to borrow eight more robots that are available through the lending library at Montclair State PRISM office. We did a fairy tale exercise in which teams of students programmed their robot to act like a little pig running away from the Big Bad Wolf. Make lessons open-ended.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it is making up to $200 million available in reimbursements to help schools, school districts, and libraries purchase equipment and services to improve their cybersecurity postures. Identity and access management (IAM) tools control which users can access resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

"Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 30-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Criminal street gangs in the US.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym. Have students do ten sets of ten different exercises (i.e., Some examples are: 50+50. Vocabulary.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Some examples are: 50+50 102-2 400/4 5*20 4(20+5) the square root of 100 + 90 PE Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 20, 2020

Remote Learning. What the we as the the collective group of educators need to realize is that no matter how well we plan lessons and learning in virtual environments it just won't be enough for our most vulnerable learners. Here are 10 Remote Learning Ideas that require no technology. Adults and kids should be reading daily.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This coming Friday is another in the series of Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars, "Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue." We've also just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Mentorship and Succession Planning to Develop Library Leaders."

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 3, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht blog post in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " The 'New' Methamphetamine: Some Library Patrons Might Be Using a Bad Drug." All library staffers need to recognize the warning signs of what Emergency Room physicians call "meth psychosis."

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 29, 2024

The importance of improving skills, learning ones, and keeping up with trends is crucial. The Rise of the Digital Learning Platforms Stay Motivated in Digital Learning II. Exploring the Advantages- The Upsides of Online Learning Courses III. Learning beyond Limits: Tools for Success V. Table of Contents: I.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create digital lessons from a library Recommended Resources BookWidgets Blog BookWidgets Webinars BookWidgets Tutorials Teaching with BookWidgets | Facebook BookWidgets YouTube Channel Finding user-friendly online platforms to create projects and activities is crucial in our classrooms. The Widget Library. So how do they achieve this?

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