EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2019

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. Calvin Hennick is a freelance journalist who specializes in business and technology writing. by Calvin Hennick.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2022

As the name implies, digital resource libraries can provide a wide array of digital resources to students. Karina Quilantán, a library media specialist for the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, took over her school’s online library web page about seven years ago.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Also, people have used it to create, like we’ve had a summer technology institute, and we’ve created our schedules for that institute within FlipSnack and then shared the FlipSnack book out. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Future of Education Technology Conference invites administrators, IT leaders, educators, library media specialists and ed tech coaches to convene for four days of sharing and learning. This year’s conference, in New Orleans, will highlight how educational technology positively disrupted the past three years of learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

“In the school districts, we want to do all of these great things, but we also have to teach kids how to read,” said Bill Bass, the innovation coordinator for instructional technology, information, library media and federal programs in the Parkway School District in St. That’s our mission. I don’t want to be an expert in everything.

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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! Choose from a library of fonts, stock images, shapes, lines, emojis, and more.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. Sixth-graders get acquainted with the Sphero at the library during lunch or after school. When I speak to principals, I sometimes get the impression that they think if they have science, technology, art and math classes, they have a STEAM program,” says Gura.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

Theater and Library Upgrades Set the Stage for K–12 Creatives. This fall, East Brunswick will launch a music technology and performance program that will incorporate the AV equipment, says Jeffrey Bicsko, MCVTS’ assistant superintendent. marquita.brown_tC0Z. Mon, 07/01/2019 - 06:10. by Karen J.

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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. I’ve got to use the library.’ Before launching the project, he understood that what worked for libraries in the 20th century no longer worked in 2018. by Wylie Wong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own. Covers Cover pages add just the right amount of professionalism for reports, poetry collections, ebooks, a magazine, or any other project that shares curated knowledge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

Then, have everyone copy their information to a digital magazine and share it with everyone. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. What has been invented since then?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2020

With that being said, it is also worth noting that there is still one more amazing resource that families should tap to make the most of any online learning experience—the local public library. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. For its part, St.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

As you read the book aloud, the app uses voice recognition technology to add sound effects, character voices, and music made for the scene. Add a reading area where students can enjoy a variety of reading materials, such as magazines, comics, graphic novels, song lyrics, magazines, and audio books.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

She embraced the autonomy that she was given in a position that functions as a librarian, media specialist, and educational technology integrator to push the envelop. LED stools at the Little Bits bar One of the most amazing transformations that has taken place at NMHS is the creation of the Makerspace in what was our traditional library.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As schools across the nation shifted to distance learning — and then again to a hybrid model — library staff have taken creative approaches to foster student engagement and give students access to literature. Despite school closures continuing into the 2021 school year, librarians have also worked to…

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Educators, administrators and IT experts will kick off the new year with one of the biggest national ed tech conferences for K–12 educators: the Future of Education Technology Conference. With seven tracks including assistive technology, campus leadership, coaching, IT and library media, the event promises something for everyone.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2022

Ask librarians how technology has changed their work in recent years, and you’re likely to be kindly yet firmly corrected. School librarians have always been at the forefront of technology in our schools,” says Jennisen Lucas, president of the American Association of School Librarians. “A A lot of times, we are the first adopters.”

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

This is not an old-fashioned library: In the Sebastian River High School Media Center, food and drink are allowed. Officially opened in fall 2023, the new media center is a far cry from the old library space, which hadn’t been updated in 25 years. So is chatting with friends and playing video games. All the walls were painted pink.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. We have great Wi-Fi, so we also extended our school library hours to late afternoon or early evening , and that was successful. . Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports.

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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 ! The educators from Black Gold Regional School Division share tons of creative templates for students to create magazines, newspapers, and more! The platform features a library of ready to use templates.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Technology can make a difference , and in this case it’s a good fit. We also work with our community library to make sure they are a resource. Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Utah State Library has partnered with Gale , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utahs more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. The resources are available online to all Utah residents with a local public library card through Utahs Online Public Library (UOPL).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It provides reading resources either uploaded by the teacher or selected from the platform’s library of thousands of fiction and nonfiction books (some free; some through Prime plans), Common Core-aligned lesson plans, videos, or simulations. in the library as a research tool . as homework or independent reading.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. Tech & Learning Magazine named Richard one of their “people to watch” in their 30th Anniversary celebration ([link]. See the transcript of this show with Richard Byrne. Richard Byrne.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, evaluating the best immersive technology resources requires an understanding of current technology limitations and offerings. . The future looks promising as educational technology companies rapidly build new immersive tools for the classroom. . Ensure K–12 Immersive Lessons Are Device-Agnostic. by Jaime Donally.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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. What Are the Benefits of Makerspaces in Schools?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: How K-12 schools can bring digital transformation to their libraries. When building a classroom environment, confer openly with teachers about their specific needs to guide more meaningful technology integrations. . Fri, 02/08/2019 - 11:31.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

“When I was a teacher, I assigned video projects and I was amazed at how much more quality students put into their work,” says Hurley, who is an opening keynote speaker at the #ICE18 educational technology conference in Schaumburg, Ill. Hurley took some time to talk with EdTech magazine before the conference.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Then, have everyone copy their information to a digital magazine (like you can create in Canva or Adobe) and share it with everyone. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. scholastic @flipgrid @history.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. We have about 20 in our high school libraries that students can check out.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Summer break is the perfect time to encourage students to read science-related books, articles, and magazines. On my social media, he shares all of his classroom ideas, technology tips, engagement strategies, lessons, laughs and more. Promote Hands-On Activities Science is best learned through hands-on experiences.

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