7 tips for future-proofing school libraries
Schools in urban districts like Denver Public Schools often struggle to fund library programs, which only exacerbates already existing equity gaps for students of color. And while it…
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What happens when there is no ‘e’ in eLearning?
I love the smell of the ink on the page. I cherish the way paper feels to the touch. I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I…
10 reasons school librarians are more important than ever before
Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians. And even now, with most schools still learning remotely, school librarians and…
Online learning for special education
Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to ... Read more
School librarians facilitate meaningful learning despite massive school closures
School buildings may have closed as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country, but teaching and learning didn’t stop—they just moved in new directions. Administrators, teachers, and staff…
Distance Learning Packages for Schools, Academic Institutions, and Libraries
Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created ... Read more
All-in-one e-learning solution
Eko is offering its solution for FREE to support learning during the COVID-19 outbreak. Eko’s virtual classroom experience ensures teachers, ... Read more
Leading eLearning: A Future Ready Library opportunity
One of my colleagues is known for regularly reminding us that a crisis is a terrible opportunity to waste. The COVID-19 crisis has forced districts to redefine the…
Free access to Mackin’s Distance learning solution
Mackin, one of the world’s largest providers of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and video is offering access to its ebook ... Read more
Free distance learning library
Lerner Digital is granting access to use their books to help enable librarians, teachers, and educators to help students with ... Read more
Complete web-based math curriculum
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is offering one free month or a $15 discount on a yearly subscription to Beast ... Read more
Free programs for remote learning
Renaissance is working to find solutions for students suddenly learning remotely during this unexpected global crisis. Renaissance is offering several ... Read more
Free computer programming courses
DataCamp for the Classroom offers free access to data science and analytics educators across the globe to all DataCamp content. ... Read more
Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries
Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library ... Read more
Transforming your library into a makerspace
In a recent edWebinar, hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the…
8 things to ask about your first makerspace
You wouldn’t just randomly choose a tool from your toolbox and feel confident it was the right one to cut a board or attach a hinge. Same goes…
How to transform a library into a makerspace
In a recent edWebinar, hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the…
4 Fresh Approaches to Coding in The Classroom
Coding is one of the most crowded categories in edtech. And while there are a ton of great tools for students of any ability level, many of these…
The New Librarian: Implementing a district-wide Library Learning Commons initiative
A few years ago, while working as a teacher librarian at Templeton Elementary School in Oregon, I had the opportunity to redesign the school’s library website to include…
The New Librarian: I started a digital badging movement for my students
They said it was boring and it broke my heart. How could something I felt so passionate about be boring to my students? Creating citations is where it’s…
Makerspace tips and advice from the front lines
Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. From challenges to success stories, no two makerspaces are alike, and maker facilitators…
The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace
As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…
A year in the life of a student-centered library
There’s no “typical” day for a library media specialist. In one school day, we can teach a class about fake ... Read more
These 10 TED-Ed videos will hold your students’ attention
Given students’ easy access to videos and digital resources via mobile devices and computers, it makes sense that educators would ... Read more
James Patterson School Library Campaign
The third installment of the James Patterson School Library Campaign, in partnership with Scholastic Reading Club, focuses specifically on teachers: ... Read more
10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators…
Education.com unveils guided curriculum for math, reading
Education.com, an online education destination for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to help their kids succeed in school, announced a ... Read more
These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students
In any given third-grade classroom, you can find a student who is reading at a level far beyond their age, and another who is still working on letter…
Kids Discover Online unveils custom assessments feature
Kids Discover, a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, ... Read more
Future Ready Schools heralds school librarians as leaders
Future Ready Schools (FRS), led by the Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, announced Future Ready Librarians, an expansion of…
Impero Software’s keyword library addresses online safety concerns
It makes the headlines often: A young man or woman in the U.S. ends his or her own life due to bullying or becomes radicalized and attempts to…
The big events, keynotes, and 5 major trends at ISTE 2016
Educators preparing to travel to Denver for ISTE 2016 can expect thought-provoking keynotes, interactive learning opportunities and more than 900 sessions at this year's conference. The annual event…
Gale expands historical digital newspaper offerings
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, has expanded its digital historical newspaper collections with the launch of several new archives. Now available are The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000,…
Watch 14 thought leadership presentations from a recent ed-tech symposium
In July 2015, Discovery Education, provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms and CUE, the California-based organization inspiring innovative learners and advocating educational opportunities for…
Top 5 IT and technology trends for 2016
Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals Chief technology officers and IT professionals in the K-12 field ... Read more
What Google’s virtual field trips look like in the classroom
Last spring, Hector Camacho guided his high school economics class on comprehensive tours of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve banks, and the Treasury Building. Students swept…
10 changes a school library must consider in the digital era
School libraries have come a long way from card catalogues thanks to surges in education technology. But besides re-categorizing, how can libraries support an increasingly digital education? According…
$2 million awards to assist in teaching American history
Note: Deadline for intent to apply is Jan. 12. Local educational agencies that work in partnership with an institution of higher education, a non-profit history or humanities organization,…