Library/Media
Programming or supplies for libraries, opportunities and programs for librarians.
May 15, 2020
Entry
Educational Tools to Deepen Students’ Engagement with the Literary Arts
To help teachers guide students through the writing process, Narrative in Schools is offering a wealth of new, free educational tools on its online portal.
Apr 15, 2020
Entry
Interactive Game Exploring the Workings of the US Government
The Center on Representative Government at Indiana University has launched Engaging Congress, a free interactive game that uses primary source documents to explore the workings of American government and the challenges the government faces in contemporary society.
Mar 20, 2020
Blog
Enhancing Human Connection in the Classroom Through Technology
“What do you remember most about elementary school?”
While preparing for an international conference presentation in Finland on quality education, I reached out to my former 5th grade students (who are now in their mid-20s) with this question via social media. I anticipated typical responses like friendships, sports, and field trips.
Instead, their responses left me speechless
Mar 13, 2020
Blog
Preparing for Coronavirus: How to Harness EdTech to Keep Students Learning During School Closures
As the coronavirus spreads, talk of school closings have increased. Schools near outbreaks in China, Italy, and parts of the US have already been closed to prevent the spread of the virus. Whether or not the virus effects your community, it is a good time to develop or review your plan in the event of a school closure for any number of reasons (including inclement weather, fires, or other unforeseen circumstances). Educational technology tools make it possible for your students to continue learning even when they can’t make it to class.
Feb 17, 2020
Entry
Guide to Help Librarians Curate Open Source Resources
The nonprofit Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) has created and shared an open-source guide for school librarians engaged in curating open educational resources. Drawing lessons from school districts and libraries, ISKME developed the free guidebook to help school librarians and district officials develop a coherent roadmap for OER curation and implementation.BROWSE TOPICS
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