Remove 2013 Remove Elementary Remove Libraries Remove Secondary
article thumbnail

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities. Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat. December 2003.

Strategy 200
article thumbnail

How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2013, 17(1), pp. To learn more , get in touch!

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. OAKLAND, Calif. for the nonprofit.

article thumbnail

Isn’t it time to stop Wikipedia shaming?

NeverEndingSearch

Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders. On the other had, a smaller number of elementary students see Wikipedia as a starting point to discover additional content. I find Google a lot easier than going to the library website.”

E-rate 111
article thumbnail

Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference on March 29th: Accepted Sessions (and Keynotes) Announcement!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

article thumbnail

What role should a teacher play in choosing books kids read?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I’m also limited by my experience as a secondary teacher; these conversations have less controversy in lower elementary, though discussions about appropriateness do surface more commonly in the upper elementary/middle school transition. May you take what you need and may it be useful to you. Supreme Court Case such as Roth v.

article thumbnail

Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

edWeb.net

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. Ann also attended the 2014 White House Connected Superintendents Summit and was named a 2012-2013 NSBA Technology Leadership Network 20 to Watch Educator. Ann earned her bachelors, masters, and Ed.S.

BYOD 54