The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2024

Steve Albrecht, in addition to his regular blog posts, podcast recordings, and author interviews for Library 2.0 , hosts one or two paid webinars a month on the topics of library service, safety, and security. Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2023. They will continue to step up in 2023 to meet the challenge.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023 – SULS0182 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this blog post and podcast episode, I’m sharing 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023. What will you try in 2023? 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023. 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 17, 2023

Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries and library staff report much of the same: patrons who hate being told what to do and who feel entitled to disagree, often at the top of their voices. This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The “ Public Libraries and Book Bans – Parent Perception Survey ” gathered insights from 1,527 parents and guardians with children under 18 in two surveys during October and November 2023. We continue to be thrilled to see the vast majority of parents think that the public library is a safe place for their children.”

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

The survey aims to gather experiential information from schools and libraries participating in the E-rate program to assess its effectiveness and collect feedback for potential improvements. Insufficient internet access in the homes of students or library patrons is a significant issue in the communities of 74% of respondents.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 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

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 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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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful new connection between its industry-leading Star Assessments and Nearpod platforms to accelerate learning in the 2022–2023 school year. About Renaissance.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 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

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 3, 2023

Each grade-level PDF or print book (both are available) is between 175 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? These are hosted either at Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 19, 2023

Lessons Learned From Violent Incidents: When Horrible Things Happen at Libraries Part of the Library 2.0 The original title of the webinar was "The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives." These are hosted either at Library 2.0 We cannot predict horrific violence.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Awkward Conversations & Difficult Situations: How to Handle the Hardest Discussions with Patrons (2023 Updated Version) Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Library life is full of challenging moments. The patron who refuses to leave as the library is closing.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

This overview will compare some of the most popular plagiarism detection tools in 2023. PlagiarismCheck.org and Copyleaks allow users to upload their own content and create a personalized library for plagiarism detection. Conversely, a personalized library can also be helpful for identifying potential self-plagiarism.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 5, 2023

Coaching Skills for Library Leaders: Confident Conversations for Staff Development, Improvement, and Change [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 If you’re reluctant to speak with your library staff about work performance or work behavior issues, now is the time to get better at these “conversations that mean something.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here’s just a glimpse of what we learned about during FETC 2023: AVer Information Inc. SchoolStatus demonstrated how its solution integrates all student data into a digital student card so teachers can learn about historical assessments, benchmark data, disciplinary issues.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 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

JANUARY 24, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Personal Space Issues." I've been thinking about the concept of personal space awareness in the workplace, especially in the library--a public space--where people come around you, often in close proximity.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, there is a plethora of EdTech available to schools that can improve efficiency and student engagement. In this article, we’ll be exploring the top 5 software products for schools in 2023. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the top 5 software products for schools in 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 11, 2023

Library Civility & Taking Care of Each Other: Creating Supportive Work Cultures [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : So much of library work is about serving patrons that we can sometimes forget to take care of each other.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many topics include thorough teacher resources such as lesson plans and assessments. They can even create quizzes to assess their learning. It is not filtered for youngers (though everything is G-rated), rather addresses topics with the intent of explaining them fully to mature minds.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 We want to value their time with us, in the library and in the classroom. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 30, 2023

Preventing Harassment of Library Staff: Responding to Sexual or Racial Behaviors by Patrons A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Harassment of library staff members continues to be a shadow issue in the library profession.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

which specifically mentions ‘use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills)’ keyboarding is required to take Common Core Standards assessments in the Spring. Some schools require assessments of student learning in technology. Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, picking words off the page is only a portion of what is measured in benchmark assessments. I live in Connecticut, and if a teacher here asked students to read about college football on an assessment, they wouldn’t do as well as students from Texas, where college football is a lot more relevant.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Search for other school library innovations. In 2022, only 22% of students scored “proficient” or higher on a nationwide civics assessment. In 2022, only 22% of students scored “proficient” or higher on a nationwide civics assessment. History & Civics in America’s Schools (2023).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Preventing Burnout and Fatigue: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW : “Burnout is the biggest problem at our library” is a phrase we increasingly hear from library workers at all types of libraries. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Instant Access, Infinite Adventures When it comes to using white label eBook platforms, readers simply need to download the app, sign up, and dive into a vast library of books instantly. Whether buying new releases or reserving copies early, our platform makes it easy to start reading right away.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

Their team consisted of a high school student, a teacher, a library media specialist, and the technology team. The teacher and library media specialist provided insight into how specific tools were currently being used and discussed how staff members could possibly introduce a new tool into the district.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The more popular Grammarly announced the launch of GrammarlyGo , an “on-demand, contextually aware assistant powered by generative AI,” in March of 2023. #2 I also hope that you will have a healthy awareness of its presence in your students’ lives already rather than turning a blind eye. My students don’t need to know how to write now.

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