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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

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But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches. They might be coming in for coffee.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

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Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” ” –from the American Library Association. Why assess it? What to look for in assessment tools.

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How Our Micro-credential Audit Supports Equitable and Accessible Professional Development

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To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the majority of links and resources free to access?

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Awareness, Assessment, and Access: Improving Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

RIFLI is also working to increase awareness about the importance of being connected through a partnership with Rhode Island’s public library system. Assessment. This is not the case when assessing its students’ digital literacy levels. But lending the tablets is only part of the access puzzle. ”'

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

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Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

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Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom. EBook Libraries EBook libraries are changing how students access reading materials, making heavy backpacks filled with textbooks a thing of the past.

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