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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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13 Exciting New Titles for Your Classroom Library

MiddleWeb

Need fresh titles for your classroom library? The post 13 Exciting New Titles for Your Classroom Library first appeared on MiddleWeb. ELA teacher Kasey Short shares 13 new books that are sure to resonate with middle graders.

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8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples

Teacher Reboot Camp

The challenge is to turn this into a habit students do outside the classroom. For more resources, check out my article, Critical Reading with Digital Devices , posted on ESL Library. Snapchat is another way to get students to annotate their readings and might lead to them annotating outside the classroom.

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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Classroom activities should be handled the same.

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How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

EdTech Magazine

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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Beyond simple search: The benefits of topic browsing in library databases

eSchool News

Databases provide full-text access to a wide range of content, including books, magazines, primary sources, images, charts, and peer-reviewed articles by credible authors representing diverse perspectives. Browsing a library database by category or topic also introduces an element of surprise to the research experience.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

As I said in the first article, with so many things grabbing the attention of administrators, AI seems to be taking a back seat in the minds of many. Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies.

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