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"It is my belief that the library has the capacity to enjoy its own renaissance. Because of the digital revolution it is no longer just about the printed book. As a space, it is about inspiring young people."
I have a confession to make. It’s a shameful, dark secret that I fear may be common to many adults around the world. And, when I was teaching, it was certainly one that I saw shared by many students I came into contact with.
Via Buffy J. Hamilton
Switching tasks smartly allows your unconscious to incubate -- working away at knotty problems in the background while you do other things.
Similarly, having access to these resources everywhere, through implementations like online teacher content spaces and wireless internet connections, would be beneficial. An answer to developing rich online content will ...
Via Anne Whisken
The Personal Librarian (PL) Program is designed to introduce students entering Yale College to the collections and services of the Yale University Library. As a Yale freshman you will be matched with a Librarian, who will help you with any research involving the Library and its collections. Students doing more advanced work in their major should contact their Subject Specialist.
Via Buffy J. Hamilton
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Top Twelve List of ‘Must Watch’ TED Talks
This post continues the series by providing an overview of The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture using mobile devices. Each phase of the model has suggestions and ideas for mobile-driven learning activities which can be implemented on most devices. This supports Bring Your Own Devices programs and increases the chances students will use similar learning activities on their own devices outside of the classroom environment.
Via JackieGerstein Ed.D.
Where did the phrase 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet. Bursting with fascinating facts, the series looks at how English grew from a small tongue into a major global language before reflecting on the future of English in the 21st century.
The following chart, created by Debra E. Kachel, summarizes information addressed in her article “The Annual Report as an Advocacy Tool” on pages 27-29. School librarians can use the chart and article to guide the development of an annual report to be shared with others. It is an important advocacy tool that helps succinctly communicate what is being accomplished through the school library.
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"Search competency is a form of literacy, like learning a language or subject. Like any literacy, it requires having discrete skills as well as accumulating experience in how and when to use them. But this kind of intuition can’t be taught in a day or even in a unit – it has to be built up through exercise and with the guidance of instructors while students take on researching challenges."
Some of the year’s best book covers, chosen by people in and around the world of graphic design.
The wonderful teacher librarians of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) recently released the five-minute video, Teacher Librarians at the Heart of Student Learning.
Via Joyce Valenza
Among certain circles (my family, some of my coworkers, etc.) I'm known for my Googling skills. I can find anything, anywhere, in no time flat. My Google-fu is a helpful skill, ...
Via Joyce Valenza
... students to become both content creators and curators. connect to experts outside class and to the world knowledge base. critique information available on the web. teach students to curate social media. >>Great list of tools for teachers and students to use - as well as explanation of curating in education.
Via Nancy White
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I'll be giving a banquet talk at the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) conference ...
Via L2_S2S, SCIS
Arts-Based Critical Inquiry in Nursing and Interdisciplinary Professional Education: Guided Imagery, Images,...
"Inspiring examples of projects that connects empathy and creativity in hands-on learning" "Feel, Imagine, Do, Share" -- Kiran's Design for Change process. See TED Talk, too.
Via Cris Crissman
Best web services to find similar sites and tools by searching for the ones you already know...
Via Joyce Valenza
However, the recession has had an enormous impact on school libraries. Many programs have been completely cut; others are being run by volunteers rather than a certified school librarian; and other programs have lost their ...
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