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What does the K-12 Library of tomorrow look like and what services will it provide
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MoMA | Century of the Child

MoMA | Century of the Child | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
MoMA’s ambitious survey of 20th century design for children is the first large-scale overview of the modernist preoccupation with children and childhood as a paradigm for progressive design thinking.
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15 Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World

15 Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Worldfactualy is dedicated to All the amazing facts and trivia from a variety of categories - the most popular of which are top ten lists and Most expenseive lists
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Lovereading 4 Kids - Online Children's Book Reviews And Free Opening Extracts

Lovereading 4 Kids - Online Children's Book Reviews And Free Opening Extracts | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Lovereading4kids has been created to be the ultimate childrens online independent bookstore created using the experience we have as parents and book lovers, who want children to read great books.
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So You Think You Want to Be a Librarian?

So You Think You Want to Be a Librarian? | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Most people’s knowledge of librarianship is a mash-up of Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in Desk Set, some warm and fuzzy memories from an elementary school class visit, Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, even fuzzier memories of...
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 it’s about listening to our users’ needs and connecting them with the information, resources, and services that can help them get on with their lives

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Ebooks 2013: New leasing models, cheaper devices, more content - The Digital Shift

Ebooks 2013: New leasing models, cheaper devices, more content - The Digital Shift | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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How Teachers Are Using Technology at Home and in Their Classrooms | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

How Teachers Are Using Technology at Home and in Their Classrooms | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
A survey of teachers shows that digital tools are widely used in their classrooms and professional lives. Yet, many of these middle and high school teachers are hampered by disparities in student access to digital technologies.
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Every Library Should Come With This Built-In Slide

Every Library Should Come With This Built-In Slide | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
It's no secret how the recently built Panorama House, which stretches along the hilltop like a beautiful, stone accordion, got its name.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Getting Kids Engaged with Primary Sources | Cool Tools - The Digital Shift

Getting Kids Engaged with Primary Sources | Cool Tools - The Digital Shift | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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This is How to Cite Tweets in Academic Papers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This is How to Cite Tweets in Academic Papers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Guidelines for how to cite tweets in academic papers

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How To Use Social Media As Inspiration For Your Writing

How To Use Social Media As Inspiration For Your Writing | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
We blog. We post. We upload. We share. We like. We Tweet. Using social media, we all write our own individualized own history books. Every relationship, every kiss, every romantic thing we hear – we broadcast it to the Internet.
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Free World Digital Library for Teachers and Students

Free World Digital Library for Teachers and Students | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Angela Wilkins's curator insight, March 17, 9:23 AM

Knowledge Building

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Teacher librarians transform student learning : ASLA report

The Australian School Library Association (ASLA) is calling upon Australian educational decision makers to employ teacher librarians as part of the solution to improve national student learning and literacy.  The association's report, Future learning and school libraries, highlights the positive role teacher librarians have in supporting future learning within the school.


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A summary of key points in the report include:
- a review of the global environment in which modern learners and educators are immersed,
- the educational implications of trends affecting contemporary schooling,
- the means of evaluating education outcomes, and
- key alerts on the critical role of the teacher librarian.

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The First Infographic Made by Kids! [National Library Week]

The First Infographic Made by Kids! [National Library Week] | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Beth Dichter's curator insight, April 16, 1:23 PM

Take a look at this infographic that was created by surveying over 1,000 students in grades K - 5. They were asked to identify their favorite fictional characters, the easiest and hardest subjects in school, what they want to be when they grow up, reading preference - tablet or book, top three favorite things about school and more! Drawing on the infographic were also drawn by kids.

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This New Library Of The Future Brings You Your Books Via Robot

This New Library Of The Future Brings You Your Books Via Robot | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
In a digital age where many commentators tolled the death knell for the book-bound library, we’ve reported time and time again that the libraries of the future are the ones that react and adapt to new technology, not run from it.A library that’s...
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Library 2.013 Conference - Library 2.0

Library 2.013 Conference - Library 2.0 | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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The dates are set for the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference. The third annual global conversation about the future of libraries is schedul…
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Ignoring the Evidence: Another Decade of Decline for School Libraries | Canadian Education Association (CEA)

Ignoring the Evidence: Another Decade of Decline for School Libraries | Canadian Education Association (CEA) | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
Why doesn’t the research on school libraries resonate with educational policymakers and funding allocators?
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Self-Published Ebooks not a Solution for K-12 Schools - The Digital Shift

Self-Published Ebooks not a Solution for K-12 Schools - The Digital Shift | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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Very narrow view but some interesting points raised

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Social Media: Libraries Are Posting, but Is Anyone Listening?

Social Media: Libraries Are Posting, but Is Anyone Listening? | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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The 10 Most Important Insights from Pew Internet's Library Research | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Director Lee Rainie spoke at the Computer in Libraries 2013 Conference on Tuesday event, during its "Innovative & Awesome Tech" session.
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The Massive Digital Library of the Future Just Opened Its 'Doors'

The Massive Digital Library of the Future Just Opened Its 'Doors' | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
After two and a half years of development, the Digital Public Library of America finally flipped the switch on and opened its website at DP.LA.

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A library without books? Kids weigh in!

A library without books? Kids weigh in! | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
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Almost half and half- that would be more than adults!

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How Do Search Engines Work? [MakeUseOf Explains]

How Do Search Engines Work? [MakeUseOf Explains] | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
To many people, Google IS the internet. It’s the default homepage and the first port of call before accessing any site. It’s arguably the most important invention since the Internet itself.
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BookShout: Buy Books, Share Books & Create Reading Groups

BookShout: Buy Books, Share Books & Create Reading Groups | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
People who enjoy reading books not only relish reading them, but also enjoy discussing the books they have read with others. The sharing of interpretations of plots and ideas in a book is thoroughly fun and stimulating for book lovers.
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27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does

27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it

We love Teacher Librarians! This infographic is created by Mia MacMeekin.


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Rita Godwin's curator insight, April 20, 11:08 PM

Look at all that school librarians do!

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic

 

Sharla Shults's curator insight, May 14, 10:23 PM

The Librarian...the most diversified teacher of all!

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NSDL.org - National Science Digital Library

NSDL.org - National Science Digital Library | K-12 Libraries and Technology | Scoop.it
NSDL.org is an online science library with links to high quality science, technology,
engineering, and math resources for K-12 teachers, faculty, librarians, students and informal learners.
Funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Paula Correia's curator insight, April 19, 8:22 AM

A National Science Digital Library oferece recursos on-line, de alta qualidade, para o ensino e aprendizagem com ênfase nas disciplinas de ciências, tecnologia, engenharia e matemática. Fornece ainda informações descritivas estruturadas (metadados) sobre recursos educacionais na web e a maioria dos recursos da biblioteca adere aos princípios do Open Educational Resource (OER).

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The Future of the Book -

Overview of how the adoption of e-books is happening in American society and in higher education.
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