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How to transition to a virtual and physical learning commons, with 21 century principles
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Some awesome reading apps to help your students read using e reader devices. A wonderful asset for those with Dyslexic tendencies.
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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 all-nighters in their college libraries, and maybe a high-minded article or two about the Digital Public Library of America.... Via Karen Bonanno, Carol Koechlin
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Librarians have a multi-dimensional role to play in any organisation. Literacy and technology are just part of a day's work, it is all about integrating knowledge and helping patrons learn what works best for them. 
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May 5, 5:43 PM
"The mission of librarians, according to Lankes, is to “improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in their communities.” I’d unpack that as saying librarians enable learning, which as any librarian will tell you is common practice. It’s so common, in fact, that we never seemed to notice. Now it’s the story we need to tell."
Yes teacher librarians are in the business of learning and learning to learn! Delete the scoop?
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Some excellent tips on sharing literacy skills with your young ones whilst you have the chance. Any other clues for sharing on literacy for preschoolers? Delete the scoop?
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TinkerTags was designed to help bridge the growing racial and ethnic divide in the field of computing. According to Jane Margolis, “Computing is the kind of high-status knowledge that taps a student into the grid of twenty-first-century opportunities” (Margolis, 2008). Computing and skills like computational thinking (a way of solving problems and designing systems that draws on fundamental concepts in computer science like algorithmic thinking, abstraction, decomposition, etc.) are becoming more important in an increasingly technological society. Review EdShelf
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Video and review on using Tinkertags to support programming in the classroom. Delete the scoop?
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Learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges. It's fun, easy, and scientifically proven.
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Easy translations with Duolingo in many languages. Delete the scoop?
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Smart searching tips for both kids and adults -- straight from the pro. (How Do We Teach Students To Be More Search Savvy? http://t.co/7MpSi9HROY)
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Learning to become Google proficient, is all part of being a literate and savvy searcher online. Delete the scoop?
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In honor of the new film, we update an old post with new resources and teaching ideas. Do your students still relate to Gatsby and see the “flawed world” of America today in Fitzgerald’s portrait of the Jazz Age?
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Lesson plan for grade 11/12 on the classic novel "The Great Gatsby". Delete the scoop?
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Turnitin is the leading academic plagiarism detector, utilized by teachers and students to avoid plagiarism and ensure academic integrity.
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Chcek out some plagiarism workshops run by Turnitin!! Delete the scoop?
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Earth Day 2013 is right around the corner. Are you planning on incorporating the annual event in your classroom?
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Celebrate God's creation with Earth Day, and some lesson plans from Edutopia! 
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April 16, 8:47 PM
Poetry ideas to make your students love writing poetry this month! Delete the scoop?
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MailChimp helps you design email newsletters, share them on social networks, integrate with services you already use, and track your results. It's like your own personal publishing platform.
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Trying this out as I share!! Scoopit can link to this via your Manage icon on your Scoopit page. Here is a review by PC Mag. Delete the scoop?
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Remember the days when Macs users thought they were not targets of malicious behavior and would be relatively free of malware? For a while it was true, at least more than for PC users, for whom running antivirus programs is second nature.
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Time to install that anti-virus program fellow Mac peeps. Delete the scoop?
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Red Hawk Elementary Schools library really is one of a kind. The St. Vrain Valley School District has secured a copyright on the classification system that the Erie schools library implemented when it opened in fall 2011.
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Innovation in libraries could mean the end of Dewey if this new classification system is patented! Delete the scoop?
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How do librarians fit into the scheme of MOOC's? By signing up for one to see what all the hoopla is about? Delete the scoop?
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Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's insight:
Some interesting tools to get students sharing in a group forum on a blog. Soundcloud is cool for sharing music. I have yet to try Narrable, but going to check it out. Thanks Richard. Delete the scoop?
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Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's insight:
Ipads offer new hope to university students learning online! Easier to carry than textbooks!! 
Kyle Ohlenkamp's curator insight,
May 8, 10:49 AM
The greatest possible use of technology is to allow for free learning to take place and if you ask me Ms. Pacman never hurt anyone either!
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The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian. The National Center for History in the Schools (NCHS) provides standards challenging teachers to design experiences in which students: to go beyond the facts presentedto raise questions and to marshal solid evidence in support of their answers in their textbooks and examine the historical record for themselves to consult documents, journals, diaries, artifacts, historic sites, works of art, quantitative data, and other evidence from the past, and to do so imaginatively--taking into account the historical context in which these records were created and comparing the multiple points of view of those on the scene at the time (National Center for History in the Schools, 1996, p. 14. Most social studies teachers accept these challenges but find it difficult to find projects and experiences that are accessible for their students. Researching the "cybraries" of the internet takes time, a precious and scarce resource for the typical social studies teacher. While the Internet provides access to Civil War diaries, newspapers from the 1920's, images from the Jim Crow south, and many other primary sources, the sheer number of possibilities is daunting. Even the most sophisticated search engines provide such a vast number of "hits" that a classroom teacher would find it difficult to gather the necessary resources to launch a primary source investigation/interpretation activity.
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This inquiry based learning looks like fun for social studies teachers wanting something that has been developed with ready set go resources. *****
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Information and reviews about iPads In the Classroom
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iPad instruction for the beginner teacher or learner in the classroom.
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May 6, 12:20 PM
Beginner instruction for iPad training in the classroom. Delete the scoop?
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A true weather app for kids designed by a 6 year old boy (and his meteorologist dad).
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This looks like fun! A great way to meet those grade 1 weather/seasons learning outcomes. Delete the scoop?
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Useful citation guide for social media tools! COOL TOOLS! Delete the scoop?
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Paul Salopek and Ahmed Kabil Writing will always be important, but weaving text, images, sound, and presentation together can give students more and diff
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Some cool tools to help edit visual images and presentations to make your work stand out! Delete the scoop?
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Using Google Scholar to refine your searching experience! Some great tips for surfing the net! 
Marcia Pereira's curator insight,
April 22, 9:09 AM
Great directions with visuals to better use Google Scholar. 
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April 26, 5:52 AM
Great for educators who want to make the most of Google Scholar and save time! Delete the scoop?
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We love Teacher Librarians! This infographic is created by Mia MacMeekin. Via Glenda Morris, Ann Vega, Dr. Laura Sheneman
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Positive info graphic on the ever changing dynamic role of the teacher librarian! 
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May 14, 1:15 AM
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic
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May 14, 10:23 PM
The Librarian...the most diversified teacher of all! Delete the scoop?
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Useful rubric for digital storytelling tools including video trailers, stop motion, Storybird and other amazing animated tools which bring stories to life. Delete the scoop?
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Pippa shares on how to balance research, digital citizenship and creative presentations. Delete the scoop?
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Kids' Vid: Video Production for Students.
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Some useful tips for teaching video production to students from 4teachers.org. Delete the scoop?
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A cool tool for younger students to learn the structure of poetry, during Poetry Month. Delete the scoop?
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"...This article provides some suggestions for specific areas of need that some users with dyslexic difficulties encounter. For simplicity, and to prevent overwhelming users, we have intentionally restricted the number in each section as a starting point for ideas rather than presenting lengthy lists. Other useful websites have been included at the end to help you investigate further.
It is important to note that Apps are only byte-size portions of software compared to those you may use on a computer or laptop. It is unlikely that you will find everything you need in just one. However, a small collection that you can work between may provide a convenient and adequate mobile working environment.
Please note that although updating the operating system on older devices will introduce some new features, the functionality of some Apps may be affected by the age and speed of your device...."