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School libraries and learning about future technologies by connecitng with people who know more than me.
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Strategic directions for school libraries

Strategic directions for school libraries | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Perhaps one of the most challenging conversations to have in libraries and learning communities as we move towards 2013 is the arrival of RDA.  Yes, here is a new acronym that needs to be embedded ...

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The Presenter Manifesto : 8 Distinctions of a World Class Presenter

A compilation of proven distinctions on what makes a World-Class Presenter. Written by Eric Feng, Presentation Coach ( http://ericfeng.com ) and Designed by Sli

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Begoña Iturgaitz's curator insight, June 19, 3:13 AM

Some of us do tend to say too much; they have the need to show how wise they are......

Johana Tachón's curator insight, June 19, 10:03 AM

Enjoy it.

Priyanka P. Kamra's curator insight, June 19, 1:59 PM

Dintinction is important when you start a new business - to distinguish your business offering as well as You as a Leader for the organization you represent.

There are some good suggestions in this.

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16 Reasons Librarians are Still Extremely Important

16 Reasons Librarians are Still Extremely Important | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Librarians are a key component of helping organize the world's information. Despite search engine's making it much easier to access information, librarians will still be a critical component to organizing the internet's taxonomy.
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Philip Pullman: 'Authors must be paid fairly for ebook library loans'

Philip Pullman: 'Authors must be paid fairly for ebook library loans' | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
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Making e-lending work for libraries is very important but don't do it at the cost of authors! 

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Teaching Copyright

Teaching Copyright contains five lesson plans. Each lesson plan includes printable worksheets, readings, and suggested activities. For teachers looking for a little more information than is available in the lesson plans, the EFF has a good list of additional resources including videos on the topics of copyright and fair use. To stay up to date on new developments in copyright and fair use, you may want to follow the EFF blog.--Richard Byrne


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Debbi Maddy's curator insight, June 17, 5:56 PM

Resources for teaching students and teachers what they need to know about copyright.

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What is a Learning Commons, Anyway? | Alberta School Library Council’s Blog | ASLC

What is a Learning Commons, Anyway? | Alberta School Library Council’s Blog | ASLC | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
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Nice explanation for those of us who are just starting to consider Creative Commons 

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Why Libraries Are More Relevant Than Ever Before

Why Libraries Are More Relevant Than Ever Before | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Despite their shrinking resources, libraries play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge and skills, and are more important than ever before.
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What does a school library look like in the digital age?

What does a school library look like in the digital age? | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
As more of her students use ebooks and iPads to read, principal Tricia Kelleher reflects on the role of her school's library

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School libraries have a very definite role to inspire imagination and facilitate  learning and research. Times are changing and so are library resources but school libraries and librarians still need to be there to teach and enhance independent learning. 

 

Lourense Das's curator insight, June 2, 7:35 AM

What does a school library look like in the digital age? Reflections by school lib Tricia Kelleher

Laura Pearle's curator insight, June 2, 8:13 AM

Still wondering about digital divide (and what happens when the power fails, after a tornado or hurricane).

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Why not Learn Some New Technology this Summer?

Why not Learn Some New Technology this Summer? | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Over the summer many of us slow down, or stop structured school with our children. What a great time to learn some new technology for yourselves! Prezi is a great tool for doing presentations. Thou...
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Why Kids Must Be Taught Digital Manners Infographic

Why Kids Must Be Taught Digital Manners Infographic | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it

Teaching students the importance of having and using manners is nothing new to teachers. However, what has changed is the type of etiquette kids needs today—namely, the digital kind. True, please, thank you and excuse me are still significant, but in addition to these basics, students growing up in this ever-connected, social media crazed world require much more. Concepts such as online privacy, sharing and creating a positive digital footprint through the demonstration of responsible online behaviors are just as vital.


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Tania Bumstead's curator insight, May 21, 7:55 PM

love this infographic for digital citizenship!

Tim Hopper's curator insight, May 22, 10:52 AM

Why schools need to lead in the use of digital technologies, not be dragged  reluctantly into the 21st century.

Dean Mantz's curator insight, May 31, 4:17 PM

Thanks to Jaime Forshey for sharing this infographic addressing digital manners.  It is a great example of connecting infographics to digital citizenship. 

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Infographics

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Librarians of the future infographic.

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Carey Leahy's curator insight, May 24, 7:04 PM
Informative Infographic!
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Hypocrisy in the Profession of Education

Hypocrisy in the Profession of Education | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Whenever I think of a teacher, I also think of a scholar. It has always been apparent to me that if one is to be an effective teacher, one must continually learn. Of course that is not always a pat...

 

As educators we must be learners first. If we are to be better educators, we must first be better learners. We may not always have a choice in what we learn.

 

After so long not being involved with learning, many educators do not know how much they do not know.

 

===> How can they make decisions on what they need to learn, if they are unaware of the existence of many of the things they need to know? <===

 

===> To be better educators, we first need to be better learners. <===

 

 

The biggest hypocrisy of the Education Profession is that the educators too often have become poor learners ===> unwilling to leave their comfort zones to improve their learning. <===

 

 


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Teachers need to remain current too. Librarians can help them do this. 

Wayne Pollock's curator insight, May 20, 10:36 PM

Perhaps you need to teach yourself before you can teach others. 

Pelle's comment, May 23, 2:18 PM
This is very very true! I strongly agree with the part where they wouldn't want to leave their comfort zones!
Julia da Silva's comment, May 25, 10:49 AM
Agree. Teachers must be open minded and willing to learn more and more , (a lifetime edeavour , )to kep up and be equiped to teach well their "pupils" on overall advances bat specially their field of expertize ! Be up to date all the time to teach well and really enjoy what they do . I know I have been a teacher in the past .
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Take Another Look Around

Learning to learn in a changing world.

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Elizabeth Hutchinson's comment, May 20, 2:46 AM
Great slideshare learning to learn. Very relevant in today's world.
Deborah Welsh's curator insight, May 20, 3:10 AM

By Silvia Tolisano. a global educator doing her best to make teachers uncomfortable. If we're not, we won't want to change. Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth!

Scott Langston's curator insight, May 31, 6:26 PM

Uncomforatable is good.

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A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: Teacher-Librarians

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: Teacher-Librarians | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it

Here's a megalist for my fellow media specialists/teacher-librarians. It's taken a while to gather all the information and I will continue to add to this page. Currently there are close to 185 sites listed. There is SO MUCH information out there!


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Sunnyvale: County's first library vending machine serves books at the push of a button

Sunnyvale: County's first library vending machine serves books at the push of a button | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Eager bookworms couldnt wait to get their hands on brand new books inside the glowing lending library machine at the grand opening of the countys first library vending machine on June 3.
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interesting......

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Computer Safety for Kids & Teens

Computer Safety for Kids & Teens | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it

By Emma Kavanagh

 

The Internet provides us with an abundant amount of educational information, entertainment, and can connect us with people throughout the entire world. As wonderful as the Internet can be, it can also be a dangerous place for children and teens. When using the Internet, one must be careful about sharing any form of personal information because unfortunately the Internet can be a platform for cyber criminals to target kids, teens, and young adults. The most common types of criminals found on the web include (online predators), identity thieves, cyberbullies, and hackers. In order to protect your children and loved to the fullest extent one must take all the necessary precautions when using a computer.


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Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, June 16, 6:45 PM

Solid advice from writer Emma Kavanagh on Internet safety.  Article includes an extensive list of references!!

Thomas Holmes's curator insight, June 17, 11:57 AM

Much needed

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5 Things to Try When your iPad Acts Up ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

5 Things to Try When your iPad Acts Up ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it

"We all panic when our iPad starts acting up, well no wonder its costly. But sometimes the source of the panic can be dealt with using  some simple tips. Other times prevention is better than cure, in other words, instead of waiting till our iPad gets "cranky" then start looking how to fix it, we can prevent such mishaps with proper usage."


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Michael MacNeil's curator insight, June 17, 12:39 AM

If you've got it, keep it...running.

jonine's curator insight, June 18, 11:15 PM

Good ideas to stay friends with your iPad.

Dico Krommenhoek's curator insight, Today, 3:11 AM

Als je het nog niet wist zijn deze tips handig

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Does your business need a Facebook page?

Does your business need a Facebook page? | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Instead of asking how to use Facebook, let’s ask the more fundamental question: do you really need to be on Facebook for your business to succeed? (Communication = necessary. Facebook?

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It's about time my department created a Facebook page. Want to know why....read this. 

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Add a Live Twitter Feed to Your PowerPoint Presentation | Social Media Today

Add a Live Twitter Feed to Your PowerPoint Presentation | Social Media Today | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
The days of switching between a slide deck and a browser are over. Use this tip to create slick embedded Twitter feeds in your next PowerPoint presentation.
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Noughts and Crosses author Malorie Blackman appointed Britain's first black Children's Laureate

Noughts and Crosses author Malorie Blackman appointed Britain's first black Children's Laureate | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Malorie Blackman, author of the bestselling Noughts and Crosses series, hopes her appointment as the first black Children's Laureate will help encourage children from a diverse background to read more.
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Well done Malorie......

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Everybody 'googles' everything. This tool might make you think!

Everybody 'googles' everything. This tool might make you think! | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Employers 'google' you. Friends 'google' you. You 'google' you! We are constantly reminded of the importance of our online presence as day after day someone has their world changed by a careless tw...
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This sounds really interesting. Had anyone used it? What do you think? Rebelmouse.com

Darlene Clapham K12's curator insight, June 11, 8:51 AM

The message here is important. Finding ways to build a good digital footprint for a professional representation and excellent self digital portrait. A possible competitive advantage in the job market for students.

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The Cost of Cuts: When we lose librarians, it’s the kids who suffer most | SLJ

The Cost of Cuts: When we lose librarians, it’s the kids who suffer most | SLJ | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it

When our schools cut librarians to save dollars, a critical contributor to student learning exits the building. And kids lose out.


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Elizabeth Hutchinson's comment, May 29, 9:30 AM
Well said Mayra!
Maria Jose Vitorino's comment, May 29, 9:55 AM
One, or several, SCHOOL librarian / Teacher librarian makes really a difference, for he/she/they reaches every teacher and every student..and sometimes even more :)
Mayra.Loves.Books's comment, May 29, 7:48 PM
Thanks!
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5 killer ways to open up your next presentation

Did you know modern statistics state that you have 60 seconds or less to capture your audience’s attention? You’ve might have heard it before, but maybe not

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I was working on a presentation yesterday. Think I will take another look now I've read this! 

Carlyle Johnson's curator insight, May 27, 5:21 PM

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malek's comment, June 1, 4:09 PM
True, it's all about grasping attention
malek's comment, June 1, 4:09 PM
True, it's all about grasping attention
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Has the school library a future in the digital age?

Has the school library a future in the digital age? | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
The concept of a school library in a digital age is challenging.
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Google+ Hangouts: Cool Conversations and BookTalks Without Borders | The Daring Librarian

Google+ Hangouts: Cool Conversations and BookTalks Without Borders | The Daring Librarian | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
gwynethjones's curator insight, May 19, 6:38 PM

This is a story about Sister Libraries, Twitter, Google+ Hangout, and connecting kids! It all started with a Tweet by my dear friend & Tweep  Tiffany Whitehead aka The Mighty Little Librarian and her awesome BFF EL teacher Alaina Laperouse both of Central Middle School in Baton Rouge Louisiana!

Mary Clark's comment, May 20, 11:18 AM
Pure awesomeness!
Kaylin Burleson's curator insight, June 2, 2:57 PM

this has so many possibilities! 

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5 Infographics to Inspire Your Own Content

5 Infographics to Inspire Your Own Content | School Libraries and the importance of remaining current. | Scoop.it
Infographics are everywhere. Here are 5 of our favorite infographics, and tips for creating your own successful and inspiring infographics.

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