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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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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.
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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Despite their shrinking resources, libraries play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge and skills, and are more important than ever before.
As more of her students use ebooks and iPads to read, principal Tricia Kelleher reflects on the role of her school's library
Via Lourense Das
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...
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.
Via Jamie Forshey, Nancy Jones, Bonnie Bracey Sutton, Dennis T OConnor, FEED THE TEACHER, Dr. Laura Sheneman
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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Learning to learn in a changing world.
Via John Evans
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!
Via Christine Bushong
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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.
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.
Via Dennis T OConnor
"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."
Via John Evans
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?
Via Werner Boersch
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.
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.
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...
When our schools cut librarians to save dollars, a critical contributor to student learning exits the building. And kids lose out.
Via Karen Bonanno
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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The concept of a school library in a digital age is challenging.
Infographics are everywhere. Here are 5 of our favorite infographics, and tips for creating your own successful and inspiring infographics.
Via Linda Dougherty, gwynethjones
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Very useful. Thanks