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Yesterday's libraries, tomorrow's libraries - 12 differences - Home - Doug Johnson's Blue Skunk Blog | Diigo

Trying out Diigo. The highlited words are the big takeaways from my learning commons class this semester.
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8 Considerations when Creating a 21st Century Learning Commons | Big Ideas in Education

8 Considerations when Creating a 21st Century Learning Commons | Big Ideas in Education | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
“@BigIdeasinEdu: 8 Considerations when Creating a 21st Century Learning Commons http://t.co/CNHX67iMgG Great suggestions here! #sd36learn
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Education Technology Flips for "Flipped" Classrooms

Education Technology Flips for "Flipped" Classrooms | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
With the growing dissatisfaction with what many agree is our antiquated education model, the flipped classroom concept has gained popularity nationwide.
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State of America’s Libraries Report 2013 | American Libraries Magazine

State of America’s Libraries Report 2013 | American Libraries Magazine | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
American Libraries Magazine, the magazine of the American Library Association, delivers news and information about the library community.
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Simon & Schuster Launches Ebook Lending Program With NYC Libraries - The Digital Shift

Simon & Schuster Launches Ebook Lending Program With NYC Libraries - The Digital Shift | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Simon & Schuster Launches Ebook Lending Program With NYC Libraries http://t.co/Sm9BQFrmLZ #tlchat #library #mu5541
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State of America's School Libraries - Huffington Post (blog)

State of America's School Libraries - Huffington Post (blog) | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
State of America's School Libraries
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Do they know that that the ability to find accurate and reliable information to solve problems and make decisions has been identified as an essential 21st century skill by business leaders?
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14 Ways To Store And Share Files On The iPad

14 Ways To Store And Share Files On The iPad | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
14 Ways To Store And Share Files On The iPad
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Always looking for ways to manage these devices for classroom and library use. A few helpful ideas here.

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Kathy Schrock's iPads in the Classroom page

Kathy Schrock's iPads in the Classroom page | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it

Collection of resources realted to iPads in K12 education curated by Kathy Schrock.  There are lots of lists of suggested apps generated by multiple schools. if you have some time to spend just browsing, this seems a good place to start.


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AAEEBL's curator insight, January 20, 9:11 PM

Well-known K-12 tech expert, Kathy Schrock, presents a helpful list, mostly aimed at K-12 folks, but the list offers a model for thinking about iPad use in the classroom.

Karen Williams's curator insight, March 19, 2:04 AM

Thorough research, practical guides and pedegogy to iPads.

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Limitations of iPads in University Classrooms

Limitations of iPads in University Classrooms | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
This is a guest post by Mariana Ashley, a freelance writer who particularly enjoys writing about online colleges. She loves receiving reader feedback, which can

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Ajaan Rob Hatfield's curator insight, January 19, 6:39 PM

This is the main reason I promote the Andriod based systems. The students could us a work around but most fields of study lack the Apple  platform support.

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Re-thinking School Library Media Specialists: Three Articles That You Should Read To Understanding The Newest Trends of School Library Philosophy

Re-thinking School Library Media Specialists: Three Articles That You Should Read To Understanding The Newest Trends of School Library Philosophy | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
While reading through a long list of articles for LIS 644 this week, I decided that a few of these are worth mentioning to you. If you ever wondered about the current and future role of the school ...

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Robin Jordan's curator insight, January 28, 10:35 PM

Rethinking - imagine that...

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The Difference Between Content Curation and Link Spraying | Social Media Today

The Difference Between Content Curation and Link Spraying | Social Media Today | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it

"Content curation" is one of those phrases that gets repeated ad naseum without much thought into what it actually means or what role it should play in our digital marketing strategies.


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Randy Rebman's curator insight, January 16, 12:35 AM

This is a critical look at the termonology of "content curation."

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Flipping The Classroom… A Goldmine of Research and Resources To Keep You On Your Feet

Flipping The Classroom… A Goldmine of Research and Resources To Keep You On Your Feet | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it

Michael Gorman:

 

It is my full intention to assist you in coming up with your own definition of the “Flipped Classroom”. As you go through the resources below… click on the links and immerse yourself. I have tried to find resources that really say it in a way that we can all understand. You may just begin to Flip your idea of Flipping!


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AAEEBL's curator insight, January 21, 7:28 PM

Classroom flipping. I'm still wondering what that's come to mean as I've been teaching with technology since the mid-90s.  (JWB)

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Educational Inspiration

Educational Inspiration | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Top 10 skills for the successful 21st-century worker (RT @UngJen: Top 10 skills for the successful 21st-century worker via @pinterest http://t.co/r96EkhOI)...

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Tim Scholze's curator insight, January 9, 8:37 PM

Are we prepping our students for this? Are we as teachers there yet?

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The “Why” Behind A School’s Learning Commons | Learning the Now

The “Why” Behind A School’s Learning Commons | Learning the Now | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
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Thoughtful comments on transtioning to a learning commons from Gino Bondi.

Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's curator insight, January 4, 6:56 PM

Thoughtful comments on transtioning to a learning commons from Gino Bondi.

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The 8 Characteristics Of A 21st Century Teacher - Edudemic

The 8 Characteristics Of A 21st Century Teacher - Edudemic | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
So what are the 8 characteristics of a 21st century teacher? Are they risk-takers, collaborators, and visionaries? Well, yes! Check out the image below to get a clearer picture.
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Opinion: Education demands tech upgrade - Rep. George Miller and Bob Wise

Opinion: Education demands tech upgrade - Rep. George Miller and Bob Wise | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Technology has changed lives in a number of meaningful ways. It has unleashed a great transformation that has allowed access to information and services through a swipe or a click.
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3D Printing Brings New Definition to Hands-On Learning

3D Printing Brings New Definition to Hands-On Learning | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
PBS video explores applications for emerging technology in the classroom.
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Why grad schools should require students to blog - Scientific American (blog)

Why grad schools should require students to blog - Scientific American (blog) | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Scientific American (blog) Why grad schools should require students to blog Scientific American (blog) If, on the other hand, I turn to blogging or other forms of popular writing, not only must I write quickly, coherently, and—and this is really...
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27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does – HCS Learning Commons

27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does – HCS Learning Commons | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
HCS Learning Commons Finds a New Home! Who are we? Contact us · Library Hours · Blog With Us! Tweet with Us! Website Navigation · Reference · Atlases · Archived School Newsletters · Bibliographic Instruction ...
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10,000 Free Courses Listed in a Massive Open Courses Directory - iLibrarian

10,000 Free Courses Listed in a Massive Open Courses Directory - iLibrarian | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
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Welcome to the 21st Century Learners Website from Pearson!

Welcome to the 21st Century Learners Website from Pearson! | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Ajaan Rob Hatfield's curator insight, January 7, 7:04 AM

Pearson...keeps moving foward...

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Five Ways to Use Online Portfolios in the Classroom

Five Ways to Use Online Portfolios in the Classroom | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Our digital world is transforming the way we learn, and today's teachers are tasked with the challenging job of sifting through the deluge of educational technologies and creating a meaningful learni

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A Straightforward Guide To Using Pinterest In Education - Edudemic

A Straightforward Guide To Using Pinterest In Education - Edudemic | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it

Wondering how to use Pinterest in education? Find out with this highly visual and simple look at how to use Pinterest (great for beginners!)


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Joyce Valenza's curator insight, January 31, 9:28 PM

add your insight...

 

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology [Infographic]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology [Infographic] | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it

November 30, 2012 by Angela Maiers

 

Love this great post from the folks at Always Prepared entitled: ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology‘ and the infographic it inspired from Mark Bates. Both highlight “The Habitudes” of educators who are effectively using technology to enhance and impact teaching and learning. Hat tip to Shawn McCusker for this awesome Twitter find!

 

A MUST read:

http://www.angelamaiers.com/2012/11/7-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers-who-use-technology.html

 


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jillyfrees's curator insight, December 14, 2012 2:22 AM

A very useful Top 7 for E-champions and E-mentors...

AAEEBL's curator insight, January 21, 7:26 PM

Applicable to all learners, whether students or teachers or carrerists. 

Maria Kallergi's curator insight, April 3, 7:23 AM

we don't want to be left behind

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New school nation's 1st in a library

New school nation's 1st in a library | Redesigning the School Library for the 21st Century | Scoop.it
Venue, curriculum, academic calendar all differ from traditional campus.

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SMART Classroom

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6 Hot Trends in Educational Technology. The Adoption Rates of New Styles of K-12 Teaching.

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Tim Scholze's curator insight, January 9, 8:56 PM

Interesting. I'm still not convinced about the flipped classroom. Flipped staff meetings yes. Flipped classroom?