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All of the Big Six publishers have, for the first time, agreed to make e-books available to public library users. Delete the scoop?
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We love Teacher Librarians! This work by Mia MacMeekin is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. Delete the scoop?
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Simply put, students suffer when they don’t have adequate resources—and, in particular, we’ve found that student achievement suffers when schools lack libraries that are staffed by full-time librarians. “Nearly every public school in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties has a library with certified staff, which has been proven to increase student reading and comprehension,” notes Kintisch. “In contrast, most public schools in Philadelphia do not employ a certified librarian, and more than 140 do not have a library.” Via Dennis T OConnor 
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March 12, 2:01 PM
Kieth Curry Lance's decade long research studies established (beyond any doubt) that a professionally staffed library is essential for student achievement. It never hurts to be shown the obvious truth (over and over again). When will the decision makers stop the lip service and pay attention to the research? School Libraries and Librarians WORK! Delete the scoop?
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As plans for Google's Knowledge Graph and new search emerge, Ben Morse explores the impact these developments will have on education and people working in schools Via Leonardo Ornellas, Dennis T OConnor 
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March 16, 8:43 AM
"As plans for Google's Knowledge Graph and new search emerge, Ben Morse explores the impact these developments will have on education and people working in schools" 
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March 16, 1:22 PM
Will new improve Google finding, make teachers unnecessary? Doubtful, but they will have to adapt their ways!
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March 16, 2:10 PM
Knowing how to search, evaluate, and ethically use digital information is the essense of being educated. Google is a pioneering effort. Learn to use the tools! Delete the scoop?
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March 5, 12:10 PM
Feel free to share the most recent Blended Librarian recorded webcast with any interested collegues. It focused on practical tips and resources for creative, cost-effective and sustainable online library instruction. Delete the scoop?
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Parents view the internet less favorably than in 2004, yet are still engaged with their children's media consumption. Teens are more likely than their parents to say tech devices are helpful. Via Joquetta Johnson Delete the scoop?
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On the day of the mass lobby of parliament for school libraries, author and commentator Jeff Norton reflects on the important role school libraries play in nurturing future talent and economic prosperity. [Jeff Norton is a London based writer-director and the author] Via SCIS, Karen Bonanno Delete the scoop?
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Haphazard keyword research is usually a result of just not knowing enough about how search engines work, and it can be a very costly mistake. This is exactly why businesses hire SEO and content writing services to help ... Via Joyce Valenza, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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This free toolkit has the resources schools need to take an effective stand against cyberbullying. Via Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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Cheat sheets give you a rundown of various features for a given item. Here are some of the best social media cheat sheets . Via Laura Pearle, Sara Kelly Johns 
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May 5, 9:06 PM
These are more like keyboard shortcuts than like features and benefits to be used when advising clients. However, you can learn how to prevent sharing of a Google+ post (although I can't see many scenarios where that would be needed if you're a business with a Google+ presence). Delete the scoop?
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Check out this delicious slideshow with music, captions, fun effects, and more. Delete the scoop?
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From East Middle School Library in Grand Junction, Colorado...a showcase of student projects and products created with a variety of Web 2.0 Tools. Via CASL 
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A celebration indeed! This collection of practical curriculum applications for these popular tools serves as inspiration and exemplar for students and teachers. Delete the scoop?
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eWeek Google Explains How Search Actually Works eWeek Google wants users to know how sesarch actually happens, from the moment they type a query into the Search box on Google.com until the instant the results appear, ready for curious users to find...
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"Apps and books are more similar than they might seem. They each diffuse content, provide access to expertise, and allow the cataloging and consolidation of knowledge into accessible forms for learners to study. And while there are important differences—apps can be constantly refreshed new information, while a book is what it is the moment it is published—there are some lessons to be learned with how we collect and categorize books." Via EDTC@UTB, John Shank 
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Intetesting idea. UT-Brownsville just launced a 1-to-1 iPad pilot project. App Libraries may be a good way to distribute apps to all members of a program. Delete the scoop?
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The internet has already had a major impact on how people find and access information, and now the rising popularity of e-books is helping transform Americans’ reading habits.
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Employers today are looking for college graduates who are information savvy. Searching for and finding information is only half the equation. Employers also expect their employees to be able to extrapolate information and evaluate their findings. Via Karen Bonanno, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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Read on to learn what it takes to excel at teaching online and gain a new understanding of what really separates great online educators from the pack.
Some nice tips and ideas. Via Anna Goldfeder Delete the scoop?
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By Med Kharbach Description by eSchool News
"Knowing who to follow on Twitter can be invaluable for educators—a fact that Educational Technology and Mobile Learning also realizes. In this list, these ed-tech Tweeters are among the most prominent in the field and their tweets can save time and energy. One of the Tweeters listed, Tom Whitby–a professor of education, founder of #edchat, the education PLN Ning, and the Linkedin group ‘Technology-using Professors’–is one of the main Tweeters on CEM and has provided many of these lists as well." Via Jim Lerman Delete the scoop?
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Experimenting with curation tools, en Blog Librarians are go http://t.co/Ru2OZQqW... Via Joyce Valenza, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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In our upcoming October design issue, one of the many fascinating feature stories we’ve lined up is a lengthy profile of Pinterest and its elusive CEO, Ben Silbermann. Via janlgordon, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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An online learning platform that helps educators teach a systematic and creative academic research process and supports students in becoming both independent and social scholars. We offer trial subscriptions to educators. Via Megan Black, Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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Lots of good information for current and future librarians on hwo to best prepare for your profession.
One of my favorite things I remember from Library Science 101 as an undergrad is "If you are going to be a librarian because you like books, you should leave now."