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“There is no state standard for school libraries,” said Katherine E. Lowe, executive director of the Lunenburg-based Massachusetts School Library Association. Her organization is hoping to change that on the state level and is working with state Rep. Sean P. Garballey, D-Arlington, who for the second time has filed a bill to create a commission to study the state of school libraries.
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Virtual professional learning network for teachers supported by education webinars to boost professional development opportunities in an online environment. 
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April 3, 12:29 PM
I love eduwebinars! It fits in to my schedule better than attending workshops.
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Librarians are a major part of universities, but they're almost entirely missing from the MOOC conversation. That's a big mistake.
Libraries offer resources, from research to licensing support, that are essential to the future of MOOCs as they grow both in numbers and in seriousness. As MOOCs become an increasingly valid and valuable resource, it’s clear that they can benefit from another great educational resource: librarians.
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Librarians & MOOCS | Synergy necessary for resource support, accessibility ... leverage the Library 2.0 environment and services 
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May 23, 10:01 AM
Love your library? Their relevance to an educated public is critical. Delete the scoop?
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Project 13 is an initiative of national and state school library associations, national library association, philanthropic and corporate partners to help keep kids and teens safe online.
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Project 13 - Fact sheets for parents, kids, teens and teacher librarians available at the site. Delete the scoop?
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In Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning, Kristen Swanson shows educators how to enhance their pro... Via Glenda Morris Delete the scoop?
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See how Apple products are helping students become more engaged in a challenge based learning environment. Via Elizabeth Hutchinson
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The first step we took in 1999 was to stop teaching isolated library skills classes. We began reinforcing information-literacy skills through class projects. At that time, we employed traditional strategies, including paper pathfinders and guided lab sessions. Via Susan Bainbridge 
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May 13, 3:10 AM
An article well worth reading!! Information literacy curriculum to schools in cooperation with the school library. 
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May 15, 3:33 AM
Integrating #informationliteracy in the curriculum. New? Find out by reading this case story by Mike Terry, Dallas-USA #IL Delete the scoop?
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In addition to the statistics included in our report, we also asked parents and librarians from around the country about their thoughts on various library services for parents and children.
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"It’s kind of like home room for your community." I like that statement. Thank you parent of a 3 year old. 
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May 9, 10:58 AM
Lessons here for building a School Library Learning Commons that connects and learns with all members of the school community. Delete the scoop?
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Reading for pleasure at the age of 15 is a strong factor in determining future social mobility. Indeed, it has been revealed as the most important indicator of the future success of the child.
That was the startling finding of research carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on education and reading, and their role in promoting social mobility. It highlights why getting teenagers to read for pleasure is more than a sepia-tinted ambition for frustrated parents. It is a fundamental social issue.
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It goes without saying that reading needs to be encouraged from an early age as well. 
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May 9, 6:14 AM
This article addresses UK reading issues, but the message relates to reading curriculum in any country. We need to anchor classic reading choices with contemporary literature reflecting 21st c. teen experiences and concerns. 
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May 9, 12:01 PM
We also need to make sure school and public libraries are stocked with materials children and young adults WANT to read.
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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...
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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! 
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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. Delete the scoop?
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Over the past decade, the graphic novel genre has become one of the fastest-growing at libraries of all kinds, as a new generation of librarians adopts the category as a means to energize collections and boost circulation and patronage.
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In 2011, graphic novels made up about 10% of his collection but 35% of his circulation—and the number grew in 2012. Delete the scoop?
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From super-effective search tricks to Google tools specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time. Via Ana Cristina Pratas Delete the scoop?
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No, a MOOC isn't a cow with a speech impediment, it's an acronym for Massively Open Online Course.
A MOOC is a course offered for free (though some places will charge a fee for accreditation) over the Internet to anyone on the planet (thus making it massive!).
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A great explanation of MOOCs if you need to know. Delete the scoop?
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In today’s climate of ever-shrinking funding, hard decisions need to be made in order to balance the school budget. As you consider where to make cuts and what programs to eliminate, please consider the following information about school library programs and school librarians.
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A letter to the editor of your local paper could raise public awareness. Delete the scoop?
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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!
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Google+ Hangouts | What a great way to connect kids around the globe...time zones permitting. Delete the scoop?
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School Librarians As Facilitators of Learning from R. David Lankes on Vimeo. Delete the scoop?
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Amazing tattoos!
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A very different way to be an advocate for libraries! Delete the scoop?
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This board explores the diverse voices in the school library debate. As budgets get cut, libraries often disappear. Since April is School Library Month, consider these perspectives & decide whether you consider them essential or expendable.
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Different points of view on a concerning matter for the school library profession.
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McElmeel has written about the books and their creators, taught educators to enjoy and use the books in classrooms and libraries, built webpages to showcase the books and the authors and illustrators, and in general become an avid promoter of literacy. Delete the scoop?
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In our final post of Infographics Week, a history teacher tells how she used the Gulf oil spill to have students create infographics about the worst disasters in American history.
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Project model presented in detail by the history teacher with students producing infographics on man-made environmental disasters. Delete the scoop?
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This white paper provides an overview of the definition of information literacy, its importance, what the research shows about students' information literacy, and resources for assessing information literacy skills. Delete the scoop?
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There have been good things happening in the Ogden School District. There is passion to see that students’ test scores improve and students graduate with the skills they will need for the work they do and the lives they will lead. The primary purpose of the library media program is to empower students to be critical thinkers, make informed choices and be problem solvers. Dr. William A Sederburg, recently retired Utah Commissioner of Higher Education, said “Preserving and expanding school libraries are essential to our success in this information-intensive age. The school library isn’t your mother’s library anymore.” Delete the scoop?
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Sweden. Australia. New Zealand. The UK. Germany. Arizona. Wisconsin. Maryland. Lots of people from New Jersey. And me, the only one from Massachusetts. About 70 educators from all over the world ar... Via Anu Ojaranta
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May 2, 3:26 AM
Afterthoughts of the Guided Inquiry worshop held in CISSL in Rutgers University at the end of April. A very good post also for them who are new to GI.
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May 3, 9:15 AM
More thoughts and questions about how Inquiry can change learning for the future.
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May 4, 9:22 AM
This says it all...."inquiry has the power to change the way students learn and teachers teach."
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The following resources discuss various aspects of E-books, E-readers and their use in schools, school libraries, etc. Delete the scoop?
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"If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won’t hear about some fantastic new book or video lecture series. Most likely you will hear something like, “It was all Mr. Jones. He just never gave up on me.” Via John Evans
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How many of the 25 things successful educators do differently can you tick off? How many do you aspire to achieve over the next 12 months? Delete the scoop?
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PracTutor community lets kids get creative, and get involved. An ecosystem for the exchange of ideas and experiences by Student, for Schools (K-12)
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10 key suggestions that make good sense. I like these two in particular - "Remember that in a classroom, iPads aren’t laptops" and "Overcome “There’s an iPad app for that” teaching syndrome". Delete the scoop?
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An informative article - lobbying state government representatives is essential.