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schoollibrarywebsites - home

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A nicely stocked Wikispace with information for all school librarians. 


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27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does

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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.

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» Audio Books vs. Book Books: Which Does the Brain Prefer?

» Audio Books vs. Book Books: Which Does the Brain Prefer? | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

Do we lose something of a novel when we don’t see the words spelled out in front of us? Is the medium integral to the message?


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Audiobooks & Literacy

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Cool Cat Teacher Blog: The Case for Digital Citizenship in Schools

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: The Case for Digital Citizenship in Schools | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it
Joyce Valenza's curator insight, March 18, 7:09 AM

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Hamish L's comment, March 22, 12:22 AM
the term "digital citizenship" seems to have been hi jacked by internet safety. Isn't citizenship so much more than this, digital or otherwise?
melly's comment, April 7, 8:45 PM
the focus should not only be on digital safety which of course is a large part of digital citizenship but includes so much more, like for example; digital communication, digital literacy and digital access. Digital citizenship as a subject at school was created as more than just finger wagging and more about education and infomation which in turn leads to good choices and the ability to be safe. Safety is a bonus which comes through following all aspects of digital citizenship. The school and library can be a safe place where digital information is accessed accurately and students have the ability to acquire new knowledge
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What will the new Google search mean for teachers?

What will the new Google search mean for teachers? | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it
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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Lourense Das's curator insight, 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"

Reuven Werber's curator insight, March 16, 1:22 PM

Will new improve Google finding, make teachers unnecessary? Doubtful, but they will have to adapt their ways!

Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, 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! 

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Google Explains How Search Actually Works - eWeek

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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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Joyce Valenza's curator insight, March 14, 3:21 PM

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Day in the Life of a School Librarian

Presentation for LIANZA Library Assistants Day highlighting the range of tasks undertaken by school library teams and linking the intersections between schools

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Deborah Welsh's curator insight, March 5, 6:42 PM

Intense but realistic.

Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, March 12, 6:31 PM

Would be interesting to compare with an elementary school librarian's day.

 

Paula Correia's curator insight, April 29, 3:43 PM

Um Dia na Vida de um Bibliotecário Escolar.

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Rumors: B&N to Deemphasize the Nook? Going Private? - The Digital Reader

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Get the Most Out of your Kindle Reader with Free Tools

Get the Most Out of your Kindle Reader with Free Tools | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it
The Kindle toolkit is a comprehensive list of tools and tips that every Kindle owner should know about. They make your Kindle experience even more enjoyable.

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Carmel Galvin's curator insight, March 5, 2:23 AM

A wide range of suggestions for methods of sending content to your Kindle.

Joyce Valenza's curator insight, March 6, 7:43 AM

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Is Amazon Whispercast Enough?: Doubts Remain on Kindle’s Adoption by Schools - The Digital Shift

Is Amazon Whispercast Enough?: Doubts Remain on Kindle’s Adoption by Schools - The Digital Shift | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

But troubling questions remain, as Whispercast only addresses some issues that have plagued schools and institutions since Kindles were first introduced. Amazon declined to return multiple emails and calls from SLJ with queries from school librarians and educational experts about how Whispercast will ease those concerns.


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The Role of the Teacher Librarian (Library Media Specialist) BACIRC

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 Alinda Sheerman:  Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2012 

This prestigious national award recognises and honours an exceptional Australian teacher librarian in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on student achievement and information literacy. ASLA describes the role of a teacher librarian as having three key professional areas: professional knowledge, professional practice and professional commitment.


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Young People Frequent Libraries, Study Finds

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Sixty percent of 16- through 29-year-olds surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they still visited the library.
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Kirsten Cappy on the 'SYNC YA summer Program

Kirsten Cappy on the 'SYNC YA summer Program | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

How did 'SYNC YA get started?  Kirsten Cappy shares her passion for audio books and how this lead to a great summer audiobook program for teens.  Free downloads of fabulous titles throughout the summer!


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The Future of User-Centric Ebooks - EContent

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The Future of User-Centric Ebooks EContent (press release) Many content experts have often complained about ebook publishers that, unfortunately, don't often take full advantage of the technology and instead simply deliver static, electronic...

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E-Books, Libraries and Democracy

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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.

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Latest Study: A full-time school librarian makes a critical difference in boosting student achievement | School Library Journal

Latest Study: A full-time school librarian makes a critical difference in boosting student achievement | School Library Journal | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

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.”


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Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, 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! 

Lourense Das's curator insight, March 13, 3:35 AM

Told you so! ;-)

Paige Jaeger 's curator insight, March 26, 9:42 PM
We knew this...but here's data
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Culturally Authentic Listening Experiences

"When there is a narrator who capably voices the story with cultural authenticity, the retelling matches the story as the author intended." ~~Junko Yokota


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Bloxp, the blog to ebook exporter

Bloxp, the blog to ebook  exporter | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it
Use Bloxp to export any blog and turn it into a downloadable ebook! Save your favorite blog as a unique, readable file.

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5 Free Web 2.0 Brainstorming Tools

5 Free Web 2.0 Brainstorming Tools | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

Call it brainstorming, concept mapping or mindmapping, collecting and organizing thoughts using web 2.0 is a snap. Let’s take a peek at several free options.


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SLRE's curator insight, February 14, 4:54 AM

Overzicht (Engelstalig) van een 5-tal gratis mindmaphulpmiddelen.

Peg Becksvoort's curator insight, February 15, 8:20 PM

It seems that laying out a graphic organizer for specific topics should be obvious. The resources listed here will get you started. They also present the opportunity for a teacher to draw on their features to have learners create their own mind maps.

Carmenne K. Thapliyal's curator insight, March 2, 6:33 AM

A great basic list. You need to look at the comments to get more brainstorming tools

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100 Things Kids Will Miss ( if they don't have a Teacher Librarian in their school)

100 Things Kids Will Miss ( if they don't have a Teacher Librarian in their school) | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

To start with...

1.Books that are professionally selected to meet school and personal needs.

2.Equitable access to computers and other forms of technology.

3.Someone to talk to and someone who listens – the school librarian.

4.A place to get help when they need it. A place to assemble with their friends openly


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Maria Jose Vitorino's comment, February 23, 4:07 PM
Let's use it (our unique skill set) :)
Lucy Beaton's comment, February 24, 5:53 PM
Use it or lose it!
Alejandro Tortolini's curator insight, February 27, 1:22 PM

Cosas que los niños extrañarán si su escuela no tiene un Bibliotecario.

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Library Services in the Digital Age

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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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Sara Kelly Johns's curator insight, January 22, 8:39 AM

Jan. 2012 Pew report

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Introducing the Book as iPad App

Slides for ALA webinar, March 1, 2013.

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Kids and Library ebooks | ALSC Blog

Kids and Library ebooks | ALSC Blog | Linking Libraries & Learning | Scoop.it

Have you stopped to think about what it all means for kids?


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Why School Libraries Matter (Hint: It’s Not Just About the Books)

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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]


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How To Make Students Better Online Researchers

Getting kids to really focus on what exactly they are searching for, and then be able to further distill idea into a few key specific search terms is a skill that we must teach students, and we have to do it over and over again. We never question the vital importance of teaching literacy, but we have to be mindful that there are many kinds of “literacies”. An ever more important one that ALL teachers need to be aware of is digital literacy.

 


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