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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! Delete the scoop?
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Since I started in education, I have been trying to find ways to connect students' learning beyond the classroom walls. Initially, the task presented many hurdles. Infrastructure was limited, devices
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Great article with fantastic ideas AND they used our picture! Thanks @MsMensing & @andycinek Delete the scoop?
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If you were in charge of planning a little free library for your community, where would you put it, what would it look like, and what books would you put in it to start? Why?
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What Kind of 'Little Free Library' Would You Create for Your Community? via @KSchulten Delete the scoop?
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Graduation season is upon us, and soon college graduates everywhere will have to face the "real world." These digital skills can help the transition.
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Don't Leave College Without These 10 Digital Skills - Great for Teachers, TOO! Esp #10 #EdChat via @mashable 
Ivon Prefontaine's curator insight,
May 6, 7:19 PM
The point about writing code is excellent. It is a great way to develop effective problem solving skills. 
Jen Cotton's curator insight,
May 7, 10:29 AM
Interesting collection of "skills" on this short list... Delete the scoop?
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We could write volumes about our love for libraries — and, well, we kind of have. During our Internet travels, we've stumbled across some pretty amazing places for book lovers. After spotting an es... Via Tania Sheko, Joyce Valenza 
L2_S2S's curator insight,
May 12, 8:22 PM
Inspirational images of libraries that emphasize imagination, fun, and wonder. The creativity we are trying to inspire and nurture in our students should be reflected in the library design. 
Sally Tilley's curator insight,
May 13, 6:23 PM
Bring a little fun into the world...just need to find room in the budget to do it!
Donna Watt's curator insight,
May 15, 12:30 AM
If, like me, you are involved in revisioning your library spaces - you could do worse than browse here for quirky, imaginative inspiration - with thanks to the scoopers who came before! Delete the scoop?
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TV Studio_Start_Up for Schools - Equip & Advice Delete the scoop?
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What inspired me to create this new graphic, the MSET Common Ground conference, the AISL Baltimore conference, & dear friends. 
Ephansen's curator insight,
April 30, 3:16 PM
Couldn't have said it better myself - and certainly not made such a fantastic infographic ;-) Delete the scoop?
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Graphic design by Gwyneth Jones and Background by Valeriana Solaris Delete the scoop?
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Flipping the Classroom: Pros & Cons - Guess What? I'm SORTA Con! | feat. @joycevalenza @YAYMath 
Karen Bonanno's curator insight,
April 14, 4:37 PM
A good capture of different views and thoughts on this topic. 
Linda Dougherty's curator insight,
April 22, 8:53 AM
Flipping a classroom does have its positives but it will depend on student access and their commitment to watching video at home...just the same as in the past, will they do their written homework? 
Paula Correia's curator insight,
April 29, 11:37 AM
Assistir a vídeos também significa mais do que estar sentado à frente de dispositivos... Uma boa abordagem para revolucionar a aprendizagem na sala de aula (prós e contras). Delete the scoop?
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Portfolios en ligne des HyperPhotos du photographe Jean-Francois Rauzier, un monde imaginaire dans lequel infiniment grand et infiniment petit se marient au coeur de paysages immenses peuplés de détails insolites...
gwynethjones's insight:
Sacré Bleu! FULL SIZE Gorgeous pics of Ideal Libraries! by Rauzier #LibraryPr0n! -GREAT IDEA!!!: View full screen & then take a Screen shot for an OUTSTANDINGLY gorgeous Computer Screen Wallpaper! Delete the scoop?
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There's so much information online just begging to be curated: news, social media, images, video, websites... the list goes on. Reading great content from my favorite blogs and websites is one of m... Delete the scoop?
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AASL School Library Infographic.pdf-Powerful! Delete the scoop?
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The Following is a Featured Post by Glogster Ambassador Joli Barker. If you're interested in a Featured Post of your own, you can tweet us @GlogsterEDU, comment on this blog, or message us on Faceb... Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Anat Goodman, Jamie Forshey
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I still want BLUE highlight circles rather than PI Delete the scoop?
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Teens who choose to pick up a book for pleasure are more likely to succeed in life, research shows. But getting them to do so isn’t easy, says Jonathan Douglas.
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May 13, 9:53 AM
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. St Augustine's quote can be applied to those who do not read. You never leave your home.
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May 13, 6:22 PM
It's good to remind ourselves of this every now and then... Delete the scoop?
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Add nonfiction to your summer reading list by inviting teenagers, ages 13 to 19, to participate in our contest each week this summer from June 14 to Aug. 16. We’ll choose a new winner each week.
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For Teens Only -- Promote in your school! & Connect with @KSchulten and @NYTimesLearning
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May 7, 3:07 PM
Definite share with English Arts teachers for summer assignment to encourage reading and writing. Delete the scoop?
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Google’s answer to Siri for Android devices has been a big hit for non-iOS users. The virtual personal assistant has been rumored to be making its way to the iPhone and iPad. Via John Pearce, Tania Sheko, Joyce Valenza 
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April 30, 8:06 AM
OK this looks interesting but is also slightly disquieting at the same time. At first blush Now could be useful in drawing together information about your day however it's the underlying awareness and aggregation of what might otherwise be sensitive information about yourself that has potential for mischief or worse. Ah well with every advance comes the potential for misadventure or worse. What do others think? 
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April 30, 11:40 AM
Congrats i-product users. Better late than never ;-) Delete the scoop?
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Here's a fun idea! Combine QR Codes that link to video book trailers on a laminated sign taped to the back of a bathroom stall door that says "Do NOT Scan These!" and you should get the kids streaming into the high school library to check out books! Delete the scoop?
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This teacher wrote a math problem into a Tweet. He got a negative response from someone he did not know. The next day, he was pulled out of his class and suspended on suspicion that he had leaked a... Delete the scoop?
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You found this blogpost, so you are probably (a) an educator and (b) relatively tech-savvy, so why don't you own your own domain name yet? The world of domain name ownership has changed, so step up your teaching game and buy your own domain name. Delete the scoop?
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We love Teacher Librarians! This infographic is created by Mia MacMeekin. Via Glenda Morris, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Anu Ojaranta, Dennis T OConnor
gwynethjones's insight:
Great stuff !!! - LOVE that it puts kids & teaching first! Visit her wordpress blog to see some of her other infographics - @MiaMacMeekin
But I don't love the colour scheme - wish it were brighter like with these kinds of neon colours! http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl/sets/72157627738628349/with/7631365074/ 
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May 14, 10:23 PM
The Librarian...the most diversified teacher of all! Delete the scoop?
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Sweet! Forwarded to me by my MHMS English teacher team member Mrs. K. Cullison! Delete the scoop?
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Using the hooks of reality television and social media, middle-grades librarian Gwyneth Jones writes in this blog post about a research project on Greek Mytholo
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"Using the hooks of reality television and social media, middle-grades librarian Gwyneth Jones writes in this blog post about a research project on Greek Mythology she and her English teacher-partners created for standardized testing week. Preparing to have limited time and computer availability during the lessons, the teachers streamlined the research process by offering online "playlists" of sources and social media-inspired worksheets for students to present their findings. "---> W00t! Sweet! Delete the scoop?
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We could spend an entire day getting lost in one of JF Rauzier's libraries, which we spotted on Trendland. The French photographer composes grandiose, imaginary, international libraries from variou...
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OK, The Daring Librarian officially LOVES this article, thank you!....But her only complaint & outrage (other than that of writing in 3rd person) is that these pictures are to WAY TOO small! Must. Be. Bigger. #LibraryPr0n Delete the scoop?
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Become a school leader—without leaving the classroom.
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11 Great Tips on how to be a leader in your school or library! Delete the scoop?
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