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Transitioning traditional libraries to Learning Commons
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The Teacher-Librarian in the Learning Commons | Alberta School Library Council’s Blog | ASLC

The Teacher-Librarian in the Learning Commons | Alberta School Library Council’s Blog | ASLC | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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How to pronounce words (and use them) | A video pronunciation dictionary with usage examples

How to pronounce words (and use them) | A video pronunciation dictionary with usage examples | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
How to pronounce words (and use them) | A video-based pronunciation dictionary with usage examples.
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Sourcefabric - create free open source eBooks

Sourcefabric - create free open source eBooks | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Sourcefabric provides open source tools and services for media including Airtime, Newscoop, Superdes...
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School Library Builds 'The Cave' to Attract Boy Readers

School Library Builds 'The Cave' to Attract Boy Readers | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Technology and 21st Century Learning | New Learning Institute

Technology and 21st Century Learning | New Learning Institute | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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OverDrive – Global distributor of digital eBooks, audiobooks, music & video for library, school & retail

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March 30, 2012 8:00 AM
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Build Your Own 3-D Paper Bookmobile - Designed by Bob Staake

Build Your Own 3-D Paper Bookmobile - Designed by Bob Staake | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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In Print or Online, Encyclopedias Seen as Valuable Learning Tool

In Print or Online, Encyclopedias Seen as Valuable Learning Tool | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
After 244 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica ends its print edition to focus on popular digital products for schools and consumers.
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March 26, 2012 9:06 PM
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8 TED Talks You Need to Share with Your Students

8 TED Talks You Need to Share with Your Students | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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March 26, 2012 7:29 PM
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iPads in Libraries — CIL Presentation

iPads in Libraries — CIL Presentation | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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March 25, 2012 8:08 AM
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South Jersey high school librarians teaching students how to use high technology in their research

South Jersey high school librarians teaching students how to use high technology in their research | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
A steady murmur of voices emanated from the Cedar Creek High School library. But as librarian Christine Finn walked toward a table of students, it wasn’t to quiet them down, but to assist in their history project creating a wiki on the Great Plains.
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March 18, 2012 10:01 PM
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Fake internet sites resources - 180 Technology Tips #124

Fake internet sites resources - 180 Technology Tips #124 | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
15 hours of free training in just 5 minutes a day.
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25 Awesome Library Apps For Your iPad

25 Awesome Library Apps For Your iPad | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Libraries may be a symbol of long gone times for the rest of us, but they are a huge part of a student's life.
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Top 50 School Library Blogs

Top 50 School Library Blogs | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
See our Top 50 School Library Blogs for great insights and content from school librarians.
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Son of Citation Machine

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A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: Teacher-Librarians

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: Teacher-Librarians | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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FEATURE: The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire

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A guide to primary access using web based applications

Welcome to PrimaryAccess: Offering teachers and students frictionless access to digital images and tools that enable them to construct compelling personal narratives using those images.
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March 31, 2012 10:25 PM
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The Future of Academic Libraries, An Interview with Steven J. Bell

Paul Zenke and Steven J. Bell discuss the future of academic libraries, futures research, and change leadership. For more information please visit: http://ww...
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Sir Ken Robinson: How You Can Change Education in Canada

Sir Ken Robinson, International Education Leader, shares his thoughts on transforming public education.
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Borrowing e-books proves popular | Voxy.co.nz

Borrowing e-books proves popular | Voxy.co.nz | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Borrowing e-books from the public library is an increasingly popular option amongst New Zealanders, according to figures released by The Association of Public Library Managers (APLM).
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3 Tools to develop Creative Writing for your Students

3 Tools to develop Creative Writing for your Students | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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March 25, 2012 9:54 PM
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300 Free eBooks: Download Great Classics for Free

300 Free eBooks: Download Great Classics for Free | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
This collection features free e-books, mostly classics, that you can read on your computer, smart phone, or Kindle.
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March 19, 2012 7:34 AM
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Google Begins to Scale Back Its Scanning of Books From University Libraries - Technology - The Chronicle of Higher Education

Google Begins to Scale Back Its Scanning of Books From University Libraries - Technology - The Chronicle of Higher Education | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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With the encyclopedia dying, Wikipedia is slowly gaining ground in education

With the encyclopedia dying, Wikipedia is slowly gaining ground in education | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
After 244 years of printing encyclopedias, Encyclopaedia Britannica has decided to focus all of its attention on its digital information and kill off the creation of physical books.

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