Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools
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Transitioning traditional libraries to Learning Commons
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January 6, 2012 11:26 AM
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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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January 5, 2012 8:43 AM
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The Future of Publishing?

The Future of Publishing? | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
e-books are a bright spot in the dismal economics of publishing. One in six Americans now uses an e-reader, and that number is growing fast.
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January 3, 2012 10:48 PM
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3 Startups About To Disrupt Education | Edudemic

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January 3, 2012 10:41 PM
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Educational Technology Guy: Google Books now available offline

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January 2, 2012 6:12 PM
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2011 – The Year’s Best Digital Books for Kids – 31 Five-Star iPad Apps Not to be Missed | The Digital Media Diet

2011 – The Year’s Best Digital Books for Kids – 31 Five-Star iPad Apps Not to be Missed | The Digital Media Diet | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 30, 2011 1:49 PM
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Creative Commons online workshop / Events / News and Events / home - Creative Commons

Creative Commons online workshop / Events / News and Events / home - Creative Commons | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 30, 2011 1:22 PM
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UDL Book Builder

UDL Book Builder | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 29, 2011 8:04 PM
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CBC Books - David Weinberger on the future of libraries

CBC Books - David Weinberger on the future of libraries | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
The CBC Book Portal...
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December 28, 2011 9:34 AM
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For Libraries and Publishers, an E-Book Tug of War

For Libraries and Publishers, an E-Book Tug of War | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Several publishers have barred libraries from buying their e-books, saying that allowing unlimited e-reading isn’t a sustainable business model. But one publisher is trying a different approach.
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December 23, 2011 7:29 AM
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Editors’ Choice: Top Book Covers 2011

Editors’ Choice: Top Book Covers 2011 | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Kirkus Reviews Blog: Fiction: Editors’ Choice: Top Book Covers 2011...
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December 18, 2011 12:29 PM
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Interactive Exhibits - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Interactive Exhibits - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 18, 2011 8:16 AM
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Games in the Library - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education

Games in the Library - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
games as a learning tool
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December 15, 2011 11:13 PM
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Free Technology for Teachers: Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and a Virtual Dinosaur Dig

Free Technology for Teachers: Virtual Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and a Virtual Dinosaur Dig | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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January 5, 2012 8:45 AM
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The Children's Library of the Future

The Children's Library of the Future | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
The Children's Interactive Library in Aarhus, Denmark is a fine example of a library's ability to adapt and innovate to meet the growing needs of 21st century kids. The Library is based on the idea that kids want to do more than ...
Via João Paulo Proença, Lourense Das
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January 3, 2012 11:01 PM
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ICDL - International Children's Digital Library

ICDL - International Children's Digital Library | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
International Children's Digital Library...
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January 3, 2012 10:46 PM
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Insync - Sync your life with Google Docs

Insync syncs your Google Docs to all your devices and vice versa. Works on Windows and Macs and is free. Sync your life!
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January 3, 2012 10:26 PM
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10 Tips for Kindle in the Classroom

10 Tips for Kindle in the Classroom | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
I have been using a Kindle eReader for some time now and really enjoy the convenience and ease of use of these dedicated devices.
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January 1, 2012 11:52 PM
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10 Super Geeky Tips for the New Year | The Daring Librarian

10 Super Geeky Tips for the New Year | The Daring Librarian | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 30, 2011 1:26 PM
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DigiLibraries.com - Free eBooks library

DigiLibraries.com - Free eBooks library | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
DigiLibraries.com - Free eBooks library. Download eBooks absolutely for Free!
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December 30, 2011 12:11 AM
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How to Borrow eBooks from Open Library…12.26.11

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December 29, 2011 7:55 PM
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Download free textbooks online

Download free textbooks online | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Bookboon's free online textbooks for students are focused and to the point. They are all written by highly respected professors from top universities in the world and cover topics such as economics, statistics, IT, engineering and natural science.
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December 23, 2011 7:32 AM
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Apps in Education: More Kindergarten iPad Resources

Apps in Education: More Kindergarten iPad Resources | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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December 18, 2011 5:40 PM
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TEDxPrincetonlibrary-Andromeda Yelton-How to Build 5 Libraries in One Month.

Andromeda tells her story of how she and her friends from around the globe, banned together through social media to build a library in India. TEDxPrincetonli...
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December 18, 2011 8:20 AM
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Tip of the Week – Six Great Ways to Publish Student Work

Tip of the Week – Six Great Ways to Publish Student Work | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
We know that the world is moving online and that to prepare our kids for that world, we need to train them to use that world's tools. We know that publishing student work beyond the classroom en...
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December 17, 2011 7:39 PM
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Cambridge Digital Library - University of Cambridge

Cambridge Digital Library - University of Cambridge | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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