School of Information course creates Michigan Makers There are a number of great resources listed on theinquiryprocess.ca that will give teachers the support that they need in teaching students how to cite sources, an important component of using information ethically. At this time of year, when projects and assignments are due, giving
These interesting suggestions from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning range from citation tools, to writing tools and collation tools. 10 Must Have iPad Apps for Librarians Photo Source: Twenty Days | LBPSB Library Resources
Richard Byrne is a popular blogger who, based on his teaching experience, creates films on using a variety of apps and online tools in the classroom. The Inquiry Process website has compiled many online tools and apps that allow students to present the information that they've found in very imaginative ways, one of which is the
If your students have access to mobile devices, this article - 15 Fantastic Ways to Use Flipboard - has suggestions on how to use the app, Flipboard as a curation tool either in the classroom or the school library. A curation tool is a way to gather resources into one place and on an iPad,
Big Heart of Art, qthosmasbower, cc Attribution by 2.0 Mashups are creative and fun to make, I hear. I don't know how to make one, but if I wanted to learn, I would check out the resources in Creating Video Mashups. This article reviews some handy tools such as Weavly, Youtube Doubler, Mozilla
For teachers who are looking for a way to mix creativity, computer skills and storytelling, there is a new and free app called Inklewriter. According to the web site: The inklewriter lets you write as you play, branching the story with choices, and then linking those branches back together again. It keeps track of which
School Library Journal just tweeted a link to a column that lists a few good apps/e-books on the Civil Rights movement in the United States. This might interest teachers who use such books as To Kill a Mockingbird in their classes. Here's the link to SLJ's post: The March Goes On.
This week, I made a film that allowed me to answer a question that a teacher asked me a year ago. She asked if I could suggest any apps that would help disorganized students find their notes, remember when homework is due and in general, just be more organized. One of my colleagues read a
I have been researching and exploring new apps that can be used for information literacy education. I recently discovered Popplet and think it's fabulous! Out of all the mind mapping and brainstorming apps this one is so far my favorite! It is user friendly and intuitive. It allows you to organize your thoughts, ideas, text,
