From Library and Learning Space to Learning Commons Presented by Beth Holland, EdTech Teacher and contributor to Education Week and Edutopia Sponsored by Nureva REGISTER HERE In the mobile era, what is the role of physical libraries and learning spaces when every student potentially has a global, virtual library in their pocket? How does ubiquitous
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
Nerdy Book Club hits it on the nose once again with a downright practical and eminently do-able suggestions to support media literacy. "...Human knowledge currently doubles every thirteen months, and will soon double every twelve hours, so it is impossible for teachers and parents to keep pace with the flood of information hurling through cyberspace,
Many of you may be familiar with edWeb's free seminars. If not, it's easy to register for them and participate. Below you will find upcoming webinars that are scheduled for next week and are of interest to librarians and library personnel. edWeb webinars provide free personalized PD. They offer a CE Certificate for attending a
This site is worth keeping an eye on if you are looking for recent research on school libraries: Washington State School Library Impact Study: the full report Curated by Lyn Hay See the new study summarized by Carolyn Sun, in School Library Journal, May 26, 2015 “School library programs are positive predictors of student success that
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
Over the summer and at the beginning of the school year, many of us just can't walk away from the library world when we're on vacation. As we sit down to morning coffee, we might see websites, articles and blog posts that we think might be of interest to others. Here are a few from
This Thinglink shows how library technicians (in Quebec, documentation technicians) are advancing learning in the schools in which they work. Just click on the dots or hearts, etc. to be taken to the films or websites that show how they do this. The Canadian Library Association Standards encourage library personnel to work toward collaborative engagement
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,
