New apps keep popping up everywhere these days and it’s good to know that despite all the advances in technology, libraries continue its relentless crusade of fighting ignorance by encouraging the youth’s love for knowledge -- constantly tickling their curiosity to expand their understanding of the world and possibly even ... Continue Reading...
School Library News: Librarians are Agents of Education Transformation say Superintendents
Surrounded by books, learners of all shapes and sizes, fostering people’s natural love for knowledge… doesn’t it just rock to be a librarian? I felt so energized when I came across this uplifting library-focused editorial. It was about the value of libraries and librarians, how they affect the school’s educational culture. Click ... Continue Reading...
Ed Tech Tuesday: Elementary School Library fosters Social Intelligence & Creative Thinking through New Interactive App
Petersburg, AK-- A new app has taken the Rae C. Stedford Elementary School Library by storm with it’s wide selection of games. The library allows students to do quiet learning activities, like reading and playing educational games, 15 minutes before their classes start. It looks like a lot of fun, especially since these Ipad stations let kids ... Continue Reading...
Member of the Week Susan Giles
Today's Member of the Week is Susan Giles. Susan works at West Side School in Greers Ferry, AR. She has been a school librarian for eighteen years. We asked Susan some questions about her experience as a school librarian and we would like to share them with you. What's your favorite thing about your job as a school librarian? I love ... Continue Reading...
School Library News: Libraries invite Idaho Families to "Laugh It Up" Event
I read this wonderful news about the 20th Anniversary of Idaho Family Reading Week, which starts November 13, 2016 to November 19, 2016. Libraries across Idaho have planned events in accordance to this year's theme, "Laugh It Up!" Activities like special story time, face-painting, crafts and games are among the many highlights distributed ... Continue Reading...
Ed Tech Tuesday - Elementary School Library uses ‘Spheros’ to help kids learn programming
I read about this very cool toy robot that is being used to help teach 5th-graders learn about programming. They call it the Sphero SPRKs, these are grapefruit-sized robotic, programmable polycarbonate balls that can be coded to roll in specific patterns. This provides an engaging activity for kids to learn practical uses for geometry and ... Continue Reading...
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