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Welcome to book speed dating!Book speed dating PowerPoint used in 8th grade library

Technology Lesson Plans for Sixth GradeCreative Educator lesson plans for using technology to engage sixth grade students in the curriculum while building creativity, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

8 Alternatives to Reading Logs for Holding Students Accountable During Independent ReadingResearch validates what we already know, that time spent reading improves reading achievement (Anderson, 1985; Anderson, Wilson, & Fielding, 1988; Fielding & Pearson, 1994; Taylor, Frye, & Maruyama, 1990). It sounds simple, but I’ve never had a class in twenty-four years where students would just go get a book and read on the

My Assignment Calendar: Why This Google Doc is a Must Have in Your #GSuite Classroom How do you keep your assignments, lesson plans, and resources organized for you and your students?

Class Tech Tips: 4 Reasons I’m Excited for Book Creator on ChromeHave you thought about creating ebooks on Chromebooks? 

Take a look at the site below that challenges teachers and students to distinguish fact from fiction.

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Mentor Texts for Teaching Argument Writing - NCTEAs a follow-up to our November #NCTEchat, we asked our social media community to share some of their favorite mentor texts for teaching argument writing.

Promoting School Library Resources and Services with Today’s Digital ToolsLearn how School Library Support Specialist Kim Lindskog works with district librarians to promote the broad reach of their school library programs using the latest digital tools.

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Here is a nice online inquiry tool offered by Edutopia. Take a look here.

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Have Students Create Infographics Using Google Draw - Teacher TechFor a presentation I am giving at the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention April 26th, I needed to figure out how to do Infographics using Google tools. I’ve long been a fan and user of Google Draw, but I have not tried to actually make an infographic before. I found it surprisingly easy …

The Advocate's ToolboxThe Advocate’s Toolbox proves that school libraries provide numerous critical functions with a high ROI, and to support individual or team professional development

Idea Gallery - Ideas & Inspiration from DemcoIdea Gallery View the galleries of library spaces and products for ideas to address your challenges.

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Sample middle school student technology projectsSample student projects from across the curriculum created using Wixie.

Guide to Digital Storytelling in the ClassroomArticles, lessons, and samples to help you begin using digital storytelling in the classroom.

Curriculum Integration GuidesGuides to help you use creative technology tools to support learning including articles, samples, and lesson plans.

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MUST HAVE Picture Books for the Upper GradesUpper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.

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Kick Off the School Year Right with These 14 Back to School Tips and Tons of Resources! I’m excited to announce I’ve taken on a new position as the Technology and Computer teacher at a STEM charter school in Houston, Texas. Yesterday, I met some

Vocabulary Comes Alive - 2018 UTCLearning academic terms and phrases doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, learning new words should be exciting and fun! It’s time to start looking at digital ways to expand students’ vocabulary. Let’s explore apps and websites that are so irresistible, students can’t help but be motivated to learn. W

Supporting Middle School Reading | American Libraries MagazineHommocks Middle School in Larchmont, New York, wanted to find out what its students were reading independently. A data dashboard helped librarians -- and students -- track their progress.

5 Handy Tools that Combat Fake News and Create Informed Citizens

Have Struggling or Reluctant Readers? These Hi-Lo Titles Will Keep Them EngagedThese new titles and series featuring high-interest subject matter with a low reading level (

Unlimited Engagement: Helping Teen Readers by Giving up the StruggleNearly a quarter of third graders who aren’t reading at grade level will not graduate from high school by the time they are 19. Here are ways to help them.

TeacherGaming Review for Teachers | Common Sense Education

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