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Top Google Slide Add-Ons
Google Slides is a versatile tool that can enhance a variety of documents created for the school library. I use it for almost everything–library newsletters, tutorials, handouts, images, and gifs. Google Slides provides a flexible canvas compared to using Google… Read More ›
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Google Drawings Helpful Tips
Google Drawings is an online tool to help users create images, charts, posters, and other drawing needs. Similar to other Google tools, you can collaborate with others, publish online, or download an image file. Google Drawings works great with other… Read More ›
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So Long Google Tour Builder, Hello Google Earth
Using technology tools to discover the world can enhance station rotation models, whole-class activities, and online learning. Google Tour Builder is a popular tool for exploring other locations online. I recently learned that Google Tour Builder will shut down in… Read More ›
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Our Process for Curbside Pickup
While my high school is in remote learning, Courtney Grimaldi, librarian, and I wanted to promote our library books and get the books to students quickly. Many classes were also starting independent reading activities, so we planned to book talk… Read More ›
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Top Tools to Create Instructional Videos
As we head into a new school year, many things will be different in the library. One area that may be different is how librarians deliver instruction to students. Several tools are available online to help provide instruction through videos:… Read More ›
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Involving Staff in Book Promotions in an Online Learning Environment
I miss students coming to the school library asking for a good book to read. We could scan the shelves together to find the “right” one. Once we went to online learning, the library’s social media accounts provided book links… Read More ›
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Updating Database Links Web Page
In this time of online learning, the importance of the library web page has increased. We have a library web page that students can access from home and school, but we always counted on the connecting piece of face-to-face learning… Read More ›
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Database Passwords Access and Remote Learning
Library databases provide access to students from home with passwords specific to the subscribing building. In a time like this, it is important to provide access to those databases from home easily. What is the best way to make this… Read More ›
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Add a Live Chat to Your Website
My school district in Kansas announced that we will go to online learning soon (no set date yet) in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a high school librarian, I have so many questions. What is our role in a… Read More ›
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Reflecting on Our Practice through Micro-credentials
A micro-credential is like a digital badge displaying new learning and accomplishments. A series of tasks are evaluated by a panel to earn the micro-credentials. Educators are utilizing micro-credentials offerings available online to pursue professional learning that is practical. It… Read More ›