The library 3D printers are receiving more use as additional classes utilize these devices for content assignments. When we first received the 3D printer, we began small with individual students creating and printing personal designs. We were encouraged by the… Read More ›
Last month, I posted information about using Google Forms to creatively engage students. This month, we are looking at using Google Forms and Sheets to gather student information for instruction. Collaborating with the classroom teachers, we design a pre-assessment using Google Forms. The classroom… Read More ›
At the beginning of the school year, a teacher stopped by the library with a worksheet in hand. She wanted the students to learn more about the library databases and she thought a scavenger hunt via a worksheet might be… Read More ›
The American Library Association (ALA) has opened the application period for grants to develop public and school library programming that promotes computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) among youth. The grant opportunity, announced last month, is the latest phase of the Libraries Ready to… Read More ›
Google Expeditions allows users to view the world as it advertises that it “brings your lessons to life.” From any mobile device, teachers and students can download the free app to explore virtually a variety of environments with guided prompts. Take… Read More ›