Unplugged, But Engaged: No-Tech Activities for the Library
Unplugged, But Engaged: No-Tech Activities for the Library As school librarians, we often feel...
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Comic Conventions as POWerful PD (Part 2): Implementation and Impact
[This article is part of a series. See also Part 1: My Experience and Part 1a: A Guide to SDCC for...
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Picture Books and Primary Sources: Pedal, Balance, Steer: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World by Vivian Kirkfield and Alison Jay
I’ll admit to having an affinity for true stories that focus on high stakes and high rewards as...
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Upgrading Research Lessons with an Algorithmic AI Tool
Shaking Things Up A few months ago, I came across GALE Topic Finder. Instead of following my usual...
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Back to School, Back to the Reading Motivation Board
As I settled into the routines of a new school year, the question resurfaced: How could I increase...
Read MoreA Passion Project to Help Juniors Enjoy Research
It’s that time of year again when juniors are on their way to being academically exhausted. Our Advanced Placement English Language & Composition teachers tackled this fatigue by introducing passion projects to their...
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas for Lessons and Projects?
When collaborating with teachers, I like to have a toolkit of ideas as we brainstorm ways to...
Read MoreTogether We Are Better: Collaborative Lesson Ideas Inspired by Picture Books
Are you looking for collaborative lesson ideas that inspire learners to work together to solve problems? Find inspiration with the AASL Standards Framework for Learners and compelling picture books. The Collaborate Shared...
Read MoreThe I-Search Paper: Getting Students Excited about Research
Whenever I teach a research lesson to a class of high school students, I notice the lack of enthusiasm for the project they’re about to start. I find myself working hard to convince them that research is a rewarding endeavor and...
Read MoreCollaboration: 3 Lesson Ideas with Picture Books
What does collaboration look like during a global pandemic? All around us, we see examples of people finding ways to work together to solve problems. Collaborators understand the power of listening to different perspectives,...
Read MoreIntroduce Library Resources with a Challenge
Are you looking for a fun and efficient way to introduce library resources to your learning community? I have an idea for you. Challenge learners to design a squirrel-proof bird feeder. This task will inspire learners to explore...
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