Educational Technology News

As humans and the world progress, technology has become one of the most significant and essential elements in our lives. It is used for work, entertainment, and education. However, even though technology has evolved so much and opened so many doors for us, it has also closed many others. 

"Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians. Also known as library media specialists, school librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise."

Oh yeah, it's got books too.

Universities are seeking ways to innovate and keep up with the changing expectations of students and faculty, and university libraries are no different.

"This is just one of the parts that we're working on to make sure our community is able to participate fully in society."

"At a Title I school, the library connects students to new ideas, new tech tools, and each other"

"I appreciate that the libraries, and the staff within them, must change with the times; we must learn to use technology in all its glory. Yet, in adapting in this way, we must not lose our identity, as I feel is happening now."

Whether you are organizing a book club for a classroom of first, sixth or eleventh graders, or for fellow educators, you can use Flipgrid for book clubs.

Modern learners seek flexible spaces and guidance on digital literacy.

"Libraries have long counted up the books on their shelves to show their value. That meant Harvard University’s library (with 18.9-million books) was clearly superior to Duke University’s (with 6.1-million volumes) or University of California at Riverside’s (with a mere 3 million titles). These days, though, libraries are finding new ways to measure their worth."

"Can a library be the perfect place for personalized learning? We believe the answer is yes. Libraries offer endless resources, space for learning, and individuals who are ready to assist students in the learning and research process."

Empowering students as creators through micro-credentials

With advancements in technology, libraries are offering much more than something to read. A library researcher offers a sampling of some unexpected items that library patrons can check out these days.

The are many misunderstandings and misconceptions about how school libraries and makerspaces co-exist. This post addresses three of the myths.

Spread the loveA librarian shares her journey from approaching burnout to becoming her school’s technology innovator. By Nikki D. Robertson During the 2009–2010 school year, I became convinced I was missing out on something. So many of the educators around me were excited about their role, innovating at every turn and sharing those experiences with the world. I couldn’t help but wonder how they were able to do what they were doing with so much passion. Reflecting on this period of my career, it’s safe to say I was burnt out, but I also realized that feeling would only be …

"I know everyone’s tired of hearing the phrase “fake news”—I sure as hell am—but librarians are in the business of debunking. Our degrees are in processing and communicating accurate information. In my day-to-day work, I utilize that expertise to make sure that the patrons I’m serving are getting the correct information. My job isn’t just to provide factual resources; it’s to show people how to assess for themselves."

"A librarian shares 5 important lessons for helping teachers & students love to use tech"

"Todd Burleson, library media specialist at Hubbard Woods Elementary in Winnetka, IL, writes for eSchool News on the process he took to re-imagine his school's traditional library as an "IDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Art) Lab.""

"Content curation taps into the power of existing owned, social, and third-party media to enhance and extend your content marketing resources. This doesn’t mean content curation is free.

Rather, curated content is more cost effective than brand-spanking-new content. Even better, content curation enables you to maximize the full potential of existing content across your organization."

Librarians reflect on what they learned in 2017 and share their thoughts on the emerging trends of 2018.

"The Internet's eyes turned to the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, as the panel approved a plan to consider allowing Internet service providers to charge Web sites like Netflix for higher-quality delivery of their content to consumers. In the lead-up to the vote, tech companies, venture capitalists and even celebrities all expressed opposition to the proposal, arguing that it would effectively end the open Internet."