Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools
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Transitioning traditional libraries to Learning Commons
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7 Library Tools Students Would Find Handy | Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers

7 Library Tools Students Would Find Handy | Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it

Internet as we know it has become a major source of information for many students. Getting maximum amount of knowledge on all sort information such as books, journals, electronic articles is now just a few clicks away.


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App Shopper: English Grammar Test (Education)

App Shopper: English Grammar Test (Education) | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Mac Apps, Mac App Store, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app store listings, news, and price drops...
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Top Ten iPad Apps for Librarians

Top Ten iPad Apps for Librarians | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
With a few apps I'm able to connect from anywhere, catch up on reading, and maintain a social media presence. These apps are essential for librarians.
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Evolving libraries say, 'Check us out now'

Evolving libraries say, 'Check us out now' | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
When Ella Neary begins reading, her audience doesn't fully grasp the story. Most of the words are too complicated for Jake, for instance, who fidgets, yawns and periodically licks his hairy legs.
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Free word games

Free word games | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Free word games, for children, adults, and people learning English as a second language...
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The NEW TeacherCast.net - Great Educational App Reviews, Podcasts, Screencasts, Blogs, and much more

The NEW TeacherCast.net - Great Educational App Reviews, Podcasts, Screencasts, Blogs, and much more | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Welcome to TeacherCast.net, a place for Teachers to help other Teachers.
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Smithsonian

Smithsonian | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
The world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers and more than 140 affiliate museums around the world.
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Welcome to the National Museum of African Art / Smithsonian Institution

Welcome to the National Museum of African Art / Smithsonian Institution | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
The National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, features African art from antiquity to the present.

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Library 2.0 - the future of libraries in the digital age

Library 2.0 - the future of libraries in the digital age | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
This network is for librarians and others interested in Library 2.0.
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The Slothful Cybrarian Daily

The Slothful Cybrarian Daily | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
A newspaper created by joyrosario - built from articles, blog posts, videos and photos shared on Twitter.
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CristinaSkyBox: Sites For Educators

CristinaSkyBox: Sites For Educators | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Giveaway: Win an iPad2 and Promote Children's Literacy, Open WW

Giveaway: Win an iPad2 and Promote Children's Literacy, Open WW | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Books to rescue iPad2 Giveaway: Encourage reading and literacy among children I grew up reading lots of books. My teacher used to do challenges and contests: The student who read the more, had a small gift.
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Author goes her own route to find success

Author goes her own route to find success | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Author goes her own route to find success...
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Free children’s ebooks for ages 3-7+ | Oxford Owl

Free children’s ebooks for ages 3-7+ | Oxford Owl | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Discover a range of children’s ebooks online in the Oxford Owl Library. Books include Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy, plus Project X and Winnie the Witch.
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St. Joseph Learning Commons

St. Joseph Learning Commons | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Teachers and Students Mark Banned Websites Awareness Day

Teachers and Students Mark Banned Websites Awareness Day | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Students, teachers and librarians across the United States are questioning whether schools should block Web sites.
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The Daring Librarian

The Daring Librarian | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Tech Transformation: The Importance Of Digital Literacy

Tech Transformation: The Importance Of Digital Literacy | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Scott students hooked on Nooks

Scott students hooked on Nooks | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it

Barnes & Noble's e-reader is making a big impact on the students in Scott High School's Advanced Placement English literature courses. 'It has completely revolutionized the class,' says teacher Shannon Henson.
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Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Museum of Jewish Heritage


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Free eBook: Being a Responsible Citizen of the Digital World | The GoodWork Project

Free eBook:  Being a Responsible Citizen of the Digital World | The GoodWork Project | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Caribbean Connector: New Book - The Cybrarian's Web: An A—Z Guide to 101 Free Web 2.0 Tools and Other Resources

Caribbean Connector: New Book - The Cybrarian's Web: An A—Z Guide to 101 Free Web 2.0 Tools and Other Resources | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Ed-Tech Week-in-Review: YouTube/Teachers, Amazon Library Lending, Ning Acquisition

Ed-Tech Week-in-Review:  YouTube/Teachers, Amazon Library Lending, Ning Acquisition | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Politics and Policies The Missouri legislature has passed a law revising its now infamous SB 54, a bill ostensibly aimed to protect students from sexual misconduct in school that would have also prevented students and teachers from communicating...

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findingDulcinea | Online Guides | Internet Library | Web Resources

findingDulcinea | Online Guides | Internet Library | Web Resources | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Online Guides, Internet Library, Web Resources - FindingDulcinea. Online guides and suggested Web resources researched and written by real people.
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The Little Library That Could | Parade.com

The Little Library That Could | Parade.com | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Arizona rsquo;s Parker Public Library is a lifeline for its patrons but it rsquo;s struggling to stay afloat...
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