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Innovative ways to use technology to keep students engaged and on track during the pandemic.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time to witness the birth of the universe? Or traverse the depths of the ocean for a close encounter with a great white shark? Now, you can—and all from the comfort of your own home.

The survey showed school librarians using creative approaches to deliver superior library services, leading on tech innovation, collaborating with colleagues, and strengthening relationships with students.

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association will use the money to fund a one-day forum to strengthen support for Black/African American MLIS students; students fight censorship in Texas and Alaska, and more.

Educators' unions and parents joined together to sue the state's governor and department of education commissioner over on-site learning at public schools, TikTok launches media literacy campaign, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation releases new online resources, and LibraryPlus has new CEO, comics offering, and apps in this edition of News Bites.

The redesigned database with a focus on elementary students, Gale in Context: Elementary, aims to provide individualized instruction for kids in the classroom and at home. 

A panel of school librarians talks about creative and effective ways to use virtual meeting tools with students as remote learning continues.

Target, Seattle Public Schools, and the Free Library of Philadelphia have something in common. All have been sued for having websites or digital tools that fail federal accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. Knowing the rules of 508 compliance is important for school librarians, who are often responsible for tech, including maintaining website content.

A panel of experts shared the best digital resources for better remote learning on SLJ's recent webcast Digital Resources for K-12: Learning in the Age of COVID.

The changes the coronavirus pandemic has brought to education are just beginning. Use these strategies to support your students and yourself during this time.

For school librarians planning for a return to in-school programming, peers share their AR/VR programming, mistakes made along the way, and the best way to incorporate the mixed reality edtech into the library and classroom.

Librarians have always been champions of student privacy. It’s vital to step up and provide rules for e-learning.

Georgia middle school library media specialist Kathy Schmidt created a basic tutorial and some practical tips for Flipgrid.

New Jersey high school librarian Elissa Malespina offers her insight on Smore—the basics plus some ways for librarians to use it effectively.

New Jersey high school librarian Elissa Malespina offers her insight on Wakelet—the basics plus some ways for librarians to use it effectively.

Focusing on what kids can access without broadband and where they congregate online, school districts strive to engage all students.

Schools and libraries closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak may open Wi-Fi networks for use by the general public without jeopardizing E-rate funding.

As educators turn to remote programming and classroom management due to the COVID-19 outbreak and school closures, ed tech providers are offering free access. Here’s a list. 

The relatively low-priced subscription service offers an opportunity to try out a large selection of newly released titles.

The discussions in the spring set of free, one-hour professional development programs will tackle serving striving readers, information inequity, and news literacy.

Nine tech-forward librarians name their favorite digital tools. 

The learning opportunities found in well-designed games give students an interactive and entertaining way to learn about environmental issues.

A recent SLJ webcast featured four experts who have successfully procured grant money for their schools and libraries. They shared top resources for grant funding, with tips on what might catch a reviewer’s eye in a proposal.

The best go beyond challenging to engage players on a number of levels: through distinct but readable design, evolving mechanics or difficulty, and repetitive but soothing soundtracks.

As part of SLJ’s Tech Trends series of webcasts in cooperation with ISTE, a panel of experts discussed makerspace learning and offered guidance on how to create and design an effective program. 

Educators emphasized the fun side of learning and reading.

When I decided to incorporate more tech in the library, it made sense to connect it to my Read Woke initiative.

School librarians are recognized as tech leaders in their schools and communities—and say their tech skills boost job security, according to SLJ's 2019 technology survey.

High-profile educators like to talk about tech tools and other products they like. We need to know if they’re being paid to do so.

Summit attendees explored equity and access across different areas of education including technology, community engagement, and advocacy.

A New Jersey school librarian fought to keep Fun Home on the shelves, an author is uninvited from a teen lit festival, the Carle Honors Art Auction is underway, and a few tech resources added features for the start of the new school year in this edition of News Bites. 

IMLS-funded free, online professional development racial equity curriculum is now available; Dav Pilkey and Scholastic try to "Do Good"; youth writer awards announced and more in this edition of News Bites.

Inspiring projects, discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating with—not just consuming—augmented and virtual reality were just some of the highlights of ISTE 2019.

There were inspiring speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and protests at the ALA Annual Conference. Here are highlights, news, and notes from this year's event in Washington, DC.

The much anticipated best apps, chosen by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) each year, were announced on Saturday, alongside the best websites. But it was for the last time—the lists will be merged into a single best learning tools annual list beginning in 2020.

A trio of games that complement this year’s Collaborative Summer Reading theme emphasize the need for players to work together when faced with galactic danger.

The latest app in Tinybop, Inc.'s "Explorer's Library" allows students to experiment with heating and cooling solids, liquids, and gases—without setting off a smoke alarm.

This new product allows users to alter code—and learn how to code—as they play. Kids can modify, change, and create a new game on the go.

Four innovators use technology to bring out the best in their students and their communities.

Using podcasts, social media, self-publishing strategies, and other tools, these six trailblazers transform reading and research.

Multiple book awards were announced, FlipGrid revs up for another student voice bus tour, and Follett has launched a new learning platform.

Interactive lesson platform Nearpod has acquired Flocabulary, the Brooklyn-based company that integrates a hip-hop beat into lessons spanning the curriculum.  

Makey Makey, Hummingbird Duo, and Scratch can turn an ordinary poster or diorama into a talking, moving educational presentation.