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"A book club, also referred to as a reading group, is a collection of readers who participate in the regular discussion of books. Traditionally, a book club consists of several members who meet in person each month to talk about a specific work. A Book Club is also... In addition to discussion-oriented book clubs described here, a book club can also be a place to purchase books. These discount book clubs offer great deals for readers who wish to purchase several books each year. Many of these are available online, where readers can use the book club's website to choose their books. However, the advent of web forums and email has made it possible for book clubs to exist online. While both traditional and online book clubs offer readers the opportunity to participate in spirited discussions, each type has its own set of advantages. Traditional book clubs offer the benefit of having all members in the same room, which makes for a much more personal and intimate experience. Since most traditional book clubs are somewhat small in size, each member typically has more control over what books are selected to read (often members will vote on a list of suggested titles that have been submitted or take turns selecting). At the same time, it is often difficult to organize and maintain a book club that meets regularly. In addition to the challenge of recruiting quality members for a book club, a regular meeting time and place may be difficult to establish, especially if members have busy schedules. Also, the small size of the traditional book club typically limits the diversity of views and perspectives that enter into the discussion. Online book clubs offer several advantages over the traditional reading group model. Due to the vastness of the web and the variety of book clubs available, readers who turn to the Internet to find a book club enjoy a much wider selection of clubs, including many dedicated to a specialized interest or genre. In addition, online book clubs

"Rubrics Non-Instructional Library Services 6th Grade DCF Program Rubric - IST 613 - Elisabeth Zwick Adult Summer Reading Program - iSchool Student - Amanda Baker and Gwen Glazer Adult Summer Reading Program - iSchool Student - Leslie Tabor and Katy Kelly Adult Summer Reading Program - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Kathleen MacFarline Aquabrowser - iSchool Student - Jocelyn Clark Audiobooks - iSchool Students - Laura Deal and Amy Discenza Book Club - iSchool Student - Jenifer Arnold and Denice Buchanan Born-Digital Archiving by Emily Doyle (created March 2011) Digital Download Info Sessions - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Elizabeth Hines Discovery Interface - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Erin Eldermire E-Reader Borrowing Program- IST 613 Draft Rubric - Lisa Matthews E-readers and ILL - IST 613 - Gisella Stalloch Ebook PDAs - Draft Rubric - Katrina Schell eReaders in the Library - IST613 Draft Rubric - Katherine Taddeo Family Literacy Program - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Jennifer Whittaker Gaming in Correctional Libraries - iSchool Student - Renee Robbins High School Book Club - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Karen Cronkhite Info and Tech Literacy Workshops for Student Leaders - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Joy Ferguson Instructional Video Service - IST 613 Draft Rubric - John Park Integrated Digital Collections - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Lori Packer Intel Library SharP Tool - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Paul Kandel Internet Portal - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Hilary D Smith Language (Learning) Lab - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Alice Bangs Law Library Homepage Redesign - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Loreen Peritz Law School Paging Services - IST 613 - Jim Thomas Library Blog and Voicethread Book Reviews - iSchool Student - Gail Brisson Library Coffee Bar - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Serena Waldron Library Coffee Bar - SU iSchool IST 613 Students Library Feedback - iSchool Student - Jackie Allred and Jennifer Recht Library Instructional Programs - iSchool Student - Heidi Webb and Margaret Backus Library Multimedia (Audio & Vid

"i-SAFE's education component provides students with dynamic, interactive, up-to-date e-Safety curriculum in the classroom, online and in the community. These prevention-oriented lessons employ peer-to-peer communication and cooperative learning activities to help students retain this valuable information. The Outreach component facilitates the extension of students' newly acquired e-Safety knowledge beyond the classrooms and introduces the entire community about the need to be safe online. Youth empowerment is the link. Students are encouraged to become student i-MENTORs who communicate the e-Safety message via peer-to-peer contact and exciting community-wide activities, events and rallies. Certification is not required to teach the lessons. However, an i-SAFE Professional Development Program (PDP) - face-to-face or online through the i-LEARN video modules - is recommended to update educators on the specific topics covered in the curriculum. Attending a PDP or completing i-LEARN online is required for an educator to train others as an i-SAFE Certified Trainer."

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Lifelong learning is essential for effective educators and should be modeled for our students. With so many changes occurring in the fields of educational technology, curriculum, pedagogy, and law, it is imperative that educators receive opportunities for growth in their school and beyond. One powerful way to grow is through developing a personal learning network (PLN). PLNs enable educators to learn in accordance with their diverse interests and passions. During a conversation with teacher leaders last year about improving how meaningful professional development is offered, a model from the business world was suggested;Training and other professional growth activities would be embedded within the school day. the light bulb went on for me. I quickly realized that the current school schedule presented the perfect solution to offering meaningful professional development during the day in the form of noninstructional duties, which are otherwise often a waste of time. The plan that my administrative team and I have developed drastically reduces the amount of noninstructional duties the teachers have, such as lunch, hall, or in-school suspension duty. It also reduces the pe

"As our children and teens race down the onramp to the Information Superhighway, many parents feel left behind in the dust. News stories about online sexual predators, child pornography, cyberbullies, hate groups, gaming addiction, and other dangers that lurk in the online world make us feel increasingly concerned about what our children are doing (and with whom) in cyberspace. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Internet safety expert Nancy Willard provides you with need-to-know information about those online dangers and gives you the practical parenting strategies necessary to help children and teens learn to use the Internet safely and responsibly."

" K12LessonPlans.com Offers free teacher websites complete with online quizzes, discussions, blog, and more! 859 377 2 TeAch-nology.com- Get Ready For School! 30,000+ Lesson Plans, 7,500+ FREE Worksheets and printables, 950+ teacher downloads, 60 teaching themes, teaching tips, and a ton of FREE web tools for teachers. 798 577 3 Printables for Teachers @ softschools FREE Worksheets, quizzes, games and online practice on math, grammar, phonics, handwriting, word search, language arts, social studies and geography for preschool to middle school. 537 538 4 Teach English! Courses, games, tests... Resources to learn/teach English - for ESL/EFL learners/teachers:courses, documents, games, exercises, tests, interactive pages, videos, cliparts, plays... 421 331 5 abcteach 6000+FREE printables,Language Arts, Math, Languages, Portfolios,Theme units, Seasonal Units, Basics, Shapebooks, and Teaching Extras! CLIP ART. Join the popular membership section with ABCTOOLS to generate Handwiriting, Math, Word Walls, Worksheets & Puzzles, 20,000+ pages. School Site Licenses. 272 324 6 Gamequarium Gamequarium, the site that swims with learning fun! A portal to more than 2000 interactive learning activities and games for preschool through grade 6. Readquarium, a section dedicated to literacy, was recently added. 249 149 7 Kid's Page Archive Fun, free printable worksheets for pre-k - 5th grade. New worksheets added weekly. 238 211 8 Mark's ESL Jobs Jobs, jobs, jobs, find hundreds of ESL teaching jobs all over the world. 176 56 9 Math Worksheets, Math Games, Math Class Help Totally free math worksheets, math homework help, and games for math skills. Makes learning math fun for kids. 170 217 10 EclecticEnglish Eclectic English - lots of free online activities for the learners of English as a second language 162 76 11 Paper Airplane and Paper Boats - Origami Free interactive 3D animations to fold +50 models of paper airplanes and paper boats, that guided you, st

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"The i-SAFE Inc. Community Outreach initiative extends Internet safety awareness beyond the classroom by bringing students, parents, school and community leaders, and others together to spread this knowledge throughout the entire community. Students can take the lead as i-Mentors and educate their peers about online dangers. Our youth empowerment campaign mobilizes students to get involved and take action. i-SAFE trains students and equips them with the tools to teach others how to protect themselves online. Parents can be the key to safe and rewarding online experiences for the whole family. i-SAFE helps educate parents about hazards in cyberspace, and gives them opportunities to spread this valuable information within their communities. Schools can build on the education program by taking Internet safety beyond the classroom. i-SAFE works with teachers, advisors, administrators, and counselors to inform parents and community members about the importance of Internet safety for all cyber citizens. Business, civic, community, and elected leaders all share a common duty to promote the well-being of our children. i-SAFE seeks to work with these leaders by lending resources and volunteering time. i-SAFE believes that it takes a strong commitment from all areas of the community for a true culture change to occur. By planning Internet safety activities, events, and trainings, you can be the spark that leads to an entire community of safe and responsible cyber citizens. Join i-SAFE and make a difference today."

"What is Scrapo? Scrapo is a community based digital online scrapbooking website. With our fully customizable drag-and-drop scrapbook builder you can be completely creative in your designs in every way. With all of our member interaction features you can share your designs and photos with ease. Friends lists, Shared Libraries, Journals, and the ability to leave comments on just about anything - are the key to Scrapo's mission in sharing creative online scrapbooks. "

"Today's teens have a knowledge of the Internet that often surpasses that of their parents. Because so many teens are Internet savvy, it is imperative that they also have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them. Watch teens share their own "Real-Life Stories" about issues affecting them on the Internet such as cyberbullying, online enticement, and giving out too much personal information. "

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"The most important thing to remember is that when you're online in any kind of a public forum, anyone can read what you post. You should also remember that people you first "meet" online may not be who they seem to be. "

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"This online collection of selected electronic facsimiles seeks to share the marriage between book art and Shakespearean text with a wider audience. It also suggests the variety of responses by visual and book artists to the stimulus of Shakespeare's words. This online collection, originally published in venues as disparate as Philadelphia and Leipzig, includes images produced by an array of technologies available in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "

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designed to help you find and watch documentary films online. You can browse through 1700+ films on Free Documentary TV or enter search terms to find a film of interest to you. The majority of the films are served through the YouTube player so you can watch them on Free Documentary TV or on YouTube. Applications for Education If you're looking for a good documentary film to use in your classroom, give Free Documentary TV a try. If you do find a film that you like and it's hosted on YouTube, I recommend using View Pure to display it in your classroom without showing the "related content" and advertisements that appear on YouTube.