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How the American Library Association is working to remove obstacles to eBooks, especially in public libraries. One big stumbling block is that the publisher have not made ebooks available to libraries under the same terms as they do to individuals (perpetual ownership, reasonable prices).

Annual survey by SLJ and Follett

Annual survey by SLJ and Follett

A high school library in Minnesota eliminated most of its books when the school went one-to-one. The librarian describes the new bookless library as "a vital educational space where students still research, investigate and-above all-learn. . . ."

A high school library in Minnesota eliminated most of its books when the school went one-to-one. The librarian describes the new bookless library as "a vital educational space where students still research, investigate and-above all-learn. . . ."

Google Hangouts are about to become one of the best tools in your online content marketing toolbox ...

Here's a key for the article: https://www.diigo.com/outliner/33drdh/12-Ways-to-Connect%2C-Create%2C-and-Collaborate-Using-Google-Hangouts?key=7mxj6eu3j1

Outline of the article: https://www.diigo.com/outliner/30iait/How-to-Increase-Organizational-Collaboration-with-Google-Apps?key=bgoveps6g5

Inspiring quotes and inspiration for using Skype in the classroom.

Inspiring story of how technology can connect cultures.

Ipad v. Chromebook article profiles various schools and their choices. More balanced than others I have seen.

Basic tips for introducing Chromebooks. Would be good for some of my more traditional teachers.

This reads like an ad for Google which makes me skeptical, but I do find myself agreeing with the points.

Best Mindmapping tools for students May 2014

This fall, more schools than ever are allowing students to use their own laptops, iPads, and cell phones in the classroom. Administrators hope these bring-your-own-technology initiatives, recommended in the U.S. Department of Education's 2010 National Education Technology Plan (NETP), will help cut costs and increase student engagement.

We've been in BYOD mode for half a year, and I've already shared some best practices for the classroom with you. Putting on my IT hat, here are some of the things I've learned that you should consider as you work through your own BYOD plans and implementation.

BYOD (bring your own device) is where you allow your students and staff to use personal mobile devices on your school wireless network. I'm sure you've heard of it, because it's spreading through schools faster than juicy gossip in a tiny town.

The combination of students and mobile phones has long been a source of anxiety for teachers. Instead of being engrossed in the lesson, the assumption is pupils will be unable to resist the lure of texting, watching videos or playing games.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) is gaining popularity in many schools as a way of increasing access to vital technology without the costly burden of purchasing a device for each student.

Ushering classrooms into the 21st century is an expensive undertaking, but painful budget cuts have made purchasing tablet computers, iPod Touches, Kindles and other devices unfeasible, say district officials. So schools are asking students to "BYOD," or Bring Your Own Device.

Touch-screen tablets for young students have become all the rage. Some districts are even buying iPads for every kindergartner, a move sparking both celebration and consternation. Do we really want to give $500 devices to kids who can't even tie their shoes? What are these schools doing with these devices,...