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Great book list to order from...

thank you for sharing this! Quite a list! Good timing also...we want to spend down our budgets before they get cut off!!!

I find this outlook very interesting as we try to be more up-to-date.  Knowing when to take a step back is just as important.

I think this is interesting.

A few weeks ago, I had two memorable back-to-back experiences. One day, I was with a group of administrators, many of whom had the same question: "We're getting one-to-one laptops - what does that mean for us?" This is a completely authentic question that comes up more often than one might think.

I agree that we need to ask bigger questions with technology. What is it we are trying to accomplish with any new technology?!?! What can it offer that we can't create a different way?!?!? I've been looking at this SAMR model of technology. Enhancement contains the following: Substitution, the tech acts as a direct tool substitute with no functional change; Augmentation, the tech acts as a direct tool substitute with functional improvement. TRANSFORMATION contains the following: Modification, tech allows for significant task redesign; and Redifinition, tech allows for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable!!!

A student response system that you could use in a lab setting or with the iPads/Androids!!

We have a teacher using this and LOVES it! We are still trying to figure out what "the catch" is. ;-)

Great article about importance of fiction reading.

Learn to type-it is a skill.

Another great blog for us!

Interesting blog for Teacher-Librarians.

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Earlier this month, I wrote "10 Important Skills Students Need for the Future." After reading a few articles about specific tech skills, I thought I write what I think are the 10 Important Tech Skills Students Need. 1. Internet Search - students need to know how to do a proper internet search, using search terms and modifiers.

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of dense information out there about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? You're not alone. Here's Edutopia's guide to resources that will help you make sense of the initiative and join the conversation. Common Core State Standards Initiative First, go straight to the source.

From my recent Slideshare presentations, I have had a number of questions about what my thinking is about the role of teacher-librarians? Here is the slide that has generated some discussion on this and the one I use to explain how we, in West Vancouver, are trying to support digital literacy and move forward with inquiry-based learning: We don't have the 'middle layer'...

Article Summary: "I used to think that I needed to help teachers to use tools, but now I think I need to help teachers meet learning goals. I used to think that I needed to guide teachers through new technologies, but now I think I need to create safe spaces for them to play and explore." I love the attitude toward technology here - start with the learning goals first!

I completely agree, Corey! Excellent article. It is about including technology in the conversation as long as it's not the only topic.

Great PD idea

I agree! I saw this on pinterest and thought it would be a great tool to use with staff and students.

Yes...like this little gadget!

A new trend? Anyone scoopin' it yet?

I've not tried it...but looks cool. Maybe today!