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If you've heard the buzz about Library 2.0, but don't quite understand how to implement it, you've come to the right place. The internet is full of webinars, presentations, and tutorials designed to help you take your library to the next level, and we've highlighted some of the most useful of these here. Read on to learn how your library can get with the times.

"The webinar includes directions for how to create a self-grading quiz using forms within Google Docs. The video of the webinar is embedded below. "

free webinar Wednesday Nov. 18 2:00 Eastern time; registration required Topic: Tech Training Made Simple with Online Videos

"Published on Apr 20, 2012 Presenter: Nancy Frey, Ph.D. Join Nancy Frey, Ph.D., co-author of the successful Vocabulary for Success program, as she presents vocabulary instruction and how it is important to the vocabulary acquisition and usage curriculum of the Common Core State Standards. Dr. Frey will give recommendations on strengthening your student's vocabulary to help them succeed across the curriculum." @ 42 minutes

"Welcome to this first in a series of PBL Mania Posts. For the next few weeks I am celebrating Project Based Learning by hosting a webinar at Edtech Leaders Online, and by presenting a PBL session at the NICE Conference in Chicago. In this post I will introduce you to some awesome places on the web containing some of the very best PBL resources. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe to this 21centuryedtech Blog by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. "

slide show from webinar

"Get an inside look at NoodleTools, our web-based research platform for students, teachers, and librarians. Watch how students learn to cite, collect notes, develop an outline, and share research with other users. Teachers and librarians will learn how NoodleTools supports them throughout the entire research process. Join NoodleTools' Damon and Debbie for a one hour demonstration and a Q&A session. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:30 PM PST / 3:30 PM EST. 60 minutes. Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:30 PM PST / 3:30 PM EST. 60 minutes."

"Resources shared at the Screenagers Webinar:"

FREE WENBINAR: Librarians as Leaders of 21st Century Learning: Lessons Learned SPONSORED BY: Capstone Publishers, Gale Cengage Learning, Follett Library Resources, Follett Software Company, Rosen Publishing, Library Video Company/SAFARI Montage, Scholastic Library Publishers and School Library Journal EVENT DATE: Thursday April 15, 2010 - 3:00-4:00 PM EDT Time - 60 minutes