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Australian Teacher Librarian Network Resources

Australian Teacher Librarian Network Resources | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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The Straight Dope: Is Wikipedia more reliable than the Encyclopaedia Britannica?

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Classroom presentations with Nearpod app - video demonstration

Marianapolis Prep Training Videos: Nearpod is a jaw-dropping presentation app that allows all your class to watch your presentation, answer multiple choice q...
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The Best Websites for Finding, Downloading, Borrowing, Renting, and Purchasing eBooks - How-To Geek

The Best Websites for Finding, Downloading, Borrowing, Renting, and Purchasing eBooks - How-To Geek | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
So, you’ve got yourself an eBook reader, smartphone, tablet, or other portable device and you want to put some eBooks on it to take with you. There are many options for obtaining free eBooks as well as purchasing, borrowing, or even renting eBooks.
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Excellent list of 21st Century Tools for Educators - organized by category

Excellent list of 21st Century Tools for Educators - organized by category | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Ms. O Reads Books: Pinterest & Teacher Librarians

Ms. O Reads Books: Pinterest & Teacher Librarians | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Research skills | Ergo

Research skills | Ergo | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
'Learn skills' shows you how to make school work easier and will also help you improve your marks.In this section you'll find practical guides to researching assignments, writing essays and studying for exams.
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7 Things Library Customers Want NOW | Customer Service and Library Patrons | Text a Librarian - Text Messaging for Libraries

7 Things Library Customers Want NOW | Customer Service and Library Patrons | Text a Librarian - Text Messaging for Libraries | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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After Long Resistance, Pynchon Allows Novels to Be Sold as E-Books

After Long Resistance, Pynchon Allows Novels to Be Sold as E-Books | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Thomas Pynchon, author of "Gravity's Rainbow" and "The Crying of Lot 49," characteristically declined to speak about his decision.
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2 free audiobooks each week over the summer

2 free audiobooks each week over the summer | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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Teen Librarian » teens, libraries, schools, news, reviews… » Lighting the Future

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Librarians on the Fly

Librarians on the Fly | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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20 Essential Twitter Chats for the Library Crowd | OEDb

20 Essential Twitter Chats for the Library Crowd | OEDb | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Many Twitter chats exist for the literary and library world, and we've discovered 20 of the absolute best for librarians to check out.
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8 Tools to Create an Irresistible Ebook

8 Tools to Create an Irresistible Ebook | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
These eight tools will make the experience of creating your first ebook painless and even fun.
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Merriam-Webster Online

Merriam-Webster provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources.
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How Google is becoming an extension of your mind

How Google is becoming an extension of your mind | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
commentary Google could have us all headed for a mind-blowing future -- if the company can back away from targeted advertising and better help users manage their personal information. Read this blog post by Stephen Shankland on Internet & Media.
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Book Retriever App Tracks Classroom and Home Libraries

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Librarianship Video Channel on Vimeo

Librarianship Video Channel on Vimeo | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
Vimeo is the home for high-quality videos and the people who love them.
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Letting Go of Boolean Operators: Rethinking How Research Is Taught in Schools | ALA TechSource

Letting Go of Boolean Operators: Rethinking How Research Is Taught in Schools | ALA TechSource | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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School Librarian in Action: School Libraries and Student Achievement

School Librarian in Action: School Libraries and Student Achievement | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
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The Library Space as Learning Space (EDUCAUSE Review) | EDUCAUSE.edu

The Library Space as Learning Space (EDUCAUSE Review) | EDUCAUSE.edu | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
EDUCAUSE Review description here....
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The Best 9 Free Websites That Offer Free eBooks for Teachers

The Best 9 Free Websites That Offer Free eBooks for Teachers | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it

The Best 9 Free Websites That Offer Free eBooks for Teachers


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The Sounds of Learning in the 21st Century Library

The Sounds of Learning in the 21st Century Library | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
The traditional work of libraries and librarians continues in the 21st century … helping people get the information they need.  What has changed are the tools librarians use, the emphasis on...
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Australian Library Association - Manifesto, Bill of Rights and more!

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13 Websites That Offer Free eBooks for Teachers

13 Websites That Offer Free eBooks for Teachers | Learning Commons - 21st Century Libraries in K-12 schools | Scoop.it
On average, using one free eBook instead of a printed copy can save your class around $450! Try perusing these 13 websites to find free teacher eBooks.
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