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The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries. The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries A Library Journal | School Library Journal Online Event Live Event: October 16, 2013 This event and the archive viewing period is now over.

The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries

Join us on October 4, 2014 for the 5th annual online event. Details coming spring/summer 2014 On October 16, 2013 Library Journal and School Library Journal presented its fourth annual online event, The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries. League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis. October 8, 2013 FRONTLINE reveals the hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries.

League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis

Poll: Wealthy, College-Educated Less Likely to Want Kids to Play Football December 10, 2014, 3:00 pm ET · by Tim Molloy. Politics Within The GOP Keeps Shutdown In Motion. As the partial government shutdown nears the start of its second week, Democrats say the only way out is for House Republicans to pass a clean spending bill to re-open the government with no changes to the Affordable Care Act.

Politics Within The GOP Keeps Shutdown In Motion

Some Republicans agree. So why don't moderate House Republicans rise up, and do something to end the shutdown? Copyright © 2013 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. And I'm Steve Inskeep. A New Book Offers a View of the Game That Tailgaters Rarely Encounter. When It Comes To Brain Injury, Authors Say NFL Is In A 'League Of Denial' Hide captionThe casket bearing the body of former Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster is surrounded by flowers, after funeral services in Pittsburgh in September 2002.

When It Comes To Brain Injury, Authors Say NFL Is In A 'League Of Denial'

Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru, authors of League of Denial, point to Webster's autopsy as one of the most significant moments in the history of sports. Malcolm Gladwell - By the Book. What’s the best book you’ve read so far this year?

Malcolm Gladwell - By the Book

There have been many. I loved Jonathan Dee’s new novel, “A Thousand Pardons.” The best science book I read was Adam Alter’s “Drunk Tank Pink,” which is a really provocative look at how much our behavior is contextually determined. Which writers do you find yourself returning to again and again — reading every new book and rereading the old? Did I mention Lee Child? Your new book is in part about underdogs.

In ‘David and Goliath,’ Gladwell Explores Two Ideas. Follett Library Resources. Michelle luhtala. Beyond the Bullet Points: It is Time to Stop Trying to Save Libraries. Close the crisis center.

Beyond the Bullet Points: It is Time to Stop Trying to Save Libraries

Take down the picket signs. Please proceed to un-occupy the library. It is time to stop trying to save libraries. Online CRAAP Test. THE ANNEX@ A Magazine Is an iPad That Does Not Work.m4v. Registration. Check out one of our most popular webinars below!

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Emerging Tech is a professional learning community (PLC) where school librarians can explore all the ways to integrate technology and 21st century learning into school library programs. The community hosts free monthly webinars and live chats presented by Michelle Luhtala, Head Librarian at New Canaan High School (CT). Online discussions provide an easy way to continue the conversation and share ideas and experiences with peers across the country, and around the world. You'll have an opportunity to collaborate with other librarians as you learn about and explore the many uses of technology in school libraries. Upcoming Webinars Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Presented by Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT, Mark Ray, Chief Digital Officer for Vancouver Public Schools and Sara Trettin, Open Education and Digital Engagement Lead Office of Educational Technology US Dept of Education Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Teach Kids To Be Their Own Internet Filters.

” credit=”flickingerbrad/Flickr It’s becoming less and less effective to block students from websites.

Teach Kids To Be Their Own Internet Filters

When Los Angeles Unified rolled out its one-to-one iPad program, administrators expected to be able to control how students used them both in school and at home. Destiny Quest for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Follett Destiny for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Follett Destiny for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Home - Follett eBooks. Read Follett eBooks on practically any device: HTML5 based reader with no Flash requirements Reading level based dictionaries Student notebook to help students stay organized Ability to access notes and highlights offline Ability to read offline with no internet access eBook automatically returns after the loan period expires Reflowable text option Integrated with Follett Shelf and Follett Shelf Classroom Connections *For those customers who are unable to transition to the new app, the existing Follett Digital Reader apps will remain available. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Home - Follett eBooks

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. My Moodle for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Ask3 for iPad. Differentiate. Student Clicker - Socrative for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Nearpod for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Voice - Inbox (652)