Autism Software & Support | Universal Design for Learning | VizZle Custom Library Book Bikes Roll Out Across US | American Libraries Magazine In Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where winter temperatures reached a record low of –11°F the first week of January 2014, many bicyclists would have likely opted to drive. But for one librarian and avid bike rider, the weather was no obstacle for his commitment to his library’s book bike program. “We were lucky with the weather, really,” Eric Litschel, adult services associate at Cleveland Heights–University Heights Public Library (CHUHPL), tells American Libraries. “The worst day I rode was probably a little over 10 degrees.” Sam Lapides, special projects coordinator at CHUHPL, says the library’s Book Bike program, initiated in spring 2013, was supposed to run for only spring, summer, and fall. Beginning as a pilot in which volunteers and staff rode a custom-made Haley cargo tricycle, loaded with books to give away at local events and facilities, Book Bike is evolving into an extension of the checkout desk. Funding Funding sources for these projects vary. How to get started
Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading Released: May 1, 2013 By Carolyn Miller, Kathryn Zickuhr, Lee Rainie and Kristen Purcell The vast majority of parents of minor children — children younger than 18 — feel libraries are very important for their children. That attachment carries over into parents’ own higher-than-average use of a wide range of library services. The ties between parents and libraries start with the importance parents attach to the role of reading in their children’s lives. The importance parents assign to reading and access to knowledge shapes their enthusiasm for libraries and their programs: 94% of parents say libraries are important for their children and 79% describe libraries as “very important.” Almost every parent (97%) says it is important for libraries to offer programs and classes for children and teens. Library visits by children Some 70% of parents report their child visited a public library in the past 12 months and 55% say their child has his/her own library card. About this Research Prev Next
How To Start Integrating Coding Into Project Based Learning - from Kate Wilson - EdTechTeacher This post first appeared on Edudemic. True Project Based Learning (PBL) challenges students to acquire deeper knowledge of a concept by establishing connections outside their classroom. According to the research on PBL, the main tenets are to create real world connections, develop critical thinking skills, foster structured collaboration, motivate student driven work, and enable a multifaceted approach. Similarly, coding applies all of these core tenets as programs require logical thinking, team work, a variety of tools, and – most importantly – perseverance on the part of the student. Coding Application: Find a solution to a problem by creating an App or Website Douglas Kiang (@dkiang), AP Computer Science teacher at Punahou School, used PBL in his classroom to encourage his students to connect with their community. Coding application: Coding requires a series of logical steps To accomplish this, Douglas ran his course like a startup company, and helpd his classes as meetings. Related
YALSA's Teens' Top Ten About the Teens' Top Ten I TTT Nominees I Previous Winners I Promoting the TTT I About YA Galley YALSA has launched the Teen Book Finder Database, which is a one-stop shop for finding selected lists and award winners. Users can search this free resource by award, list name, year, author, genre and more, as well as print customizable lists. This new resource will replace the individual award and list web pages currently on YALSA’s site that are not searchable and that are organized only by year. About the Teens' Top Ten #yalsaTTT The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Teens' Top Ten Book Groups APPLICATIONS for 2022-2023 Books Groups will be released early fall. Learn more about how you can apply to participate in the Teens' Top Ten book groups here. Meet the 2021 Teens' Top Ten book groups, who will choose the nominees for the next year. Teens' Top Ten Title Suggestion Form Suggest a title for the Teens' Top Ten!
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Successful Summer Reading Program Second grade teachers getting ready to read to a crowd of children during the Summer Reading Program. I don’t know about you, but every April, I feel a huge weight on my shoulders as the school librarian to figure out an effective way to motivate children to read every day throughout the summer months. Children, teachers, and parents work so hard during the school year to improve reading stamina, and it is troubling to see what the Summer Slide can do to this progress. Well, last summer, Colchester Elementary School completely changed their reading program, and it was a huge success reaping high attendance rates. Six Steps to Run a Popular Summer Reading Program Step 1: Secure a room at the local library for a weekly storytime at 6:00: The evening hours made it easier for working families to attend the program. Step 2: Ask teachers to volunteer to read: Teachers and administrators signed up to read with a partner at one of the events. Author: Maureen Schlosser
Why Waldorf Works - Home ALL Reading Curriculum - ALL Literacy Curriculum The Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) Reading Program is an evidence-based reading instruction program that has been proven highly effective in teaching students with disabilities to read. Developed by Drs. Janice Light and David McNaughton of Penn State, ALL eliminates the need for oral responses, helping even non-verbal students learn to read. To learn more about ALL and the skills it addresses, please click here! Product Information Sheet “Finally! Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology and Special Education, The University of British Columbia The ALL Reading Program is for any student with language or physical impairments who is having difficulty learning to read. Language delays Developmental delays Autism Cerebral Palsy Down syndrome Physical impairments Speech impairments Multiple disabilities Evidence-based reading instruction The ALL Reading Program was developed by Drs. “Finally! Pat Mirenda, Ph.D. June Downing, Ph.D. Research Materials
Eliterate Librarian 2017 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers The list of 71 titles and 2 series, drawn from 151 nominations, is presented annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for any reason. “Our committee is very happy with the titles we selected this year,” said Chair, Dorcas Wong. “Reluctant readers will be treated to a diverse selection of intriguing nonfiction, wild adventures, twisty mysteries, and thoughtful realistic stories. We look forward to sharing these books with teens.” Members of the Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers committee are: Dorcas Wong, Chair, San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco, CA; Martha S. * denotes the title was selected as a top ten. + denotes the title is available in Spanish Nonfiction Callery, Sean. 50 Things You Should Know About Titanic. 2016. Fields, Stella. Freedman, Russell. Harrington, Jamie. Harris, Samantha. Hidalgo, Pablo. *Higgins, Nadia Abushanab. Series