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Teacher-Librarians Here's a MEGALIST for my fellow media specialists/teacher-librarians. It's taken a while to gather all the information and I will continue to add to this page. Currently there are close to 185 sites listed. There is SO MUCH information out there! Please feel free to add your suggestions! Library Media Center Management- covers policy manuals, management, patrons with disabilities, volunteers, ideas for new school librarians, library promotion and advocacy; long list BLOGS (Teacher-Librarians, Media Specialists) Bibomatic- for books only; enter the ISBN number of a book for the citation CiteBite- link directly to specific quotes on web pages CiteFast- covers MLA, APA, Chicago and newspaper, magazine, web site, journal, book EasyBib*- also now has an iPhone app where you can scan the ISBN number on a book GoBiblio- free bibliography and citation generatorKnightCite- enter the information in the blank fields and your citation is generated; covers MLA, APA, Chicago Mr. What is Plagiarism?

Education Technology Webinars - Education Week0 Coming Out Stronger and Successful: From Remote Learning to New Hybrid Models Content provided by Microsoft. This webinar took place on June 16, 2020 @ 2 p.m. ETView this on-demand webinar now. Download the PowerPoint presentation. Schools and systems have been forced to rapidly respond to the closures of physical spaces and the introduction of remote-learning at scale. Join Microsoft for this practical case-study of success at scale ideal for leadership teams and aspiring leaders. Presenters: • Kurt Madden, Chief Technology Officer, Fresno Unified School District, Fresno, Calif. • Philip Neufeld, Executive Officer, Information Technology, Fresno Unified School District, Fresno, Calif.Moderator: • Mark Sparvell, Education Leader, Microsoft View this on-demand webinar now. Quickly Move Student Registration to the Cloud and Eliminate Paper Forever Content provided by LINQ. This webinar took place on June 3, 2020 @ 2 p.m. Download the PowerPoint presentation. View this on-demand webinar now.

Classroom 2.0 Free or Low-Cost Resources for PD in Distance Learning from Common Sense Education Get ready for blended or fully remote instruction with these flexible professional development options. With so much uncertainty about the 2020–2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, one fact remains: The skills and resources that reflective, dedicated teachers need to navigate remote, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments are plentiful -- and ever evolving. To help you find the professional development you want and need for the upcoming school year, we've put together a short list of free or low-cost PD opportunities. Pick and choose The following events and resources don't require a huge time commitment, offering choice, flexibility, and many one-off topics and sessions: Global EdTech Academy (free, ongoing through September 6) With sessions scheduled through September 6, the Global EdTech Academy is loaded with free one-off sessions on topics ranging from "What is the Hype with HyperDocs?" Teaching Digital Citizenship (free, sign up to access) edWeb (free) Deeper dives

Welcome | SLWorkshop 101 Web 2.0 Teaching Tools Online tools and resources have made it easier for teachers to instruct students, and for students to collaborate with those teachers and with other students and parents. These "Web 2.0" teaching tools aren't magical, but they may seem to defy definition at times since they save time, help you to stay organized, and often take up little space on a computer. Some of these applications are Web-based, which means that they can be accessed from any computer. The following list is filled with tools that will make a teacher's, or those enrolled in the best online education programs, life easier. Aggregators The following list includes free tools that you can use to stay on top of current events, including headlines and blogs. Aggie: Aggie is an open source news aggregator that's also a desktop application. Bookmark Managers Classroom Tools You need tools to help assess class progress. Animoto: This web tool completely simplifies the creation and sharing of videos. Collaboration Course Management

The Ultimate Guide to STEM Boxes - The Stem Laboratory Whether you’re creating Makerspaces, STEM centers or early finisher activities, these tips and tricks make it so easy to pull together effective and engaging STEM boxes in your primary classroom or homeschool. P.S. Grab our popular Endless STEM Challenge Bundle HERE! Find out tons of sanity saving teacher hacks. And, to help you get started fast, grab a set of free editable printables including: –> Editable box labels to help you stay organized, –> Editable student checklists to easily keep track of student work, –> and Community Helper Pattern Blocks as well as LEGO challenge cards to set up your first STEM center. Supplies on Amazon Here are the direct links to STEM box supplies on Amazon: –> Snap top bins –> Labeling pockets –> Bright colored paper –> Binder rings Grab Your Printables Ready to jump in and get started?!

# MUST FOLLOW Twitter Hashtags # Classroom Management - It's Not About Control | SLWorkshop Last week I blogged about “Entrance and Exits” and how to manage them for a smooth transition. This week my focus is on what happens in-between the coming and going. You have many roles as a librarian—information specialist, instructional partner, teacher, and program administrator, but the one you will be judged on is teacher. Managing the library environment, as I noted, is challenging and many have difficulty with it. The first thing to remember is it’s called “classroom management” not “classroom control.” Students at all ages are better behaved when routines are in place. Rethinking means recognize your attitude and change it as needed. Respect permeates throughout if you want to manage the library. You all have various techniques to gain quiet.