Before You Post Your Work...Do You Need Permission? | COOL Schools | Web Honor Roll Before You Post Your Work...Do You Need Permission? Internet law is constantly being rewritten and/or revised. In order to stay within the law, it is necessary to be aware of current guidelines. The links below will be helpful to educators and students engaged in Internet research or web posting. Letter of Request Student templates for permission to use web graphics and other media. Free To Use and Share: Resources To Help Teach Kids (and Adults!) About Copyright and Creative Commons I've gotten a few requests lately for resources on how to teach kids (and adults!) about copyright. I've written before about how I don't think any lesson on copyright can be effective without an emphasis on creative commons and helping students choose licenses for their own work. Still, there are plenty of good resources out there to help start these conversations or that can serve as reminders as you help create a culture of creativity and attribution at your school. To that end, I've also written before about how much love Edcanvas - a tool which recently changed its name to Blendspace. Enjoy! Direct link to this blendspace.
Library 2.0 - the future of libraries in the digital age Fun Books to Use for Library Lessons So the last few posts have been about lesson books I use or am thinkng about purchasing. So today I thought I would talk about pictures books to use for lessons. While there are tons of picture books that you could read to your classes for entertainment, there are also some great picture books out there that are perfect for teaching media skills. 32 pages, buy it used on Amazon Upstart sells other items to go with this book. Great for K-2. Good for 3rd grade and up. I use this book with kindergarten and first grade. I read this to second grade students letting them know that they will begin to find books on their own. I use this with K and 1st towards the beginning of the year and again after Christmas break. Reading level is age 7 and up, but I would use it as a read aloud for ages 9 and up. I just purchased these, but haven't had a chance to use them yet: 3 books, grades 1-4, $29.95 on Upstart I don't have these books, but I would like to get them eventually:
Professional Development The course, based on promising results produced by the professional development model delivered in the Verizon Innovate Learning Schools, includes five modules developed around ISTE standards. Course modules are designed to help teachers, administrators and tech coaches implement effective mobile learning initiatives in their schools and classrooms. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Johns Hopkins University will be offered to teachers completing the Verizon Mobile Learning Academy courses. Mobile Learning (Mobile Devices, Apps,Tablets) I have an iPad – Now What? Touch tablets—iPad and Android—are the consumer electronic with the fastest adoption rate ever. Partner: ISTE Mobile Devices in the Science ClassroomPresenter: Ben and Jared Science and technology form a natural bond that allows for the creation of a better learning environment for students and teachers. Parent Engagement and Mobile LearningPresenter: Monica Burton iPad for BeginnersPresenter: Chris O'Neal Pedagogical Practices
What Is Creative Commons, And Should You Use It? Did you know that most images, music, and other media on the internet are not free to reuse for your own purposes? In most cases, unless you have permission to use these kinds of content, doing so is illegal. This is where the Creative Commons license comes in. The system allows creators to share their work online freely with others, imposing only minimal restrictions on its use. Let's take a look at what Creative Commons is, how to interpret a Creative Commons license, and what "non-commercial use" means. What Is Creative Commons? Creative Commons is the name of an American non-profit company that releases copyright licenses to the public at no cost. The reason that Creative Commons (CC) licenses exist is to provide creators with an easy way to define how other people can use their content. The Creative Commons organization provides a variety of easy-to-understand licenses that content creators can freely use. Creative Commons vs. Not all content is CC-licensed. Next is Share-alike (SA).
» Picture Books From biographies to read-alouds to wordless gems, Random House has the right picture book to suit your needs. This resource page has everything you need for hosting a storytime in the library or using picture books in the classroom. Owl Sees Owl Classroom Activities By: Laura Godwinillustrated by: Rob Dunlavey With just three or four words per page, this story follows a baby owl one night as he leaves the safety of his nest ( Home Mama Brother Sister) and explores the starry world around him (Soar Glide Swoop... Download Resource Quit Calling Me a Monster Storytime Kit By: Jory Johnillustrated by: Bob Shea Floyd Patterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth -- why can't people just see him for him? Download Resource Three Magic Balloons Educators’ Guide and Activities By: Guide prepared by Pat Scales Saturdays at the zoo with their father always end the same way for Ariel, Miranda, and Jane: he offers them a treat, they choose instead to buy food for the animals. Dr.
A Learning Center for Young Astronomers The StarChild site is a service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC), Dr. Alan Smale (Director), within the Astrophysics Science Division (ASD) at NASA/GSFC. StarChild Authors: The StarChild Team StarChild Graphics & Music: Acknowledgments StarChild Project Leader: Dr. Laura A.
50 Essential Sites and People for School Librarians - Librarian Lisa Here are my top 50 essential websites, people, or blog posts for school librarians. These are people and sites to which I consistently return. Some of the entries below are skewed towards California school libraries, but I think they’re beneficial for anyone. Listed in no particular order. American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Did I leave out your favorite website or person?