Research Resources Round-Up

The Internet changed forever in 1998 when Larry Page and Sergey Brin created Google. After a quick Google search, you’ll learn that Google was founded on September 4, 1998. However, Google changed its celebration date to September 27 in 2006 to coincide with the announcement of the record number of pages that the search engine … read more »

Bad News for Online Disinformation

June 30 is the 10th anniversary of the recognition of Social Media Day. Although every day is Social Media Day, this date points out the importance of thinking about the impact of social media on our lives. Also, it is imperative that we include thinking about how we teach the responsible use of social media … read more »

Getting Started with Research

Now that most of us are well into the first quarter of the school year, many teachers have assigned students their first significant formal research assignment for the year. English teachers and school librarians love academic research or at least don’t dread it! Most teachers know they should be giving students an opportunity to work … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet. We discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  Padlet: If you are new to Padlet or a frequent user, you have likely noticed … read more »

Celebrating Children’s Book Awards in the Classroom

Randolph Caldecott, born on March 22, marks an opportune occasion for celebrating the world of children’s literature! What better way to honor his legacy than by engaging in captivating classroom activities centered around award-winning children’s books? Incorporating these books and their respective award celebrations into your classroom is a powerful way to inspire a lifelong … read more »