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Black History Month LibGuide

Check out the LibGuide I created for Black History Month. A plethora of resources can be found including Databases, eBooks, Streaming Media, Other Resources. Some do require you to be a subscriber but there are quite a few resources that are a value add for being part of O2CM SLS :)

7 Ways to Use Educational Podcasts

Do you use educational podcasts in your library? Quick video clips, like the ones you find on YouTube, are often shared in classroom settings. They can help teachers kick off a new lesson, give students background on a topic, or help introduce kids of any age to a new concept. Podcasts are popular mediums for sharing information, interviews, and stories. Educational podcasts help teachers introduce students to a world o fideas, narratives, and expert insights, all with a press of a button. Read more...

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Move over Noodletools: Learnics for the Win?

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Learnics is a Chrome extension that students and teachers can use to organize their notes as they research. It’s perfect for keeping track of your writing process as a student writer in the Age of AI. At the same time, it is a fantastic tool for teachers to get real-time classroom data. Students have the choice to enable Learnics on their browser as they work. Teachers can then see any data that was collected as they write.

On the student side of the experience, Learnics keeps track of the sites students have visited. It also logs the time they’ve spent on the site. It lets them take notes and add tags to their notes so they can quickly access (or easily download) their research. Learnics can even help students generate a bibliography to add to their research. This version is free for students to share their learning journey with their teachers.

When teachers use Learnics Classroom Pro, they can create a lesson for their students, see the sites their class has visited, and even view the keywords students have tried. This is super valuable data for leading conferences with student writers or gaining an understanding of where individual students (or small groups) need support.

Ed Law 2D Contract Need? Yes, as Student PII is shared on this site.

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📚The Book Nook

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Not Light, but Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom

By: Matthew R. Kay 2018 by Routledge

Do you know how to initiate and facilitate productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you prepared to handle complex topics while keeping your students engaged?Inspired by Frederick Douglass's abolitionist call to action, it is not light that is needed, but fire-, author Matthew Kay demonstrate show to move beyond surface-level discussions and lead students through the most difficult race conversations. Check out via Sora.

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