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CyberPatrol Offers Free Online Safety Videos By SLJ Staff - 10/08/2008
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, CyberPatrol has unveiled a series of online safety videos that provide easy to understand and useful advice on how to protect children from predators, cyberbullies, inappropriate material, and other online threats.
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Tutor.com Partners With the Marines By SLJ Staff - 10/06/2008
The United States Marine Corps has signed a one-year contract to offer Marine families 24/7 access to Tutor.com’s Live Homework Help program through base libraries.
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Making Science Fun By SLJ Staff - 09/17/2008
It’s not often that the words rap music, animation, and science are mentioned in the same sentence, but a science Web site is hoping to get kids excited about the subject by bringing all three together.
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Oprah Adds Kids' Titles to Her Book Club By Jennifer Pinkowski - 08/06/2008
Oprah's Book Club is about to expand—now it will include recommendations for kids books via a list compiled by the American Library Association's children services division.
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The Buzz 08/01/2008
Up to Your NETS in Technology? To keep pace with the fast developing trends of the digital age, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has updated its National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). The refreshed NETS-T, unveiled at NECC, address five core goals, notably, an emphasis on teachers modeling effective use of tech tools, as well as the concept ...
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Digital Resources: Presentation in A Box By Shonda Brisco - 07/01/2008
There's an underground movement that is seeking an alternative to the PowerPoint presentation. Rather than introducing a unit of study, a staff development presentation, or even a booktalk using the standard presentation software, many librarians are opting for the latest 2.0 technologies to share resources with students and teachers.
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Secure Social Networking By Gail Junion-Metz - 07/01/2008
Connect Safely—Smart Socializing Starts Here www.connectsafely.org This up-to-date site designed for adults offers an excellent online discussion forum on social networking sites. You’ll also find the latest related news, with “commentaries” written by both staff and guest experts covering various legal, social, and safety issues.
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Brian Unbound Brian Kenney, Editor in Chief, May 3, 2007 Does Print Still Matter?
Not to spoil the plot, but of course print still matters. But electronic content is c... More
Podcasts are a great way to expand learning beyond the classroom or library. Here are more recommendations from Tech Chicks Anna Adam and Helen Mowers, following up their Dec. 2007 article Listen Up!
Gr 4-7–When their beloved Aunt Grace dies, Dan, 11, and Amy, 14–along with other Cahill descendants–are faced with an unusual choice: inherit one million dollars or participate in a perilous treasure hunt.
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