Category: Libraries

TCEA Responds: Starting a Virtual Book Club

by Miguel Guhlin | May 5, 2020 | Content Areas, Good Teaching, Libraries | 0

Need to start a virtual book club with your students? This blog entry will share some tips and resources you can use to ensure success and more reading.

Celebrating National Library Week from Home

by Andrew Roush | Apr 21, 2020 | Libraries | 0

This year’s National Library Week may look a little different, but it’s no less vital. See how you can celebrate, even from home.

Remote Learning Resources and Ideas for Librarians

by Andrew Roush | Apr 3, 2020 | Libraries | 1

Media centers and libraries around the world are adapting to new realities. Here’s what librarians can do in the era of remote learning.

TexQuest: If You Rebuild It, They Will Come

by Ann Vyoral, Guest Author | Jan 21, 2020 | Good Teaching, Libraries | 0

One of Texas’ biggest archives of free education resources, TexQuest, has been updated. Learn all about it in this blog post.

Google Tools for Your Library

by Nancy Jo Lambert, Guest Author | Nov 15, 2019 | Google Tips and Tricks, Libraries | 0

Google is a common tool, but are you getting the most out Google in your library or media center? Here are some tips for putting Google to work for you.

Bring the World into Your Library with Google Geography Tools

by James Allen, Guest Author | Oct 17, 2019 | Google Tips and Tricks, Libraries | 0

Technology offers us more information about our earth than ever before. Learn how to take full advantage of the numerous features of Google Earth.

Research in the Age of the Filter Bubble

by Heather Lister, Guest Author | Oct 8, 2019 | Digital Literacy, Libraries | 0

AI has made our world more personalized, but that can also limit information, causing a “filter bubble.” To fight back, we need to rethink research.

Amplifying Student Voice in Three Steps

by Andy Plemmons | Sep 10, 2019 | Libraries | 0

Looking to empower your students? Andy Plemmons outlines three steps to help amplify student voice in your classroom, library, or school district.

Reimagine Your Library Space

by Guest Blogger | Jun 15, 2019 | Libraries | 0

Redesigning your library space can be an uphill battle. Here are some tips that can help you take on your space, one step at a time.

News Literacy for Educators (with 15 Tools)

by Guest Blogger | May 23, 2019 | Digital Literacy, Libraries | 5

Understanding the news is a vital skill students need to be future ready and productive citizens. Here are 15 tools to help build news literacy.

Why Do We Celebrate School Library Month?

by Guest Blogger | Apr 11, 2019 | Libraries | 0

Why do we celebrate School Library Month? Because libraries are where wonderful things happen for educators, students and the community.

Curate Like a Professional

by Guest Blogger | Apr 3, 2019 | Content Areas, Leadership, Libraries | 0

With so much information available today, it’s more important than ever that we learn and practice good curation skills. Here are a few ways to begin.