Recently, when so many were teaching virtually, there were a variety of ways to connect with students. One of the most versatile is Zoom. What is a Zoom meeting and how does Zoom meeting work? As a school library media specialist, I have coached many teachers and students who needed help connecting virtually. If you … Read more
Learn how to make a seating chart online using a free tool, Google Slides. Get step-by-step instructions for creating a digital seating chart you can use as a free online classroom seating chart template. Find out how to customize the digital seating chart to fit your needs, and make copies as needed. Once you have … Read more
Learn how to use and access WeVideo, a free presentation tool that integrates well with Google. As a school librarian, I’m always looking for engaging ways for students to share their knowledge. WeVideo offers an easy way for kids to create videos with music and special effects. My school uses a variety of Google tools … Read more
I was so excited when I learned Loom was making its Pro plan free for teachers and students! Little did I know I would soon be called upon to become an expert at using Loom to record screencasts (a video recording of what is on your screen). As a school library media specialist, I often give … Read more
Learn how to level books the easy way for your classroom library, home library, or school library. The simple system I use as a school librarian works for a variety of different book leveling systems. This article will show you how to level books for Fountas and Pinnell, how to level books by Lexile score, … Read more