Tag Archives: Food for Thought

Researching Technology Use at Home and in Class

LogosIn collaboration with College Board and National Writing Project, PEW Research published a study this February pertaining to the impact of technology at home and in the classroom. Data was collected both online and through in-person focus groups with teachers (middle and high school) and students (grades 9-12).

The survey finds that today digital tools (internet, eBooks, cell phones, etc.) are widely used in classrooms and when completing assignments at home.  However, teachers with lower income students still face additional challenges when introducing these tools into their classrooms…read more=>”

2013 Notable Adult Book List is Out!

SpeBookNotableListReference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its selections for the 2013 Notable Books List!  

Since 1944, the Notable Books Council has selected an annual list of 25 important books for the nation’s adult readers. This list includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books identified by RUSA members and readers’ advisory experts from around the country. Browse through the list to see which of these books you may want to buy or borrow for in your library.

National Day to Unplug is March 1st!

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You may want to start to condition yourself for a day to power down and see if there are benefits for you and your family in pulling the plug on your electronics. What I really like about this blog post are the 15 activities to try on, before, and after the big day.

As the doctor says, enjoy and give these unplugged tidbits a try! The Huff Post Tech, Feb.17, 2013

A Snapshot of Illiteracy Rates in the U.S.

Blog post suggestion submitted by CMLE Member Representative                                                                        –  Wanda Erickson, Media Specialist, Upsala Area Schools

In February, Online Courses posted a blog regarding literacy rates (rather illiteracy rates) in the United States. You may be surprised to see which city has the lowest and/or highest literacy? Click here for a snapshot of these findings.

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Minnesota Budget-Bite Sized!

logo-mcn-budget-programThe Minnesota Budget Project, an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN), recently released a snapshot of Governor Dayton’s budget proposal specific to education. This information is broken down into various areas of specialization/interests such Special Ed., MnSCU, Early Childhood Ed., E-12,  Higher Ed., etc. This format makes it a quick, must read to help you stay connected. Click here for more information.

Two additional articles that were mention included  Health Care Reform and Tax Reform.