According to the ELearning Site, cyberbullying is a potential concern for schools.
The proliferation of social media creates a new challenge as students may now become susceptible to online attacks.
Click here to learn more about scanning software that may assist in spotting potential cyber-bullying!
Are you interested in obtaining new, electronic resources for your library but are unsure about what to purchase when looking for the best fit for your organization?
Do you prefer to test a product before you buy it?
Or would you like to window shop and gather ideas to add to your wish list?
Minitex is offering free trials now through April 30th.
Here is the link to find out more about the specific resources offered and the passwords you will need to enter the sites as a guest user.
Textbooks and materials consume a fair amount of a schools budget. CK-12 Foundation aims to reduce the impact of educational resources needed nationally and globally. This nonprofit organization provides tools to help increase student learning and engagement by increasing access to learning content. The Foundation has developed the “Flexbook” concept. This is an open-source tool that allows teachers and experts to edit and compile digital textbooks which can then be freely shared within any defined community. Click here to learn more about “Flexbook” in an article written by Edshelf.
Financial awareness was one of the theme’s in this week’s CMLE posts. Obtaining technology and then training patrons and/or students how use these programs are common challenges facing many libraries today.
Sarah Houghton, San Rafael Public Library, shares her experience coordinating volunteers and overseeing a computer chat program to assist their patrons-filling the technology gap. Click here to read more=>
Tip: If you are interested in creating a volunteer program(s) or developing a training session(s) in your library consider whether it could be a viable grant opportunity.
Like many industries, libraries look to grant writing to secure additional funds to grow their existing collections and/or enhance programming.
The CMLE website lists a series of grants available throughout the year specifically for libraries. You can find important details about the terms and conditions of each grant along with a contact name in case you have additional questions. In the upper right corner, click on the button to suggest a grant or share your grant writing experiences with our members. Also, for those who are new to the grant writing field, Scholastic lists 10 tips for you to consider when writing your next grant. Click here to learn more.