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    Get Organized | Library Centers | Library Lessons | Online Teaching

    Using Google Classroom to Manage Library Centers

    ByCollette Jakubowicz October 11, 2023October 22, 2024

    Despite a lot of bad press and terrible implementation in 2020-2022, there are many research-supported ways to successfully use a hybrid or blended approach to…

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    Back to School | Get Organized | Library Lessons | Online Teaching

    Using Google Classroom to Save Time with Elementary Library Classes

    ByCollette Jakubowicz November 7, 2022October 22, 2024

    or, a New Approach to Hybrid / Blended Teaching Hybrid teaching or blended teaching seems like a curse word lately. I’ve talked to several educators…

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    Back to School | Library Lessons | What Worked

    Get Moving & Have Fun with Library Orientation Games

    ByCollette Jakubowicz August 26, 2022October 22, 2024

    The beginning of the year is an important time for teacher-librarians and media specialists as we introduce the library to new and returning students. Every…

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    Library Lessons | Library Management | Reflections

    Surviving as a Librarian When You Can’t Thrive

    ByCollette Jakubowicz February 18, 2021November 9, 2021

    We made it more than halfway through the school year! (Or maybe you already celebrated the 100th day of school.) Earlier this school year, I…

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    Teaching Strategies for Library Class in Any Format

    ByCollette Jakubowicz November 25, 2020August 2, 2024

    Earlier this year, I listened to podcasts from Jennifer Gonzalez and Angela Watson about making lessons flexible enough to work for all-virtual instruction as well…

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    Library Lessons | Online Teaching | Tech Tips

    10 Virtual Library Activities for Students to Do at Home

    ByCollette Jakubowicz March 13, 2020October 22, 2024

    Schools and communities are getting more concerned about the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus. As of this moment, my school district is closing for 2…

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    Library Centers | Library Lessons | Tech Tips

    Welcoming New Students to the Library Mid-Year

    ByCollette Jakubowicz January 17, 2015October 22, 2024

    For many students, moving to a new school in the middle of a school year is challenging. They may feel overwhelmed as they learn new…

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    Books and Reading | Library Centers | Library Lessons | Reflections

    Feedback & Assessments for Student-Written Book Reviews

    ByCollette Jakubowicz November 22, 2014October 22, 2024

    Last updated: April 18, 2023 Years ago, I attended a three-day assessment seminar taught by Jay McTighe in my local area. Though the presentation wasn’t anything…

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