SLJ has reviewed all of the year’s databases in anticipation of our best of list. The results are in: a roster of dynamic and on-point databases that will more than meet 21st-century student needs.
Best Databases: Watch science spring into action with these must-have resources
SLJ Reviews zSpace, a 3-D Platform for the Classroom
Build Better Robots with LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 | SLJ Review
Kiera Parrott’s Picks from the Best Apps for Teaching and Learning | ALA 2013
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) revealed its inaugural Best Apps for Teaching and Learning list on Jun 30 at the American Library Association annual conference. Head of children’s services at Darien Library, CT, Kiera Parrott highlights some of her favorites from the 25 winning apps that cover a broad range of subjects, inspire curriculum connections, and can be used for classroom instruction and public library programming.
STEM Video Game Challenge Encourages Librarians to Mentor Students
LEGO Celebrates 15th Year of Mindstorms Robots With New EV3 Platform
The LEGO Group has unveiled LEGO Mindstorms EV3, a radically redesigned upgrade to its popular robotics platform that’s designed to introduce a new generation of tech-savvy kids to the world of robot building and programming. LEGO announced the new platform earlier this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, timed to the 15th anniversary of the original Mindstorms debut.