Traditional vs. Coding – How literacy is evolving

Coding as a literacy utilizes skills such as computational thinking and problem solving, which should be learned in conjunction with traditional literacy (i.e., reading, writing, and arithmetic). As the literacy of the 21st century, coding engages new ways of thinking, communicating, expressing ideas, as well as collaborating with others. Combining …

What is literacy and what does it have to do with coding?

Contrary to popular belief, literacy is not just the ability to read and write. It’s also about possessing the competence or knowledge in a certain area. Some of the strategies used to teach children to become literate include: “the writing process, recalling, summarizing and sequencing, using illustrative and descriptive language, …

Harry Potter – FREE access to Audible ebooks!

For as long as schools are closed, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. This includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone in 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, …

FREE access to ebooks for K-12!

JLG Digital gives you unlimited access* to read books online from any device. There is no limit to the number of users and titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available.Click the school-level book stream of your choice: Elementary, Middle School, High School. *With free, unlimited access, some functionality (like highlighting …

FREE Summer Reading with myON’s Digital Library

New York’s “Libraries Rock”in Summer 2018 with myON’s Digital Library! As a part of Summer Reading at New York Libraries, the State Education Department and myON are partnering to bring thousands of enhanced digital books to children from birth through 8th grade and their families all around the state! Learn more …