The Unicorn Library Weekly News
January 25, 2016
21st Century Skills - Collaboration
The workplace today values collaboration. Teams working together have become the norm. Group planning of activities, learning communities and virtual global events are standard in most business environments. Sales teams have meetings from all over the world using Skype or Google Hangouts. Presentations are created in collaborative presentation tools like Google Docs and Microsoft 365. Even the Project Based Learning model revolves around collaboration.
Your challenge is to foster collaboration in your classrooms. Find innovative ways for students to work together on a regular basis. Support their development of skills they will need for future endeavors
New Arrivals to the eBook Collection
Mosquitoland
Out of Darkness
The Walls Around Us
App of the Week - Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides
I remember when Google Drive on the iPad only let you view your docs, but thanks to Apps for Docs, Sheets, and Slides, editing on the iPad is a breeze! Use these tools today!
Remember we are here to help!
The Unicorn Library
Library Assistant: Kim Szekely
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Website: www.theunicornlibrary.blogspot.com
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Phone: 830-627-6031