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Examines some reasons why not all students are afforded equal opportunities to acquire technology skills. Identifies three main impediments to technological equalization: gender bias, geographic and socio-economic biases, and racial bias. Attempts to show how these biases work to prevent students from receiving equal opportunities to master technological skills required of them upon graduation from high school. (Contains 44 references.) (VWC)

Kid's Stuff game will introduce students, parents, teachers and educators to authors and illustrators who have consistently created books for children and young adults that are of superior quality and interest. The research-base games for use in library media center, classroom and at home game also helps students learn to use computer card catalog system by searching for books by either author or title.

Discusses the role library media specialists can play in promoting community-school interaction through use of the media. Highlights include newspapers; television and radio; electronic media, including Web sites and electronic publishing; newsletters; journals and magazines; conferences and workshops; and honors and awards. (LRW)

There are many opportunities each year for children to receive gifts from adults. Parents, teachers, and community members often ask school librarians for suggestions concerning educational gifts for children. Literacy, however, is the greatest gift any adult can give a child. The gift of literacy can take many paths and use many different tools. This article describes how a thoughtful gift can be used to heighten a child's interest in reading. This article offers a list of recommended, award-winning books that have an accompanying movie. The list contains both classic and modern stories. Many of the books have won awards such as the Caldecott, Newbery, Parent Choice, and Corretta Scott King. In addition, a list of suggested activities is provided to enhance the experience.

Valentine's Day presents an opportunity to show loved ones they are appreciated. Sweethearts, spouses, and families exchange gifts to express affection. Beyond traditional celebrations, new customs such as a romantic dinner, attending movies, and exchanging jewelry have been added. This article presents a brief history of Valentine's Day and a game. (Contains 8 resources and 8 online resources.)

The history behind the holiday commonly called "Presidents' Day" is a bit confusing. It started as a federal holiday called Washington's Birthday. It was a day set aside to honor George Washington for his accomplishments as a founding father of the country. Later, many northern states began to recognize Abraham Lincoln's Birthday as well for his role in preserving the union during the Civil War. Over the years, Congress debated several bills related to these birthdays, which brought about various changes that created further uncertainty to the matter. In this article, the author gives a brief history of the "Presidents' Day" and includes a Presidents' Day game. (Contains 8 online resources.)

Literacy games are just another strategy in the ultimate goal to increase reading and overall student academic performance. Activities such as the Fall reading game, which focuses on the Fall season, which encourage reluctant readers to take the beginning steps toward developing the skills they would need to become accomplished readers are discussed.

As spring arrives, more time is spent outdoors. Unfortunately, as spring fever hits, books and learning often take a backseat. The goal is for educators to find a way to re-engage learners. In this article, the author presents a seasonal story and game that can help catch students' attention by making learning both informative and entertaining. (Contains 4 online resources and 10 resources.)

Teaching library terminology and definitions can be a real bore. Unfortunately, no matter how one looks at it, students need to learn a set of basic library words and their meanings. The Library ABC's game teaches elementary age students library terms and definitions, and it is effective, efficient, easy, exciting, and fun. Introduce the Library ABC's at the beginning of the school year to familiarize students with library terms. By presenting terminology in a game-type format, students can be enticed to commit to knowledge basic words and their meanings in the context of the school library. Write the terms in bold letters on flash cards. After their initial introduction, use the Library ABC's throughout the year to reinforce what has been learned and as a lead-in to what is going to be learned. This article presents an alphabetical list of library terms that introduce students to the library. Included are some rudimentary definitions for these terms, paying special attention to how they apply to school libraries.