Livingston Barnes and Noble to Hold Educator Appreciation Days 2016

From Livingston Barnes and Noble:

Barnes & Noble Livingston announced Thursday, Oct. 6 that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16.

During Educator Appreciation Days, in anticipation of its second annual retail Mini Maker Faire, Barnes & Noble Livingston will host special tech product demonstrations that will give educators the opportunity to preview the latest tech tools and learn about coding, soldering and 3D printing, as they experience how STEAM can enhance their classroom or school Maker Space. The tools that will be demoed are designed to inspire and help students design, create and make innovative projects, and include the littleBits STEAM Student Set, the da Vinci Jr. 1.0 WiFi 3D Printer from XYZprinting, the WEMake FM Radio Soldering Kit from Elenco and Dash Robot from Wonder Workshop.

Barnes & Noble is also hosting a national sweepstakes in which educators can enter for the chance to be the one winner from across the country who will win a Maker Space for their school.

The single national sweepstakes winner will also receive books that teach how to use technology in the spirit of collaboration, cooperative learning and teamwork. The book prize package includes titles like Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of Innovation and Getting Started in Raspberry Pi.

To enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the Maker Space that is valued at approximately $4,000.00, educators should contact Barnes & Noble Livinston or visit BN.com/Educator to learn how to enter from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16.

Also during Educator Appreciation Days, all Barnes & Noble stores, including Barnes & Noble Livingston, will host a workshop designed by Shell Education that is based on the book Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning by Dr. Sharroky Hollie, Ph.D., which will discuss culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and explore ways to use these strategies in the classroom. The importance of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and learning is growing as educators seek to infuse instruction that validates and affirms diverse classrooms.

Throughout Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes & Noble Livingston will also host additional free events including author visits, workshops, local basket raffle and more. For more information, educators should contact Barnes & Noble Livingston or visit the online store locator for more information.

As always during Educator Appreciation Days, public, private and homeschool educators who shop at Barnes & Noble Livingston or online will receive special discounts on merchandise, including:

• 25 percent discount on personal and classroom books, toys, games, music, movies and more
• 10 percent off the list price of select NOOK devices
• 10 percent discount on all Café consumable purchases
• Other local prizes and giveaways, such as gift cards, books, posters, educator guides, sticker sheets, activity kits, tote bags

These offers are available to pre-K-12 teachers and administrators enrolled in the free Barnes & Noble Educator Discount program. Educators can apply for their Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card at Barnes & Noble Livingston. The application form is available in store or online.

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