SH Spring Newsletter 2014
Published on Nov 25, 2015
Spring Library Newsletter 2014
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Spring Newsletter 2014
New & Interesting from the Library
This is a haikudeck--a new presentation tool. What do you think? More of the same or a nice change from Power Point and Presi? Works best in Chrome, not so well in Explorer.
Photo by Jason A. Samfield
New Books In the library
- Fiction: New Blue Spruce titles, replacing lost titles, award winners
- Graphic Novels
- Non-fiction: some new presidents!
We are always working to update the collection and have the best new fiction, graphic novels and non-fiction for the students to browse and the teachers to use for their curriculum. You can see the new books on the library catalog home page in the 3rd column. If you see any gaps, please let us know!
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New ebooks
Free through a state grant
Aligned with curriculum
Access through the library catalog (http://bit.ly/SHebooks) and FollettShelf link on the top tool bar. You will need to log in. Students can use their universal log in, teachers come see me to get set up!
Titles:
Charting the world geography and maps from cave paintings to GPS : with 21 activities
Lightning, hurricanes, and blizzards the science of storms
Changing cultural landscapes: how are people and their communities affected by migration and settlement?
Learning about the circulatory and lymphatic systems
The railroad fuels westward expansion (1870s)
Evolution: investigating the origin and development of the species
Titles:
Charting the world geography and maps from cave paintings to GPS : with 21 activities
Lightning, hurricanes, and blizzards the science of storms
Changing cultural landscapes: how are people and their communities affected by migration and settlement?
Learning about the circulatory and lymphatic systems
The railroad fuels westward expansion (1870s)
Evolution: investigating the origin and development of the species
Photo by Zyllan Fotografía
Websites & tools
toys to play with
Here are some new sites I've heard of and/or tried out that seem pretty useful!
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IPADS
Thanks to the Technology Committee, the library has 2 ipads for teacher check out!
Wondering about a new app or games or other ipad activities?
Come check out one or both of our ipads and test drive them.
You can also check out one or more of our ipods (we need advanced notice for these since students can check out the ipods) to try out in stations or other activities.
We have some fun educational games, some audio book sources and we are are willing to add more--give us suggestions! We like free, but are willing to buy apps so you can try them out (within reason).
How about a QR search? Come see me and we'll plan an activity!
Come check out one or both of our ipads and test drive them.
You can also check out one or more of our ipods (we need advanced notice for these since students can check out the ipods) to try out in stations or other activities.
We have some fun educational games, some audio book sources and we are are willing to add more--give us suggestions! We like free, but are willing to buy apps so you can try them out (within reason).
How about a QR search? Come see me and we'll plan an activity!
Photo by Steve took it
HInts from TIE
Technology in Education Conference, June 2013
Some good resources culled from the sessions at last summer's conference. See me of the other members of our Professional Study group (Sara F, Stephanie W, Cathy D, Kathy C) if you would like more information.
21st century skills: http://colegacy.org/2012/04/elo_video/
Games/clicker alteratives: http://bit.ly/1hd0lGn
Going Paperless: http://tinyurl.com/TIEPaperless
Using google docs & symbaloo: http://bit.ly/1kMRzo5
Tech in Science: http://bit.ly/1kMRzo5
21st century skills: http://colegacy.org/2012/04/elo_video/
Games/clicker alteratives: http://bit.ly/1hd0lGn
Going Paperless: http://tinyurl.com/TIEPaperless
Using google docs & symbaloo: http://bit.ly/1kMRzo5
Tech in Science: http://bit.ly/1kMRzo5
Photo by C. J. Vizzone
WebCHECK
An online site evaluation tool
& lesson plans
This tool contains different levels for middle, junior and high school students as well as teachers. After a student answers the questions about a website, a chart is created that helps the student evaluate the usefulness of the site. The website also includes lesson plans for different levels and subjects.
http://www.mywebcheck.net/index.php
http://www.mywebcheck.net/index.php
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Newsela
Common Core Tool to improve Non-fiction Reading
FREE
Current event articles available at different lexiles. Set up a class, assign lexiles, students read and take a quiz, everyone has a basic understanding of the topic. Students can use their google log ins. Good for most classes.
https://www.newsela.com/pages/about-newsela/
Current event articles available at different lexiles. Set up a class, assign lexiles, students read and take a quiz, everyone has a basic understanding of the topic. Students can use their google log ins. Good for most classes.
https://www.newsela.com/pages/about-newsela/
Photo by HVargas
New in Google Docs: Add-ons
- EasyBib--link to google docs, skip the sign in, create bibliographies
- Lucid charts--flow charts for many purposes
- Many others--try them out--write music, make a table of context, etc.
Find the Add-ons on the tool bar next to Tables
Photo by Rosa Dik 009 -- On & Off
pixton.com
make a comic
Make a comic strip/graphic novel. A fun way to study vocab, have students teach a concept or do a short book trailer.
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Skills needed for cmas
- Close Reading
- Critical Thinking
- Analysis of sources
- Tech Skills
- Let's collaborate, use these tools & practice skills!
Our new ebooks are aligned to CMAS skills and can help the students practice the test taking skills as well.
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Haikudeck--my take
- Limited--at least I couldn't find a way to change fonts, etc.
- However, it makes kids focus on content, not bells and whistles
- It also makes them think about the difference between
- What is on the slide and what you want to say (the notes)
- Try it out!
