Swain Library News
Lower School September Edition
Welcome to the new Dr. Barbara Olin Taylor Learning Commons!
Swain library underwent major renovations during the summer. An additional work room was added as well as a change to the computer lab. The biggest change was the addition of a spiral staircase! This seems to be the most popular change for the students.
Tech Tip of the Week!
Did you know that there is a tool in Google Documents that allows you or students to perform searches? You can search web resources and images within the document. (AND it cites them for you!) Bring your class to the library or computer lab to help them learn this cool new tool!
iPad News
Educreations is an app that lets you turn your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. Students can view lessons you create at home on an iPad or a computer. Great for review!
Tech Projects!
Want to integrate technology into your lesson but don't know where to start? Contact Krystal, Martha, or Kathy in the library! We are here to help. Your class could be featured in a future newsletter...
New Professional Development Books Available!
Empowering Students with Technology
From Amazon.com: Fifty Web sites, lesson ideas, new resources, and real-life examples help educators use technology to expand classroom experiences and strengthen students’ critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills.
Flip Your Classroom
From Amazon.com: It started with a simple observation: students need their teachers present to answer questions or to provide help if they get stuck on an assignment; they don't need their teachers present to listen to a lecture or review content. From there, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams began the flipped classroom-students watched recorded lectures for homework and completed their assignments, labs, and tests in class with their teacher available.
Thinking Through Project-Based Learning
From Amazon.com: Whether you are new to project-based learning or ready to strengthen your existing classroom projects, you'll find a full suite of strategies and tools in this essential book.
Interested in a book?
If you would like one of these or another book, please email me and I will deliver it to your mailbox. You can look for books on our online catalog.
Contact Information...
Have an idea or a comment for the newsletter? Feel free to contact us!
Email: kmcneiece@hamdenhall.org
Website: http://www.hamdenhall.org
Phone: 203-752-2600
Twitter: @SwainLibrary