RHS Media Center
September
Full Swing
September 20, 2013
In the first two weeks of school, we checked out 1, 671 books. Our scanners have been on fire! This number doesn't even include our summer reading books (which have been flying off the shelf). Many of you have already finished the first book in a series, and are coming to ask for the second. I love it.
Many days we have been packed with three classes using the media space at the same time. We are busy learning how to use Chromebooks and are beginning to use the iPads.
I have been teaching classes about using our card catalog, writing thesis statements, starting the research process and even demonstrating how to use Google Docs to peer edit papers.
Let's keep it busy!
-Mrs. Harapat
Tech Tip: Padlet
Everyone can learn-- Padlet is a fun Internet site that is like an online piece of paper. Once you open a Padlet, you can invite others to join in on the same sheet of digital paper. You can post content-- images, video, documents, text-- anywhere on the page from any device.
Students and staff could use this for note-taking, online discussions or even for brainstorming or collecting research for a project.
Your product can be printed or exported as a PDF file. This makes it easy to store your work for future use.
SlideSnack, PhotoSnack & FlipSnack
Everyone can learn--
SlideSnack is an online presentation tool. Simply upload your your Power Point or Word documents and they become a Slide Snack Presentation.
You can also record your comments or notes and make a slidecast (presentation + voice). You can easily share this presentation via YouTube.
PhotoSnack: Make a photo slideshow (CLICK TO TRY)
REALLY NEAT-- FlipSnack: Make a flip book (CLICK TO TRY)
Staff and students can use FlipSnack to make catalogs, manuals, reports...
Use the link below to see an example of a flip book.
Need a Book Idea?
Lifelong learning is essential for personal growth.
Minnesota has some excellent teen authors.
LINK: YA Authors from Minnesota-- MN AUTHORS
RHS--
LINK: We have 14 titles that have one Minnesota Book Awards in our library.
Keep Summer Reading!
People thrive when they feel connected, supported and affirmed.
Visit the Summer Reads Website for a full list of titles, book trailers, discussion questions and MORE!
Book Club Update
People thrive when they feel connected, supported and affirmed.
Last week we had 45 students attend Book Club after school. Book Club is open to anyone who would like to join. Check the media center window for upcoming meeting times.
Next week we will be talking about National Banned Books Week.
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It highlights the value of free and open access to information.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Valuing and respecting differences strengthens the individual and the community.
Celebration months are a good time to spotlight books in our collection.
Come to the media center to see our display of books!
Also, here is a link to an list of books compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
What I am Reading
Historical Adventure
It takes place in 1896 and follows two poor women as they attempt to walk from their home in Washington state all the way to New York City. The only supplies they have are the few things that they can carry as they walk.
The trip is very important to the two of them. They have been promised $10,000 in prize money if they are successful. If they can't make the journey, they will be forced to sell their farm.
I loved learning all of the historical details, but I kept reading because I cared about the characters and wanted to see what would happen to them.
Where can you find it--
Adventure (Orange) Dag
Edgy Mystery
Unforgettable by Loretta Ellsworth
Set in MN-Baxter Green isn't like everyone else. He has a photographic memory-- He remembers everything-- even a list of credit card numbers, shown to him by his mother's criminal boyfriend,for use in a scam.
When the boyfriend is arrested, Baxter and his mother flee to Northern Minnesota to escape. But will this new location keep them from trouble? Will he be able to keep his special skills a secret from his high school friends?
Where can you find it--
Edgy (Pink) Ell
Funny Sports
Stupid Fast and Nothing Special by Geoff Herbach
Remember Felton Reinstein?
You met him when you read the book Stupid Fast (if you haven't read it-- start there).
Maybe you even met the author when he came to RHS last year?
Well, Nothing Specialis the sequel to that book. Now, Felton's being recruited by some of the top colleges in the country for his athletic ability. Life at home for Felton is better, expect for one big problem-- his brother has gone missing.
This book is about Felton, but it is also about his little brother, Andrew. Felton has to piece together information as he tries to find his brother, but he is also dealing with his own relationship-- Remember Aleah?
Great follow-up read. You will like it. I laughed and laughed.
PS-- It was the winner of the MN Book Award!
Where can you find it--
Modern (Yellow) Her
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New App
Come to the media center for information on how to get our library catalog on your phone.
Starting this week we will have information about how to download and use the Destiny Quest app on your phone or tablet.
Media Specialist
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Media Assistant
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Tech Assistant
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