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with Hornet Library -- April 2, 2018

How safe is your password?
The problem with a really good password is that is it lengthy (at least 14 characters) making it difficult to remember. This is a good thing when trying to prevent hacking, not so great when you have one last "attempt" before you are locked out of what you are trying to get into!
Password Managers are a great resource for managing multitudes of highly elaborate passwords. A Password Manager will require you to remember one complex password to gain access the rest of your passwords. Listed below are few that are worthy of a look. Some will work on multiple devices and even with multiple users (couples sharing access to certain accounts). While most will come with monthly or yearly subscription costs, some will offer free limited features.
Digital Resources PrepSTEP by Learning Express is an online learning resource of Tests, Tutorials, eBooks, Interactive Videos and much, much more! Use this resource with your students to prepare for the SAT, AP or any other high stakes test. Nursing, Pharmacy, Money Management and other curriculum tutorials are also available | Innovation Station At the Innovation Station, students, teachers, and staff all have access to project supplies of all types. Basic supplies of colors, scissors, rulers, glue, and tape are always out. If you are looking for something specific, chances are we have it in the back! Just ask and we will be happy to help get you what you need. | Library Picture Books make for great resources in any classroom. ECHS Library has a collection of over 300 Children's Picture Books (Everybody Books) available for use. Using picture books to introduce topics in the classroom is a great way to engage students! We also want to encourage siblings to read with each other and for the children that come over at 7th period to have access to resources! |
Digital Resources
PrepSTEP by Learning Express is an online learning resource of Tests, Tutorials, eBooks, Interactive Videos and much, much more! Use this resource with your students to prepare for the SAT, AP or any other high stakes test. Nursing, Pharmacy, Money Management and other curriculum tutorials are also available
Innovation Station
At the Innovation Station, students, teachers, and staff all have access to project supplies of all types. Basic supplies of colors, scissors, rulers, glue, and tape are always out. If you are looking for something specific, chances are we have it in the back! Just ask and we will be happy to help get you what you need.
Library
Picture Books make for great resources in any classroom. ECHS Library has a collection of over 300 Children's Picture Books (Everybody Books) available for use. Using picture books to introduce topics in the classroom is a great way to engage students! We also want to encourage siblings to read with each other and for the children that come over at 7th period to have access to resources!
Survival Tips for New (and not so new) Teachers
"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." ~ Hal Borland
Try Something New
InsertLearning.com is a Chrome Extension that will easily allow you to turn any webpage into an interactive lesson. Add video links, discussion questions, sticky notes, highlight text and even share with students and other teachers. The Public Library feature allows you to search grade level and subject for lessons already created by other teachers.

Starbucks, Anyone?
Artificial Intelligence is intelligence displayed by machines. AutoDraw using AI to help you create the drawing on "paper" that you see so perfectly in your head. Using shapes and sizes from what you are drawing, it offers up options for you to choose from until you see the picture you identify as your drawing. For this challenge, share your creation with me by tweeting to @HornetLibrary with your picture (select the share option in AutoDraw when you are done). As always, submissions must be made by Sunday evening for entry into the drawing.
Reservations for Technology
All reservations for Lab, ChromeBook Carts/Tubs, iPads and VR Equipment can be found here.
Librarian
Lisa D. Merrifield, MLS
Certified Librarian, EC - 12
Certified Instructional Technology Specialist