Literacy Connection
September 2016
GEHS Library Media Center
Virginia Wilson, Library Assistant
Email: schrackr@usd231.com
Website: http://www.usd231.com/GEHS/Portal/GEHSMedia
Phone: 913-856-2647
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEHSMC/
Media Moments (M&Ms)
The next M&M session will be on Wed., Sept. 21 (3:10-3:40). We will be looking at NoodleTools. There are a number of new features that we will explore. This will be a great session for those who have used NoodleTools AND those who have never used it. We will also look at MLA 8th edition changes. If you do any kind of research project with your students, you want to attend!
Remember, this does count as pdp points! Plus, snacks will be provided!!!
If you aren’t able to make it to this session, but would like to learn more about the databases, just e-mail me and we can set up an alternate time to get together.
Future M&Ms:
Wed., Oct. 19 -You Choose!: What would you like to know more about. Submit your
requests at the link below for this session by Mon. Oct. 3
https://goo.gl/forms/GyM15398ZNAjlIG62
Spotlight Websites & Apps
Jeopardy Rocks
Photos for Class
Photos for Class is a place to download safe images for use in the classroom and other educational projects with accurate image citations. Photos for Class filters content and utilizes Flickr Safe Search, to ensure all images are appropriate for school settings, and licensed by Creative Commons for public use. http://www.photosforclass.com/
Socrative
Request for New Resources
If you would like to submit a request for a new video or trade book to utilize in your classroom, remember to fill out the Resource Request Approval Form. The completed form should be submitted to the library media specialist and then to your principal for pre-approval before forwarding to Dr. Ben Boothe for approval by the Ed. Services Committee. Requests must be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Ed. Services Meeting.
Submission Deadlines:
October 19, 2016
November 9, 2016
January 18, 2017
February 15, 2017
March 22, 2017
CCC Streaming Media
CCC! Streaming Media Content Library contains 5,000 programs, 100,000 clips. It is annually updated to bring fresh, timely content into the 21st century classroom. You may choose to play the full program or select from over 100,000, 1-2 minute teaching segments to provide a teachable moment on any subject.
To Login Click the icon above or go to www.usd231.com and click on Employee Resources. You will find the icon located under Instructional Resources.
User Name: Your USD231 email address
Password: your birthdate mmddyyyy OR changeme
September Birthday Bash
We will be honoring all our staff members who celebrated a birthday this month on
Friday, Sept. 30. Stop in and enjoy the treats available in the Professional Library.
These treats are made possible through your Courtesy donations.