Media Tech Tidbits
Your connection to media and technology at HHS
March 17, 2020
Resources for remote learning
Mr. Robitaille
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HHS Library website
The library website contains a sizeable collection of databases and e-resources. These resources can be used to conduct research, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, and access streaming educational videos. Most of these resources require a special login, which can be found on the Databases & eResources password sheet on the library webpage.
The library website also contains links to Sora ebooks and audiobooks and Flipster digital magazines. More information about these free services can be found below.
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Current library book loans
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Sora ebooks and audiobooks
It is unfortunate that you have more time than ever to read books for pleasure at the same time that all of the libraries are closed down. Never fear! Your HHS library subscribes to a substantial repository of popular ebooks and audiobooks that you can borrow for free on any internet-enabled device. Meet Sora!
Borrowing ebooks and audiobooks on Sora is incredibly easy. You can access Sora on a web browser or through the free Sora app on your smartphone or tablet. Simply sign in with Google using your Hudson account.
Items that you borrow on Sora are automatically returned when due. They also sync across all devices. You can begin reading an ebook on a Chromebook and continue reading it on an iPad. Items can be renewed when the due date is approaching. You can also place holds on items to ensure you get them if they are currently on loan.
Our Sora library recently added the ability to borrow books through the CLEVNET library collection. Visit the settings in Sora and "Add a public library." Search for CLEVNET. Voila! You can now borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the CLEVNET consortium as well as the HCSD collection. If you have memberships to other public libraries, you can also add them to your Sora settings.
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Flipster digital magazines
Hudson High School currently subscribes to over 20 popular magazines in digital format. Flipster is a free web service and mobile app that provides access to these magazines. View your favorite magazines on your smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook.
Some of the following magazines are now available on Flipster:
- Time
- Rolling Stone
- Consumer Reports
- History Magazine
- National Geographic
- Ingredient Magazine
- The Atlantic
- J-14
- Wired
- iPhone Life
- Scientific American
When prompted to sign in, please refer to the Databases and eResources password sheet.
Follow this link for easy instructions and to get started:
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Public library resources
The Hudson Library and Historical Society and the Akron-Summit County Public Library offer amazing online services that will help you with assignments and personal entertainment.
If you have a library card with a public library, you can access thousands of ebooks, digital magazines, streaming movies, newspapers, online courses, and research databases. Hoopla is an amazing repository of free streaming movies, music, audiobooks, and more. Lynda offers online courses in just about anything you would ever want to learn. Why not use this time to pick up a new hobby?
If you do not have a current membership to Hudson Library and Historical Society, you can register online for an eCard, which provides access to all of their digital content.
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Access free streaming media using Hoopla
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How to reach Mr. Robitaille
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Hudson High School Media Center
Email: robitaia@hudson.edu
Website: https://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/domain/798
Location: 2500 Hudson Aurora Road, Hudson, OH, USA
Twitter: @aussieandrew