IMC Connection
USD 231 Instructional Media Center Fall 2017 Updates
Searching the IMC Catalog
To see what is available, go to the IMC webpage located on the Employee Resources page of the USD 231 website or utilize this direct link: http://www.usd231.com/District/Portal/xxx
Locate the IMC catalog portal that allows you to search by keyword, title, author, subject, or series. Type in what you are looking for, then click on the appropriate button below (i.e. for the subject “space,” you would type space, and then you would click on the subject button). Be sure to check the availability of the item.
REQUESTING MATERIALS
All requests should be sent utilizing the IMC REQUEST FORM
If you do not receive your order, feel free to email imc@usd231.com or call extension 2647. If an item is unavailable, we will notify you by email.
District LANGUAGE ARTS Book Lists
District Grade Level Approved Lists
Please remember, if a book is on a RESERVED grade level list, it can be read at that grade level or above. Books that are not on a RESERVED grade level list are approved for a grade range based on a variety of factors including content.
Please refer to the Master sheet for this information.
For additional information, refer to the Grade Level Resource Guidelines.
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 your building librarian and then to your principal for pre-approval before forwarding to either Christi Whitter (Elem) or Dr. Ben Boothe (MS/HS) for approval by the Ed. Services Committee. Requests must be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Ed. Services Meeting.
Submission Deadlines:
Nov. 8
Jan. 17
April 18
NEW Titles/Changes
Killing Mr. Griffin-Moved from 8th grade Reserved to 7th not reserved
NEW: The Misfits - 7th not reserved
NEW: They Cage the Animals at Night-7th not reserved
Additional Updates:
Among the Hidden 6th Reserved-60 additional copies ordered-97 Books Total
Favorite Apps & Websites
Brainpop
“Brainpop creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.” In addition, you will find a variety of quizzes, printable activities including review sheets, graphic organizers, and
vocabulary. https://www.brainpop.com/
Contact your building librarian for the login
information.
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.
https://media.cccstreaming.com/NDM/
User Name: Your USD231 email address
Password: your birthdate mmddyyyy OR changeme
ABOUT US
Virginia Wilson, Assistant
Email: imc@usd231.com
Website: http://www.usd231.com/District/Portal/xxx
Location: Gardner Edgerton High School
Phone: 913-856-2647