News from the Learning Commons
December Edition
Coggle- Collaborative Mind Mapping
Coggle is a web tool that allows you to work with others to create a map. Once you create a map, you can download as PDF, invite others to view and edit, and organize in your Google Drive. What can you use mind maps for?
- curriculum mapping
- vocabulary
- time line
- planning tool
- story maps
- visual connections
- and so much more...
Accidentally Close all of Your Tabs?
If you are working in Chrome, simply press Ctrl+Shift+T (or Command+Shift+T for Mac users) to reopen all of your tabs. You can also right click on any open tab to reopen a previously closed tab.
Formatting Tip
Ever wonder what that paintbrush icon did in Google Docs and Sheets? It helps with formatting. Highlight text that you want to copy formatting, click the Paint Tool, and then highlight the text you want to have the same formatting. Click here to see how it is done.
iPad Friendly Tools
ReadWriteThink.org offers two tools that can be used on iPads- Venn Diagrams and Diamante Poems. Students can download the apps and use them for multiple lessons. They can even be used offline!
Winter Ideas
Looking for some fun winter activities? Check out some resources on we collected on Symbaloo. Just click the link below the picture to get to the live Symbaloo. Symbaloo is a great way to store resources in one single area. Especially good for younger students who may not be able to type in URL's. Embeds into onCampus! Click here to see how it looks.
Event Information
Scholastic Book Fair!
Give the Gift of Reading- shop at our Scholastic Book Fair and help support the LS Library!
When?
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015, 08:00 AM
Where?