Media Tech Tidbits
Your connection to media and technology at HHS
November, 2020
New books about diversity, equity, and inclusion
The media center has been purchasing dozens of new books about topics involving diversity, equity, and inclusion. These titles can be found in traditional print books (fiction and non-fiction), as well as digital books on Sora and Gale ebooks.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Hudson PTO, the library was able to add 24 new diversity titles to our Gale ebooks collection. These titles cover a wide range of topics, including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, culture, LGBTQ, disabilities, discrimination, and Black Lives Matter. When you access the Gale ebooks link on the library website, you can sign in with Google.
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Green screen available in media center
The green screen is available anytime. No need for an appointment. See Mr. Robitaille for assistance in how to use the chroma key feature in iMovie. He can also hook you up with an iPad tripod.
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Tech Tips for iPads
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Fiction books now genrefied
- Mystery
- Realistic Fiction
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Sports
- Horror
- Historical Fiction
Sections are signed to make it easy to find the genre you seek. Within each genre, books are shelved according to the author's last name. See a librarian if you need help finding a good book.
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Secure iPad charging available
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Updating your iPad to iPadOS 14
To upgrade your iPad, open the settings and then select General > Software Update. Ideally you will want to plug your iPad into main power and allow the upgrade process to take a while.
The video below demonstrates how to use a stylus to convert handwritten notes to text. There are a lot of handy editing features you can do with this Scribble feature. Feel free to stop by the media center if you require any support with this software upgrade.
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Accessing your daily bell schedule
I continuously update this website to reflect the most up-to-date schedule. If you want immediate access to this site, I recommend adding it to your iPad's home screen. When viewing the site, tap the sharrow button and select Add to Home Screen.
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iPad Tip: Accessing Google Docs in Safari
To edit Google files in Safari, all you have to do is type the following URLs into the search bar:
Google Docs: docs.google.com
Google Slides: slides.google.com
Google Sheets: sheets.google.com
Google Classroom: classroom.google.com
Google Calendar: calendar.google.com
Google Drawings: drawings.google.com
If a Google app is ever being annoying on your iPad, I recommend accessing it in Safari. This will give you access to the full array of editing and formatting features.
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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