LEE HS Library
November 2021
LEE HS Library 2021-22 School Year
LEE Library Hours:
M, W, TH, F: 8:10 AM - 4:40 PM
Tuesday: 8:10 AM - 4:30 PM
Highlights in this newsletter include:
- Instructional collaboration in November
- Reading promotions: resources for students and teachers
- Hour of Code: resources for students and teachers
- Professional development: opportunities for teachers at the beginning of December
Library Instruction Highlights
English II & III Mrs. Moreno
ISA English II Honors Students & Ms. Sherry
English III & Mrs. Hernandez
Reading Promotions & Resources for Students
Native American Heritage Month
Hour of Code: Coming December 6-12
Hour of Code is almost here! All students, regardless of their familiarity with computer science and coding, are encouraged to take part. To encourage accessibility and participation, the LEE Library has resources available to connect students with opportunities to try coding for the first time or engage in more advanced coding experiences:
- Coding activities (beginner to advanced are welcome) in the LEE Library after school Tuesday 12/7.
- Nonfiction books are available for checkout for those who want to learn more about the history and how-to's of coding.
Curriculum & Instruction Support for Teachers
Hour of Code: Educator Resources
What is the Hour of Code? From the Hour of Code website:
"The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify 'code,' to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide."
Hour of Code Resources (lesson plans, activities, and educator resources):
NEISD Library Services Hour of Code Resources
Wakelet with links to Coding and Computer Science Activities
Professional Development Opportunities in December
Edpuzzle
BrainPOP Connect: Coding Beyond the Hour of Code
About the pre-Computer Science Education Week event from BrainPOP:
"Level up your instruction with BrainPOP's Creative Coding tool - developed in partnership with Scratch and Vidcode, you'll walk away knowing how to seamlessly introduce coding, no matter what you're covering in class. Join us for one or both sessions - Content-Based Coding: Beginners or Content-Based Coding: Advanced."
This FREE virtual event takes place Thursday, December 2 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT.
Podcast Lowdown
Podcasts Spark Interest
Podcasts can be way to connect students with their interests or new skills: Not sure how to interest students in coding? Especially students who are often not considered for future careers in computer science? Listen to this short (7 minutes) podcast about how Girls Who Code transformed how they made their curriculum and tools available virtually to some of the hardest to reach students.
OverDrive eBook & Audiobook Circulation
The LEE Library thanks all LEE and ISA teachers who promote the library's electronic collection!
October 29 - November 30, 2021: 27
Coming in December:
- Hour of Code
- BrainPOP & EdPuzzle Professional Development
- Media Literacy Resources for Educators and Students
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