Media Tech Tidbits
Your connection to media and technology at HHS
September 4, 2020
Here to serve you
- Printing / photocopying
- iPad charging
- Tech support
- Green screen video recording (new in 2020!)
The media center looks a little different this year as we practice social distancing and increased sanitation efforts. When you visit the media center, please observe one-way traffic signs. Find a table and scan the QR code to check in. Please keep one student per table.
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How to borrow library books
If you would like to request a specific book, we ask that you place a hold on it through our online catalog. Media staff will pull the book for you and email you when it is ready for pick up. To request a book online, please visit the Hudson High School Library website.
All returned books are quarantined for 72 hours.
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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
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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iPad Tip: Scanning Documents
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Sora ebooks and audiobooks
Our Overdrive digital library is growing, and we have many popular books available for free on your iPad. I just added a bunch of books this week. Using the Sora app you can access ebooks and audiobooks in seconds. Your iPad should already have the Sora app installed. If not, you can install it from the Self Service app.
Borrowing ebooks and audiobooks on Sora is incredibly easy. 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 an iPad and continue reading it on a computer or smartphone. 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
- iPad User Magazine
- How it Works
- Cleveland
- Newsweek Global
- Wired
- iPhone Life
- Scientific American
- Ohio Magazine
- Sports Illustrated
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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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