Brewer Media Center Monthly
November 2014
Media Center Happenings
Our school-wide reading challenge is now underway! Details of the Chapter Book Challenge were shared with students during their check-out week. Our first challenge is to read and review one chapter book. The deadline for the first challenge is Friday, December 5. Access full challenge details below!
Circulation Report
Reading Challenge
The Chapter Book Challenge has begun! Students are encouraged to participate in the challenge and to take advantage of the great incentives being offered each month.Our goal is to bring a love of reading to our school!
Click here to access full challenge details.
Click here to access the book review form.
Click here to access full challenge details.
Click here to access the book review form.
Read United
On November 25, 70 students participated in Read United Day. These students raised anywhere from $10 to $70 to help support the United Way. Students who raised $10 or more were able to spend time in the Media Center. Students read, relaxed, played games, and participated in other literacy activities. Thank you to these students for helping to raise money for United Way. Also, thank you to Mrs. Babb for organizing this event!
Digital Citizenship
The digital citizenship lesson for November was on cyberbullying. Students learned about different types of cyberbullying and how to tell when online behavior crosses the line. The lesson for December is on informational literacy. Access the lesson materials here.
Technology Corner
Chromebooks Coming Soon!
Teachers are scheduled to receive their Chromebooks in December! We are working hard to prepare for the roll out of these devices. Check out these Ten Tips for a Successful 1:1 Classroom.
Fact vs. Myth
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions concerning Chromebooks:
- Teachers will receive Chromebooks in December.
- Teachers will keep their laptops and iPads for classroom use.
- Most of the iPad carts will leave the middle and high schools and be redistributed to the elementary schools for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Middle and high school students will receive Chromebooks during the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.
Mark Your Calendar!
School Technology Leaders from Brewer, Mathews, and Woodfields have partnered in an effort to help teachers familiarize themselves with all things Google. Please take advantage of these professional development opportunities! For every 2 sessions, teachers will earn an hour of recertification credit!
Upcoming PD Sessions:
Google Classroom
-TBA (January)
Click here to see Debbie Leonard's schedule.
Upcoming PD Sessions:
Google Classroom
-TBA (January)
Click here to see Debbie Leonard's schedule.
Web 2.0 Tools to Try
Create animated videos and presentations with PowToon!
- Easy to use
- Resembles PowerPoint and Google Slides
- Tons of tutorials available here
Contact Ms. Thompson
Follow the School Technology Leaders from our district by checking out our blog! You may find a tip or trick to use with your students!
Email: Thompsonc@gwd50.org
Website: http://www.gwd50.org/domain/560
Location: 1000 Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC, United States
Phone: (864)941-5500
Twitter: @aclairethompson