November 3rd, 2009 — collaboration, ideas, information literacy, research ideas, student learning, technology
No time to come to the Library – let us come to you!
You do not have to sign up with us to use and benefit from the library resources. Students use and love Google and Wikipedia, but there is so much more out there! It is important for students understand the importance of using more than one source and to learn how to use credible and complete sources such as our databases.
Students struggle with:
- Effective search strategies/techniques
- Creating interesting/logical/effective powerpoints
- Correctly paraphrasing
- Creating works cited pages
Students LOVE our new LibGuides! These allow us to create a webpage to organize all the resources you need for topics and/or projects you are covering in your classroom. We can post your handouts, videos, widgets (search box), and links for students to easily access from school or home! We then send you the link to post on your website and we can post on the library webpage.
We can:
- Come to your classroom to talk to students – we accommodate your schedule and timeframe
- Provide a link to a libguide. You tell us what information to include and we’ll post all the resources your students will need.
Contact us if you are interested in finding out more.
January 18th, 2008 — 23 things, ideas, information literacy, research ideas, technology
Podcasting: (iPOD broadCAST) “An audio broadcast that has been converted to an MP3 file or other audio file format for playback in a digital music player or computer.” (PC Magazine)
An iPod is not required to listen or create podcasts!
Podcasts can easily be found on iTunes or Educational Podcast Network (http://www.epnweb.org/).
Once you determine a file you would like to try, click on the file and your computer should begin playing. Common podcasts include NPR This I Believe, National Geographic, and Yogamazing.
Many educators are utilizing podcasts to go beyond the traditional classroom setting and share with a world-wide audience.
Students can create a recorded version of their presentation or record a script from a writing assignment.
Teachers are also creating podcasts to distribute homework, lectures, and school announcements.
To create podcasts or to have your students create podcasts, see the library media specialists for assistance.
Podcast Resources:
Quick/Easy Podcast Creation
How-To
Examples
Grammar Girl’s Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing Podcast
Biology @ WHS
