fr know & go volume 2 | issue 12
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@your Library updates - picture book month, Discovery Education link, HEC-TV programming, 12 reasons to give a book this holiday season, Got News button, Resources - Power my Learning, Spark 101, MU Libraries must read list, Tween Tribune, Minecraft, National Geo, Newseum Digital Classroom, Google - Google course, typing accent marks, search tools and strategies, About Books - library essentials, Personalized Learning - Global Ed Conference, edWeb offerings, Library Fun, Student Opportunities - White House Student Film Festival and METC film festival submissions, and Library Lessons - anti-plagiarism checklistTRANSCRIPT
Know & Go Parkway School District Volume 2 | Issue 12
Updates @your LibraryYou don’t build it for yourself. You know what the
people want and you build it for them.
~Walt Disney
ContactInformation
Bill BassTwitter: billbassSkype: bill.bass3
Kim LindskogTwitter: klindskogSkype: klindskogScoopit:www.scoop.it/t/know-go
Nancy IkemeyerSkype: nancy,ikemeyer.pearlTwitter: NancyIkemeyer
Access the Library Services Webpage using the QR code or www.tinyurl.com/libserv
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GOT NEWS Button Do you need help, got an idea, have a suggestion, or have an event planned? Then share it by clicking on the Got News button.
GOT NEWS
November is Picture Book MonthResearch shows that the multisensory aspect of picture books helps to stimulate language, brain, and attention span development in students.what do we do allday.com - 11 books to inspire inventors and enginners - http://picturebookmonth.com/
Discovery Education LinkPlease make sure that you are using the correct Discovery Ed link. pkwy.discoveryeducation.com
HEC-TV HEC-TV is offering an archived program on Social Media & Current Events: Impacts and Implications. Materials can be found at http://goo.gl/E0xbVU. The hour long presentaion is at http://goo.gl/1FCp7A
Share the Joy of Reading this Season!In this infographic the top 12 reason are given as to why books make great gifts.Enjoy! See it at http://goo.gl/BNMSXw
1. Books are always the right size.2. Books are easy to wrap.3. Books are a good way to impress people.4. Books can be shared.5. Books are a present you can open again and again.6. Books are cheaper than diamonds.7. There’s a book for everyone.8. Books last longer than fruit cake.9. Books are low in calories.
10. Books are always in style.11. Books can take you anywhere.12. Books serve multiple purposes.
http://cybraryman.com/creativecommons.htmlas you teach the nine elements of digital citizenship, do you find yourself always looking for creative commons websites to direct students to, check out
relate resources to the learning principles
Best of Fall 2014 from ACTEM Conferencehttp://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/10/best-of-web-fall-2014.html#.VDwsn2ddU1I Helpful Resource for MS & HS Math Teachers
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/12/by-request-ten-helpful-resources-for.html#.VDwtGWddU1I in addition to that provide math chat app http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/10/math-chat-solve-problems-together-in.html#.VDwtI2ddU1I
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Highlighted & CircledTechnology, Research & Learning Resources
Power My learning http://powermylearning.org/education/learning/educational-games-activitiesPowerMyLearning is a free K-12 platform to personalize instruction and inspire student-driven learning. The site curates thousands of academic games, videos, and interactives and then tags them by subject, grade, Common Core Standard, and more.
Spark 101 http://www.spark101.org/Leverages short, interactive STEM videos; educator resources; industry ties; and the success of the 114th Partnership, a national non-profit focused on graduating all students prepared and inspired to thrive in college and careers.
MU Professors Announce 175 Must ReadsProfessors at the University of Missouri celebrate its 175th anniversary by recommending 175 influential books. If you did not get your free copy of the poster (22.5 wide x 28 inches long), contact Laura Roloff at 573-882-9143 or [email protected] http://libraryguides.missouri.edu/mustreads
Tween Tribune Smithsonian Articles for kids, middle school, teens from @Smithsonian. Features topics about animals, fashion, entertainment, school, science, technology, national and world news written by kids and professional journalists.
http://tweentribune.com
Minecraft resourcesIf Minecraft has taken over your students and you don’t know who they are or what they're talking about anymore, you're in good company. The game supports 21st-century skills such as creativity, innovation, and collaboration, want to know more so you can speak the language? http://goo.gl/ql7wd0 If students aren’t playing Minecraft they are looking at video about Minecraft. The top 10 videos Minecraft video channels on YouTube can be found at http://goo.gl/lTuuAR
National GeoThe National Geographic Education Portal offers free multimedia geography, science, and social studies content resources for K-12 educators, learners, and families.
Newseum Digital Classroom http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/default.aspxA free, cross-disciplinary classroom resource featuring interactive timelines, archival videos and downloadable historic front pages through the lenses of historical connections, media literacy and civics.
google digital literacy curriculum
google search tools http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/10/simple-google-search-tools-and.html#.VDwUMmddWAg then do a web search challenge http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/08/how-to-develop-web-search-challenges.html#.VDwUfGddWAg
Not a GAFE user? Check out one of our favorite buttons in Google AppsWhether you’re using Gmail or Google Docs, you probably copy and paste from other sources pretty frequently. Normally you would manually change the font, size and color of your text so it fits in with everything else. Learn how the Remove Formatting button can save you TONS of time!G o o g l e
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About Books
Want to bring technology into your classroom? Looking to discover new ways of creating meaningful learning experiences for your students? Check out this self-paced, online course is intended for anyone - of any technical skill level - hoping to use Google's educational tools in the classroom. Through videos, use-cases, and examples you'll get ideas about how to bring Google for Education (including Google Apps for Education with Classroom, Google Maps and more) into your teaching. http://goo.gl/Tp4VdO
Typing Accent Marks in GoogleTeach Foreign/World Languages and need your students to type in Accents? In this week's 30 Seconds of Google, we take a look at a new add-on called "Easy Accents".http://goo.gl/x1JmSF
Simple Search Tools & Strategies for StudentsIn October Richard Byrne presented a short webinar about ten Google search tools and strategies for students. The slides are available on his site at http://goo.gl/QnZ6m0
In relation to those slides you might also like:How Google Search Works & A Whole Bunch of Tips - http://goo.gl/Sh43Db
Lesson Plans and a Road Map for Teaching Search Strategies - http://goo.gl/Ets6cD
Google Search Strategy for Students Infographic - http://goo.gl/hPB1FF
Search Tips for Students - Thinking Before You Search - http://goo.gl/J0QimQ
Great reads for high school students as well!
http://www.weareteachers.com/
You now have unlimited Drive Storage in your
Parkway Google domain!
Google Drive Certification
Last year, Bill offered librarians the
opportunity to acquire Google Drive
Certification or Google Educator
Certification. This opportunity is still
available. Google Drive now has
level 1 and level 2 training and you'll
want to complete both of them. The
good news is level 1 is really short
and is more of just an overview.
Level 2 is more comprehensive and
will provide most of the answers
that you will need for to pass the
test. This is where you should spend
most of your time. In this level,
there are many videos that help to
illustrate the topics and concepts
covered. In Lesson 8 you'll find a link
that will be important for the
certification test as well. Here are
the pertinent links:
● Drive Level 1http://www.
google.
com/edu/training/tools/driv
e/level1.html
● Drive Level 2 - http://www.
google.
com/edu/training/tools/driv
e/level2.html
● Google Testing Center -
https://google.starttest.
com/
If you are interested in taking the
Drive test or all of the tests they are
$15 each. If you choose to to take
the test(s), you have two choices.
Library Services will either pay for all
five tests once you've passed them
and have turned in your certificates,
or Library Services can give you 2
district credits (if you complete all
five tests). You may also get
reimbursed if you opt to take only
the Google Drive test.
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professional learning
@your library
Global Education ConferenceThe fifth annual Global Education Conference, a free week-long online event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, will be held Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 22, 2014 (November 23rd in some time zones).
The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for building education-related connections around the globe while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity. Last year’s conference featured 200 general sessions and 19 keynote addresses from all over the world with over 8,000 participant logins. To attend this year's conference and to be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join this network.
Brain-Friendly Teaching and Learning in Your Think Tank LibraryTuesday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time
Dynamic Databases: Revolutionizing Today’s Research, Teaching, and LearningTuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time
Rebranding Digital Citizenship Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Eastern TimeREGISTER HERE
http://www.seussville.com/
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Library Fun Personalized Learning
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Student Opportunities
2015 White House Student Film Festival The Impact of Giving Back
The White House announced that from now through January 20, submissions are open for the
second White House Student Film Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is The Impact of
Giving Back, and it’s open to U.S. students, grades K-12. So tell a story about paying it forward,
about community service, or what making a difference looks like in your eyes and through your
lens. It can be a fictional story or a short documentary, so break out the lights, write a script, get
the camera ready, and show us your passion for service and giving back. For inspiration, take a
look at the official selections from last year's White House Student Film Festival, when the theme
was the power of technology in education.
Films can be short – in fact, they must be 3 minutes tops. The official selections will be featured on
the White House website, and shared across the world on White House sites and official social
media accounts. If selected, you may have a chance to attend the film fest yourself at the White
House.
Submission Guidelines:
● All films must be shorter than 3 minutes.
● All films must be made by students in grades K-12.
● No film may use copyrighted material including music, TV shows, or movies.
● All films must be uploaded to YouTube
● All film submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 20, 2015.
More information at http:
//goo.gl/4iJmFl
Library LessonsFrom the kidshealth.org page students can learn about plagiarism in kid friendly vocabulary and use the quick checklist when working on projects.
http://goo.gl/P6UA0