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24.2.10
current (and classic) dystopian novels
Hello all,
here's a good list of current (and classic) dystopian novels for the YA reader
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"How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All"
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Salon.com has an article/interview with Marilyn Johnson who recently published a book about librarianship: "This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All,
The interview can be found at:
The Amazon link will let you read the first few pages:
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18.2.10
"You Are the Future of Libraries: No Pressure"
"You Are the Future of Libraries: No Pressure" by David Lankes
Path to the Future, a University of Maryland Libraries Speaker Series, College Park, MD.
Abstract: If libraries are obsolete in 10 years, it's your fault. It's my fault too. As Alan Kay once said "the best way to predict the future is to invent it." So since we are the people ultimately responsible for creating the future, we are the future of the library. Assume for a moment "they" are right ... you know, them. The ones who say that the Internet/ Mass Digitalization /Search Engines/ Wikipedia/Document Right Management/ Whatever is going to put libraries out of business. Assume that the stacks are bare, the coffee bars are empty, and the ivy is left to run riot over the columns. Is there still a library? If that strikes you as an odd question, let me ask you another one. Is the future of the library a question of stacks, coffee bars or ivy?
"How-to" guide for creating Booktrailers
A big thanks to Naomi Bates for her great blog.
Here's a link to her slideshare on creating Book trailers.
Here's a link to her slideshare on creating Book trailers.
National Gallery of Art - digital tools
Here's a range of fun tools to do "digital art" inspired by works of the great artists.
Each tool can be linked to individually.
(Works best on a Mac with Safari.)
Collage Machine • Mobile • PixelFace • 3-D Twirler • Cubits • Diamonds • Dutch House • Photo Op
PaintBox • Wallovers • RiverRun • SwatchBox • Flow • Jungle • BRUSHster • Still Life • Faces & Places
16.2.10
Culturally Responsive Instruction - podcast from the IRA
Literacy 2.0 – Closing the Literacy Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Instruction,
Presented by Kathy Au, President, International Reading Association
Many teachers today are challenged to efficiently respond to the cultural and linguistic differences presented in their classrooms. Tune in to IRA Reading Radio and hear IRA President Kathy Au present specific strategies and techniques to help effectively teach second-language and culturally diverse students. Click here to listen to the program.
4.2.10
New booktrailer: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
If you are considering making booktrailers for your library site, here's a new one by Naomi Bates. (Note: the novel is more a high school read) This kind of thing can be done fairly easily in iMovie or Windows Movie Maker.
New booktrailer: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
Here's my little "tutorial" on how to do it, if you're interested.
(Could be fun for students to make their own.)
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1.2.10
Chemistry links/labs/animations
Your teachers might appreciate some of the science links on this page
Links for other subjects:
Google's Wonder Wheel: visual searching
I've just been playing with Google's Wonder Wheel:
"Google Wonder Wheel is a new great feature from Google which allows you to see relevant search results to your query in a unique semantically relevant and graphically designed way."
Here's how it works:
22.1.10
Museum of Online Museums
Hello all,
this is a fun place to poke around in for a while. Also, your Art teachers, or classroom teachers might find a good site or idea here. Not all the links are necessarily good for the classroom, but there are certainly a great many discussion starters listed. Take a look.
"Welcome to the Coudal Partners Museum of Online Museums. Here, you will find links from our archives to online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions: Start with a review of classic art and architecture, and graduate to the study of mundane (and sometimes bizarre) objects elevated to art by their numbers, juxtaposition, or passion of the collector. "
19.1.10
Worldreaders.org
"This project also attempted to provide teachers and teacher-librarians with a successful example of how to take the power of social networking and make it work to achieve the traditional literacy/library goals. Combining images, music, video, and student input through interactive tools in a secure online environment, the hope was that students would have opportunities to develop and share their reading interests in ways that reflect their intrinsic interest in the multimedia environments of social networks. In addition, the project also yielded information on what works best online and how educators can use similar strategies in their school library programs."
13.1.10
The Power of Our Words
The Power of Our Words:
Teacher Language that Helps Children Learn
By Paula Denton, EdD
Language may be a teacher's most powerful tool, for words do more than deliver content. They also play a huge part in whether children develop self-control, build a sense of belonging, and gain academic and social skills and knowledge.
Read selections on-line
11.1.10
Series & Sequels
Looking for the title for the next book in a series?
Not sure if you are reading a series in the right order?
Here are some sites to look at.
RPL offers suggested authors lists:
And Novelist (in the EBSCO Databases) also gives suggestions ("Recommended Reads")
5.1.10
Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom: read it online
A Conversation with ASCD Authors Sue Brookhart and Connie Moss Sue Brookhart and Connie Moss are the authors of the ASCD book "Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom: A Guide for Instructional Leaders." In the new Talks With An Author audio segment on ASCD's Web site, these authors discuss the concept of formative assessment and why it's powerful, as well as why the instructional leader's role is important to the process. They also explain how formative assessment improves student learning and address common misconceptions about the process.
Listen to the interview on the Meet the Authors page.
Read sample chapters of the book.
4.1.10
"Just One More Book"
"Just One More Book"
Check the link below to get a list of authors, titles, illustrators, and to hear a podcast conversation about each book.
Ways to Promote Library Services to Kids.
The ALSC has a set of posters, activities and ideas to promote library services to kids. While the site is geared towards public libraries, you might find something you can use in your school!
24.12.09
Teaching Adolescent Writers
In Teaching Adolescent Writers, Kelly Gallagher, author of Reading Reasons and Deeper Reading, shows how students can be taught to write effectively. Kelly shares a number of classroom-tested strategies. http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9032&r=sb091223b&REFERER=
Read Chapter 1 on-line.
Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities
Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities That Refresh and Refocus, K–6.To learn well, children need to move! Old favorites with new twists,lively originals, and tips for weaving energizers into your school day.Read samples and view video clips.
16.12.09
Great Book review site with discussion questions + extras!
Here's a great site with reviews, discussion questions and extension activities for the titles listed.
Books listed after 2006 come with all these extras.
For example:
The Hunger Games
SilverFin
Darkwing
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