Lesson 4: SIRS DISCOVERER
This 4th lesson is so exciting. I'm going to be doing a magazine/newspaper scavenger hunt with the 6th grade class and it will be so interesting to have them compare this database with the hard copies in the library.
In the database features I found the new nonfiction books interesting and you have the option to print them.
I found the information on Discoverer interersting and will look into the Reasearcher for sure. Just out of time so will be posting more later when I get time to finish up this lesson.
Have a great week everyone.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Lesson 3: LearningExpress Library
Creating an account on Learning Express Library is very easy.
Browsing the exams and testing one out was interesting. Wow, found out my geometry is rusty. You could remember a decagon having 10 sides as 10 being a decade. Being able to have the answers explained as you finish each question is a great tool.
Job searching and resumes are very easy to use.
Searched reading and looked at a ebook 501 Reading Comprehension. There are many tips to help with reading. I like how there were other titles of interest available from LearningExpress (Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, Vocabulary and Spelling Success in 20 Minutes a Day).
There is so much to share from the LearningExpress Library. It will be interesting sharing information with the staff and also a challenge.
Interesting lesson.
Creating an account on Learning Express Library is very easy.
Browsing the exams and testing one out was interesting. Wow, found out my geometry is rusty. You could remember a decagon having 10 sides as 10 being a decade. Being able to have the answers explained as you finish each question is a great tool.
Job searching and resumes are very easy to use.
Searched reading and looked at a ebook 501 Reading Comprehension. There are many tips to help with reading. I like how there were other titles of interest available from LearningExpress (Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, Vocabulary and Spelling Success in 20 Minutes a Day).
There is so much to share from the LearningExpress Library. It will be interesting sharing information with the staff and also a challenge.
Interesting lesson.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Lesson 2: Chilton Library, Mango Languages, and Tumblebooklibrary
Chilton Library: 3 things that need to be done at 30,000 miles.
1. battery performance check
2. engine air filter
3. radiator, coolers, heater and AC hoses
My husband was very interested in the page. He went on it while I was posting.
Our students in the Ag classes will like this too.
Mango Languages: I tried out a lesson and it will help me out as I work one on one with a spanish speaking student. It really help be able to record your own voice and compare it with the coaches voice. Look forward to doing more on the site.
Tumblebooklibrary: This will be a great site to use in the library with the students.
I done know if anyone else had noticed but I tried the Tumble Tour at the bottom of the page and it is different than the site is. It said there is an educator button on the bottom of the page but I couldn't find it. If anyone else found it please let me know. Maybe I shouldn't have done this when the Superbowl was on. Hahaha! It will be sharing this with teachers and parents.
Chilton Library: 3 things that need to be done at 30,000 miles.
1. battery performance check
2. engine air filter
3. radiator, coolers, heater and AC hoses
My husband was very interested in the page. He went on it while I was posting.
Our students in the Ag classes will like this too.
Mango Languages: I tried out a lesson and it will help me out as I work one on one with a spanish speaking student. It really help be able to record your own voice and compare it with the coaches voice. Look forward to doing more on the site.
Tumblebooklibrary: This will be a great site to use in the library with the students.
I done know if anyone else had noticed but I tried the Tumble Tour at the bottom of the page and it is different than the site is. It said there is an educator button on the bottom of the page but I couldn't find it. If anyone else found it please let me know. Maybe I shouldn't have done this when the Superbowl was on. Hahaha! It will be sharing this with teachers and parents.
Lesson 1,1a,1b,1c
Right now all I can say is WOW!
I started with the World Book Kids. Searching the ape I guess just because it was the first mammal but I can see the students really learning tons. The habitat of an ape is the rainforests of Asia and Afirica.
The students can find activities to do at home with their families by clicking on the games/activities button.
I have read the story of Helen Keller to students when we were talking about biographies in the library and they were very interested in braille. I will use the braille game with them that I found on games/activites.
Moving on to World Book Student the information about apes gets more indepth. It is wonderful being able to have the text read for those students with a lower reading skill.
I have had the 6th grade students at our school use this page. They compared it to Google and found out it was easier to get the information they were looking for quicker. They didn't have to search through all the sites that pop up on Google.
I also think I would use the Trivia Quiz with the students by having them research a holiday and them take a quiz.
Using World Book Advanced I think our students will use the search results on the left of the page and the online book on the lower right corner on the page.
The visual dictionary is awesome on World Book Discover.
Having all of these databases through the State Library is very valuable.
Content Standard: Strand of Proficiency: Inquiry and Problem Solving
The 5th grade students will compare a search of fossils on Google and World Book Student.
They will see the information from World Book Student is right at their fingertips and with Google you would have to search through many sites.
I looking at Lesson 1b and 1c they have the same information with a different format.
Right now all I can say is WOW!
I started with the World Book Kids. Searching the ape I guess just because it was the first mammal but I can see the students really learning tons. The habitat of an ape is the rainforests of Asia and Afirica.
The students can find activities to do at home with their families by clicking on the games/activities button.
I have read the story of Helen Keller to students when we were talking about biographies in the library and they were very interested in braille. I will use the braille game with them that I found on games/activites.
Moving on to World Book Student the information about apes gets more indepth. It is wonderful being able to have the text read for those students with a lower reading skill.
I have had the 6th grade students at our school use this page. They compared it to Google and found out it was easier to get the information they were looking for quicker. They didn't have to search through all the sites that pop up on Google.
I also think I would use the Trivia Quiz with the students by having them research a holiday and them take a quiz.
Using World Book Advanced I think our students will use the search results on the left of the page and the online book on the lower right corner on the page.
The visual dictionary is awesome on World Book Discover.
Having all of these databases through the State Library is very valuable.
Content Standard: Strand of Proficiency: Inquiry and Problem Solving
The 5th grade students will compare a search of fossils on Google and World Book Student.
They will see the information from World Book Student is right at their fingertips and with Google you would have to search through many sites.
I looking at Lesson 1b and 1c they have the same information with a different format.
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