Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Did you know?


·      The library catalog can be found on the school website under the Academics or on Moodle.

·      We do have eBooks. Look for links to eBooks on the library catalog Home Tab.

·      Most library database passwords have been changed to cdssh.                                        
           Log In: cdssh Password: 1865.

·      Some database content can be translated into other languages (including Chinese).

·      We now have access to all Delaware County Library System Databases with the Log in:  cdssh and the Password: 1865.

·      Students and teachers are eligible for a Philadelphia Library Card. Please fill out form and return to me by September 30, 2013. This will give you access to more databases and eBooks. Upper school students will be getting cards.

·      I can create Pathfinders for your projects on the library Moodle course. The pathfinders can lead students to materials related to their projects, including: books, databases, and websites.

·      I have started a Professional Development Wiki. You are welcome to join the wiki and add content. http://cdsshprofessionaldevelopmentwiki.wikispaces.com

·      I am trying two new databases this year:

BrainPop:  I purchased a single classroom subscription of this simple lower/middle school video database, You can only use BrainPop from my school laptop in the library OR you can borrow the library laptop to use in your classroom with your projector. http://www.brainpop.com

Classroom Video on Demand: Video for high school students.

Teaching Books: This database will provide information including videos about K-12 books and their authors.  http://www.teachingbooks.net