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Take TWO!!!!

1/15/2019

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Ms. Nottage here.  Well, it's been awhile since I've written so, here's an update as to what we're doing in New Durham.  As always, the students and teachers are busy learning and teaching, old concepts and materials, as well as new! 

In December our District Tech Integrator, Mr. Baroody came to spend a week with various classes showing them some of the new apps available and how to use them in the classroom.  

Our second graders spent some time with him learning how to use Google Docs.  They were also taught how to take a picture of themselves using their Chromebook camera and insert it.  They were very excited!

Third graders spent time learning how to use the app Flipgrid a video conferencing app.  Flipgrid allows the teacher to ask a question, or pose a problem, and the students to answer using audio and video through their device.  Flipgrid then adds all students responses to a "grid." It's fun and engaging and gives all students a "voice" in their learning. 

​Some of the newer technologies being used throughout our district to help enhance lessons are apps like Thinglink and Explain Everything.  These apps off our students various ways to present there work using audio, visual, sound effects, and other elements to create rich projects.  

Another recommendation for student use is Anchor.  A podcast and audio editing program that students will have a blast using and can even invite friends to make recordings with them.  

A popular app that is being recommended for use is Adobe Scan.  This app can use mobile technologies to scan documents and turn them into editable PDF's. 

So check out some of these app's for yourself.  Below are some links to videos that will show you just how they can be used.


 



Flipgrid video
Explain Everything
Adobe Scan
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Not Exactly New But Just As Useful!

12/16/2017

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Happy Saturday Everyone!
I'm adding some pic's of books that were new in the Spring and are available for use.  Now that we have a place to look at our new resources I thought they would be an important addition to view, especially for those teaching and researching habitats.  Enjoy!
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Shout Outs!!!

12/8/2017

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Big THANK YOU'S : 

2M - for all the wonderful bookmarks you made for the media center and for your peers to enjoy!

Mrs. Randall- for the new copy of Little House in the Big Woods to replace our lost copy!

Mrs. Delaney- for the ongoing donations of newer literature to add to our collection!



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It's Chilly Outside!

11/28/2017

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Good morning!  It's a cold one out there this morning so stay warm.  Maybe curl up with a nice new book!  Oh look! New books in the Media Center, be sure to check them out when you get the chance.
As a bonus, the class of 2M has made custom bookmarks that are simply wonderful!  Grab one while checking out your new book and be sure to thank a second grader!
Thank you 2M, you ROCK!
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Digital Option

11/21/2017

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Have you heard?  There's a new way to take out books at NDS!  All students and staff are now signed up to access online books and audiobooks through OverDrive! If your interested, come into the media center and we'll chat.  
*Teachers- I'll be coming around to put the app on class iPads but should you want to access it through a computer or Chromebook just click on the link below or type in the following URL:
http://nhssdc.lib.overdrive.com 

On another note,
In honor of Computer Science Week, students will be exploring the Hour of Code in the media center during the week of December 4th -10th! Should you want to check out some of these activities for yourself you can go to: 
Kodable
Scratch
Hour of Code
Daisy the Dinosar App or 
​Bloxels
just to name a few!

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What's new in the Media Center?

11/13/2017

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New titles for all grade levels and ages.  Recommended from the creators of The Ned Show, these picture books will help teachers in delivering messages of character education to their students.  *Teachers can follow this link to connect to lesson plans that accompany the books.

Along with these new resources, are titles like Diary of a Minecraft Zombie, Owl Diaries,  Countries Around the World, and Technologies in the Real World sets. 

Another resource, recently purchased, are two sets of the Breakout.Edu games.  These games come with all the locks, boxes, and other accessories needed to really challenge your students to engage in some "fun" learning.  Teachers can follow this link to access  already made lesson plans or challenge yourself and make one of your own!
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    Hi Everyone, Ms. Nottage here.  I work in New Durham School's Library Media Center.  I have been in this position for 5 years now and absolutely love working with students of all ages explore the wonders of media.  Come join us and find out what's new in the literary and technology worlds!

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