Post on 27-Dec-2015
New Computers
8 IBM computers running Windows XP, with our library catalog online, new subscription databases, and
rapid Internet access.
Starring--
New InFocus Projectors
Four new InFocus projectors will allow teachers to bring computer
software, Internet sites, graphics, and much more to the
head of the class!
Also Starring--
The Smartboard
Guest Appearance By--
The Smartboard is an interactive projection screen with a touch-sensitive surface. Students and
teachers can use the Smartboard and the projected image from a
data/video projector to bring computer software alive.
The ASFG Library Website
The ASFG Library Website gives students and teachers information and guidance for online research
and curriculum support.Internet sites are reviewed and categorized by subject matter: math, science, English, Spanish,
technology, sports, teachers’ sites, etc.
Click here to view the library search pages.
And Introducing--
The ASFG Library Website
The ASFG Library Website also has links to valuable information about our policies, our facilities, and the resources available here on campus, or on the Internet.
Click here and take a few minutes to browse around the library website
Improved Circulation
Featuring--
The ASFG Website also allows students and teachers to search the library catalog from any computer:
from the classroom, from home, anywhere—and find out what books, movies, CD-ROMs, etc. are available
here on campus.
Click here to search the ASFG library catalog.
Technology Support
We won’t just leave you hanging— the library staff will be giving training and in-service throughout the year on many topics:
Getting the most from the ASFG Library Website.Electronic research (including Internet safety, plagiarism, and Fair Use).Using the new digital projectors and Smartboard.Using new software, and familiar software in new ways, in the classroom.Working with digital video, sound, and multimedia to improve instruction. (Click the object to see an example).
Other SupportWe will also provide assistance in:
Planning research projects/research and library skills.Planning presentations.Preparing newsletters, etc. Evaluating educational products, software, books, and other materials.
Library Lesson Plan Teacher:_____________________________________ Section: ______________________ Number of Students: ______ Grade Level: _____ Course: __________ Dates of Plan: _________ Topic/Activity: _______________________________________________________________ Curriculum Standard/Objectives:__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Library Resources Needed (reference, non-fiction, computer, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ How library staff can help you (pulling materials, directing students, presentation, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Other info/explanation: _________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
NAME___________________________________ Grade_______ Teacher_________________
Website CITATION
Alpha: (First letter) _____
Author (Last name, First name)___________________________________________________ . (period)
Title of website (enclose in quotations) _____________________________________________. (period)
Today's date (day month year) ____________________________________________________. (period)
URL:(enclose in < >) __________________________________________________________ . (period)
examples:
Pilkey, Dav. Dav Pilkey's Extra-crunchy Website o' Fun! 24 July 2003. <http:www.pilkey.com/index/php>.
NAME___________________________________ Grade_______ Teacher_________________
Book CITATION
Alpha (First letter) _____
Author (Last name, First name)___________________________________________________ . (period)
Title (Underline or Italics) _______________________________________________________. (period)
Place of publication (City) _______________________________________________________: (colon)
Publisher _____________________________________, (comma) Publication year ________ . (period)
examples:
Lester, Helen. Hooway for Wodney Wat! Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1999.
NAME___________________________________ Grade_______ Teacher_________________
Encyclopedia CITATION
Alpha: (First letter) _____
Author (Last name, First name)___________________________________________________ . (period)
Title of article (enclose in quotations) ______________________________________________. (period)
Title of encyclopedia (underline or italics) ___________________________________________. (period)
Copyright date: (year) ___________ ed. (period.)
examples:
Something, Sam. "George Washington." World Book Encyclopedia. 2001 ed.
NAME: ___________________________________ Grade: __________ Teacher: __________
Project: ______________________________________________
TOPIC:___________________________________________
SUBTOPIC:_________________________________________
TODAY’S GOALS - #Notes:____ #Media:___
______ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________ ______
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. Notes
Additional InformationReminders of new procedures:
Reserving library/computer center time.
Please, no more than two classes in the Library at one time. We will have sign ups for specific areas, i.e. computers, research, fiction. If you send students to the library without you, please, no more than four at a time, with description of their business in the library (see new pass).
Advance notice of projects/lesson planning help.
If you are planning a library visit, please let us know several days in advance, and tell us how we can help. (Let’s plan it together!)
Library-Media Center PassStudent Name(s) ______________________________ (no more ________________________________than four, ________________________________please!) ________________________________
Date: ____________________ Time: ______________
Teacher: _____________________ Section: ________
Purpose of Visit: (check one) Browse for books (leisure
reading)Research in books topic:
________________________Research in computers
topic:________________________
Check-out or return bookOther:
________________________________________________________________
Library Signature: __________Time returned: _______
Additional InformationCheck-out and return policies for
projectors and other tech equipment.Teachers will be able to reserve a projector with Silvia, but students ARE NOT, NO WAY, NO HOW allowed to pick up, set up, return or touch in any way the projectors. The first time you reserve a projector, one of the library staff will help you with the set-up. After that, we will set it up for you, but only if you specifically ask.
Use of library computer centers.The computer centers are for academic and research purposes only.