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Inspiring Middle School Literacy
These self-paced online lessons are designed to enhance the literacy skills of struggling readers in grades 5–8. Each uses videos, interactive activities, note taking, reading, and writing to present students with an engaging science, social studies, mathematics, or English language arts topic.
Each lesson addresses a range of literacy strategies, which are listed in the accompanying teacher's guide.
Webinar -"Using Online and Mobile Apps to Target Bloom's Taxonomy: Bloom's Analyzing Level
Presented by Kathy Schrock, retired Director of Technology, current professor, writer and speaker http://www.instantpresenter.com/WebConference/RecordingDefault.aspx?c_psrid=EA52DC838648
Help your children collect their family history during holiday gatherings! Print out the Family Traditions Booklet to get started!
Print out the Family Traditions Booklet to get started! http://www.archives.alabama.gov/activity/Family_traditions_booklet.pdf
Why You Need Your School Librarian
Kimberly Shearer, an English teacher at Boone County High School, was named the 2012 Teacher of the Year on Oct. 18, 2011. During her year-long reign, Shearer is writing a monthly column for Kentucky Teacher that chronicles her experiences as a classroom teacher and as Kentucky Teacher of the Year. To Read More - http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/kentucky-teacher-of-the-year/2012/07/why-you-need-your-school-librarian/
Twelfth Annual "To Kill a Mockingbird" Essay Contest
The University Honors Program of The University of Alabama inaugurated this contest on the occasion of Ms. Lee's 2001 induction into the Alabama Academy of Honor. Its success has led to this twelfth annual statewide essay contest, which isope to students in grades 9 -12 throughour Alabama. For more details visit http://honors.ua.edu/high-school-programs/to-kill-a-mockingbird/
National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest
The ALSDE and the Department of Justice’s are encouraging fifth-grade students to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day poster contest. This contest creates an opportunity for discussion around missing/exploited children and child safety. The contest winner will be invited to Washington, DC to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day commemoration in May 2013, For more information contact ctownsend@alsde.edu or http://mecptraining.org/poster-contest-resources.
Social Studies Learning Tools for Kids
Kids can take a trip back in time to discover ancient empires or learn about what's happening today. These fabulous social studies picks can help kids better understand the world they live in -- and many of them are also great help for homework assignments that require a bit of research. http://www.commonsensemedia.org/mobile-app-lists/social-studies-learning-tools-for-kids?utm_source=101812_parent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly
Common Core Thrusts Librarians Into Leadership Role
Bring Learning to Life
9 Creative Storytelling Tools That Will Make You Wish You Were A Student Again
T.H.E. Journal asked for the most creative storytelling apps available. The results, listed here, turn students into novelists, artists, and moviemakers, with each tool bringing its own powerful mechanism for transforming the traditional narrative--both inside and outside the classroom.
12 Things High School Students with ADHD Want Teachers to Know
Alabama Library Media Program
Email: mediaspecialist@alsde.edu
Website: http://alex.state.al.us/libmedia
Location: Alabama Department of Education Instructional Services, Library Media 50 North Ripley Street 3323 Gordon Persons Building Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: 334-353-1191
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