Media+Center

//**Audio**//
 * [|Open Culture] //Download hundreds of free audio books, mostly classics, to your mp3 player or computer.//
 * [|Project Gutenberg Audio Books Project]//Project Gutenberg makes audio eBooks available for some of the same great literature available in plain text. Our listings are divided into two categories: Human-read and computer-generated audio books. These files can be very large, so are not well suited for people using a modem or other low-speed connection.//
 * [|LibriVox]


 * Elyria Public Library Digital Collection You will need a library card and your password to download audio books. This collection is extensive. Call your library if you do not know your password. The LaGrange Public Library phone number is 440-355-6323.
 * Raditaz Are you sick of listening to the same songs over and over? Raditaz is a streaming music application using industry leading technology that allows you to discover new music on the go. You are no longer limited to your own stations or pre-buit stations. Raditaz allows you to tag and share the music you love most. Not only will you be able to see what your friends are listening to, but based on our new music map feature you can browse stations created around the US.
 * //Authors//**
 * Find information on the web about authors and writers here.


 * //Barcode (and QR Code) creators//**
 * [|i-Nigma]Bar Codes
 * [|Kaywa] QR Code Generator

> media type="youtube" key="ISxgVmRnFq8" height="349" width="560" > The future of the book. . . //**Print**//
 * //Copyright Information//**
 * [|Creative Commons]
 * [|Eric Faden's //A Fair(y) Use Tale//]
 * [|Wikimedia Commons]
 * [|The Power of Open]47 page online book that describes how Creative Commons is changing the way we share original work.
 * //Creative Commons began providing licenses for the open sharing of content only a decade ago. Now more than 400 million CC-licensed works are available on the Internet, from music and photos, to research findings// //and entire college courses. Creative Commons created the legal and technical infrastructure that allows e"ective sharing of knowledge, art and data by individuals, organizations and governments. More importantly,// //millions of creators took advantage of that infrastructure to share work that enriches the global commons for all humanity.//
 * //Databases//**
 * [|Gale Title Lists]
 * INFOhio Databases
 * How do I get to World Book?
 * //eBooks//**
 * The Online Books Page Listing over 1 million free books on the Web.
 * Internet Archive The Internet Archive Text Archive contains a wide range of fiction, popular books, children's books, historical texts and academic books.
 * Google Books Search the latest index of the world's books. Find millions of great books you can preview or read for free.
 * Open Library One web page for every book ever published. It's a lofty but achievable goal.
 * Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 33,000 [|free] ebooks to read on your PC, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Android or other portable device.
 * WikibooksOpen content textbook collection that anyone can edit.
 * [|Wikijunior]The aim of this project is to produce age-appropriate non-fiction books for children from birth to age 12. These books are richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, sketches, and original drawings. Wikijunior books are produced by a worldwide community of writers, teachers, students, and young people all working together. The books present factual information that is verifiable. You are invited to join in and write, edit, and rewrite each module and book to improve its content. Our books are distributed free of charge under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.
 * //Images//**
 * [|Google Advanced Image Search] Click the "use strict filtering" button for a more school appropriate search result.
 * [|Morguefile]Free images for your inspiration, reference and use in your creative work, be it commercial or not! This is a place where photographers "dump" the images they will not use commercially.
 * Morguefile [|license information]
 * [|Flickr] Use the [|Advanced Search] and check the box: Only search within **Creative Commons**-licensed content for legitimate use of images stored on this site.
 * [|Copyright Free Images from Wikimedia Commons] Use the Search box in the upper right hand corner of the page.
 * [|Elementary School Catalog] of print and ebook material
 * [|Middle School Catalog] of print and ebook material
 * [|High School Catalog] of print and ebook material
 * //Resources//**
 * [|eLearning for Kids] Choose grade level (K-6) or Subject Area. Includes many interactive learning modules. Use with SMARTboard? We offer free, best-in-class courseware in math, science, reading and keyboarding; and we’re building a community for parents and educators to share innovations and insights in childhood education.
 * [|NBC Learn] -- Free Resources

//**Reference**// //**Research**//
 * [|Elementary Media Services] Website
 * [|Middle School Media Services] Website
 * [|High School Media Services] Website
 * **Website Evaluation --**What kind of resource is it?
 * [|scholarly, popular, trade or a primary resource?] What's the difference?
 * CARRDSS Method of Evaluation
 * Evaluate your resources using the [|CARRDSS] method. (digital handout) or view the [|CARRDSS] method to determine if the website you plan to use is worthy of your research paper.


 * **Citation Creation**
 * [|OWL -- Online Writing Lab]
 * [|A+ Research & Writing Guide]
 * [|Mrs. G's Citation Comic-- now with hot links to APA, MLA and Chicago Style!]
 * Click on the 10 cents in the upper left hand corner (back page) to enlarge the comic.
 * **Citation Tools**
 * Noodle Tools
 * Easy Bib
 * Landmark's Son of Citation Machine
 * APA
 * MLA


 * [|Top 10 Reasons Why Students Cannot Cite or Rely on Wikipedia]
 * "Wikipedia provides Internet users with millions of articles on a broad range of topics, and commonly ranks first in search engines. But its reliability and credibility fall well short of the standards for a school paper." Find out why.
 * **Research Sites**:
 * [|INFOhio]
 * (This site works from school or a public library, but you need a username/password if you are accessing it from home -- it's illegal to post the username/password, so email your Library, Media and Information Specialist, Mrs. G.: lynn.gagnon@keystone.k12.oh.us and she will email you with the very top secret, very protected username/password that can't be posted here per the guardians of all the information housed at INFOhio.
 * [|The Internet Public Library]
 * This site is free and open. Ahhhhhh. . . .all referred websites have been reviewed by a Librarian, which cuts down on unreliable sites, but you really need to define the terms used to search.
 * [|The Public Library's Reference Databases]
 * (you need your public library card number and password--usually the last four digits of your phone number) but call them if they are open if you don't know what that is-- LaGrange Branch of the Elyria Public Library's phone number is 440-355-6323, if they are closed call the main branch of the Elyria Public Library at 440-323-5747. All the public libraries in Elyria are using the same computer system, so any of the branches can answer questions you have about your account.
 * [|Know it Now]
 * Chat with a librarian 24x7 and excellent websites will be pushed your way


 * //Student Search Engines//**
 * Sweet Search


 * //Visual Search Engines//**
 * Qwiki Experience Information.
 * Quintura Results appear in a word cloud.
 * //Specialized Collections//**
 * Internet Public Library Every site on the Internet Public Library has been reviewed by a Librarian. Referred websites were originally chosen and included in this collection based on their ability answer repeat reference questions, particularly from students completing assignments.
 * Only2Clicks Primary Sources and much more. . ..
 * //Standard Search Engines//**
 * Google
 * Yahoo
 * Bing

Professional Resources

 * //Management of Media and Print Materials//**
 * Collection Development
 * Cooperative Children's Book Center
 * Cleveland Area Independent School Library Network's Recommended Reading Lists
 * Chicago Publis Schools Purchasing Recommendations Lists
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 * ====Works of fiction with informational text: [|http://][|www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/made%20for%20each%20other%20bibliography.pdf] ====
 * ==== Outstanding science trade books at [] ====
 * ==== The mathematics bookshelf at [|http://][|ohiorc.org/for/math/bookshelf/default.aspx] ====
 * ==== STEM trade books weblinks at [|http://][|www.stemresources.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=52:stem-trade-books&Itemid=126] ====


 * Book Reviews
 * [|Bookhive] Guide to Children's Literature
 * [|Books on the Air] An overview of talked-about books and authors. This weekly update, sent every Friday, previews hot releases for the coming week, as well as recent TV and radio appearances by authors.
 * [|New York Times Book Review] Sunday book review
 * [|Booklist] Book reviews
 * [|Good Books from Burlington Public Library] Here are reviews of some our favourite old and new books provided by our Children's Department Staff!
 * [|Horn Book] Independent, opinionated, and stylish, //The Horn Book Magazine// has long been essential for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature.
 * [|Publisher's Weekly] Book Reviews


 * Blogs
 * [|Educational Technology and Mobile Learning]Educators Blog
 * [|Daring Librarian]
 * [|The Unquiet Librarian] -- Buffy Hamilton's Librarian Blog
 * Neverendingsearch Joyce Valenzia's School Library Blog
 * [|Publisher's Weekly Blog] Book Talk
 * [|Booklist Blog] Book Talk
 * [|No Shelf Required] -- Sue Polanka


 * Cataloging
 * [|SIRSI Workflows Handbook]
 * [|Juvenile Series and Sequels]


 * //**Equipment**//
 * Available in the Elementary Media Center:
 * 2 Nikon Digital Cameras
 * 1 MP3 Player with docking station and four headphones (for a listening center)
 * 2 Goose-Neck Cameras with USB plug for audio visual recordings in digital format. (Must have small software installed ahead of time by Joe or Phil)
 * Available in the Middle School Media Center:
 * 5 Vado "flip" style cameras that play well with PC's. USB plug in, 2 hours of video.
 * 1 mp3 player with docking station and 4 headphones (for use as a listening center)
 * 1 Nikon Camera
 * 1 SLR Nikon Camera/Video
 * Available in the High School Media Center:
 * 1 Vado "flip" style camera with USB plug that plays well with PC -- 2 hours of video storage
 * **//Lessons//**
 * [|//**3-5**// STEM Lessons]
 * SMART Exchange Lesson plans using the SMARTboard
 * **//Subject Headings//--**Use any of the following online sites for subject heading suggestions:
 * [|WorldCat] access to **1.5 billion items** from more than 10,000 libraries worldwide
 * [|Library of Congress Online Catalog] use basic search
 * [|Library of Congress Authorities and Vocabularies] search box
 * [|Alternative Basic Library Education] / if you do not want to pursue a Master's in Library Science, this is a place to find information about Library Science an understanding of some of the major concepts.

>> >> Products without subscription (considerations): >>
 * //**Products and Databases**//
 * Products with subscription:
 * [|Britannica Image Quest] Free trial available
 * Wikispaces Free version available with no obligation to buy
 * [|IXL] K-8 Math
 * Vendors
 * Elementary Website Links
 * [|Educational Communications Board] -- Media for Wisconsin Public Schools

[|Free Rice] Help feed the hungry with this game. [|Mobile Movement] Handheld philanthropy: You can microfinance a project, or be a mento, or start a business partnership through our network. [|The Clock] [|The Google News Timeline/Archive] [|2000 Courses from MIT] [|Free Documentaries] [|Graspr] [|Internet Archive 40 Legal Movies you can Download] [|Khan Academy] [|Kideos] [|Moving Image Archive] [|Nonfiction Films] [|Open Course Ware] [|Open Vault] [|PBS Video] [|SchoolTube] [|TeacherTube] [|View myTV] [|YouTube -- Education]
 * Highlights for High School features MIT OpenCourseWare materials that are most useful for high school students and teachers.

Video Hosting [|Vimeo] //**Children's Sites of Interest**// [|ABC Network for Kids (from Australia)]

//**Study Online**//
 * Make your own flashcards
 * Play with numbers

//**Go see a Show**//
> Cedar Lee, Cleveland Hts.
 * Playhouse Square
 * Cleveland Playhouse
 * Oberlin College
 * The Lorain Palace Theater
 * [|Clague Playhouse]
 * Apollo Theater, Oberlin &
 * Autorama Drive In

//**Podcasting**// > https://sites.google.com/a/sjastudents.org/audacity/resources Notes: Equipment: Microphone (suggested one by Blue with popout webcam) Audacity (use space bar to start and stop) ctrl+z is undo
 * //Go Visit Cool Places//**
 * Cleveland Botanical Gardens
 * Cleveland Museum of Art
 * Cleveland Museum of Natural History
 * [|The Children's Museum of Cleveland]
 * Great Lakes Science Center
 * Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
 * Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
 * Local Resource -- Ryan MacRaild, Instructional Technology Education Coordinator rmacraild@sja1890.org
 * [|Audacity]--
 * Matisyahu -- look him up!
 * http://www.Zamzar.com Zamzar converts video from flip to pc URL of youtube, press convert, will email you the video .flv .wmv for audio use mp3
 * keepvid.com
 * snipMP3.com takes the video off the audio
 * tinyurl.com
 * any video converter -- program that will convert video from one format to another
 * any audio converter -- program that will convert audio from one format to another
 * Jing is a screen capturing software.
 * Snipping tool in Windows 7 screen shot
 * pretty background music.com
 * tinyurl.com/audacitywviz
 * Garage Band app $4.99
 * Export it as an mp3.
 * Audacity