Recommend books that tie in with your instructional unit?
Curate a list of resources that support the standards you are teaching?
Lead instruction or co-teach a class on media/information literacy, research, or other library topics?
Host a research/planning session for a class project?
Don't hesitate to reach out!
The library has a collection of SEL titles available for use as classroom book sets for small group reading. If you would like to check-out these books, please email Ms. Neal or complete the form.
Please don't be a pirate 🏴☠️️(or a plagiarist...)! But, seriously, I have several resources for you. First, be sure to review the District's annual reminder slide and this year's copyright training.
A Reminder from APS Media Services
Second, check out this handy LibGuide I put together. There is even a short video tutorial from yours truly about how to find content that is free to use.
Third, this handy checklist can help you determine if material is ok to use in your instruction.
Finally, check out this fun video. I found it entertaining, and you may as well!
Don't forget the library's policy manual, which has copyright resources on page 4. If you have questions, please let me know. I may not know the answer right off hand, but I'll try to get it for you! (Many of y'all know that I AM a lawyer... while copyright is not my wheelhouse, I know enough to keep myself out of trouble and, more importantly, I know who to ask when I don't know the answer to a copyright question.)
Access via the eResources folder in My Backpack!
An amazing collection of resources
My favorite resource! Images come with the citation embedded!
Need new ideas to enhance your lessons? Here are a few great resources.
So many great lessons from a trusted source! All content areas are available, and most lessons can be immediately added to your Google Classroom!
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
I just love this podcast, which covers a variety of engaging topics for students.
Looking to incorporate more multicultural and inclusive literacy into your instruction? Check out these book blogs & lists:
Dr. Debbie Reese's blog is an invaluable resource for evaluating whether books about Native Americans reflect and perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
CBC has a ton of helpful resources if you are looking for culturally relevant books.
An excellent resource for materials that accurately reflect the experiences of those who are differently able.
Little Brown publishes a variety of children's literature. I find their educators' guides to be very helpful.
Looking for high quality nonfiction? The National Council of Teachers of English awards the Orbis Pictus Award each year, and the award list is a great place to start.
My go-to resource for finding books that portray the Latinx experience
I include this for those of us white educators looking to be more thoughtful about our literature selection practices. Search the blog for thoughts on books you are reading or considering for class.
When I am looking for books on a specific culture, this is where I often start. There are a number of helpful lists.
A helpful resource for YA books that provide affirming LGBTQIA content
In addition to the resources in MyBackpack and available through ClassPass, there are a few helpful resources for students with special needs.
For audiobooks, check out Bookshare. I have a Bookshare account and can link students with appropriate books. Just reach out!
I found this webinar from edWeb & Learning Ally to be helpful.