November 2025
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Empower & Innovate
Empower & Innovate
The BCS Digital Learning Department is thrilled to share our selection of relevant resources and tips for the month! Feel free to use these tips and tricks to help you feel empowered on your device and innovate in the classroom.
Reflect
Reflect
Take a moment to read about what is going on in your Brunswick County Schools media centers! Then, read about tips and tricks for following copyright law under the "Copyright Corner."
Student enjoy yummy treats in a spooky library setting!
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by Jennifer Coursey, Belville Elementary Media Coordinator
On a recent Friday evening at 6:00 p.m., twelve students gathered in the Belville Media Center to experience what happens when the lights go out in the library. During the fall book fair, the media center sold one-dollar raffle tickets for the opportunity to visit the library from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Six students won the chance to bring a guest and participate in an evening that included pizza, spooky stories, crafts, a scary movie, and an exploration of the school “in the dark.”
The purpose of the event was less about fundraising and more about generating enthusiasm for the library. The underlying goal is to foster a love of books and reading, which, in turn, supports academic achievement. As this small group of students learned, what happens when the lights go out in the library is a whole lot of fun!
Copyright Corner
Copyright Corner
Can my school show <insert title of movie> for reward, PTA fundraiser, or other event?
Can my school show <insert title of movie> for reward, PTA fundraiser, or other event?
Movies used in schools must meet Fair Use guidelines. In order to meet these, the movie must be tied directly to a content standard (no showing movies for rewards or holidays).
In addition, they must be acquired legally and preferably from a vendor with licensing rights for viewing. If a school or organization wishes to show a movie for profit, reward, or anything beyond standard instructions, licensing must be purchased from organizations like Swank.
-Jeannie Timken, Director of Digital Learning and School Library Services
Reflect
Reflect
Looking to reflect on your current teaching practices? Want to learn and grow? Below are some professional learning opportunities as well as links to some of the many resources BCS Digital Learning & School Library Services provide!
Don’t forget to claim your free ISTE + ASCD membership for educators!
Look for the tile on your NcEdCloud My Applications page!
Previous Editions of On the DL
Previous Editions of On the DL
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