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Scrible: your one-stop research tool

4/3/2020

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Don’t let the research stop now that we’re remote learning. Scrible is a powerful research tool that helps you and your students organize their research.  To determine if this is a good research resource for next year,  we are conducting  a Scrible Edu for Educators trial through July 1st.

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NEW YORK TIMES - FREE ACCESS

3/31/2020

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All of us continue to look for ways to increase reading and writing in our classrooms — specifically, the use of non-fiction, informational texts. To that end, we thought you’d be interested to learn more about The New York Times Replica Edition.​
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RBDigital Magazine and Newspaper Trial

3/31/2020

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As we look at the changing digital landscape and the increasing need for e-learning opportunities, Ms. Mueller and I went looking for resources to expand our e-reading options. 
 
It’s no secret that we offer e-reading with our AXIS360: Ebooks and Audiobooks service. However, did you know that e-content also includes magazines and newspapers? Now, through June 30, we are participating in an RBdigital trial to determine interest in purchasing these products for next year.
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Antioch Public Library resources - Remote Registration

3/30/2020

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Guest post by Antioch Public Library Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian Amy Blue. 
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Have you always wanted to access Antioch Public Library’s (APL) resources, but couldn’t because you didn’t have a library card? Even though the library is currently closed, you can now sign up online for a temporary library card. This library card will be your ticket to access our extensive online research tools and downloadable content that can be accessed 24/7.
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AXIS 360: EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS GALORE

3/20/2020

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Ten reasons why you should check out our digital media library Axis 360. Let's start with #10.

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Our Magic Wall eases your search for an ebook or audiobook that's right for you. 

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News literacy

3/19/2020

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What a time we are living in. If you are like me, you are trying to keep updated on the status of the coronavirus and its impact on us. It is also important for us to be cognizant of what information is credible. 

Enter news literacy. News literacy is “the ability to determine what is credible and what is not, to identify different types of information, and to use the standards of authoritative, fact-based journalism as an aspirational measure in deciding what to trust, what to share and what to act on.” (News Literacy Project)

Now is an opportunity for us to teach ourselves and our students about news literacy because information matters. Truth matters. Keep reading to find out more about news literacy and to discover some teaching strategies and lessons you can use with your students. 

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NLCC Battle of the books results

3/10/2019

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Lakes hosted the inaugural NLCC Battle of the Books on Thursday, February 21. Eight teams from five NLCC schools participated in the challenge, which began in October. Congratulations to The A Team from Antioch Community High School for winning first place! The runners up were Reader Fever from Wauconda High School. Thank you to all of our volunteers! View the complete results here. ​
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LITWORKS TEEN BOOK FEST IS MARCH 2. ATTEND FOR FREE!

2/16/2019

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​LitWorks Teen Book Fest is a free teen event where you can meet six YA authors, including Kendare Blake, author of Three Dark Crowns. It will take place on March 2 in Norridge, IL. Lunch is provided. More information is available on the website. Let Mrs. Mason know if you have any questions.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF A BOOK

12/6/2018

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December is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only do students and staff members ask for reading recommendations for the upcoming holiday break, they request help to find the perfect book for a child, friend or family member. With the thousands of books published each year, selecting the right book for someone could seem like a daunting task. However, it is easier than you may think. ​

There are plenty of book lists available to narrow down your choices. As there are a variety of readers and/or age groups, I chose four book lists to share. These lists offered different ways to organize book recommendations and should meet the needs of everyone.

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Computing Careers = Great Paying Jobs

12/5/2018

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Are you interested in a career that utilizes your creativity and problem solving skills? Do you think you have what it takes to create technology? Would you like to find a career that offers plenty of openings, career growth and great wages?  

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    Barbara Mason
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    Hannah Mueller
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    hannah.muelleri@chsd117.org

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