Online Tools Shared @ AKLA
(written by Paige Merriam) Animoto is a FREE and easy online video app that would make great book trailers. Animoto is fairly user-friendly and uses music. It is especially helpful to kids for...
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(written by Carol Smallwood) TweetDeck and HootSuite do very similar things; they organize all incoming communication lines, such as Twitter and Facebook, so that all the messages are at my...
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(written by Mary Ann Hickey) The Developmental Preschool of Kodiak is housed in Peterson Elementary School where I am the para-librarian. This program currently serves approximately 45 children...
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Definition of a “groupie”- group·ie (grp) n. Slang 1. A fan, especially a young woman, who follows a rock group around on tours. 2. An enthusiastic supporter or follower: a ballet groupie; a fashion...
View ArticleBringing Nonfiction Alive
(written by Mary Ann Hickey) How fortunate we were to have Caroline Arnold present at the AKLA conference in Valdez. She is a delightful person and talented author dedicated to educating children about...
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(written by Mary Ann Hickey) http://511.alaska.gov is an invaluable Alaska traveler information resource from the State of Alaska Department of Transportation. Load it on your mobile phone or computer...
View ArticlePuppet Pals App for Apple Devices
Puppet Pals App for iPads (written by Cherie Osowski) Presenter Shannon Miller talked briefly about how she incorporates this App in her school district. Puppet Pals is an App for iPads, iPhones, or...
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(written by Cherie Owoski) In Shannon Miller’s presentation “Empower Your Students to Connect, Create and Collaborate with Each Other,” she cautioned librarians not to be overwhelmed with this vision...
View ArticleConnect with AK Librarians via Facebook!
(written by Cherie Owoski) I learned of a great resource in the “Share Your Favorite Session, Technology, Resource or Program” session led by Robin Turk. I encourage all librarians to join the Alaska...
View ArticleBe the Change – Information from Shannon Miller
At slj.com/bethechange you can find great information and access Shannon Miller’s webinars.
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