Teen Tech Week - recap

Thanks for a great week of fun guys!  Next year will be even better - 

Sneak peek at what's heading our way!

Hey Wolverines - look what's heading our way!  Soon the library will have a 3D printer and 3D scanner available for student use.  The specifics aren't completely worked out yet, but eventually they'll be set-up and ready to go.  Here's a few sneak-peek pictures to spark your interest. 

Easy Bib Google Extension

Are you having problems citing websites?  If you are, then you need to download the Easy Bib google extension tool.  In just a few seconds you can get all your websites cited quickly and easily.  

Finding Peer Reviewed Articles in Gale

Do you need to find a peer reviewed article for a class?  Check out this short how-to video.  

We won!!!!

A huge thanks to the Clear Creek Education Foundation & to Chemical Process & Production for the $5000 grant to buy e-fiction for the students of Clear Brook.  I'm so excited!!!! For more information on how you can start reading some of the e-fiction titles stop by and see Mrs. Sullivan in the library.

Want to know more about the Dell Latitude 10 device?

If you'd like to learn more about the Dell Latitude 10 click here for more information. 

For an article that discusses the upcoming implementation in our district, click here.

A great tribute

Brook's on YouTube!!!

Check out some of the great new book trailers Coach Fontenot-Amedee's students have produced so far, way to go Coach!

QR Codes anyone????

The library now has a collection of QR codes. Each code takes you to an important piece of information. If you have questions please talk to Ms. Sullivan or Ms. Brewer in the library.

Art video conference

Art students enjoyed a live video conference

with famed children's illustrator Quentin Blake. 

Students not only had the opportunity to listen to

him discuss his inspirations, but they were also able

to sketch along with him.  Blake illustrated such

classics as Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,

BFG and Matilda. 

Video editing suggestions

This quick podcast really gives a great deal of information in a short amount of time.  Tom Merritt shares a number of free websites that can really help you make that next video creation for class stellar.  Check it out!

The Wait is Over!

We finally have our new giant TV up and running. One-hundred sixteen book trailers are looping right now. Coach Fontenot-Amedee's class is letting us show their book trailers. His students did an excellent job making them. After you see them, you'll want to check out the books they spotlight. We will also be able to show CBTV in the library today. If you miss it during advisory, look for it during your lunch.

And on another note...we have a new chess table. So no more fighting over the one table. Now there are two.

Be Safe on Facebook

Connect Safely has posted some recommended Facebook privacy settings for teens to keep you safe. Take a look.

Video Creation Tools

Richard Byrne's newest article in School Library Journal spotlights free video creation tools that can help you make some very cool videos for class projects. Here's what he says: "Every day, YouTube draws millions of viewers for one reason: People love watching videos...There was a time, not too long ago, when making a video required expensive video equipment and software. That’s no longer true. Now, without spending a dime on cameras or software, you could craft the next great documentary or YouTube sensation.”

Give these a try:

Jaycut

Meemov

One Step Closer!

We're one step closer to getting our electronic bulletin board. We still need the computer installed, but soon you will be seeing announcements, book trailers, CBTV and maybe even a cool project you made for class. Stay tuned!

Need to Convert a File?

I find myself having to convert files more often than I used to. It's either because a patron brings a file type from home with which our older computers can't cope or because I'm getting ready for our new electronic bulletin board. I found this helpful online converter and so far, it seems to work. Try it out if you need it.

Stand Up to Cyberbullying

Clear Brook Library - There's an App!

Using your cell phone to learn @ your library

The freshman at CBHS have all attended a library orientation. They participated in a live questionaire by sending their answers via cell phone text. Our students don't "unplug" when they come to school at Clear Brook. We're cutting-edge like that!

Where Do You Draw Your Digital Line?