Dragon

Media Hub

Jacquetta Christian Media Specialist

Phone: (205) 432-3208; Fax: (205) 432-3207

Email: jchristian@bessk12.org

Greenwood Elementary Media Hub's Mission Statement

The mission of Greenwood Elementary School's Library Media Program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information by providing quality resources, and to promote a lifelong love of literature by maintaining a quality collection of age appropriate reading materials.

Greenwood Elementary Media Hub's Goals & Vision

It is the goal and vision of Greenwood Elementary School's Library Media Program to:

  • provide an attractive, welcoming environment.
  • provide a well-organized and comprehensive collection that meets the needs of the faculty and student body.
  • encourage collaboration between the media specialist and faculty to integrate information, media literacy, and technology skills into all curricular areas.
  • maintain a collection that is continually assessed and plan steps for changes and improvements.
  • insure that the media program and its services are meeting the needs of both the faculty and the students.
  • provide access to information and ideas for a diverse population

Students

OPAC

Resource Links

Helpful Websites for Students

OPAC
Online Public Access to Greenwood Elementary School Library

http://library.boe.org/opac/ges/

Renaissance Platform

A platform to accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide. 

Education World

Content about all subject areas.  It has many options and links for grades K-8.  Worksheets are available for copying.  Brian teasers and games are especially good for math.  Hints and solutions provided.
http://www.education-world.com

Google Earth

Teachers can view lesson plans for a variety of different grade levels, and subjects, see student created work, and communicate with other educators as to how to use Google Earth in your classroom.
http://www.google.com/earth/educators

History Channel: Today in history

Events are categorized on this site by the date in which they occurred.  It can be used to discuss what happened in the past on each day of the week.  Site contains videos and interactive games.  Any grade level
http://www.historychannel.com/today

Khan AcademyThe best online tutorial program to date.  Provides students (K-College) support in math, science, history, and economics.  
http://www.khanacademy.org

Reading Matters Book Chooser
http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/bookchooser.php

Alabama Best Practices Center
http://aplusala.org/best-practices-center/

Bessemer Public Library
http://www.bessemerlibrary.com/

MyON
https://www.myon.com/

Alabama Virtual Library
The Alabama Virtual Library provides teachers, students, and parents access to library and information resources.
http://www.avl.lib.al.us

Alabama Learning Exchange
The Alabama Learning Exchange provides one-stop resources for educators, parents, and students.
http://alex.state.al.us/index.php

Alabama Public Television Learning Network
http://www.aptv.org/IQLEARNING/

Alabama Public Library Service
The Alabama Public Library Service provides access to library and information resources and services.
http://statelibrary.alabama.gov/content/Index.aspx

Helpful Websites for Teachers

CyberSleuth Kids
CyberSleuth Kids is a search engine for the K-12 student with links to clip art and games.
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/

Teaching Books
Teaching Books provides a collection of resources so as to build enthusiasm for K-12 books and authors.
http://www.teachingbooks.net

Pics4Learning
http://www.pics4learning.com/