Congratulations to the winner of two tickets to the Dynamos game - CATERY V. from Ms. Wilson's third grade class. Catery is one of the students who read 10 books over the summer and turned in their Millionaire Certificates.
Millionaire shirts will be distributed this week!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Online Resources VS Google
Some answers to your questions about Online Resources:
What are Online Resources?
HISD online databases are subscription databases paid for by the district each year to help support research and provide information to students, teachers and parents. Resources include: journal/magazine articles, encyclopedias, e-books, test preparation materials, primary sources documents, timelines, recommended educational websites, streaming video and many other types of resources.
How can I access the HISD Online Resources?
They are available 24/7 from school or home. Go to http://www.hisdlibraryservices.org and click on the yellow link to HISD Online Resources. Click on the icons to access resources from school or home.
There are also several links to the HISD Online Resources on the HISD portal. Bookmark the site on each computer you use for research.
Why not just “Google it”?
Although the Internet is full of wonderful information, it can be overwhelming and confusing for young researchers. Users need to evaluate websites and look for bias or points of view. Ask questions like: Is this a personal website or a commercial one? Who created the website?
Contrary to popular folklore, all information is not on the web. Some of the “best” and most authoritative information is on the invisible web and that is the world of online subscription databases.
Part of the college bound culture is for students to use this type of resource well.
Contact your librarian for a list of usernames and passwords!
What are Online Resources?
HISD online databases are subscription databases paid for by the district each year to help support research and provide information to students, teachers and parents. Resources include: journal/magazine articles, encyclopedias, e-books, test preparation materials, primary sources documents, timelines, recommended educational websites, streaming video and many other types of resources.
How can I access the HISD Online Resources?
They are available 24/7 from school or home. Go to http://www.hisdlibraryservices.org and click on the yellow link to HISD Online Resources. Click on the icons to access resources from school or home.
There are also several links to the HISD Online Resources on the HISD portal. Bookmark the site on each computer you use for research.
Why not just “Google it”?
Although the Internet is full of wonderful information, it can be overwhelming and confusing for young researchers. Users need to evaluate websites and look for bias or points of view. Ask questions like: Is this a personal website or a commercial one? Who created the website?
Contrary to popular folklore, all information is not on the web. Some of the “best” and most authoritative information is on the invisible web and that is the world of online subscription databases.
Part of the college bound culture is for students to use this type of resource well.
Contact your librarian for a list of usernames and passwords!
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