February 15 - February 19

This week Mrs. Murphy's class has been working on creating a Quincenera.  Small groups of students have been working together and learning about what a Quincenera is and the traditions that go along with one.  Noodle Tools has been used for citations and our new database GALE Research in Context has given the students some great resources to search through.

Wednesday was Digital Learning Day, so the library encouraged student to try out some of the different technologies were have in our Maker Room.  The Ozobot, an awesome tiny robot that the students can code.  What students really liked about this is they could use markers for coding on paper or they could use an app to code on a device.  We also have Little Bits, these are electronic building blocks that the students can use to build just about anything. Our Makey Makey was tried by students as well.  This is a product that allows students to turn everyday objects into touchpads.  The students really enjoyed making their mouse work via play dough.  Students found that virtual reality using Google Cardboard could take them all over the world.  They were able to go underwater in the Great Barrier Reef, visit the White House, and see the Eiffel Tower.