HSE Libraries Empower Students

This week's entry comes from the HSE Library Media Specialists.  Since April is School Library Month, be sure to thank yours, or better yet, talk with him or her about collaborating on a new project!

Meet the HSE Librarian Team on their website.

From the HSE Librarians: No More, "Shhhh.... No Talking in the Library."

This line is a thing of the past! 

The HSE libraries are ready for the future and empowering students with collaborative spaces, instructional technologies, and lifelong learning opportunities. When you walk into our HSE libraries you will see more than just books to "check out." 

Click the hyperlink in the text to see the huge database
of resources available to you and your students through
our partnership with Hamilton East Public Library.

Our School Library Media Specialists are integrating STEM activities and materials such as makerspaces, 3D printers, Spheros, OSMOS, and various recording capabilities, such as studio spaces and green screens;  all to allow our students and teachers to learn and explore.

Our libraries work to provide more access to reliable, current information. Through our partnership with the Hamilton East PublicLibrary we have access to over thirty databases that include Salem Press, Opposing Viewpoints, Newspapers.com, and Overdrive. 

 

Digital Citizenship at RJH

Librarians are empowering students to become critical users of information by analyzing and ethically using appropriate sources.  HSE school libraries are full access centers allowing students, teachers, and community members a chance to use, analyze, and create information.

Here are some things your libraries are doing to EMPOWER students:

Riverside Junior High: Shawn Humphrey

Nonfiction work at BSE

Students worked in groups to teach different strands of Digital Citizenship.  They were required to do a presentation which defined the topic, explained its importance to teens, and offered advice for being a good Digital Citizen.  The class created a Quizlet Live about Cyberbullying.

Brooks School Elementary: Kristin Patrick

Makerspace at FCJH

Mrs. Patrick has been focused on making students aware of all their reading options, including non-fiction.  Students in 4^th grade wrote non-fiction pieces and presented them using FlickSnack. 

Fall Creek Junior High: Kristen Hall

Mrs. Hall received a HSSF grant for her makerspace items and 3D printer.  Students are encouraged to take old computers apart, build circuits, or use Little Bits and Makey Makey to create new projects.  Makerspace Club meets twice a month in the library.

Fishers Junior High: Sharon Deam

CODE RED at FHS

Students participated in coding projects during Hour of Code.    Students learned the basics of coding and computer programming through activities on code.org.

Fishers High School: Renee Isom

CODE RED is a group of Fishers Tigers who are willing and able to help other students with their technology problems. 

Coding games at CRES

Cumberland Road Elementary: Kristin Hicks

Students use a new coding game with the Osmos and our Ozobots and learn coding skills with the Ozobots with paper and marker or with an iPad. 

If you want more examples of exciting collaboration work with HSE Librarians, or if you want to create brand new examples, just contact an HSE Library Media Specialist.  

They are here to EMPOWER your students and you.

Respond to any HSE Librarian directly or through Kristen Hall at khall@hse.k12.in.us

Have a great week, HSE.

Your HSE Teaching and Learning Team

• Jan Combs, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
• Stephanie Loane, Director of Elementary Education
• Tom Bell, Director of Special Education
• Jeff Harrison, Director of Educational Technology
• Phil Lederach, Director of Secondary Education