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Second through fifth grade students learn search engine skills in the library when searching for books using the online library catalog and then finding the book in the library.

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Professional development for teachers was led by Julie Ramsay at Semmes Elementary included using digital tools with students, collaborative applications, and internet-based educational social media.

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The Semmes Elementary school website provides school news, announcements, parent information, teacher email, and links to digital resources. http://semmes.mce.schoolinsites.com/

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Magnets printed in 2017 for parents and students to use at home showcase online textbooks and digital resources.

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Students will take Scantron tests in September, January, and April in 2017-2018.

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Scantron professional development for MCPSS teachers was held in the Semmes Elementary library in September.

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Fifth grade students can sign up to learn about robotics in 2017-2018.

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Bulletin Board

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New Library Books in 2017-2018 About Technology and Coding

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New Library Books in 2017-2018 About Technology and Coding

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Digital monitors in the foyer and cafeteria share math facts, fun trivia, student made presentations, and pictures with students, staff, parents, and visitors.

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Coding is hands on with the coding caterpillar.  At the September PTO open house parents and students who visited the library participated in coding challenges.  The October featured book of the month in the library will be followed by hands on activities for students and coding websites that students can continue using in the classroom.

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Bulletin Board

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Fifth grade students researching historical figures in September in the library use both print and online books and encyclopedias. Students also learned how to access the Alabama Virtual Library outside of the library for future research.

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Learning.com provides kindergarten through fifth grade students an online internet safety curriculum.

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Through Discovery Education kindergarten through 5th grade students access high quality, engaging, digital media resources. Second through fifth grade students use Board Builder as a digital platform to present and share their research final products. (Screen shot of 2nd grade Board Builder on Johnny Appleseed)

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Kindergarten through fifth grade students watched the eclipse by streaming the eclipse live in the classroom on August 21, 2017. Students visiting the library during the eclipse were read a featured book about the eclipse and watched the MCPSS Environmental Center live broadcast.

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Library access to over 11,000 high quality eBooks beyond the four walls of the library. During kindergarten through second grade digital literacy lessons Big Universe is connected to the curriculum and students learn to add books to their book shelf. Third through fifth grade students who BYOD can access Big Universe on their devices.  QR codes for quick access to Big Universe ebooks are displayed in the library.

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Learning.com is a district provided keyboarding curriculum used at SES for kindergarten through fifth grade students

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Semmes Elementary participates in coding activities including lessons at  https://hourofcode.com/us/learn. Coding makerspace computers are available in the library.

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4th graders using student and  school provided devices to read passages assigned through ReadWorks Digital.

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SES is a BYOD school.  This fifth grade student is using his tablet to read a Big Universe ebook. 

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SES is a BYOD school.  This fifth grade student is using his tablet to read a Big Universe ebook. 

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Students use the online catalog in the library and beyond the four walls of the library to search for books. (Picture of a fourth grader searching for a Magic Puppy book)

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Students use the online catalog in the library and beyond the four walls of the library to search for books. (Picture of a fourth grader searching for a Magic Puppy book)

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Kindergarten through fifth grade students use Accelerated Reader Program.  

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Kindergarten through fifth grade students use Accelerated Reader Program.  

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This kindergartner is learning to press control, alt, delete to log in to the computer lab.

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A fun way to review for a test using any device.  Kahoot is one of the October featured library digital literacy lesson plans for 3rd through 5th grade classes.

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All Aboard with AR. Students are Reading and Responding using Accelerated Reader.  Have you earned a certificate this month?

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Online science textbook.