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WELCOME!

Welcome to the Hillgrove Library BLOG.  Research at Hillgrove is in full-swing, and we have many classes working on projects these days.  Be sure to click on Current Projects in the Category list - in the right hand column - and look for your teacher and class project.  Chances are, you will find a Pathfinder there that you can use.  If you find that you're stumped, please ask one of your library staff members for help. 

Browse through the helpful homework links on the left side of this page under Important Links and Library Links. You'll find sites that help you with research from beginning (locating a topic) to end (citing your sources).

Check out the Recent Posts in the right column to see what posts are new.  We try to post new and interesting information and links every week.  The Check It Out category also has postings on things you may find helpful, interesting or maybe just fun!  And the General category contains posts about library hours and policies.

Also, click on the Calendar category to see what is happening in the Hillgrove Library.  Classes that are coming in, meetings that are taking place, visitors who are here and staff development classes scheduled are all there.

Parents and teachers, we have resources for you too.  Check out the categories to the right for Parent Resources and Teacher Resources.

Please note that we have changed our hours for 2007-2008.  We open at 7:30 am every morning and close at 3:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  On most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, we remain open until 5:00 pm for students and staff to work on extended projects, use the computers, read, etc.  Please check the weekly calendar on the library window, or the calendar on this blog.

We're glad you're here! 

The 2008-2009 Hillgrove Library Annual Report

Our newest annual report is out.  Read and see all the great things happening in the Hillgrove Library!

Download Annual report 2008-2009

National School Library Month

Did you know that April is National School Library Month?  To celebrate, we want to be sure you have access to all of our online resources.  Click on the link below:

Cobb Virtual Library - be sure to get the password form the Hillgrove Library staff for off campus use.

From Cobb Virtual Library you can get to Destiny (our OPAC), Gale Virtual Reference Library (our eBooks), and other resources.

Tuesday Tech Talk Resources

Check out these resources for a refresher on the Tuesday Tech Talk classes you attended - or take a look and learn something new!

Download Atomic Learning Flyer

Download Beg. Excel- 1 Hour Workshop

Download Online Tutoring Resources

Download Skills Tutor 08-09

Download Streaming Video Resources in a Nutshell

Download What you need to make movies with MM

Download Camera shots

Download Storyboard template

Download Permission form

Download Connect your video camera to your computer

Download Editing, audio & saving tips

Download GoogleDocs_handout

Download Publisher Quick Reference Card

Download Usatestprep_orientation

 

 

Closed Circuit TV

Did you know that Hillgrove High School has 12 channels available via closed circuit? 

Please let us know how we can help you!

• If you need us to play a DVD or VHS tape, we can do it.*
• If you need a program taped, we can do it.*
• If you need a channel that is not on our reguolar line-up, we can find it.

*Please allow us 24 hours for taping or video set up.

Check out the Georgia Public Broadcasting web site at http://www.gpb.org/public/education/index.jsp and subscribe to the Pipeline e-zine for a schedule.

Ch. 2  WATC Atlanta

Ch. 3  GPB

Ch. 4  Hillgrove bulletin board - future implementation

Ch. 5  VHS or DVD broadcast on request (NBC otherwise)

Ch. 6  VHS or DVD broadcast on request (Disney Channel otherwise)

Ch. 7  Court TV

Ch. 8  Discovery Channel

Ch. 9  The Weather Channel

Ch. 10  The Food Network

Ch. 11  CNN

Ch. 12  FOX News

Ch. 13  ESPN

English Research Guide

The Research Guide listed under the Important Links at the top left of this blog doesn't always work.  If you need to open the Research Guide, dowload it here.

Download Research Guide

All new MLA formatting

The Modern Language Association or MLA for short has published an all new updated version of MLA formatting for your English paper writing needs.  While we don't have the new handbook in the library, you can still get your hands on the information.  The folks over at Purdue University have consolidated some of the information and provided many examples.  Check it out here.

Nelson's Chemistry Project

Ms. Nelson's students will research information from various resources and analyze the importance to the field of chemistry of an invention, a chemical or a chemist.

Be sure to download Nelson's Chemistry Project 2009 Pathfinder for a map to the resources you will need for this project.  Happy searching!

Tuesday Tech Talk - Multimedia Presentations

Resources for you to make better PowerPoint presentations:

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334/post/130020413.html?q=death+by+powerpoint

 

http://copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com/

 

http://copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com/Image+generators+and+clipart

 

http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

 

http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers

 

http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-powerpoint

 

http://norvig.com/Gettysburg/

 

http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2005/06/kill_your_prese.html

 

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334.html

 

SlideShare.net

 

ToonDoo.com 

 

FreePlayMusic.com  

Test Review Resources and Instructions

Test Review Resources:

·         Hillgrove After School Tutorial Program                                            
Tuesday and Thursday  3:30-5:00 PM in Hillgrove Cafeteria

Websites below are available from home or school.  Students without web access at home, may use a computer in the library before school
(7:30 – 8:20 AM) or after school most Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:25 - 4:00 PM).  Students may also obtain a pass from 3rd block teachers or media specialists to visit the library during lunch.

·         www.usatestprep.com (See a teacher or guidance counselor for password.)

·         Georgia Department of Education - Testing (EOCT study guides & sample items)

Click on the link above.  Scroll down to the released tests are on the right side of the page near the bottom under the heading EOCT Released Tests.

Students Study Guides

1.  From Hillgrove High School Home Page

2.  Click on PICASSO (Left)

3.  Click on Assessment (Top)

4.  Click on GA End-of-Course Testing Information under GA EOCT

     Information and Tools (Right)

5.  On the next screen, scroll down to EOCT study guides, content

     descriptions, and sample items.

6.  Click on appropriate course and print (Please note:  Reviews

      are 50 or more pages.)

·         http://www.georgiaoas.org

1.      Login using student’s Georgia Test identification number (ten digits; no spaces in the number)

2.      Password:  education

3.      Student Welcome Page will appear; click Student Tests 

4.      Choose the subject area from the list of available subjects

5.      Select the test from the list

6.      Click Take the Test

7.      Once test has been completed, click Grade My Test button (Bottom of the page; a pop-up window will display.  Click OK.

8.      Test results will display; save or discard the results 

9.      Click Return Home or click a test option button for another test 

10.  Click Logout button when finished working in the online assessment system 

Need more help?  Contact the Hillgrove Guidance Department.

Tuesday Tech Talk 08-09

Tuesday Tech Talk resumes for 2008-2009 on Tuesday January 13.  All classes take place in the Professional Room in the library.  Classes start at

• 8:40 am
• 10:10 am
• 12:15 pm
• 2:15 pm

 Download Tuesday Tech Talk 2008-2009 - 2nd semester schedule.

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