The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. This is a direct link to elementary resources.
http://www.avl.lib.al.us/resources/display_resources.phpCitation machine helps students and professional researchers to properly credit the information that they use.
http://citationmachine.net/index2.phpTips to be responsible and respectful digital users.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/teaching-kids-about-copyright-piracyMark your calendar!! READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY is March 2, 2015!
http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htmNo one is immune to phishing scams, including your tweens and teens. If your kids are active online, you need to make sure they know how to recognize and avoid phishing nets when they encounter them.
http://timwoda.com/2011/07/02/teaching-kids-to-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams/Apps and mobile devices can be great tools for helping families play, learn, and connect together; though, as a parent, it can be a challenge to know where to start. You likely have questions and concerns about how your children are using these devices. How much screen time is too much? At what age should we introduce mobile devices to our children? How do we set guidelines? What apps should they be using? And how do we ensure safety online?
If you're looking for information, these five guides and resources are wonderful sources. They cover a range of subjects related to mobile devices and apps -- from using apps during family time to protecting teens' privacy online -- and they contain helpful suggestions for using mobile devices with children, tweens, and teens.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-parent-resources-using-apps-matt-davisThe internet makes many everyday tasks faster and more convenient, like shopping, researching products, banking, searching for health information, and communicating on the go. Get tips for being safe and making the most of your time online.
https://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/be-smart-onlineBrowse the MANY patterns for string art on Pinterest. String art is a great tool for encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/string-art-patterns/Check out this link for more than twenty categories of Origami projects, ranging from very easy to difficult. Loads of fun!!!
http://en.origami-club.com/unit/visual1/index.htmlAnimoto is a free online resource for creating videos for the classroom or for a family project. Step-by-step instructions make this a creative tool for all ages.
https://animoto.com/