c.o.d. library esl/abe/ged faculty newsletter april 2012
have a wonderful spring break! resource of the month
http://instagrok.com There are lots of online tools that show users how words are related. Some thesaurus websites use them, Google even had its own for a while. instaGrok stands out as a tool for learning for several reasons. First, instaGrok presents its search tool as a question: “What would you like to learn about?” Curiosity instantly takes hold-- what would I like to learn about? A quick search results not only in a dynamic illustration of that topic and it’s related terms, but a sidebar full of additional information on the subject including Key Facts, Websites, Videos, Images, Quizzes and Concepts.
memorable library visits When you bring your students to the Library for a tour or orientation, we always try to do everything we can to make the visit stand out for your students. Many of them have never been to our library before and others have never been to a library like ours before. Students frequently leave with a new Library card, a couple useful handouts and maybe a map or bookmark. Students can also leave the Library with a greater understanding of how the Library can help them reach their academic and personal goals. Library assignments and activities can cement the role of the Library as a key ingredient to lifelong learning in the minds of your students. Assignments and activities can be anything from a full-fledged research project to a fun, simple scavenger hunt. Are your students working on their reading skills? Have them find a reader in our new PE999 Graded Reader area. Are you discussing jobs and careers in class? Create an activity around the resources in the College and Career Information Center. The possibilities are endless and what’s more is that there’s no need for you to take time to develop an assignment to meet your class’ needs from scratch. There are several example activities ABE/GED and ESL orientation pages in the Research Guides. Don’t see a good match for your students? Let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll work with you to put together the perfect assignment, activity or assessment.
new in the library Speaking of Values : Intermediate Conversation by Irene E. Schoenberg- on reserve for ESL 0881/0882/0883 Speaking of Values provides a lively forum for students to compare their ideas and values with classmates in a comfortable environment that encourages the development of both language and critical thinking skills.
Users can adjust results according to difficulty with the slide of a button at the top of the screen (with icons of Einstein and the ABCs at either end). Out & About in the World of Computers: An Introductory Computer With a free account, users can log
Course for Beginning English Learners by Amy Hemmert and Tina Sander- PE1127.E44 H466 2008
in and create curated journals of the search process. instaGrok offers three different user types: General, Teacher and Student.
Aims to help beginning learners of English to succeed in the world of computers by developing their skills and confidence with Microsoft Word, the Internet, and email (while reinforcing their English skills) Academic Listening Encounters The Academic Encounters series uses a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. Topics include civil rights, traditional American values in relation to life today, country music, sports, and the globalization of American slang. Students practice note-taking skills, discuss content, express their personal opinions, and make presentations. American Studies : Listening, Note Taking, Discussion by Kim Sanabria & Carlos Sanabria- PE1128 .S23 2008 Teacher's Manual : Listening, Note Taking, and Discussion by Kim Sanabria and Carlos Sanabria- PE1128 .S232 2008
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Jennifer Kelley, ESL/ABE/GED Librarian * kelleyj@cod.edu * SRC 3043A * 630.942.2383